Laser processes, practical engineering and technical developments.
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…
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,…
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.…
Begin a chiller specification with the thermal requirements of the laser and processing optics. The laser’s optical output class does not directly state the heat that the cooling circuit must remove. For…
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,…
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…
A scan head positions the beam, but the processing field and final spot depend on the associated optics and configuration. Start with the wavelength, incident beam, required field, processing plane and application…
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…
Industrial laser processing increasingly seeks two outcomes at once: higher throughput over larger areas, and finer structures with tighter tolerances and more stable energy distribution. A single beam-deflection technology cannot optimise every…
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…
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.…
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,…
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…
Industrial laser processing increasingly seeks two outcomes at once: higher throughput over larger areas, and finer structures with tighter tolerances and more stable energy distribution. A single beam-deflection technology cannot optimise every…
As laser technology develops, Han’s Photonics has used its experience in high-power sources and additive cladding to introduce dedicated lasers and application solutions for manufacturing. Laser cladding technology Laser cladding is a…
Oil extraction commonly uses drilling tools to break rock and form a borehole to the required depth. Polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) cutters are important working elements of these drill bits. PDC combines…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Industrial laser processing increasingly seeks two outcomes at once: higher throughput over larger areas, and finer structures with tighter tolerances and more stable energy distribution. A single beam-deflection technology cannot optimise every…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
