The new laser is ideal for structuring and ablating thin films in displays and photovoltaics, trimming of micro-resistors and capacitors, and high-contrast marking of medical devices, plastics and glass.
The Catalyst system enables fast and easy production of highly durable, synthetic labels for a wide range of rough-service applications
The firm now offers 20W, 40W and 80W versions of its Carbide laser
Amada Weld Tech uses fibre lasers and femtosecond lasers in the manufacture of stents. (Image: Amada Weld Tech)
Keely Portway explores the use of lasers in medical device manufacturing, including how they have played their part since the start of the pandemic
Frederik Maiwald and Stefan Hierl determine the optimal parameters for welding transparent polymers used in optical and medical devices
Orbotech has introduced two new roll-to-roll (R2R) manufacturing solutions for flexible printed circuit (FPCs), enabling the design and mass production of new generations of electronic devices, including 5G smartphones, advanced automotive and medical devices. Orbotech's innovative roll-to-roll solutions for direct imaging (DI) and UV laser drilling overcome many of the yield, throughput and quality challenges inherent in flex material manufacturing.
The system uses advanced laser technology and incredibly low clamp force to produce precise, clean and repeatable welds of superior aesthetic quality and performance
A microfluidic chip made using the new welding process. (Image: Fraunhofer ILT)
The process could also be used to increase flexibility and efficiency in the industrial production of other medical technologies
3D-printed stents are expected to improve sizing options, preserve essential anatomy, and enable diameters and shapes to suit individual patient requirements
Dave MacLellan, executive director of AILU, discusses how UK laser firms have answered the call for manufacturing to aid the fight against Covid-19
