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TRUMPF to Showcase Latest Laser Technology Advancements & Products at Photonics West 2022

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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.

Find out more about TRUMPF at www.trumpf.com

Why Was the Industrial Laser Conference Created?

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Why was the Industrial Laser Conference created, who is it for, and how can it help advance your industrial manufacturing career? This blog explains it all.

Registration is now open for Laser Institute of America’s inaugural Industrial Laser Conference, to be held at the International Manufacturing Technology Show on September 13, 2016 at the renowned McCormick Place in Chicago. All the buzz about this new conference by LIA may have you wondering why the Industrial Laser Conference was created, who it’s designed for, and most importantly, how it can help advance your manufacturing career. These four pillars of the conference say it all:

1. It’s Designed for the Manufacturing Professional: Designed exclusively for the industrial manufacturing professional, the conference will showcase laser applications that are driving the evolution of manufacturing. From manufacturing directors to automation engineers to production specialists, every member of the industrial manufacturing workforce can benefit from attending this conference, learning over the course of a full day how to leverage lasers into their manufacturing processes in a high-tech, high-demand market.

2. It Was Created to Meet Industry Demands: As Industrial Laser Conference Program Chair Elizabeth Kautzmann of FANUC America Corporation explains, these innovative techniques are emerging and revolutionizing the industry to meet market demands, all rooted in the field’s collective understanding of conventional machining. “Just as significant as discussions about technology, are the means by which legacy manufacturers can incorporate and powerfully exploit the versatility of the technology,” Kautzmann said. “We can now migrate conventional subtractive processes into realms where newer approaches, which combine innovative and fresh perspectives based on solid manufacturing building blocks, are already in place.”

3. It Provides Laser and Manufacturing Professionals with the Tools They Need to Succeed: This event is perfect for both industrial manufacturing professionals who want to improve their laser program – and those who have considered lasers as part of their processes before, but haven’t made the leap just yet. From the novice to the expert, every member of the industrial manufacturing spectrum can benefit from this future-forward event that is 100 percent focused on your individual and collective success.

4. It Covers All Industrial Applications of Lasers: The event covers industrial applications of lasers, such as: Additive Manufacturing, Cutting, Welding, Marking and more. Most importantly, we will show you how to apply lasers to increase your profits & efficiency.

Inspired yet? Learn even more about the Industrial Laser Conference – and why you should be there in our Five Things to Know blog. You can also sign up today: Click to register. If you have any additional questions, we’d be happy to help. Contact our Conference Team: conferences@lia.org, or +1.407.380.1553.

Five Things You Should Know About LIA’s Industrial Laser Conference

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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 your team to learn how to incorporate lasers into your manufacturing processes, so you can stay competitive – and grow – in the current high-tech market.

Debuting on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the world-renowned McCormick Place, the Industrial Laser Conference will cover the spectrum of industrial applications of lasers, such as Additive Manufacturing (AM), Cutting, Welding, Marking, and more. Most importantly, the experts at the conference will show you exactly how to apply lasers to increase your organization’s profits and efficiency.

We couldn’t possibly pack every engaging detail about the conference in one Lasers Today blog post, but we can share with you our five favorite things about the first-annual event. Here are the top five things you can expect at the Industrial Laser Conference – and this is just the beginning:

1. The Industrial Laser Conference will be held at the famous IMTS

IMTS will run in its entirety from September 12-17, 2016, and will showcase over 2,000 exhibiting companies and more than 114,000 attendees.

If you’re already attending IMTS – the Industrial Laser Conference is a great complement to inspiring your skill set and furthering your company. Enjoy the entirety of the IMTS event, plus the Industrial Laser Conference – or travel to Chicago to learn about leading edge industrial laser manufacturing over a course of a day.

 2. The conference is perfect for Production Pros, Manufacturing Engineers, Directors of Manufacturing, Design Engineers, Technicians – and more.

From manufacturing directors to automation engineers to production specialists, every member of the industrial manufacturing workforce can benefit from attending this conference, learning over the course of a full day how to leverage lasers into their manufacturing processes in a high-tech, high-demand market.

 3. It is chaired by FANUC America Corporation’s Elizabeth Kautzmann

Take it from us – Industrial Laser Conference Program Chair Elizabeth Kautzmann of FANUC America Corporation is ready to kick off this future-forward inaugural event. As Kautzmann explained to us in a recent interview, the innovative techniques on center stage at the Industrial Laser Conference are emerging and revolutionizing the industry to meet market demands, all rooted in the field’s collective understanding of conventional machining. You can read more about what this industrial laser leader has to say about the conference here.

 4. It’s Industrial Laser Content-Packed

Anyone who works in industrial laser manufacturing can benefit from this event. From the “Tracking Trends in Lasers” program that will discuss today’s industrial laser opportunities in depth, to the latest advances in Additive Manufacturing, Hybrid Manufacturing, and Kautzmann’s favorite, “Trends in the Trenches,” there is something for everyone at the Industrial Laser Conference. View the full program here.

5. It’s Future-Forward – and Focused on You

This event is perfect for both industrial manufacturing professionals who want to improve their laser program – and those who have considered lasers as part of their processes before, but haven’t made the leap just yet. From the novice to the expert, every member of the industrial manufacturing spectrum can benefit from this future-forward event that is 100 percent focused on your individual and collective success.

Learn More about the Event – Sign Up Now! Click to register. If you have any additional questions, we’d be happy to help. Contact our Conference Team: conferences@lia.org, or +1.407.380.1553.

What You Missed at LIA’s Lasers for Manufacturing Event and Summit 2014

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ORLANDO, FL, Oct. 17, 2014 — The fourth annual LME was another exciting event full of informative educational courses and laser vendors with offerings on a wide range of laser related products. Laser experts, business professionals and representatives of the industry curious about laser manufacturing gathered for LME 2014 at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL from Sept. 23 -24, 2014.

This year’s LME expanded on exhibit space and hosted an increased number of exhibiting companies from last year. Follow updates for the upcoming LME at www.laserevent.org.

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Plastics Additives Allow Inkless Marking

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By Matthew Gailey

Thanks to lasers, manufacturers can write characters and images on any plastic parts you can think of, no matter what shape or surface structure they have. Expiration dates on bottle closures, serial numbers on technical parts, or marking items with an ID number or even indestructible barcodes – it’s all possible with materials advances and lasers.

The NIR laser is gaining importance and preference when it comes to the marking and coding of plastics. Eco-friendliness, durability, indelibility and flexibility are just a few aspects that give priority to laser marking and coding over other marking techniques. In fact, laser marking is generally accepted to be the best way to permanently mark thermoplastics in some industries such as animal identification (cattle tags) and security straps. Continue reading →