One of the most widespread applications is the processing of plastic automotive parts, such as interior and dashboard panels, pillars, bumpers, trims and light housings
Due to rapid growth, Evosys Laser GmbH has again moved to other premises
Chemical firm Lanxess has developed three new compounds suited for use in laser plastic welding
The SPOLD and LD-Heater laser processing systems from Hamamatsu were recently introduced in Europe and feature real-time integrated temperature measuring
Evosys Laser and DIC have jointly developed a reliable process for the welding of polyphenylene sulphide, a high-performance engineering thermoplastic
Chemical firm Clariant has teamed up with pigment supplier Merck KGaA and resin producer SABIC to develop laser-marking technology and materials to ease the recycling process for flexible polyethylene (LDPE, LLDPE) packaging film. The results of the collaboration will be presented at K 2019, the international plastics trade fair being held on October 16 to 23 at Messe Dusseldorf in Germany.
Panasonic fibre lasers fulfil the requirements for the new generation of laser welding systems, revolutionising the welding of plastic components
Coherent’s Dr Jörg Neukum highlights how the ease of integration and maintenance of direct diode lasers has contributed towards their increased uptake in industry
Eurolaser is one of the winners of this year's TOP 100 innovation competition
A new marking sub-system from Coherent utilizes a powerful 8W UV laser to enable high-speed marking of polycarbonates, plexiglass, PMMA and other plastics
