By Andrew Dunn Lasers have been used for many years to transform surface properties, including both texture and hardness, for a wide range of applications. For example, the ability to create tailored texture and hardness properties means that the frictional properties of a surface can be modified. Together with colleagues at Heriot-Watt, SPI Lasers and […]
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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 […]