Production of High-Quality Welds Using Hybrid Laser/GMAW on Thick Steel

By Lorraine Blais, Novika Solutions In the last years, several groups have worked on the development of hybrid laser/GMAW welding (HLAW), for various segments of the industry.  Depending on the intended application, the objectives are significantly different, and the definition of quality itself can differ a lot.  Nevertheless, new HLAW applications usually benefit from the […]

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Increased Process Efficiency and Quality by Lasers with Tailored Wavelength and Beam Profile

By Keming Du In the past years, a strongly increasing interest has developed in laser ablation processes for the removal of thin films, for instance the production of photovoltaic and display devices. The principal advantages of a laser in comparison with other processes are the high flexibility in combination with precision and quality of the […]

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Promotional Pricing on the LIA website!

  Laser Institute of America currently has discounted a few of their items by a significant amount. This is for a limited time, so take advantage of these prices before it is too late.  The items and their links can be found below. 50% off of The Laser Safety Guide $200.00 off of Mastering Light  […]

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