Direct laser interference patterning can create complex surface micro-structures to decrease ice accumulation on aircraft surfaces. (Image: Fraunhofer IWS).
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)
The experts have prepared more than 90 live demonstrations covering a wide range of subjects
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 fibres have successfully been used to guide pulses from an ultrashort pulsed laser to a scanner on a robotic arm
II‐VI has introduced new electro-optic modulators, based on proprietary crystal technology, that are suited for ultrafast lasers in materials processing
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
Power increases across multiple laser technologies are set to bring further benefit to materials processing, Matthew Dale learnt at Photonics West
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:
The filter, which can sieve particles as small as 10 micrometres, is made using ultrafast lasers
Carlos Lee, director general of EPIC, talks with Eric Mottay, president and CEO of Amplitude Laser Group
