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Novanta’s 60–100 W ti-series CO₂ lasers are used in applications including battery-separator cutting, cleaning non-metal materials such as battery-tab adhesive, high-speed marking on the fly, automotive-interior cutting and consumer electronics. The range’s…
As the global automotive industry moves towards electrification, traction batteries have become a central determinant of new-energy vehicles’ performance, safety and cost. Battery manufacturing combines materials science, electrochemistry and precision mechanics,…
Development of back-contact cell technology Photovoltaic-cell efficiency has physical limits. At room temperature, crystalline silicon’s optical bandgap restricts the photon energies it can use effectively, while photons with excess energy lose part…
Aerospace equipment is developing towards higher thrust-to-weight ratios, higher operating temperatures, lower weight and longer service life. Nickel-based superalloys, SiCf/SiC ceramic-matrix composites, carbon-fiber composites and titanium alloys are increasingly used. Their hardness,…
Titanium-alloy impellers are important components in aeroengines, gas turbines and other advanced equipment, and their manufacturing processes affect performance and reliability. Developments in laser additive manufacturing allow complex structures to be built…
Rust flying from the machine and dust filling the workshop were familiar features of railway wheel cleaning for many years. During 2025, the introduction of a precise laser process changed that environment…
On 4 November, RoboSense officially brought a fully automated digital LiDAR production line into operation at Nanshan Zhizao’s Honghualing base in Shenzhen. The new line has an overall automation rate of 99%…
Laser cleaning is widely discussed as a promising lower-waste cleaning technology because it is non-contact, precise and suitable for automation. Industrial applications include automotive manufacturing, aerospace, precision electronics, medical equipment and shipbuilding.…
Xinquanli Laser, also known as XQL Laser, held the opening ceremony for its relocated Vietnam operation at its Ho Chi Minh City base on 1 November. Industry partners and customer representatives attended.…
Hymson recently released its third-quarter report for 2026. Revenue for the first nine months reached CNY 4.904 billion, up 81.38% year on year. Net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company…
On 30 October 2026, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and Standardization Administration announced approval and publication of GB/T 48536—2026, Intelligent manufacturing — Business management specification for smart factories in process industries.…
Appotronics released its third-quarter report for 2026 on 30 October. Third-quarter revenue was CNY 249 million and research and development expenditure was CNY 50.53 million. Revenue for the first nine months was…
Summary: The grainy appearance of a laser image is speckle, a random interference pattern produced when coherent light illuminates a rough surface. Speckle contrast below roughly 4% is often difficult for the…
The industry challenge: supporting the next generation of displays Founded in 1994, AP Systems established its semiconductor-equipment business through equipment-control software and integration expertise. Its activities include equipment for small- and medium-sized…
Five-axis scan heads offer a fast, flexible way to produce precise holes, contoured slots and other features with fully defined cross sections. With an appropriate system, control of the laser, scanner and…
Biomedical manufacturing requires high cleanliness and consistent quality. Laser welding is increasingly used because it is non-contact, controllable and suitable for automation. Many medical instruments use stainless steel or aluminium, but laser…
The founding meeting of the Yangtze River Delta G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor Additive Manufacturing Industry Alliance, together with an industry–university–research–application matchmaking event, took place in Shanghai’s Songjiang district on 3…
Titanium-alloy impellers are important components in aeroengines, gas turbines and other advanced equipment, and their manufacturing processes affect performance and reliability. Developments in laser additive manufacturing allow complex structures to be built…
Xinquanli Laser, also known as XQL Laser, held the opening ceremony for its relocated Vietnam operation at its Ho Chi Minh City base on 1 November. Industry partners and customer representatives attended.…
Compare machines using the same material grade, thickness, part geometry and finish requirements. Bed format and rated laser power describe only part of the equipment package. Separate positioning accuracy, repeatability and cut-part…
Bodor, a laser-cutting equipment manufacturer based in Jinan, describes a business that has led global unit-sales rankings for several years, develops and manufactures its core components in-house, holds hundreds of authorised patents…
On 3 March, Tiangong International announced that its indirect wholly owned subsidiary Jiangsu Tiangong Investment Management Co., Ltd. had completed an investment in Shanghai Gaize Laser Technology Co., Ltd. on 3 September…
How transparent-plastic welding works The process uses the infrared absorption of the selected transparent plastic. Controlled laser energy heats the contact surfaces of two layers until they begin to melt; pressure then…
A meter is a readout and processing instrument; its connected sensor determines much of the usable measurement range. Begin with wavelength, continuous or pulsed operation, expected power or energy, beam diameter and…
Wavefront sensing is an important part of optical metrology, adaptive optics and alignment. Traditional methods such as Shack–Hartmann sensors and interferometers offer high performance but often require dedicated hardware, careful alignment and…
Laser welding is an important part of laser materials processing. The conduction-mode process discussed here is used for thin-walled materials and lower-speed precision joints: radiation heats the surface, and conduction carries that…
A MOPA source can offer adjustable pulse duration and repetition frequency, but a list of adjustment ranges is not a process recipe. Start with the material, marking depth or surface result, cycle-time…
In 2026, JPT has continued to deepen its strategy of mutual development between photonics and artificial intelligence. Focusing on optical connectivity, intelligent optical manufacturing and optical inspection, the company is pursuing coordinated…
Novanta’s 60–100 W ti-series CO₂ lasers are used in applications including battery-separator cutting, cleaning non-metal materials such as battery-tab adhesive, high-speed marking on the fly, automotive-interior cutting and consumer electronics. The range’s…
As consumers become more aware of food safety, product quality has become a stronger purchasing priority. China’s developing food-traceability system has encouraged government and business investment in traceability for agricultural products. Big…
Printed circuit boards are used in almost every category of electronic product and are often described as a foundation of electronic systems. Rising PCB quality requirements have increased the need to manage…
Hymson recently released its third-quarter report for 2026. Revenue for the first nine months reached CNY 4.904 billion, up 81.38% year on year. Net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company…
HGTECH disclosed a record of investor-relations activities on 30 October. Revenue for the first three quarters of 2026 reached RMB 12.654 billion, up 15% year on year, while net profit attributable to…
RMB 400 million proposal targets a coupling-equipment manufacturer On the evening of 27 October, Yifei Laser (688646.SH) announced a plan to acquire 100% of Xingqihang Automation Equipment Co., Ltd. for RMB 400…
As consumers become more aware of food safety, product quality has become a stronger purchasing priority. China’s developing food-traceability system has encouraged government and business investment in traceability for agricultural products. Big…
Carpets are a long-established craft product used in homes, hotels, exhibition halls and vehicles. Their functions extend beyond decoration to noise reduction, insulation and slip resistance. Growing demand for personal and commercial…
Laser processing is an advanced, non-contact manufacturing method based on thermal energy. It offers fast processing, limited mechanical deformation, low machining noise, narrow cuts, efficiency and the precision needed for digital production.…
More frequent natural disasters and unusual climate conditions have increased attention to environmental issues. As economies pursue carbon neutrality, manufacturers are reducing energy use and changing production methods to support sustainable development.…
A tunable laser platform may offer several wavelength-band variants. A broad portfolio range does not mean that every unit covers the full range. Identify the required start and stop wavelengths before comparing…
Crystals are a largely unseen foundation of advanced manufacturing, and the performance ceiling of a laser is determined to a considerable extent by its small crystal components. High-end laser crystal supply has…
The eighth Symposium on Advanced Laser Manufacturing Technology Applications took place at the Holiday Inn Changchun Jingyue from 30 October to 1 November 2026 under the theme “Extreme Intelligent Manufacturing: Light Opens…
