Volume 34, Issue 2

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Industrial Laser Solutions

Then and now

March 2, 2019
It’s 2019, and the more-than $5 billion laser industry continues to deliver advanced laser solutions to today’s processing problems.
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Laser additive manufacturing moves forward in Eastern Europe

March 2, 2019
Several companies in Eastern Europe are working to adopt laser additive manufacturing, but more R&D is needed.
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Industrial Laser Solutions

Laser beam shaping for innovative applications

March 2, 2019
This article demonstrates why laser beam shaping is necessary for microdrilling with ultrashort-pulse lasers.
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Laser joining process yields metal-thermoplastic hybrid parts

March 2, 2019
The laser joining process combines adhesive bonding with modern technological developments in laser remote technology to join plastic to metal.
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Industrial Laser Solutions

Optimized additive manufacturing for lightweight metallic components

March 2, 2019
Recycled aluminum powder enables a cost-effective additive manufacturing process.

More content from Volume 34, Issue 2

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Industrial Laser Solutions

Renishaw opens additive manufacturing centers in Spain and Italy

March 1, 2019
Launched in 2016, Renishaw’s Solutions Centres enable businesses a secure development environment to build their knowledge and confidence using additive manufacturing technology...
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Industrial Laser Solutions

X-ray laser pinpoints how defects occur in additive manufacturing

March 1, 2019
A known problem in additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing) is tiny gas pockets in the final product, which can lead to cracks and other failures. Recognizing this, ...
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Industrial Laser Solutions

Augmenting growth in additive manufacturing, EOS acquires Vulcan Labs

March 1, 2019
With the acquisition of Vulcan Labs’ team, EOS North America has now formed an entirely dedicated engineering services group.
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Industrial Laser Solutions

Spectrum supplies laser marking system for use in manufacturing Mars lander

March 1, 2019
Spectrum Technologies supplied Lockheed Martin Space with a fully automated Nova UV laser wire marking system to mark, measure, and cut wires to length.
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Industrial Laser Solutions

3D printing method uses two kinds of light, making it 100X faster

March 1, 2019
The 3D printing method solidifies liquid resin using two lights to control where the resin hardens, and where it stays fluid.
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Industrial Laser Solutions

Laser marking technology for QR codes on tires enters mass production

March 1, 2019
4JET Technologies has developed a laser marking solution to individually and durably mark tires with a machine-readable QR code, which is now in mass production for automotive...
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Industrial Laser Solutions

Feasibility study tackles effective laser beam cutting underwater

March 1, 2019
The study will involve developing a laser beam cutting process and constructing a compact cutting head for use in a radiologically activated and contaminated underwater environment...
Sawpower’s Bystronic BySprint Fiber 3015 laser has been installed on the company’s manufacturing floor.
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Industrial Laser Solutions

Laser cutting in Southern Africa

March 1, 2019
Africa may be the next fast-growing industrial market for lasers.