Laser Micromachining Articles

Picosecond laser enables new high-tech devices

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Industrially proven and robust, picosecond lasers are proving their worth in cutting and patterning of delicate materials for a wide variety of industrial applications.

Ultrashort pulse lasers for 3D micromachining nab innovation prize at AKL 2012

Fri, 11 May 2012 14:16:00 GMT

Stephan Brüning from Schepers GmbH&Co KG received the €10,000 Innovation Award for Laser Technology, presented at this week's International Laser Technology Congress (AKL), went to , for his work in 3D microstructuring of metal surfaces with high-power, ultrashort-pulse lasers.

Fraunhofer ILT-led group wins award for ultrashort laser pulses

Wed, 09 May 2012 16:44:00 GMT

A group of German researchers led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT) have received the 2012 Stifterverband's Science Award for their development of an ultrashort-pulse laser platform that can scale up to several hundred watts.

Combining lasers and diamonds to cut hard, brittle materials

Fri, 04 May 2012 18:59:00 GMT

Adding a fiber laser to a diamond cutting tool shows promise for cutting hard, brittle materials ranging from semiconductors to ceramics to stone.

IPG Photonics first quarter revenues increased 23%, led by high-power laser sales

Thu, 03 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Sales are strong across multiple regions and orders are "robust," with particular emphasis on Tier 1 automakers and demand for high-power lasers.

Süss MicroTec acquires Tamarack Scientific

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Tamarack's UV projection lithography technology and laser microstructuring tools complement Süss' exposure tetchnology portfolio.

LASYS presents new technology in industrial laser material processing

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:03:00 GMT

The upcoming LASYS 2012 show, in Stuttgart June 12-14, is fast approaching with a comprehensive image of the latest generation of laser material processing.

Laser Services expands microelectronics work with new CO2 laser

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:43:00 GMT

The Westford, MA job shop now has four microscope-aligned CO₂ lasers for cutting and drilling substrates and printed circuit boards.

Potomac adds SPI fiber laser

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:56:00 GMT

The firm provider is expanding its contract manufacturing for small hole drilling and laser cutting.

VCSEL diodes for solid-state lasers

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:43:00 GMT

Lasertel's new vertical cavity surface emitter laser (VCSEL) diodes offer an alternative to edge-emitter laser diodes for pumping solid-state lasers.

Laser technology can improve hearing

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:45:00 GMT

Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) is using laser micromachining technologies to improve insertion techniques and exact fitting of cochlear implants in the inner ear.

Integrated and coordinated servo and galvo control for ultraprecise applications

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:49:00 GMT

A new development synchronizes the distinct servo and galvo controllers in laser positioning systems used for high-speed marking, engraving, and micromachining.

Spectralytics opens new facility for micro laser processing services

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:07:00 GMT

Laser micro-processing contract manufacturer Spectralytics has opened a new facility in Minnesota.

Report shows industrial laser market at $10 billion

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:24:00 GMT

According to a survey by Optech Consulting, the global laser material processing systems market reached US$10.0 billion in 2011, up 28% over 2010 and 90% above its size in the crisis year of 2009. East Asia reports the highest growth rates, with steeply growing demand for laser systems in China, Korea, and Taiwan.

Photonics shows strength in Shanghai

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:49:00 GMT

Conard Holton, Editor in Chief/Associate Publisher of Laser Focus World (sister publication to Industrial Laser Solutions), comments on the Laser World of Photonics -- Shanghai Show and Congress he recently attended in China.

Invest in Photonics 2012 meets needs of VC community

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:38:00 GMT

VCs gather at Bordeaux meeting on photonics.

Laser Services expands staff

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:13:00 GMT

Leading Northeast jobshop increases staff as business expands.

Transfer Prize goes to the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Prize awarded for diode laser development.

IMRA and Disco to jointly develop laser dicing

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:35:00 GMT

Joint venture will develop laser dicing equipment.

New lab for innovations in diode-pumped ultrafast lasers

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:11:00 GMT

New lab will develop advanced ultra-fast pulse laser for industrial applications.