EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Current and Future Challenges for Laser Cutting
The full value chain including components manufacturers, system integrators and end-users will discuss how to optimise the laser-based cutting process
Fibre lasers
Handheld JetLaser M100 system launched for laser cleaning
7 June 2021
Based upon a fibre-coupled, maintenance free solid-state near infrared laser at 1,064nm, this compact system delivers 100W of laser power while weighing less than 5kg
Laser peening can extend the life of jet engine blades and other aircraft structures. (Image: Reuters)
Portable laser peening system developed for aircraft maintenance
7 June 2021
LSP Technologies and Airbus have together developed a portable laser peening system that is currently undergoing testing and evaluation
AL-3D Metal 200 AM system now available from TLM Laser
18 May 2021
This innovative system brings a new dimension to metal additive manufacturing through the use of a cartridge based closed powder circuit.
Fluence introduces new 100W femtosecond laser
18 May 2021
The Jasper 100 delivers an extremely useful set of parameters for precision material processing, including a maximum average power of 100W at 200fs pulse duration
Laser pulses can be used to heat metals and obtain an ultra-thin film of metal oxides that exhibit light interference effects to generate different colours. (Image: ITMO University)
Handheld 'laser paintbrush' to enable drawing on metallic surfaces
18 May 2021
The tool's colour palette of over 20 colours and shades can be expanded due to the variability and accuracy of laser parameters
Carbon Robotics' autonomous weed elimination robot combines AI and laser technology to identify, target and eliminate weeds. (Image: Carbon Robotics)
AI-powered lasers to remove weeds from fields
25 April 2021
The technology will reduce the need for harmful herbicides and mechanical weed removal
MC Machinery announces GX-F Advanced Series of AI-enabled fibre lasers
14 April 2021
Intuitive AI technology makes the GX-F ADVANCED Series easy to use for operators of all skill levels – especially valuable because of the ongoing shortage of skilled manufacturing workers
Epilog Laser introduces Fusion Edge 12 for marking and engraving
14 April 2021
The Fusion Edge includes Epilog’s IRIS Camera System, which gives operators a real-time image of the laser bed so they can precisely position their artwork and graphics quickly and accurately
(Image: Andrey Armyagov/Shutterstock)
Fibre lasers: 2010-2020 and beyond
23 February 2021
Greg Blackman asks experts how fibre lasers developed between 2010 to 2020, as well as what advancements the future may hold for the technology
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