FIGURE 1. Using a laser to precisely perforate packaging according to the specific needs of its contents can increase the shelf life of fresh food.
Web Exclusive: Five ways laser technology is enhancing our world
The core benefits of sealed laser technology make it suitable across almost all manufacturing sectors, including automotive, packaging, and food and beverage.
Nov 19th, 2019
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Quaser Machine Tools acquires Winbro Technologies Group
Nov 18th, 2019
One of the topics at LSE ’20 will be efficient laser joining for contacting batteries.
Fraunhofer ILT to host laser symposium on e-mobility in 2020
Nov 15th, 2019
The latest internal processing laser head (IBK) from LZH is characterized by integrated process monitoring and easier handling.
Laser roughening aids efficient engine production
Nov 13th, 2019
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Endeavor Business Media acquires Informa’s Industry & Infrastructure Intelligence and Auto Aftermarket media brands
Nov 11th, 2019
Cutting
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Massachusetts announces new Advanced Manufacturing Awards
Nov 6th, 2019
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10 creative ways lasers can bring your favorite trends to life this fall
Oct 21st, 2019
High-Power Picosecond Laser Delivers Improved Micromachining
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High-Power Picosecond Laser Delivers Improved Micromachining
Oct 30th, 2019
Welding
One of the topics at LSE ’20 will be efficient laser joining for contacting batteries.
Fraunhofer ILT to host laser symposium on e-mobility in 2020
Nov 15th, 2019
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Coherent intros 2–8 kW fiber laser for welding applications
Nov 11th, 2019
UV Laser Sub-System Enables High Throughput Plastics Marking
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UV Laser Sub-System Enables High Throughput Plastics Marking
Oct 30th, 2019
Micromachining
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Massachusetts announces new Advanced Manufacturing Awards
Nov 6th, 2019
The DaVinci Diamond Factory from Synova is an automated laser full faceting solution for round brilliant diamonds. The system substantially decreases diamond production time by combining several manufacturing processes, and reduces polishing processes to a final finishing step.
Synova intros laser cutting and shaping system for diamond machining
Oct 4th, 2019
FIGURE 1. A picosecond laser drilled hole (a) and nanosecond laser drilled hole (b) on a tungsten carbide (WC) substrate.
Picosecond laser micromachining of tungsten carbide
Aug 31st, 2019
Marking & Engraving
FIGURE 1. Using a laser to precisely perforate packaging according to the specific needs of its contents can increase the shelf life of fresh food.
Web Exclusive: Five ways laser technology is enhancing our world
Nov 19th, 2019
Boston 720730 1280
Massachusetts announces new Advanced Manufacturing Awards
Nov 6th, 2019
UV Laser Sub-System Enables High Throughput Plastics Marking
Sponsored
UV Laser Sub-System Enables High Throughput Plastics Marking
Oct 30th, 2019
Surface Treatment
The latest internal processing laser head (IBK) from LZH is characterized by integrated process monitoring and easier handling.
Laser roughening aids efficient engine production
Nov 13th, 2019
Boston 720730 1280
Massachusetts announces new Advanced Manufacturing Awards
Nov 6th, 2019
High-Precision Automated Laser Cutting Made Easy
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High-Precision Automated Laser Cutting Made Easy
Oct 30th, 2019
Additive Manufacturing
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Company focuses on additive manufacturing partnership, collaboration
Nov 7th, 2019
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Massachusetts announces new Advanced Manufacturing Awards
Nov 6th, 2019
UV Laser Sub-System Enables High Throughput Plastics Marking
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UV Laser Sub-System Enables High Throughput Plastics Marking
Oct 30th, 2019
White Papers
EDITORIAL GUIDE: Automotive manufacturing benefits from laser processing
Sep 30th, 2019
Heavy Metal Pipe Cutting for Oil Wells
May 2nd, 2019
Is plasma a viable alternative to laser?
Mar 8th, 2019
Drilling
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Quaser Machine Tools acquires Winbro Technologies Group
Nov 18th, 2019
Boston 720730 1280
Massachusetts announces new Advanced Manufacturing Awards
Nov 6th, 2019
FIGURE 1. A picosecond laser drilled hole (a) and nanosecond laser drilled hole (b) on a tungsten carbide (WC) substrate.
