Concept Laser and the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT) have developed the X line 1000R for additive manufacturing of metals. It features a large build envelope and a 1kW laser with optics developed by the ILT
Modulight has announced two additions to their OEM laser system platform. The new releases are the ML6400 single-mode laser systems and ML6600 multi-wavelength laser systems
4Jet Technologies has developed a novel laser marking process that can engrave an individual data matrix code in tyre sidewalls
Z-Laser, a manufacturer of laser modules and laser systems, has presented its Movable Line Laser System, Z-MLLS, designed for tyre building machines
Trumpf has introduced the TruMicro Series 2000, to extend its TruMicro Series of short and ultra-short solid state lasers
Rofin has revised its current StarCut Tube generation by fitting a new precision cutting head and a larger working chamber that allows for part removal at any time
Limo has launched the L3 Limo Line Laser system to expand its portfolio to over ten line generators. By default there is now an offer of L3 systems with ranges from 40W to 13kW and more
4Jet Technologies has introduced two laser systems for processing touch panel displays. The modular TGD platform performs drilling of microphone and speaker slots as well as home buttons or camera glasses
Foba has released a new generation of laser marking machines for its workstations in the M-Series, M2000-B/P and M3000-B/P
Eurolaser, a manufacturer of high-end laser systems for cutting and engraving of non-metallic materials, has released the model L-1600 laser system
Advances in optical metrology equipment are helping the semiconductor industry increase productivity and reduce downtime, finds Keely Portway
Andy Extance finds the pains and gains of laser light’s different behaviour in water for oceanographers using lidar
Carlos Lee, Epic’s director general, talks to Martina Mueller, CEO of 3D AG, a Swiss company specialising in micro and nanotechnology and holographic structures
David Giltner, founder of TurningScience, discusses whether these two seemingly different career paths can successfully overlap
Matthew Dale reports on the association’s yearly event, where the importance of diversity, photonics funding and investment were to the fore
Géraldine Andrieux, at Blumorpho, shares her top tips on getting investors’ attention as a startup
Scientists have developed a lensless, infrared spectral-imaging system for medical diagnostics
A metaform is a new optical component that can combine with freeform optics to enable compact AR/VR headsets and eyewear. (Image: University of Rochester illustration/Michael Osadciw)
Researchers have combined freeform optics and a metasurface to deliver high-quality AR/VR glasses that are compact and easy to wear
