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More efficient laser material processing with new single emitters from Jenoptik

04/05/2013 The 9xx nm single emitters with 90 micron aperture have 12 W output with 64% efficiency when mounted on a passive heat sink.

Optomec’s additive manufacturing portfolio reaches 35 patents

04/04/2013

Six new patents for printed electronics were granted in 2012.

Ophir expands in Germany

04/03/2013

Ophir Spiricon Europe will handle sales, service, and repair in Darmstadt.

Komatsu integrates laser cutting business to strengthen sales

04/03/2013

Komatsu NTC Ltd. has split its laser cutting machine business and transferred it to Komatsu Industries Corp.


Advancing laser manufacturing tools for common apps

04/02/2013

General Electric's laser technologies are being used more in mainstream manufacturing and applications.

Wuhan Raycus opens high power fiber laser R&D base

04/02/2013

The project will become the largest R&D and production base for high power fiber lasers in China.

High power micromachining laser

04/01/2013

Coherent launches AVIA high power UV laser for microelectronics manufacturing.

Dana Holding invests in laser welding

04/01/2013

The automotive supplier's new laser welding system will reduce weight and complexity of axles.


Laser cutting ultra-thin exotic stone

04/01/2013

Grama Blend's technology can cut natural stone into 1/8-inch thick, ultra-lightweight material. 

Shanghai High-Strength Laser Processing Union signing and election

04/01/2013

The aim of the union is to upgrade the laser processing industry in Shanghai.

Amada completes acquisition of Miyachi Corporation

03/29/2013 Amada Co. Ltd completed a takeover of Miyachi Corporation, a manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems on March 21, 2013.

iOS app for controlling flatbed laser

03/28/2013

Monitor a Trotec Laser with an iPhone or iPad with this remote app.

Laser robot cutting for nuclear power plant disassembly

03/28/2013

OC Robotics has been awarded UK government funding to develop its LaserSnake technology to be used as decommissioning technology.

Network of Russian-German laser centers expands

03/27/2013 The new Kirov region center will provide local businesses with feasibility studies, process integration, and training and education.

Color touch-screen for engraving systems

03/26/2013

Xenetech's color touch-screen displays 262,000 colors with a display resolution of WVGA 800 by 400.

Laser World of Photonics China 2013 attracts 36,000 visitors

03/26/2013

The Shanghai optics, laser, and photonics event, held last week, also boasted a total of 539 exhibitors from 18 countries.

CCAM holds grand opening for new research and product development facility

03/26/2013 The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing has unveiled its new 62,000-sq.ft. research facility during a grand opening event. 

DirectPhotonics receives order for its 2kW laser system for laser metal cutting and welding

03/25/2013

A leading German research firm has requested a DirectProcess system for industrial laser metal cutting and welding.

Laser marking system for 450 mm wafers

03/23/2013

InnoLas Semiconductor has installed its second system that marks 450 mm and 300 mm wafers.

Touch screen GUI for laser cutting systems

03/21/2013

LVD Strippit introduces Touch-L 19" touch screen interface for Sirius laser cutting systems.


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