Iron filings stick to this mini chessboard with a partially magnetic structure, produced from a single type of steel power at different temperatures. Image: Empa
The technique could aid in the design of more efficient electric motors, and structural components that react locally to different temperatures
Together with the organisers of LASYS, Laser Systems Europe will be hosting a series of webcasts in June, each of which will discuss emerging applications and technologies across various aspects of laser materials processing
The labs are aimed to help firms develop, implement and optimise laser processes for e-mobility
“Laser Technology Live” will feature over 90 presentations at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT. (Image: Fraunhofer ILT)
The experts have prepared more than 90 live demonstrations covering a wide range of subjects
The benefits of AI and machine learning in laser processing were discussed by a panel of experts at the show
Power increases across multiple laser technologies are set to bring further benefit to materials processing, Matthew Dale learnt at Photonics West
Following a successful premiere in 2019, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT will kick off the second Laser Symposium on Electromobility – LSE’20 – in Aachen on February 12, 2020. The two-day event will focus on high-efficiency laser techniques for every step in the process chain for producing batteries and electric vehicles. One of the main highlights will be a presentation from Swiss company E-Force One AG on the electrification of heavy-duty transportation.
Chemical firm Lanxess has developed three new compounds suited for use in laser plastic welding
A schematic of Coherent's adjustable ring mode fibre and the five basic power patterns possible within the focused laser spot. (Image: Coherent)
Greg Blackman discovers how emerging lasers with adjustable beam quality are improving quality and flexibility in cutting and welding
Dr Nataliya Deyneka-Dupriez, of Lessmüller Lasertechnik, describes the benefits that OCT can bring to weld monitoring, and highlights how the technology is starting to find applications in e-mobility
SLD Laser has introduced its ultra-compact, high power, high brightness, fiber coupled blue laser modules for materials processing applications
