BLM is part of the EU-funded project LASTTS (LASer cutting Technology for Tubular Structures), the aim of which is to validate, through experimental tests, the use of passing through structural […]

Lasermet’s KP23 Access Keypad is an unparalleled and reliable solution that provides users with a comprehensive range of access control capabilities.

As a case study in precision engineering and effective problem-solving, Carrs Welding Technologies recently encountered a challenging scenario involving the repair of a crankshaft from a high-performance engine.

GF Machining Solutions has released version 1.12.5 of its CAM software for texturing, engraving and micromachining laser machines.

Yamazaki Mazak is hosting a special ‘Building Your Future’ Open House in December for customers who are ready to invest in new machining technology.

In this article, a practical case is examined to illustrate how the adoption of Lasertube, tube benders and wire benders, along with related programming and integration software, saved time and reduced material consumption in […]

SCANLAB GmbH helps mechanical engineers to develop new metal 3D-printing systems by providing harmonious solution modules.

The new Lasermet facility expansion boosts innovation and delivers the highest standard of laser safety products and services worldwide.

Australian laser subcontractor Online Laser Pty can manufacture twice as much as before with the help of Lantek’s sheet metal CAD/CAM and ERP software.

A new generation DiPOLE laser, delivering 10 J pulses at 100 Hz repetition rate (1 kW average power) has been developed and commissioned by the CALTA team at STFC’s Central […]

Continuously increasing demands for quality control as well as more tightly defined process parameters necessitate the qualification of laser beam sources in serial production.

The FiberWELD® DHµ is a compact, DED head for medium power, fibre-based laser manufacturing applications. FiberCUT® STa features programmable focus position adjustment which delivers exacting cutting in ­materials with varying […]

Applied Laser Engineering (ALE) is pleased to announce that the global demand for Twin Track means it has already reached the 25th successful installation milestone, and with more orders already […]

Pro-Lite now supplies the M2 measurement system “CAM SQUARED” which is the latest product from Imagine Optic. It offers precise and reliable analysis of laser beam quality with new records in […]

Investing in a Nukon 2D fibre laser machine from Nukon Lasers UK brought significant vertical integration, product development and sustainable manufacturing benefits to Gripple – a world-leading manufacturer of wire […]

Ficep UK has invested in its offices and stockholding capacity as a direct response to the growing demand from clients who rely on their cutting-edge machinery solutions.

Laser cutting, engraving and marking company Laser Raum put their Trotec laser machines to daily use, with the speed and precision of the systems enabling an expansion of their product […]

The innovative approach to Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) processing has been the subject of extensive research at Fluence in recent months.

Prima Power showcased a unique production solution at this year’s Blechexpo; a perfect solution for a wide range of materials and complex product manufacturing.

Aerotech Inc has introduced a new version of Automation1 motion control.

For eight decades Posalux, a Swiss machine tools manufacturer offering high-end micromachining equipment, has been at the forefront of innovation. 

The Lasermet ICS-7 ALF is the latest addition to the Interlocked Control System (ICS) series, specifically tailored for use with the Passive Alf interlocked laser welding helmet and enclosure.

LVD has introduced the new large-format Phoenix FL-6525 laser cutting machine with bevel cutting head, a new automated bending solution, and new CADMAN®-FLOW software for optimised process flow.

The BLM Group has introduced the new Lasertube LT12: a fibre laser cutting system for tubes and metal profiles, capable of cutting tubes from 25 – 305 mm in diameter, […]

Nigel Addison-Evans is responsible for working with associations, organisations and businesses to help them understand how through taking a holistic approach to energy management, Control Energy Costs (CEC) can support […]

Coherent has unified all the company’s ultrafast laser operations – including all picosecond and femtosecond laser manufacturing – at a single location: the Ultrafast Centre of Excellence in Glasgow.

BatFast provides the most true-to-life batting sports simulations. The company utilises cutting-edge technology, including augmented reality and precision-built hardware which calibrates to various difficulty levels.

Civan Lasers has announced the successful development of a 500W Single Mode Continuous Wave 532nm laser, marking a world record for such a laser type.

Hand-held laser welder machines by Han’s Laser are now available at Simpson Technology.

Yamazaki Mazak has been recognised as one of the top employers in Worcestershire following its long-standing work with local education institutions and commitment to sustainable job creation.

Trotec is thrilled to announce the latest addition of the SP3000 400 watt large format laser cutter to its flagship demonstration centre in North East England. 

Blackbird Robotersysteme GmbH, manufacturer of system solutions for remote laser welding, is continuing to grow as it looks back on 15 years of success.

Doncaster-based Laser Additive Solutions (LAS), a rapidly expanding subcontract provider of laser processing and additive manufacturing services, is targeting customers in the UK’s burgeoning space sector following its investment in […]

Based in Barnsley, Yorkshire, Cutting Technologies is a leading laser cutting service provider that has served diverse industries for over 20 years and is committed to providing exceptional service to […]

Bespoke metal fabrication specialist, Hurstbourne Forge, has found an elegant and efficient solution to its varied laser cutting quoting needs for its job shop in Andover, Hampshire, in the UK.

