The system uses advanced laser technology and incredibly low clamp force to produce precise, clean and repeatable welds of superior aesthetic quality and performance
The Branson GL-300 is a highly flexible quasi-simultaneous plastic joining solution, designed to deliver efficient high-quality welds in a wide range of applications
A microfluidic chip made using the new welding process. (Image: Fraunhofer ILT)
The process could also be used to increase flexibility and efficiency in the industrial production of other medical technologies
Nickisch was previously Key Account Manager for the expansion of the systems business at the machine manufacturer Evosys Laser GmbH and has been involved in laser welding of plastics for more than a decade
The LASERDYNE 811 machine employs the most current hardware and software components for flexible precision laser processing in an affordable compact platform
This new laser aligns to welding requirements for e-mobility, energy storage, and general electrical interconnects consisting of dissimilar materials, such as copper and aluminum, and foil stacks that require precise control.
The YLR-U series are high performance industrial-grade kilowatt-class continuous wave (CW) ytterbium fiber lasers
Anibal Di Luch, of TWI, reports on the development of a robotic platform for the laser processing of large-scale, high-end structures for aircraft
Dr Paulina Morawska, research associate at Heriot-Watt University, discusses how ultrafast lasers can be used to address the encapsulation challenges of OLEDs
Ben Fielding, of Weldwide, explores the benefits of laser welding and how the technology compares to other well-established joining methods
