Bordeaux, France – 19 décembre 2022. Amplitude, a leading manufacturer of ultrafast lasers, announces the acquisition of Fastlite, a French high-technology company specializing in ultrafast pulse shaping, characterization, and optical parametric amplifiers. The acquisition is expected to be completed in early 2023, pending regulatory consultations and approvals.
Amplitude and Fastlite have long-established ties and have worked together to bring advanced ultrafast technology to the market.
” We have worked with the Fastlite team for many years, and it is an honor to have them join the Amplitude family. The complementary expertise of the two companies will enable Amplitude to design and manufacture the next generation of ultrafast lasers.” says Eric Mottay, President, and C.E.O.
“ Fastlite shares the same passion for ultrafast laser technology as Amplitude, and I am looking forward to our teams working together. Amplitude’s world largest ultrafast laser portfolio constitutes an invaluable asset towards the offering of Ytterbium pumped OPA and OPCPA products and solutions. ” explains Pascal Tournois, CEO.
More information about Amplitude:
Amplitude is the international specialist and leader in femtosecond lasers for industrial, medical, and scientific applications. Combining research & innovation with industrial efficiency, Amplitude delivers advanced and reliable femtosecond lasers to a worldwide customer base. With Amplitude manufacturing sites and extensive support and application development facilities in Europe, Asia, and north America, Amplitude is committed to expand laser applications through product quality and proximity with its partners and customers.
More information about Fastlite:
Fastlite is a recognized leader in ultrafast scientific instrumentation and has since 2016 offered to the ultrafast scientific community customized ultrafast laser sources based on Ytterbium-pumped Optical Parametric Chirped Pulse Amplifiers.
Press contact:
Agnès BUYS MAULEON – Global Communication Manager
agnes.mauleon[a]amplitude-laser.com
TRUMPF to introduce new solution for entry level automated laser welding
FARMINGTON, Conn., September 12, 2022 – At FABTECH 2022, booth B6309, TRUMPF will unveil a new solution to help sheet metal fabricators get started in automated laser welding. Fabricators no longer must choose between costly and time-consuming manual welding or large, automated systems that are expensive and complicated to operate. Enter the TruLaser Weld 1000, an entry level solution from TRUMPF which offers smaller companies the benefits of automated laser welding, boosting the productivity of their production processes to provide a real
competitive edge. The new system is particularly suitable for job shops that weld products such as electrical cabinets, sheet metal boxes and covers.
Simple to program
The TruLaser Weld 1000 makes programming quick and easy. Unlike most commercial systems that require several days of training, the information needed to run the TruLaser Weld 1000 can be obtained through e-learning. The system incorporates a robot whose operation is based on the concept of a collaborative robot, or cobot. However, its six-axis articulated arm enables it to move much faster and more precisely than a standard cobot, resulting in higher-quality weld seams and less non-productive time. The operator manually guides the robot over the seams on the part to be welded and presses a button to mark the relevant waypoints. Then, the software creates the weld program. “Depending on the part, this style of programming – where you simply guide the robot along the seam – takes a matter of minutes. So, it’s also a good choice for
small-batch production,” says Masoud Harooni, head of the welding technology product group at the TRUMPF Inc. Smart Factory. With a compact format and dimensions of 17 by 7 by 9 feet, the system fits most manufacturing facilities and can typically be installed and commissioned within a single day.
Double the work area at the touch of a button
Efficiency is a key advantage of the TruLaser Weld 1000. The work area is divided into two sections with a partition. While the robot welds a part on one side of the partition, the operator can load and unload on the other. Once the welding process is finished, the robot automatically switches to the other side along a linear axis and starts work on the next part. This design saves time and boosts productivity. If the operator wants to weld larger parts, the partition can be raised automatically to provide a work area that is double the size. To maximize safety, TRUMPF
developers installed a wall behind the robot to ensure that no laser light can escape during welding. This keeps employees safe when they are working right next to the robot.
High-quality welding of thin sheets
TRUMPF uses a 3kW solid-state laser as the system’s beam source. The high-power laser energy rapidly penetrates the sheet when and where it is needed, making it easier to weld thinner sheets without distortion. In most cases, no post-processing is required, so companies can save time and cut costs. The TRUMPF laser system is also a great choice for processing thicker sheets.
TruLaser Weld 1000
A new entry level solution from TRUMPF, the TruLaser Weld 1000 offers smaller companies the benefits of automated laser welding. The TruLaser Weld 1000 creates a competitive edge by boosting productivity and is particularly well-suited for job shops that weld products such as electrical cabinets, sheet metal boxes and covers.
