Beaming below deck
Researchers are developing laser systems capable of cleaning ship hulls underwater
Ultrafast
The LS4 integrates two laser sources, a 50W green nanosecond and a dual wavelength (near-infrared and green) 10W femtosecond source. (Image: Lasea)
Smart Systems
25 September 2020
Keely Portway discovers how laser systems are used in smart manufacturing
The Lasea group now has 110 employees (above: Lasea, below: Optec), with more than 1,000 systems installed on five continents.
Lasea acquires micromachining firm Optec
17 August 2020
The acquisition will enable the Lasea Group to offer a wider range of subtractive and additive laser solutions for the luxury goods, medical, electronics and academic sectors
A multi-beam module was used to increase the processing speeds of ultrafast lasers for helical cutting. (Image: Fraunhofer ILT).
Researchers use ultrafast lasers to optimise plug connector production
13 August 2020
The new process can be used to cut metal strips as an alternative way to produce plug connectors for vehicles
The new panel pulls a thin layer of water out of the reservoir directly onto the solar absorber surface for heating and evaporation.
Femtosecond pulses etch hydrophilic surfaces for solar-based water purification
24 July 2020
The surfaces could be used to provide clean drinking water in developing countries
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
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
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