Laser and high energy beams - machining, forming, processing
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Aerotech revises laser machining brochure
Aerotech has released a substantially revised version of its Capabilities in Laser Processing and Micromachining brochure.
News from Aerotech, Jun 25, 2009
Laser order includes analysing and reporting tools
Prima North America Laserdyne Systems's fifth follow-on order from an aerospace engine manufacturer includes analysing and reporting functions within the laser drilling processes of these machines.
News from Prima North America, Jun 22, 2009
SPI exhibits at Laser World of Photonics 2009
SPI Lasers, a designer and manufacturer of fibre lasers, is unveiling five new products at Laser World of Photonics 2009, which finishes on 18 June.
News from SPI Lasers UK, Jun 17, 2009
Rofin high-power lasers focus on material removal
Rofin's DQ-Series lasers make ablation rates of up to 100cm2/s possible across a range of applications.
News from Rofin-Baasel UK, May 7, 2009
Laser drills difficult turbine materials
TL Precision's second laser machining system from Laserdyne Systems drills materials such as Inconel 617, Titanium and Hastelloy X.
News from Prima North America, May 7, 2009
Precise perforations enhance food shelf life
Rofin has unveiled Starperfo Advanced, a system that creates precise and repeatable perforated holes in fresh food packaging to achieve extended shelf life.
News from Rofin-Baasel UK, Apr 20, 2009
Autodrill expands capability of laser cutter
Autodrill equipment has enabled a manufacturer of laser cutting machines to offer a new option for its customers.
News from AutoDrill, Apr 20, 2009
Rofin expands DQ laser series
Rofin-Sinar Laser in Hamburg has broadened its high-power DQ series of Q-switched solid-state lasers with the DQ 010.
News from Rofin-Baasel UK, Apr 15, 2009
Medical device manufacturing applies Rofin lasers
Rofin's laser technology is available for a range of medical device applications including micro-cutting, welding, marking and laser structuring.
News from Rofin-Baasel UK, Apr 10, 2009
SPI invests in facilities, equipment and staff
SPI Lasers, a designer and manufacturer of fibre lasers, has announced a number of investments in facilities, equipment and personnel.
News from SPI Lasers UK, Apr 2, 2009
Precise laser engraving and marking described
Laser engraving is the most common kind of laser marking and describes the use of laser beams to create marks.
News from SPI Lasers UK, Mar 12, 2009
Cutting and drilling with fibre laser marker
In addition to marking and engraving on metals and plastics, Miyachi Unitek's LMF2000 fibre laser marker is able to provide a fine cut in copper, steel or aluminium up to 0.02in (0.51mm) thick.
News from Miyachi Unitek Corporation, Feb 17, 2009
Sealed CO2 lasers maximise uptime
Laser Lines has revealed how Synrad's sealed CO2 lasers can be used in the automotive industry to cut interior trim panels.
News from Laser Lines (Industrial and Medical), Feb 17, 2009
Lasers used in solar cell manufacture
Rofin-Baasel has looked at the use of lasers in the production of Mono and Polycrystalline solar cells.
News from Rofin-Baasel UK, Dec 23, 2008
Powerlase unveils 400G laser for AMOLED screens
Powerlase has announced the development of the diode-pumped solid state 400G laser for Green Laser Annealing (GLA) in Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode (AMOLED) screen manufacture.
News from Powerlase, Nov 4, 2008
Aerotech adds optical mounts to fast delivery
Aerotech has added manual optical mounts to its fast delivery service, guaranteeing a five-day turnaround for urgent orders with no extra costs incurred.
News from Aerotech, Oct 29, 2008
EasyJewel makes its laser mark on jewellery
The EasyJewel is a laser system specifically designed for marking precious metal, used by Tobias Teigelkotter, jewellery designer, for engraved writing.
News from Rofin-Baasel UK, Oct 7, 2008
Fibre lasers machine, scribe ceramic substrates
A process using fibre lasers is said to be the first major improvement in accuracy and precision combined with very high throughput in the laser scribing of ceramics since the early 1970s.
News from SPI Lasers UK, Aug 18, 2008
Fibre lasers offer reliability, easy integration
The main benefits of fibre lasers are generally accepted to be ease of use, straightforward integration capability, high reliability, maintenance free operation, writes Andy Appleyard.
News from SPI Lasers UK, Aug 12, 2008
Fibre laser extends micro-welding capabilities
Latest Crafford-LaserStar workstations using fibre lasers provide higher quality output, improved process yield and reduced running costs, report David P Braman, John Tinson and Gregory Flinn.
News from SPI Lasers UK, Aug 7, 2008
Fibre lasers double in power for welding, cutting
SPI Lasers has increased its air-cooled fibre lasers from 100 to 200W power and water cooled from 200 to 400W power to cut and weld materials with faster process times.
News from SPI Lasers UK, Aug 5, 2008
Laser does thin film patterning for solar cells
Powerlase has introduced two green lasers for carrying out all thin-film patterning applications on commonly used substrates including solar cells and flat panel displays.
News from Powerlase, Aug 1, 2008
Lasers support manufacturing training, education
A UK school has acquired a Universal Laser VL200 system from ES Technology to enhance the manufacturing facilities and learning experience of students.
News from ES Technology, Jul 4, 2008
5-axis CNC laser drilling machine introduced
Mitsui Seiki has introduced a small, vertical, Nd:YAG laser drilling machine in answer to aerospace companies' wishes for a more accurate system to be used on engine components.
News from Mitsui Seiki, May 30, 2008
Laser drilling machine offers more accuracy
Mitsui Seiki has developed a small, vertical, Nd:YAG laser drilling machine for 300mm3 parts for aerospace engine parts makers who wanted a higher-speed and more accurate laser-drilling machine.
News from Mitsui Seiki, Apr 25, 2008
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Aerotech revises laser machining brochure
Aerotech has released a substantially revised version of its Capabilities in Laser Processing and Micromachining brochure.
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Laser order includes analysing and reporting tools
Prima North America Laserdyne Systems's fifth follow-on order from an aerospace engine manufacturer includes analysing and reporting functions within the laser drilling processes of these machines.
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