Laser Welding Non-Metals Articles

Laser welding flexible plastics

David Belforte — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:54:00 GMT

Jenoptik has integrated a freely programmable, in sections on/off switchable diode laser line for more efficient processing of plastic components.

First Laser Bond Inspection (LBI) system from LSP Technologies delivered to Boeing

Gail Overton — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:19:00 GMT

The first Laser Bond Inspection (LBI) system from LSP Technologies was sold and delivered to Boeing.

Dana Holding invests in laser welding

Industrial Laser Solutions Editors — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:06:00 GMT

The automotive supplier's new laser welding system will reduce weight and complexity of axles.

Laser microwelder for fragile and sensitive components

Industrial Laser Solutions Editors — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:37:00 GMT

Finnish company Primoceler introduces welding machine for MEMS.

LPKF settles dispute about patent infringement

Industrial Laser Solutions Editors — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:26:00 GMT

LPKF and Korea's Partron Co. will continue business relationship on laser direct structuring.

Laser welding of polymers

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 22:37:00 GMT

In the beginning of the 1990s, the laser welding of polymers was considered an emerging unconventional technology suitable only for niche applications.

LPKF adds staff for plastic welding services

Industrial Laser Solutions Editors — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

LPKF continues to expand its laser welding division, with new distribution capacities and two new hires.

Laser job shop Titanova honored with Missouri entrepreneur award

James Montgomery — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:28:00 GMT

Titanova, a direct-diode laser job shop providing a variety of laser material processing services, and its founder John Haake have received the Governor's Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Resonetics opens Lightspeed lab for micromachining applications

James Montgomery — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:58:00 GMT

Resonetics, a supplier of polymer micromachining servicesfor the life sciences industry, has opened a new Lightspeed application development lab for micromachining process development, prototyping and pilot production.

Laser welding of chute channels

David Belforte — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:01:00 GMT

Jenoptik's Lasers & Materials Processing Division demonstrated the latest advancements in laser welding of chute channels with a switchable laser line at this month's IZB fair in Wolfsburg, Germany.

Micro-processing with ultrafast fiber lasers

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Ultrafast fiber lasers are evolving into high-throughput tools for material production

LZH developing first eye-safe high-power ultrafast-pulse lasers

David Belforte — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Researchers at Germany's Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) are developing the world's first femtosecond laser source with pulse energies in the μJ (infrared) range, opening the door for applications in micromaterial processing and medical device technology.

Laser-welded plastic component controls airflow in new vehicle engines

Industrial Laser Solutions Editors — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:57:00 GMT

Using laser welding, BASF and Precision Motors have created a control module for a new vehicle engine component that will manipulate airflow to improve engine performance and aerodynamics.

Industrial laser suppliers could benefit from auto giants' new expansion plans

Industrial Laser Solutions Editors — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:33:00 GMT

Updated: A flurry of production expansion announcements by several global auto manufacturers could spell more business for industrial laser system suppliers.

Analyst: Softening outlook for industrial lasers

Industrial Laser Solutions Editors — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:59:00 GMT

Longbow Research analyst Mark Douglass explains why projections for industrial laser growth need to be shaved, and what areas are still showing growth, such as microelectronics and automotive.

LASYS 2012 preview: New products on display

Industrial Laser Solutions Editors — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:32:00 GMT

Going to LASYS 2012 next week (June 12-14)? We've got a heads-up on a range of new industrial laser products debuting at the event, from fiber laser components to laser-welding plastics.

AKL'12 summary: Short-pulse lasers penetrate industrial applications

Industrial Laser Solutions Editors — Thu, 31 May 2012 16:12:00 GMT

Experts from the field of industrial laser technology gathered in Aachen earlier this month (May 9-11, 2012) for the International Laser Technology Congress (AKL)'12, exploring technical innovations including the processing of new materials, ultrashort pulse lasers, and laser additive manufacturing.

Fiber laser technology broadens out

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:14:00 GMT

The telecom crash in the late 1990s can be seen in hindsight as a pivotal event in the history of industrial lasers ...

Laser instrument firms gain US, UK recognition

Industrial Laser Solutions Editors — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:38:00 GMT

Edinburgh Instruments, Laser Quantum, and Fianium won Queen's Awards for success in international trade and innovation, while Ophir-Spiricon nabs an annual award from its local Chamber of Commerce.

LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA 2012 a success

David Belforte — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:26:00 GMT

Shanghai laser conference sets records.