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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

High-throughput laser micro-machining demands precise control of the laser beam position to achieve optimal efficiency, but existing methods can be both time-consuming and cost-prohibitive. In this ...

Laser-assisted machining (LAM) hard, brittle materials, such as semiconductors and ceramics, utilizes a laser to heat an area to soften it before it is machined. The rest of the work piece is not ...

In a recent article published in the International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, researchers offered a comprehensive look at super-resolution laser machining, a cutting-edge area in ...

Japan’s Shimadzu Corp has developed a blue direct diode laser (DDL), providing what is claimed to be industry-leading brightness levels. The 10W-type laser was exhibited at InterOpto 2013 at Pacifico ...

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 ...