Diamond Precision Engineering was tasked with making a giant guitar to mark the 80th birthday of Sir Paul McCartney. The company used Lantek Expert software to nest and programme its […]

Local dignitaries and industry representatives attended a VIP breakfast event to celebrate 40 years of the Lincoln-based manufacturer Micrometric.

Multinational software company Lantek has announced its global financial results for the 2022/23 financial year, reporting a 24.9% surge in sales, resulting in a turnover exceeding 35.3 million euros.

Coherent has developed an additive manufacturing process capable of producing advanced ceramic components for high-performance thermal management applications, including for next-generation semiconductor capital equipment.

The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a mandatory requirement for all large enterprises in the UK. The deadline for submission of Phase 3 reports is 5th June 2024.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the recent death of David Belforte.

SR AOM sealed CO2 laser sources with acousto-optic modulator improve edge quality in high-precision thin film cutting applications.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of German high-tech company TRUMPF, which is based in the Stuttgart region.

Mark Hutchinson CDir, the CEO of Northern Ireland engineering company Hutchinson, has been inducted into the prestigious Manufacturing NI Hall of Fame.

Luxinar’s first range of ultrashort pulse laser sources, the LXR® series, is a patented technology that has revolutionised materials processing with its short pulse width (800 ± 100 fs) allowing […]

Another successful Open House took place at TRUMPF in Luton on the 12th and 13th July 2023 where TRUMPF opened the doors to its customers so they could see the […]

To explore the benefits of additive manufacturing (AM) processes in the oil and gas sector, UK industrial valve supplier KOSO Kent Introl has collaborated with global engineering technologies company Renishaw.

Coherent has introduced its next-generation pump laser diode, with 65 W of output power for fiber lasers in industrial and consumer applications.

Yamazaki Mazak hosted over 80 primary school students from across Worcestershire as they showcased their skills and ideas in the 2023 Primary STEM Challenge Final.

Duright Engineering, a UK tube cutting and processing sub-contractor, has invested in 2 BLM tube fibre lasers, providing the opportunity to develop the service offered and drive further efficiencies.

Hamamatsu develops new optical component for laser metal machining. Hamamatsu Photonics has developed a new LCOS-SLM (Liquid Crystal On Silicon – Spatial Light Modulator), the X15213-03CL, that delivers the world’s […]

MKS Instruments has announced the Ophir® BeamWatch® Plus, a non-contact beam profiling system for measuring focus shift, focus spot size, and position of high power industrial lasers operating in the […]

Cailabs’ top hat beam shaper CANUNDA-HP has provided a manufacturing solution for French company CORIOLIS Composites.

Coherent Corp. has appointed Dr. Christopher Dorman as Executive Vice President, Lasers Business.

BOFA International Ltd has now merged with Donaldson Filtration GB Ltd. The company retains its identity as ‘BOFA’ but legally is a product division of Donaldson Filtration GB Ltd.  

Cutting Technologies Ltd, a specialist in laser cutting and engraving solutions, is pleased to introduce its new website.

The global photonics industry recently came together at LASER World of PHOTONICS from June 27-30, 2023, the 50th anniversary of the first edition of this trade show in 1973.

Cailabs is thrilled to celebrate a decade of innovation and success guided by its mission to “shape the light”.

MKS Instruments introduces its Spectra-Physics® IceFyre® FS IR200 laser, an industrial femtosecond laser offering >200 W power and >200 µJ pulse energy with ultrashort <500 fs pulses in the infrared […]

FOBA’s new F.0100-ir marking system creates deep black markings on medical stainless steel, titanium, or plastics. Its adjustable pulse width and its 10 watts laser power enable accurate results on […]

Fluence Technology is introducing new, higher energy versions of its popular Jasper X0 series of femtosecond lasers, along with an industry-first 5-year oscillator warranty for the complete Jasper X0 series.

MKS Instruments has released Ophir® BeamPeek™ Software for field technicians, easy-to-use laser beam analysis software for fast, accurate, real-time measurement of lasers in additive manufacturing chambers.

The scan heads of the new intelliSCAN IV series set standards in terms of compactness, performance, and integration capability. Thanks to reduced dimensions and integrated water cooling, they offer greater […]

TRUMPF and bicycle brake manufacturer Trickstuff will present titanium brake levers for bicycles made by 3D printers for the first time at the Eurobike bicycle trade show in Frankfurt.

Designed to enhance the control of the welding process over large working areas, new adjustable ring mode (ARM) lasers from Coherent target deep welding applications that are common in battery […]

Having amassed over 4 decades of hands-on experience, Charles Day Steel is proud to have found its roots in the heart of Sheffield and is dedicated to maintaining the city’s reputation […]

Applied Laser Engineering (ALE) has developed a new laser engraving nozzle by combining results from Computational Fluid Dynamics Software (CFD) and physical testing.

