Trumpf's new BrightLine Scan technology enables the laser beam to be guided by a welding robot and laser scanner simultaneously (Image: Trumpf)
Named BrightLine Scan, the new technology can be integrated with welding optics to enable manipulation of the beam over a workpiece via a scanner
SLM management is convinced the transaction will further enhance SLM’s ability to stay at the forefront of metal additive manufacturing
Focuslight Technologies has announced Flux H Series - a variable beam laser system for pan-semiconductor manufacturing processes
The optics are direct field replacements for Amada, Coherent, Cincinnati, Epilog, Mazak, Synrad, Trumpf, and Universal lasers
CIOE 2022 will showcase up-to-date optoelectronic technologies and comprehensive solutions for optoelectronic applications, enabling industry players to source optoelectronic products
A line of field-replacement optics for lower cost Chinese engraving lasers has been introduced by Laser Research Optics
Matthew Dale learnt of smart manufacturing innovations taking place in Japan at the 15th International Laser Marketplace
Matthew Dale learnt of smart manufacturing innovations taking place in Japan at the 15th International Laser Marketplace
Pravin Sievi, of Scansonic, introduces processing optics that facilitate reproducible and highly reliable hairpin welding in the production of electric motors
Pravin Sievi, of Scansonic, introduces processing optics that facilitate reproducible and highly reliable hairpin welding in the production of electric motors
LINOS F-Theta Ronar 251mm Telecentric Lenses can be used in drilling, welding, cutting, structuring and additive manufacturing
Optotune has developed a new generation of focus-tunable lenses for 3D laser applications.
With a new product generation of focus-tunable lenses for NIR and green wavelengths with integrated optical feedback, Optotune is enabling new industrial applications
Integrators such as GFH Micromachining, 3D Micromac, and LLT Applikation develop complete laser micromachining systems featuring all the laser, motion control, software, and safety components required to realise high-quality applications (Image: GFH Micromachining)
Looking at the market trends integrators are having to respond to when developing new systems
Jan Keuntje and Peter Jäschke have developed a macroscopic finite element model to help establish laser cutting in serial CFRP component production
Jan Keuntje and Peter Jäschke, of the Laser Zentrum Hannover, have developed a macroscopic finite element model to help establish laser cutting in serial CFRP component production
Laser technologies will have to continue to evolve to keep up with the need of the electronics industry. (Image: Shutterstock/raigvi)
Electronics manufacturing presents both significant opportunities and formidable challenges for developers of laser materials processing technologies
Handheld laser cleaning devices are a popular choice in industry for delivering the beam to the workpiece. (Image: Shutterstock/Surasak_Photo)
The basics of laser cleaning, the systems involved, and the benifts it offers over conventional cleaning techniques
Paul Butler-Smith and Tian Long See demonstrate how the surface friction of stainless-steel medical tools can be reduced using pulsed and ultrashort-pulsed laser processing
Paul Butler-Smith and Tian Long See, of the MTC, demonstrate how the surface friction of stainless-steel medical tools can be reduced using pulsed and ultrashort-pulsed laser processing
Dr Michael Jarwitz, of the University of Stuttgart’s IFSW, highlights the need for a single tool capable of highly versatile and adaptable manufacturing
Dr Michael Jarwitz, of the University of Stuttgart’s IFSW, highlights the need for a single tool capable of highly versatile and adaptable manufacturing
