Laser structured strain gauges can be used for exact measurement of forces at critical points, such as for highly stressed tooling machines or complex 3-D workpieces. Currently, the Laser Zentrum Hannover (LZH) is developing sensor structures using ultrashort laser pulses, with the goal of making the production of high-quality thin-film strain gauges economically attractive for […]
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Newport Introduces New VIBe – Vibration Isolation Baseplate for Microscopes
Newport Corporation, a worldwide leader in lasers and photonics solutions that Make, Manage and Measure Light®, introduced a new table-top vibration isolation platform designed specifically for sensitive instrumentation and microscopes. The VIBe, vibration isolation baseplate, is a compact, effective and easy-to-use platform that significantly reduces vibrations that can disturb sensitive instruments. The VIBe is available […]
The Laser Institute of America Comes to the DC/Baltimore Metro Area
Are you new to laser applications and looking to gain insight that can’t be gained in a book or technical manual? Or are you a “laser jock” who can share years of experience using lasers in applications from micro-machining to chemical analysis? In either case, you’ll want to join the Laser Institute of America’s newly […]
Components Made From Copper Powder Open Up New Opportunities
Up to now it was not possible to use Selective Laser Melting (SLM) on copper alloys. Now, however, research scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT have solved the technical problems that prevented this by enhancing the technique. The new method opens up new possibilities, for instance in plastics processing.
Spectra-Physics Unveils New Ultrafast Amplifier Platform
Spectra-Physics®, a Newport Corporation brand, introduces the Spitfire Ace, the most technically-advanced, ultrafast regenerative amplifier commercially available. The Spitfire Ace amplifier sets a new industry standard for guaranteed long-term performance, and delivers superior average power of more than 5W at 1, 5, and 10 kHz with excellent (M2 <1.3) beam quality. The new, highly stable […]