The new welding head makes large-area joining of thermoplastic-thermoplastic and thermoplastic-metal possible. (Image: LZH)
The new process could be used for series production in automotive manufacturing
Bernabé Cárcel, Samuel López, and Rocío Ruiz share how the Rectorans project is addressing ongoing challenges in the transport sector
Sigma Labs' PrintRite3D in-process quality assurance system provides a consistent way to monitor production real-time across 3D printers from different manufacturers, supporting different processes, and now multiple types of materials
Lea Sauerwein, Christian Ebenhöh and René Geiger, of Evosys Laser, describe the development of a new optimised polymer welding process
External view of the L16490-343 system,
This new lineup has optimised laser output powers and spot diameters, helping users select the ideal laser-heating system for applications such as laser soldering, plastic welding, and adhesive thermal curing
Labels can be laser marked on a reel-to-reel spooling workstation. (Image: Trotec)
Greg Blackman on where CO2 lasers excel in materials processing
Typical applications include marking of metals, and select plastics particularly for medical, electronic components, battery, and aerospace applications
The well-equipped test laboratory of Evosys (Suzhou) Laser System in China. (Image: Evosys Laser)
The aim of both branches is to be able to support international customers directly in the region. With their own laboratories and service technicians on site, this is now guaranteed.
Black transparent laser welded application. (Image: DOMO Engineering Plastics Europe)
DOMO Chemicals has developed a new product family PA66 based black plastics suitable for laser welding
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.
Sanin Zulic and Sunil Pathak share how laser shock peening can be used to improve residual stresses in additively manufactured parts
Sanin Zulic and Sunil Pathak share how laser shock peening can be used to improve residual stresses in additively manufactured parts
Mark Zediker, Jean-Michel Pelaprat and Andrew Dodd share how early results are already demonstrating the advantages of blue lasers in additive manufacturing
Mark Zediker, Jean-Michel Pelaprat and Andrew Dodd share how early results are already demonstrating the advantages of blue lasers in additive manufacturing
Alexandre Rondepierre and Olivier Casagrande demonstrate a new approach that overcomes existing laser shock peening challenges
Alexandre Rondepierre and Olivier Casagrande demonstrate a new approach that overcomes existing laser shock peening challenges
(Image: Andrey Armyagov/Shutterstock)
An brief look at laser cutting and some of the technology developments made in recent years
Richard Stähr and his colleagues are using laser drilling to produce perforated acoustic liners for insulating aircraft noise
Richard Stähr and his colleagues are using laser drilling to produce perforated acoustic liners for insulating aircraft noise
Oliver Haupt and Jan Brune describe how deep-UV excimer lasers can overcome microLED display manufacturing challenges
Oliver Haupt and Jan Brune describe how deep-UV excimer lasers can overcome microLED display manufacturing challenges
Hot-fire testing of a GRCop-42 L-PBF chamber and NASA HR-1 LP-DED nozzle with integral channels at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. (Image: NASA)
Matthew Dale learns how additive manufacturing is optimising the production of rocket components
Frederic Schell and Christoph Zwahr describe how direct laser interference patterning can augment additively manufactured medical implants
