WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – An innovative technique for machining brittle ceramic materials by first softening them with heat from a laser may cut in half the cost of making components for a growing U.S.

A Brazilian company extends the use of a solid-state neodymium-doped laser to raise power levels and processing speed Lasertools was founded in 1998 to offer manufacturers expertise in the use of ...

Laser beams contain concentrated energy that can cause severe burns, permanent eye damage, and substantial equipment deterioration. Laser-cutting machines offer productivity and precision, while ...

Laser machining, as one of the most significant micro/nano-manufacturing technologies, shows the capability of achieving ultimate accuracy, feature size and surface integrity at atomic scale. This has ...

The processing of high-density structures over large areas such as laser drilling or laser marking of PCBs requires solutions that provide high precision and high ...

The thickness of the bipolar plate is decreasing as fuel cells used in vessels and aircraft become lighter and more efficient. In this context, a worldwide R&D project has created a laser machining ...

Turning is among the oldest manufacturing processes, having been developed in the Middle Ages and adapted in multiple ways over centuries. Turning is still used to produce components for nearly every ...

This article explores how laser cutting and mechanical punching perform when used in electrode manufacturing and other foil-based applications in terms of speed, edge quality, material compatibility ...

Laser cutting and engraving technologies have become essential tools across a wide variety of different industries, from manufacturing, art and small businesses. These technologies use laser beams to ...