Welding, cutting and 3D printing are counted among the industrial applications intended for the upcoming laser diodes. (Image: BluGlass)
Three different standard laser designs have been demonstrated after being fabricated into test devices: 405nm, 420nm and 450nm
The new 250mm features an interchangeable, coated protective glass made of fused silica and advanced mounting technologies for a large telecentric scan field
Greg Blackman speaks to two researchers who presented at the LANE conference on different aspects of laser welding
Phillips Precision of Boylston, Massachusetts, USA, has introduced a modular, ready-made fixturing for laser processes.
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.