Trotec Laser has strengthened its UK operations with the opening of a brand new laser showroom in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Coherent Corp. has introduced the PowerLine FL series of fiber laser subsystems that are fully integrated, easy to install, and simple to operate for precision welding and cutting.

The brand new, enormously flexible ByCut Smart 3015 cuts steel, aluminium, stainless steel, brass, and copper precisely and reliably, thanks to high laser power with 3 to 15 kilowatts, an […]

The new NUBURU BL-1000-F is the first 1 kW blue laser to offer high enough brightness to work effectively with high-speed 2D galvo scanning heads.

On behalf of major automotive manufacturers, WMG at the University of Warwick developed an innovative and production-ready process for laser welding of aluminum battery cases. 

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) North West is working with Theta Technologies to investigate its new non-destructive testing (NDT) product which the company says is a […]

Coherent Corp. has announced the introduction of its next-generation ultralow-cost Matrix nanosecond pulsed UV lasers for high-contrast marking applications in consumer goods, industrial electronics, home appliances, and packaging.

Laser cutting and bending company Concept Metal Products had relied on the bulk supply of liquid nitrogen as an essential element of its process operations. But when the supplier was […]

High laser power levels call for high-power measures and OPTOMAN has developed high reflectivity IBS mirror coatings designed for ultrafast Yb:YAG, Yb:KYW/KGW, and Yb doped fiber lasers.

Three laser technology-based PhD opportunities have been announced by the MTC – 2 with the University of Birmingham and 1 with the University of Nottingham.

Croft Additive Manufacturing has achieved a remarkable feat, receiving not just one but two prestigious Certificate of Excellence awards from Made Smarter.

Coherent Corp has introduced its new HIGHmotion 2D laser processing head that is rated for 8 kW beam delivery and which has been optimised for deep copper welds over wide […]

The Association of Industrial Laser Users (AILU) held its AGM on 31 May 2023, where Ric Allott (STFC) was elected as the AILU President and Paola De Bono (TWI) & […]

Glenart College in the Republic of Ireland first began considering integrating a laser cutter into its technology department in 2019 as a means to make project work more efficient for […]

The agreement aims to explore commercial opportunities using NUBURU’s proprietary blue laser technology and GE Additive’s machine and system expertise, with the goal of continuing to improve speed and accuracy […]

Visit the TRUMPF in-house trade show on 12th – 13th July 2023 in Luton for a prime opportunity to see the latest laser cutting, punching, welding, bending and laser marking […]

Eagle was among the winners in the Exporter category at the Ambassador of the Polish Economy competition held on May 23 2023 at the Oxford Tower in Warsaw.

Civan Lasers is proud to announce its second prestigious award of the year. Following the AILU Innovation Award in March, the company has now been recognised with the esteemed German […]

Coherent Corp. has introduced HIGHtactile, a new laser welding head with tactile seam-tracking technology ideal for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing applications.

Automobile manufacturer BMW counts on 100% inspection with Ophir BeamWatch Integrated systems.

A suite of automation solutions from FANUC has proved integral to the delivery of an industrial-scale laser cutting cell commissioned by the UK’s Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC).

Yamazaki Mazak has declared its recent recruitment Open House a major success and is planning a second event later this month to hire more trainees.

In view of the dynamic trend in the development of new technologies, including the usability of laser applications, HiLASE has define five ambitious application areas in which laser technology will […]

NUBURU delivered the world’s first blue laser-powered area 3D printer light engine to its technical partner under a contract with the U.S. Air Force.

TRUMPF’s latest innovation is the TruPrint 5000 Green Edition which is based on the previous Green Edition concept but with increased build volume of 300mm x H 400mm and higher […]

The program to develop a diode-pumped, solid-state (DPSS) laser for  excimer laser annealing (ELA) began in earnest at Coherent in 2019 as part of a continuous innovation cycle that drives […]

Available in 3 basic sizes the XXL-BOX perfectly complements SIC MARKING’s laser workstation wide range of products, which makes it possible to meet all customer requirements in terms of cabinet […]

Reacting to the market demand for high power ultrafast laser optics available to be delivered in a few business days, OPTOMAN has introduced OPTOSHOP – Your Gateway to Advanced Laser […]

During 2022 ES Precision introduced its new erosion cutting service to compliment the successful laser marking and engraving that the jobshop has been offering since ES was founded in 2017.

Former Bank of England chief economist and head of the Royal Society of Arts, Andy Haldane (right in image) will chair the industrial board at University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing […]

Laserkraft, a Swedish sheet metal processing company specialising in laser cutting, edge pressing, welding and processing, has purchased an Eagle iNspire, the first 30 kW fibre laser in Sweden.

This year, global engineering technologies business, Renishaw, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The company, which was founded on 4 April 1973, will mark this significant milestone with a year of […]

Simon Watson vividly remembers the moment he made his decision to buy his first laser processing machine. “I used to have an office that overlooked the workshop, and I could […]