There’s more to this inaugural conference than you think. Have you heard the buzz about our inaugural Industrial Laser Conference? This one-of-a-kind industrial laser event is presented by Laser Institute of America and will be held at the September 2016 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago. It is the foremost way for you and […]
Month: July 2016
The Laser Seam Stepper (LSS): A New Fiber Laser Welding Tool
By Michael Wiener In today’s automotive industry — and its high-volume production environment — laser welding has become a well-established joining technology. High productivity, low heat input, and fast welding speed are some of the main advantages of laser welding compared to conventional joining technologies — such as gas metal arc welding (GMAW) or resistance […]
Divider: The Laser-Powered Drum Machine
The rise of electronic music in recent years has propelled the drum machine into the public eye more prominently than ever before. With electronic music showing very little indication of going away anytime soon, expect to see intriguing experiments and projects combining music and technology. Such is the case with “Divider,” a large laser-powered drum […]
Weekly Wrap Up (Week of July 15th)
Another week is in the books, laser enthusiasts! This week, we wrap up by taking a closer look at Laser Welding Fundamentals — with an overview of the key aspects of laser welding and current production processes, from the varying types of welds, to commonly used welding methods. Discover the elements of laser welding systems here. […]
Throwback Thursday: Exploring the History of Laser Tag
What a Game of Laser Tag Can Tell Us about Lasers Today Rising in popularity in the 1990s, the game of Laser Tag has served as a staple for kids’ birthday parties, after school recreation, and most recently, a fun team building tool for corporate and company events. While most of you who are reading this have […]