Klaus Löffler, LIA’s 2013 president, graduated from the University of Stuttgart with a master’s in mechanical engineering. His expertise in lasers extends from resonator design, excitation methods, beam delivery, sensor systems to laser material processing. From 1990 to 1991 he worked on the LaserCAV process at MAHO in Pfronten, Germany. From 1991 to 1995 he […]
Author: Steven Glover
Steven Glover is a proud member of the LIA staff. When he is not at work he is actively involved in several charitable efforts.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 […]
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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Laser Surface Texturing of Biomaterials
By Antonio Riveiro, Ramón Soto, Rafael Comesaña, Mohamed Boutinguiza, Jesús del Val, Félix Quintero, Fernando Lusquiños, Juan Pou One of the main requirements of a bone implant is to be able to withstand severe mechanical conditions during the required lifetime of the component. Nevertheless, the success of a bone implant relies upon the quality of the […]