Encapsulation of ultra-thin flexible glass with picosecond laser microwelding
11 June 2020
Dr Paulina Morawska, research associate at Heriot-Watt University, discusses how ultrafast lasers can be used to address the encapsulation challenges of OLEDs
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A QR-Code on perovskite (Image: Small)
Femtosecond pulses used to process perovskites at nanoscale
14 May 2020
The method promises functional light-emitting materials for solar energy, optical electronics, and metamaterials
Direct laser interference patterning can create complex surface micro-structures to decrease ice accumulation on aircraft surfaces. (Image: Fraunhofer IWS).
Laser research projects to increase fuel efficiency of ships and aircraft
11 March 2020
A number of ongoing European research projects are using laser technology to structure and clean the surfaces of ships and aircraft in order to improve their fuel efficiency
“Laser Technology Live” will feature over 90 presentations at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT. (Image: Fraunhofer ILT)
'Laser Technology Live' at AKL’20 in Aachen and inauguration of new battery lab
4 March 2020
The experts have prepared more than 90 live demonstrations covering a wide range of subjects
Ultrafast lasers used to create a ‘perfect’ solar energy absorber
26 February 2020
Researchers at the University of Rochester have used ultrafast laser processing to develop metal surfaces capable of absorbing solar energy at exceptional efficiency
Hollow-core fibre enables flexibility for USP laser processing in CFRP component production
26 February 2020
Hollow-core fibres have successfully been used to guide pulses from an ultrashort pulsed laser to a scanner on a robotic arm
II-VI introduces electro-optic modulators for ultrafast lasers
24 February 2020
II‐VI has introduced new electro-optic modulators, based on proprietary crystal technology, that are suited for ultrafast lasers in materials processing
Spectra-Physics introduces Spirit 1030-140 femtosecond hybrid fibre laser
24 February 2020
MKS Instruments subsidiary Spectra-Physics has introduced the Spirit 1030-140, an industrial femtosecond hybrid fibre laser that delivers over 140W power and over 600µJ pulse energy with 400fs infrared pulses
The benefits of AI and machine learning in laser processing were discussed by a panel of experts at the show
Powering up in San Fran
21 February 2020
Power increases across multiple laser technologies are set to bring further benefit to materials processing, Matthew Dale learnt at Photonics West
LEF 2020
LEF is the industry meeting point for representatives from business and science. For the 23rd time in 2020, the latest trends and developments related to the topic of laser micromachining will be presented in Fürth and discussed with regard to their application for various fields of application.
LEF 2020 will focus on the following topics:
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