Tool MetalFab desktop laser system cuts 10mm steel at 400mm/s and welds with handheld precision, shipping July 2025 from $4k ...

Everybody likes 3D printing, right? But it’s slow compared to 2D laser cutting. If only there were a way to combine multiple 2D slices into a 3D model. OK, we know that you’re already doing it by hand ...

The outdoor equipment manufacturers are increasingly turning towards the application of advanced welding equipment that is ...

Researchers at Pennsylvania State University used large language models to evaluate parameters that can contribute to laser ...

Non-contact laser welding offers several advantages when it comes to joining one plastic part to another. It works on the principle of partial transmission which lets a laser’s light travel through ...

Laser cutters are certainly a Hackerspace staple for cutting fabrics in some circles. But for the few fabrics derived from non-woven plastics, why not try fusing them together? That’s exactly what ...

Medical devices use a variety of metal components that are often welded to form a secure and permanent bond. Options available for welding processes are limited because of certain constraints such as ...

Laser welding has for years been a good way to join parts made from the same or very similar polymers. Material options for the technique continue to expand. DuPont Engineering Polymers, Wilmington ...

As with traditional welding techniques, materials are melted in the weld zone, although laser-based techniques use quicker heating and cooling cycles (Figure 1). These rapid thermal cycles are a ...

Researchers discuss an ambitious project to understand the basic principles of laser welding better than ever before. On its surface, the work is deceptively simple: Shoot a high-power laser beam onto ...