About TRUMPF
TRUMPF is a high-tech company offering manufacturing solutions in the fields of machine tools and laser technology. The company drives digital connectivity in the manufacturing through consulting, platform products and software. TRUMPF is a technology and market leader in highly versatile machine tools for sheet metal processing and in the field of industrial lasers. In 2020/21, the company employed 15,000 people and generated sales of about $4.2 billion. With over 80 subsidiaries, the TRUMPF Group is represented in nearly every European country as well as in North America, South America and Asia. The company has production facilities in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, the United States, Mexico and China. Find out more about TRUMPF at www.trumpf.com
TRUMPF to exhibit automated arc welding, 3D laser welding, 3D laser marking, and additive manufacturing technology
FARMINGTON, Conn., July 6, 2022 – TRUMPF will show the latest in automated arc welding, 3D laser welding, 3D laser marking, and additive manufacturing technology at the 2022 IMTS show taking place September 12 to 17 at the McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. In booth 236217, TRUMPF will highlight the TruArc Weld 1000, an automated arc welding system designed for easy and affordable high-mix, low-volume production. The booth will also showcase laser technology for 3D processing, including the TruLaser Station 7000 fiber, a versatile, compact and fully-equipped low-investment 3D laser welding system, and a TruMarkStation 7000 with a TruMark 6030 marking laser for high-performance 3D laser marking.
TRUMPF will highlight laser 3D printing technology at a second exhibit in the Additive Manufacturing pavilion. In booth 433037, TRUMPF will feature the TruPrint Green Edition, a highly productive metal additive manufacturing laser machine designed for specialized applications, including the 3D printing of copper, copper alloys, gold and other precious metals. TRUMPF’s Additive Manufacturing (AM) booth will also a virtual showroom for participants to take a deep dive into the variety of laser technology and AM applications offered by TRUMPF and to help determine the right equipment for different application and part requirements.
TruArc Weld 1000: Automated arc welding
The TruArc Weld 1000, TRUMPF’s automated arc welding system, makes it easy for fabricators to get started in automated welding. For affordable high-mix, low-volume production, the TruArc Weld 1000 is the perfect solution. A collaborative robot, or “cobot,” makes it easy to program and weld in just minutes. Even first-time operators can program by simply guiding the cobot by hand. Programming is greatly simplified by the operating unit on the welding torch and factory settings for different materials and sheet thicknesses. Thanks to the rapid programming, fabricators have a cost-effective means of tackling short production and single-part runs. Overall, the TruArc Weld 1000 creates a process that is more efficient than manual welding and produces a high-quality weld seam.
TruLaser Station 7000 fiber: Cost-effective and versatile 3D laser welding
The TruLaser Station 7000 is a versatile, compact, and fully equipped low-investment 3D laser welding system. The higher power laser enables a broad range of applications. The TruLaser Station 7000 facilitates efficient and ergonomic 3D laser welding of small assemblies, such as sensors, rotationally symmetrical components, and medical devices. The large work area also makes it possible to integrate fixtures and process larger components in a small installation area. Fully integrated image processing ensures reliable weld seam positioning.
TruMarkStation 7000 with TruMark 6030: high-performance 3D laser marking
TRUMPF will demonstrate laser marking of 3D metal printed parts with a TruMark Station 7000 laser marking station that features a TruMark 6030 marking laser and VisionLine 3 feature recognition capability. The TruMark 6030 is a high-performance marking laser with 3D functionality. The laser’s outstanding beam quality and high power densities ensure clean material removal and high-contrast markings. The TruMark 6030 can be integrated into production systems quickly and easily.
TruPrint Green Edition: highly productive 3D printing of copper, copper alloys and precious metal
In the Additive Manufacturing pavilion, TRUMPF will show the TruPrint Green Edition, a highly productive metal additive manufacturing laser machine designed for specialized applications including the 3D printing of copper, copper alloys, gold and other precious metals. With a wavelength of 515 nm, the TruDisk 1020 green laser makes it possible to 3D print highly reflective materials such as copper, which can be extremely difficult or impossible to process with infrared wavelengths. The TruPrint Green Edition can also manufacture parts made of copper alloys such as CuCr1Zr with a larger process window and higher productivity than traditional infrared laser metal fusion laser systems. TRUMPF’s Additive Manufacturing (AM) booth #433037 will also feature a virtual showroom for participants to take a deep dive into the AM products offered by TRUMPF and help to determine the right equipment for different application and part requirements. In addition, TRUMPF will display parts that demonstrate their laser metal deposition (LMD) and laser metal fusion (LMF) applications for the aerospace, space, medical industries.