Picosecond laser micromachining of tungsten carbide
Aug 31st, 2019
Luxinar Opens A New Regional Office In Germany
Carbon-dioxide laser maker Luxinar opens regional office in Germany
Sep 4th, 2019
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PCB maker Cicor adds ESI laser processing system to facility
Aug 28th, 2019
Commentary
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TRUMPF USA celebrates 50 years
Nov 5th, 2019
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10 creative ways lasers can bring your favorite trends to life this fall
Oct 21st, 2019
High-Precision Automated Laser Cutting Made Easy
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High-Precision Automated Laser Cutting Made Easy
Oct 30th, 2019
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ICALEO 2019 draws record attendance
Oct 16th, 2019
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Is presumption a timing thing?
Oct 14th, 2019
Current Issue
Industrial Laser Solutions Volume 34, Issue 6
Volume 34, Issue 6
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Coherent intros 2–8 kW fiber laser for welding applications
The fiber laser's dual fiber output delivers increased throughput in cost-sensitive, high-volume welding applications, particularly in automotive manufacturing.
Nov 11th, 2019
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Sheaumann Laser to relocate manufacturing facility to Billerica, MA
The facility will help address the growing demand for laser-based technologies from the defense and space industries.
Nov 8th, 2019
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Nanofabrica is working to innovate additive manufacturing as a production technology.
Nov 7th, 2019
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Massachusetts announces new Advanced Manufacturing Awards
Two new grants totaling over $5.2 million from the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative will support the development of new advanced manufacturing technologies.
Nov 6th, 2019
This cheetah hood ornament made of metal was printed with the new, low-cost Alpha 140 laser powder-bed fusion (LPBF) machine.
Fraunhofer ILT spinoff wins Start-up Challenge
The award-winning system uses an air-cooled, fiber-coupled 200 W diode laser with a wavelength of 915 nm and a focus diameter of 140 µm.
Nov 5th, 2019
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TRUMPF USA celebrates 50 years
Congratulations to TRUMPF USA on their 50th anniversary serving the fabricating needs of companies in the 50 states of the USA.
Nov 5th, 2019
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Laser marking takes over the household appliance industry
Since 2017, Lasit has been involved in a research and development project for laser marking the front panel surfaces of home appliance industry components.
Nov 4th, 2019
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G.H. Tool invests in laser welding for die repair, mold changes
When compared to other welding approaches, laser welding offers superior metallurgical benefits for improved die performance over time.
Nov 1st, 2019
The TRUMPF Group's Management Board Members (L-R): Heinz-Jürgen Prokop, CEO for Machine Tools; Christian Schmitz, CEO for Laser Technology; Lars Grünert, CFO; Peter Leibinger, CTO; Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller, CEO; and Mathias Kammüller, CDO.
Sales increase, orders decline for industrial laser maker TRUMPF
TRUMPF, which specializes in industrial lasers, has reported an increase in sales in the 2018-2019 fiscal year that ended June 30, 2019, while its orders received and profits declined.
Oct 30th, 2019
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Innovation Award Laser Technology 2020 opens call for applications
The Innovation Award addresses laser manufacturers, laser users, and researchers who have conceived and implemented an innovative idea relating to laser technology.
Oct 25th, 2019
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10 creative ways lasers can bring your favorite trends to life this fall
This fall, be sure to get a little creative so you can enhance common fall activities with laser cutting or laser engraving.
Oct 21st, 2019
Ron Head Shot Lia 2018 Best
ICALEO 2019 and beyond
Once again, the Laser Institute of America’s ICALEO conference was held in Orlando, FL, during the week of October 6, 2019.
Oct 18th, 2019
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ICALEO 2019 draws record attendance
ICALEO 2019 was clearly a technical success, as the event's international reputation as one of the world's leading laser materials processing meetings was well served.
Oct 16th, 2019
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Is presumption a timing thing?
Forty-five years ago, I coined the term “A Bright Light in the Fabricating Shop” as I introduced the concept of laser cutting sheet metal into North America.
Oct 14th, 2019