Blue diode lasers can be used to weld copper hair pins in e-mobility production. (Image: Laserline)
The advances in beam quality are especially significant for joining applications related to electrical conductor technology
II-VI's RLSK remote laser processing heads have integrated vision systems that enable welds with exceptional precision. (Image: II-VI)
The applications laboratory will provide close customer support on laser materials processing with practical hands-on training, in-depth applications consulting, and detailed feasibility studies
Lightweight materials and parts for hybrid and electric planes will be developed within the five projects. (Image: Rolls Royce)
Five projects will develop technology to make production lines quicker, more efficient, and more cost-effective
The new CANUNDA-HP laser welding head is suitable for submillimetre ring beam shaping at powers up to 16 kW
The Helios Plus has all the features of the Helios for measuring a wide range of high power lasers in production operations, as well as the ability to measure additional wavelengths, such as blue and green lasers used in copper welding in the automotive industry
The new F-theta lens is specially designed for the application of laser foil cutting for batteries with 1,064nm lasers
The optimised topology of the housing reduces the e-drive's overall weight by 10 per cent. (Image: Porsche)
The e-drive unit measures 590 x 560 x 367mm and was built in 21 hours using SLM Solution's NXG XII 600
II-VI's remote laser processing heads will be combined with Coherent’s fibre laser technology. (Image: IIVI)
The collaboration will see II-VI's remote laser processing heads combined with Coherent’s Adjustable Ring Mode fibre laser technology.
The patents cover material processing with visible Raman lasers, in addition to the technology required to build these single mode visible lasers
Lasers can be used to cut vehicle doorings, ABC pillars and any other structural part in a car body made out of press-hardened steel.
LSE speaks with Martin Kuhnhen, head of Jenoptik’s Light & Production division, about the usage of laser technology on automotive production lines
