Integrators such as GFH Micromachining, 3D Micromac, and LLT Applikation develop complete laser micromachining systems featuring all the laser, motion control, software, and safety components required to realise high-quality applications (Image: GFH Micromachining)
Susan Fourtane on the market trends integrators are having to respond to when developing new systems
Hybrid graphene surfaces demonstrating the two "trapping" functionalities of carnivourous plants have been developed using ultrafast laser surface treatment (Image: OEA)
The graphene-based surfaces were developed using ultrafast laser treatment
The system is ideal for micromachining metals, polymers, ceramics, and glasses.
This femtosecond laser system is ideal for precision micromachining of metals, polymers, ceramics, and glasses
Paul Butler-Smith and Tian Long See demonstrate how the surface friction of stainless-steel medical tools can be reduced using pulsed and ultrashort-pulsed laser processing
Paul Butler-Smith and Tian Long See, of the MTC, demonstrate how the surface friction of stainless-steel medical tools can be reduced using pulsed and ultrashort-pulsed laser processing
Dr Michael Jarwitz, of the University of Stuttgart’s IFSW, highlights the need for a single tool capable of highly versatile and adaptable manufacturing
Dr Michael Jarwitz, of the University of Stuttgart’s IFSW, highlights the need for a single tool capable of highly versatile and adaptable manufacturing
Researchers have been investigating focus elongation using a spatial light modulator for high-throughput ultrafast-laser-induced selective etching in fused silica. (Image: Heriot-Watt University)
Researchers have deployed beam-shaping techniques to ultrafast laser processing to reduce the fabrication time of fibre-optic medical instruments
Inverse laser drilling is being used to manufacture preforms for hollow-core fibres with advantageous geometrical shapes. (Image: Fraunhofer ILT)
The process will be used to create structured fibre preforms over 200mm long
(a) SEM pictures of LIPSs on silicon surface induced by the shaped pulse trains with an interval of 16.2 ps. (b) The cross-section of LIPSs. (c) Structural colours of a 'Chinese knot' pattern made using LIPSs. (Image: OEA)
The work has led to the scientists being able to form LIPs over a square metre area in several hours
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The new machine is designed for cutting polycrystalline diamond and other ultrahard materials such as ceramics, carbide, sapphire and glass
Lasers offer a non-contact, fast, flexible and cost-effective tool for cutting sheets across a range of industries. (Shutterstock/Parilov)
Specialist laser integrator Cyan Tec shares some of the latest developments taking place in the field of sheet metal cutting
Integrators such as GFH Micromachining, 3D Micromac, and LLT Applikation develop complete laser micromachining systems featuring all the laser, motion control, software, and safety components required to realise high-quality applications (Image: GFH Micromachining)
Looking at the market trends integrators are having to respond to when developing new systems
Jan Keuntje and Peter Jäschke have developed a macroscopic finite element model to help establish laser cutting in serial CFRP component production
Jan Keuntje and Peter Jäschke, of the Laser Zentrum Hannover, have developed a macroscopic finite element model to help establish laser cutting in serial CFRP component production
Laser technologies will have to continue to evolve to keep up with the need of the electronics industry. (Image: Shutterstock/raigvi)
Electronics manufacturing presents both significant opportunities and formidable challenges for developers of laser materials processing technologies
Handheld laser cleaning devices are a popular choice in industry for delivering the beam to the workpiece. (Image: Shutterstock/Surasak_Photo)
The basics of laser cleaning, the systems involved, and the benifts it offers over conventional cleaning techniques
Paul Butler-Smith and Tian Long See demonstrate how the surface friction of stainless-steel medical tools can be reduced using pulsed and ultrashort-pulsed laser processing
Paul Butler-Smith and Tian Long See, of the MTC, demonstrate how the surface friction of stainless-steel medical tools can be reduced using pulsed and ultrashort-pulsed laser processing
Dr Michael Jarwitz, of the University of Stuttgart’s IFSW, highlights the need for a single tool capable of highly versatile and adaptable manufacturing
Dr Michael Jarwitz, of the University of Stuttgart’s IFSW, highlights the need for a single tool capable of highly versatile and adaptable manufacturing
