Fiber lasers weave out of the lab and into metal fab: Higher power, better beam control, more integrationFiber lasers, which have been a hot topic in laser conferences for several years now, are finally starting to appear en masse in the industrial laser market. Fiber laser technology is driving power scaling (pulsed and continuous wave), wall-plug efficiency, and beam quality to new heights in a rapid pace.
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Making the right choices for laser welding: Implementing laser welding becomes straightforward with the right material, fit-upLaser beam welding has evolved into a proven process, and like any proven manufacturing process, it should be matched with the application with the best-suited material and geometry.
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Lasers catch limelight at ALAW: Conference’s fabricator track puts the big picture center stageHow can laser technology make metal fabrication more efficient? The efficiency comes not only from advances within the laser itself, but also in new ways to integrate those lasers for optimal part flow on the shop floor. Several presenters at ALAW 2008 hammered this point home.
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