• Laser Processing

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    Laser Processing

    Fiber laser offers dual-ring beam configuration

    Coherent Corp
    Jan. 22, 2025
    The ARM FL20D fiber laser incorporates a center beam and two coaxial ring beams, all with independent control.
    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).
    Laser Processing

    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.
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    Optics

    Assembly station for silicon photonic chips features symmetric configuration

    nanosystec GmbH
    Dec. 19, 2024
    The VersaSolder system connects multiple optical fibers with silicon photonic chips.
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    Laser Processing

    Grinding and deburring machines offer 59-in. working width

    Oct. 24, 2024
    SBM-L G1S2 grinding and deburring machines have use in deburring sheet metal and processing sheet metal parts, laser parts, and stamped parts.
    Mark Turner, CEO and founder of Turner Laser Systems.
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    Turner Laser Systems: A holistic approach to entrepreneurship

    Jose Pozo
    Oct. 21, 2024
    Mark Turner, CEO and founder of Turner Laser Systems, shares his journey in photonics.
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    Optics

    650 mm scan lens designed for additive manufacturing use

    Sill Optics GmbH & Co KG
    Oct. 14, 2024
    The S4LFT5650-292 scan lens has a 650-mm focal length for use in additive manufacturing of silver and gold jewelry.
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    Software & Accessories

    Acousto-optic beam deflector for UV systems available

    Oct. 8, 2024
    The AODF - UV beam deflector provides precise spatial control of an optical beam at rates beyond 250 MHz.