About TRUMPF
TRUMPF is a high-tech company offering manufacturing solutions in the fields of machine tools and laser technology. The company drives digital connectivity in the manufacturing through consulting, platform products and software. TRUMPF is a technology and market leader in highly versatile machine tools for sheet metal processing and in the field of industrial lasers. In 2020/21, the company employed 15,000 people and generated sales of about $4.2 billion. With over 80 subsidiaries, the TRUMPF Group is represented in nearly every European country as well as in North America, South America and Asia. The company has production facilities in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, the United States, Mexico and China. Find out more about TRUMPF at www.trumpf.com
Press contact:
Catherine Flynn, APR Public Relations & Communications Specialist
FARMINGTON, Conn., January 21, 2022 – In booth 327 at Photonics West 2022, TRUMPF Inc. will showcase its TruMicro 2000 Series, TruMicro 6000 Series, TruFiber P Compact, and TruMark Station 7000 laser marking station with a TruMark 6030 laser marking system and VisionLine 3 feature recognition capability. TRUMPF will also display two Tool Bars highlighting its wide range of laser technology offerings and VCSEL laser diode technologies as part of its exhibit at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.
New Glass Processing Optics for TruMicro Lasers
The TruMicro 2000 series laser is equipped with two of the latest innovations in optics for beam formation when cutting and welding glass: TOP Cleave and TOP Weld. TOP Cleave optics enable quick laser cutting of glass parts with excellent edge quality and nearly eliminates necessary post processing. TOP Weld makes it possible to weld glass with a top layer as thick as 8mm and also weld both glass to glass and glass to metal. TOP Weld can create a tight, hermetic seal to keep liquids and gases in or out. Both optics work with the fiber-based ultrashort pulse lasers in the TruMicro Series 2000, distinguished by its compact and light design. TruMicro Series 2000 solid-state lasers are tailored for precision micro-processing with an optimal combination of quality, productivity, and profitability.
The TruMicro 6330 ultrafast industrial laser also cuts glass and can separate flexible printed circuit boards. Designed for batch production in consumer electronics and other industries, the TruMicro 6330 is ideally suited for high-speed scanning applications such as cutting polymer stacks and processing OLED displays. Notable for strong performance, stability and quality, the ultrashort pulse lasers of the TruMicro Series 6000 generate laser pulses that can be linearly amplified to very high pulse energies.
TruFiber 200 P Compact
One of TRUMPF’s compact, fiber-based solid-state lasers, the TruFiber 200 P Compact will also be shown. This robust fiber laser resonator has a compact footprint, long service life, and patented technology that protects the laser from the damaging effects of back-reflected light, enabling it to process materials, such as copper, brass or gold, easily and productively. TruFiber P Compact lasers are suitable for a variety of applications including additive manufacturing and precision laser cutting and welding.
Laser Marking Station with TruMark 6030 and VisionLine 3
At the show, TRUMPF will be demonstrating a TruMark Station 7000 laser marking station featuring a TruMark 6030 laser marking system and VisionLine 3 feature recognition capability. The TruMark 6030 is a high-performance marking laser with 3D functionality. The laser’s outstanding beam quality and high power densities ensure clean material removal and high-contrast markings. The TruMark 6030 can be integrated quickly and easily into production systems and can reduce process time by up to 25 percent through its available high average power and pulse energy at the workpiece. The VisionLine 3 camera-based image processing product creates an additional level of safety during processing. VisionLine 3 automatically detects component positions before welding and aligns each job accordingly.
Also on Display: VCSEL and Other Laser Technology
The booth will also showcase TRUMPF’s wide range of other laser technology offerings, including the VCSEL laser diode technologies of TRUMPF Photonic Components. TRUMPF Photonic Components is a global technology leader supplying state-of-the-art VCSEL and photodiode solutions for the consumer electronics, datacom, industrial sensing and heating markets. Experts anticipate this growing market will drive the future of mobile electronics, autonomous driving, optical data communication, and quantum technology.
TRUMPF will be located at booth 327 in the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. Press kits will be available at the booth.
About TRUMPF
TRUMPF is a high-tech company offering manufacturing solutions in the fields of machine tools and laser technology. The Company drives digital connectivity in the manufacturing through consulting, platform products and software. TRUMPF is a technology and market leader in highly versatile machine tools for sheet metal processing and in the field of industrial lasers. In 2020/21, the company employed 15,000 people and generated sales of about 3.5 billion euros. With over 80 subsidiaries, the TRUMPF Group is represented in nearly every European country as well as in North America, South America and Asia. The company has production facilities in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, the United States, Mexico and China.
Amplitude, a long-time strategic investor in the French startup GLOphotonics, is pleased to welcome Trumpf and DMG-MORI as new partners in the company. GLOphotonics develops hollow-core fibers for low-loss delivery of high energy ultrafast laser pulses. This promising technology is already integrated in our main product offering and has the potential to significantly reshape the ultrafast laser micro-processing landscape.
Satsuma fiber-coupled femtosecond laser
Amplitude believes in the power of collaboration and openness in the photonics industry and is looking forward to working with its new partners to bring this new technology to the market.
