Japan’s Shimadzu Corp has developed a blue direct diode laser (DDL), providing what is claimed to be industry-leading brightness levels. The 10W-type laser was exhibited at InterOpto 2013 at Pacifico ...

Addman Advanced Metals has scaled from a single 3D printer to 25 while also building out a robust array of subtractive machines. In this video, find out how the shop manages its additive and ...

Learn more about the variety of technology and machinery Hwacheon Machinery America, Inc. is featuring at its IMTS 2024 booth.

3D printing is already a staple technology for all the hobbyist households, but the 3D scanning is still on the rise. Its importance and demand for it is permanently growing, because the range of ...

Knowledge is power at the Laser Institute of America (LIA) in Orlando, Florida, where personnel from various industries come to learn how to safely apply laser technology to their respective ...

Laser-based metal processing enables the automated and precise production of complex components, whether for the automotive industry or for medicine. However, conventional methods require time- and ...

LK Metrology has announced the release of its L100NX laser scanner for use on coordinate measuring machines. Unlike its red light predecessor, the L100, the new scanner uses 450-nanometer blue light, ...

Due to their accuracy, speed, and versatility in working with different materials, laser engraving machines have gained traction from industries such as small firms and creative artisans. However, ...

The basis of a solid-state diode laser is, of course, the diode. Laser diodes can have different emission wavelength—most of them have between 405 nm to 808 nm. The diodes usually have TO3, TO5, TO9, ...

Laser engraving uses a powerful beam of light to create detailed designs on various materials. The laser works by vaporizing the surface layer, leaving behind precise and lasting marks or etchings.