WDA Machine Knives in Sheffield have recently upgraded their high-pressure nitrogen generation system with the latest generation MSS Nitrocube. Having had many years of reliable supply from their previous MSS system WDA decided that it was time for an upgrade.
Laser metal cutting and fabrication specialist, LaserMaster, has switched from bulk delivery of nitrogen, essential for the process, to an Atlas Copco on-site, high pressure nitrogen generation container unit.
Dr Valentin Gapontsev (1939 – 2021)
Dr. Eugene Scherbakov, IPG Photonic’s Chief Executive Officer, said “Valentin’s passing is a tremendous loss for the IPG community and the larger photonics world.
II‐VI Incorporated announced that it is powering all its facilities in Europe with 100% renewable electricity sources. The renewable electricity is supplied to II-VI’s manufacturing operations, research and development sites, and sales offices throughout six European countries
From 23 to 25 November, Aerotech will be present at the “SPS – smart production solutions” trade show in Nuremberg. It is using the trade fair to demonstrate the advantages of its PRO Series positioning tables with direct drive linear motors to the market.
Broad-bandwidth mid-IR optical parametric amplifier ORPHEUS-MIR by LIGHT CONVERSION was judged among the best by the 2021 Laser Focus World Innovators Awards that recognize the most innovative solutions in optics and photonics products and systems.
Macsa id has been developing lasers for coding and marking for over 30 years. The company introduced the iCON in 2008. It was the first laser coder to compete directly with inkjet systems and is characterised by being easy to install, easy to use and easy to service.
Prima Additive will be showcasing its latest innovations at Formnext 2021, the international meeting point for the next generation of intelligent industrial production, which will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, from 16 to 19 November 2021.
New modelling technology for sheet-metal applications announced by Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division enables the ‘flattening’ of 3D models in preparation for manufacturing, making it easier to prepare 3D computer-aided design (CAD) data for production.
BOFA International has developed a world-first innovation in fume extraction to make the exchange of filters in metal additive manufacturing processes safer, faster and better for productivity.
