NKT Photonics gives license to PCF technology
12/14/2011
Birkerod, Denmark – NKT Photonics has licensed parts of its unique photonic crystal fiber technology to GLOphotonics. The technology was originally developed by researchers at the University of Bath and the Techn...
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Short course on laser and laser material processing at LASYS 2012 expanded
12/13/2011
Stuttgart, Germany – The short course "Basics on Laser and Laser Material Processing" will be offered on the first two trade fair days of LASYS, which is taking place here from June 12 to 14, 2012.
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Jenoptik lays foundation stone for expansion of high-power semiconductor plant
12/13/2011
Berlin/Jena, Germany – Jenoptik has laid the foundation stone for the expansion of semiconductor production in a ceremony attended by around 80 invited guests, including representatives from business, the world o...
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3D-Micromac honored with Excellence Award
12/12/2011
Chemnitz, Germany – In November, 3D-Micromac AG was honored with an Excellence Award for the development of the innovative laser micromachining system microFLEX, which is used for laser processing of thin films o...
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Laser marking system provides clear identification and improved traceability
12/12/2011
Bridgewater, N.J. – Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has upgraded its capabilities for identifying hose assemblies with a state-of-the art laser engraving system. |
PC films simplify identification card manufacturing
12/12/2011
Bergem Op Zoom, The Netherlands – Sabic Innovative Plastics has launched a pair of PC films for identification (ID) cards designed to simplify the integration of additional security features needed to combat iden...
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Tri-Mer releases environmental control booths with HEPA level filter performance
12/09/2011
Tri-Mer, Owosso, Mich., has released the Tri-Flow Environmental Control Booth that was designed to meet the five specific requirements buyers say are most important for an environmental enclosure in an industrial...
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Laser World of Photonics India established
12/09/2011
Munich, Germany – Messe Munchen and its subsidiary Messe Munchen International (MMI) India are working together to expand the international network of photonics exhibitions in the LASER World of PHOTONICS family ...
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REO offers copper mirrors for high power CO2 lasers
12/08/2011
REO, Boulder, Colo., now offers a range of copper high reflectors useful for beam delivery and beam shaping tasks involving high power CO2 lasers. |
Optimized clamping technology for laser welding
12/08/2011
Erlangen, Germany – A bit of practical work is an essential part of studying an engineering subject. This practical experience is being acquired by around 40 mechanical engineering students at Regensburg Universi...
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Laser Research Optics makes molybdenum CO2 laser mirrors available
12/06/2011
Laser Research Optics, Providence, R.I., has made available a full line of CO2 molybdenum laser mirrors that are suited for low- and high-power lasers used in harsh industrial environments. |
Contractor expands laser capabilities with US-produced multi-axis cutting system
12/06/2011
Champlin, Minn. – Laser Specialists Inc., Fraser, Mich, recently took delivery of the first Rapido Laser System produced in Prima Powers' Champlin facility. This event is important both to Laser Specialists and P...
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Laser material processing and intelligent energy field manufacturing
12/05/2011
A combination of energy forms and innovative processes can generate the best method for laser material processing, says Wenwu Zhang in this feature article. |
Keyence develops the TM-3000 2D optical micrometer
12/05/2011
Keyence, Itasca, Illi., has developed the TM-3000 2D optical micrometer, which introduces significant technological advancements to 100% automated high-speed, in-line or off-line measurement and inspection applic...
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Improved fiber lasers for industrial applications
12/05/2011
Paderborn, Germany – Gooch & Housego, the global optical and systems manufacturer, has announced the launch of a European Union-funded FP7 project, in which the company is the lead partner. The initial meetin...
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Prototyping company expands stereolithography capabilities
12/05/2011
Noblesville, Ind. – With the addition of an iPro 8000 SLA production printer, Realize Inc. continues as a leader in the rapid prototyping industry. |
FABTECH 2011 breaks all records
12/01/2011
Chicago, Ill. – FABTECH 2011 shattered all records as the recently concluded, four-day exposition and conference at McCormick Place welcomed a historic 35,457 attendees, a 35 percent increase over 2009 – the last...
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Coherent introduces METABEAM 1000 laser machining tool for sheet metal
12/01/2011
Coherent Inc., Santa Clara, Calif., has introduced the METABEAM 1000, a turnkey, laser-based machining tool that enables cost effective cutting of sheet metal including stainless steel, mild steel, aluminum, and ...
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Laser welding at twice the speed
11/29/2011
Schopfheim, Germany and Telford, Penn. – A new patent-pending method developed by Dreistern makes it possible to laser weld roll-formed parts continuously, even though the profile-forming system is operated in th...
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DILAS releases 500 W water-cooled stack-based fiber-coupled module
11/28/2011
DILAS, Mainz, Germany, has increased its range of fiber-coupled module products with the introduction of fiber-coupled water-cooled stacks. |
Advances in automated laser tube cutting
Industry consultant Jim Rutt reviews the status of the laser tube cutting market and forecasts th...
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Processing composite materials using laser
Laser processing composites for aerospace manufacturing will be one of the industrial laser appli...
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Laser material processing and intelligent energy field manufacturing
A combination of energy forms and innovative processes can generate the best method for laser mat...
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Laser contract manufacturer supplies the aerospace industry
After years of watching and participating in the growth of laser processing technology as an empl...
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Laser marking for unique identification
A unique and global identification mark system, known as a UID, offers many advantages for tracki...
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