A patent-pending process developed by Purdue University engineers could improve the quality of life for the more than 6 million people who undergo orthopedic and trauma surgery annually, according to ...

In new energy battery manufacturing, consistency is not just a quality goal—it is a safety requirement. As battery systems ...

Solid-state batteries promise greater safety, higher energy density, and new degrees of freedom in cell design. Yet the path from laboratory cell to industrial production is challenging. Laser ...

The laser is based on a phenomenon discovered during the past century, and laser technology became real and concrete at the beginning of the 1960s. In less than 50 years, it has become the basis for ...

Researchers have developed a new laser-based process for 3D printing intricate parts made of glass. With further development, the new method could be useful for making complex optics for vision, ...

ÖkoHybrid project aims to weld thick steel parts faster, more efficiently. Hybrid laser arc welding process (click for info). To improve the laser-welding of thick steel components, Laser Center ...

Device makers are taking increased interest in product designs and assembly that support closed-loop recycling. A Branson plastic welding process can safely and nondestructively “unweld” plastics used ...

Laser marking provides three key benefits: a high contrast, permanent marks and adaptability to complex shapes. Fiber lasers are effective at high-quality marking engravings on most metals, which ...

Brass continues to be used for many components, due to its good electrical conductance, hardness, and resistance to corrosion, but welding the copper-zinc alloy is challenging. Now Laser Zentrum ...