A research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed "IntraSpect™", a third-generation intelligent in-situ laser melt pool ...

laser welding with scanners is widespread in the automotive industry, but due to the large scanning fields and highly dynamic directional changes of robots, it has for a long time not been possible to ...

A novel camera system has 25,000 processors integrated in its pixels which work together to analyze images the instant they are taken -- over ten times faster than a computer. This allows to ...

Welding pipes in cramped, potentially dangerous areas is an expensive and time-consuming exercise. OC Robotics and TWI Ltd have been working on a potential solution in the form of an articulated ...

Industrial lasers are used to process engineering plastics across many markets. Some examples of the common processes are shown in Figure 1, including laser marking, cutting, and welding.

Precision laser welding and process monitoring equipment. Puchheim, Germany -- Amada Weld Tech will be showcasing a variety of precision laser welding equipment at EuroBLECH 2022, stand 12-D02, taking ...

Synergy Additive Manufacturing LLC specializes in high-power, laser-based solutions for complex manufacturing related to wear, corrosion, and tool life. Laser cladding and laser welding are different ...

Non-contact laser welding offers several advantages when it comes to joining one plastic part to another. It works on the principle of partial transmission which lets a laser’s light travel through ...

Medical devices use a variety of metal components that are often welded to form a secure and permanent bond. Options available for welding processes are limited because of certain constraints such as ...

Hot-plate welding and STTIr laser welding are both used in joining plastic parts. The authors break down the differences and the practical outcomes. The Branson GLX-3 Laser Welder from Emerson uses ...