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    The laserfocusworld.com Laser Processing channel features articles and other content that discuss industrial laser applications and technology.

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    FIGURE 1. Laser welding busbar.
    Laser Processing

    Laser pulse shaping enhances busbar welding for EV prismatic batteries

    Najah George
    Jan. 22, 2025
    Laser pulsing with different pulse shapes reduces heat and increases strength in busbar welding for prismatic lithium-ion batteries.
    Maintenance of a laser cutting unit ensures performance and prevents costly repairs.
    Laser Processing

    Zero downtime goal: A preventative maintenance guide for CNC lasers

    Tom Eldin
    Jan. 20, 2025
    Regular equipment maintenance helps identify and address potential issues before they escalate to extending the overall lifespan of your computer numeric controlled (CNC) laser...
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    FIGURE 1. In a single-tab electrode design, electrons travel along the entire distance (a); in a tabless electrode design, full-flags along the foil mean shorter distances for electrons to travel (b).
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    High-speed battery foil laser cutting improves productivity in tabless battery manufacturing

    Huihong Qian
    Jan. 13, 2025
    Tabless battery technology offers route to increase the energy density of battery packs, and laser cutting via galvanometer-based scan system offers a manufacturing solution.
    FIGURE 1. Schematic of the HDSP setup (a), printed parts with line cross-section and different extrusion paths for parts 1-3 (b), and a complex object in 4 with the shown pressure pattern in the inset.
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    Holographic direct sound printing: Sound waves revolutionize 3D printing

    Mahdi Derayatifar
    Dec. 11, 2024
    Holographic direct sound printing (HDSP) is an innovative advancement in sound-based 3D printing technology that uses a patterned acoustic field to create complex shapes with ...
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    The aerospace industry is a significant growth area for Cailabs.
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    Meet Cailabs’ Jean-François Morizur

    Jose Pozo
    Nov. 21, 2024
    Jean-François Morizur, CEO and cofounder of Cailabs, shares how he’s made a career out of believing in discoveries he made.

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    3D-optimized welding system features deposition stabilizer

    Nov. 9, 2024
    The CMTAdditive Pro 3D-optimized welding system uses cold metal transfer (CMT) for additive manufacturing.
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    Laser power sensor is suited for high-power industrial lasers

    Coherent Corp
    Aug. 31, 2024
    The calorimeter-based PM10K+ laser power sensor measures power output of continuous-wave (CW) lasers up to 10 kW in
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    CO2 lasers feature 125, 175, and 250 W output powers

    Aug. 13, 2024
    The MULTISCAN HE 10i, 15i, and 25i CO2 modular laser systems are fully self-contained.
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    Telecentric F-theta lens offers 205 × 205 mm scan field

    Sill Optics GmbH & Co KG
    Aug. 9, 2024
    The S4LFT3340-075 telecentric F-theta lens is designed for fine cutting tasks.
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    Larger fundings characterize July venture deals

    Eric Hall
    Aug. 6, 2024
    In July 2024, larger deals closed in a few interesting markets.