By Kevin C. Schoeffel and Yung C. Shin, Center for Laser-based Manufacturing, School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana Ceramic particulate reinforcement enhances the already superior mechanical properties of nickel-based super alloys. Reinforcement particles alter the matrix microstructure of the metal matrix composites (MMC) to improve wear resistance, hardness, etc. Laser direct deposition […]
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High Speed Laser Engraving in Anti-Counterfeiting
Counterfeiting is a major and global problem for the pharmaceutical industries, with extremely important societal and economic consequences. It is for instance estimated that 10% of global pharmaceutical sales are conterfeit products, with a much higher ratio in Africa and parts of Asia. In addition to serious health issues, especially in developing countries, the revenue […]
Driving Blind: Why the Need for Industrial Laser Beam Profiling?
By: John McCauley Ophir-Spiricon, LLC It’s time to buy another car. Like everyone else these days,you’re a bit cost-conscience, so you’re looking at getting the most for your money. You decide to see what the local used car lothas to offer. Before you get out of your car, the slick used car salesman approaches you, […]
Newport Introduces Integrity™ VCS Vibration Control System
Newport Corporation, a worldwide leader in lasers and photonics solutions that Make, Manage and Measure Light®, introduces the Integrity VCS Series vibration control system designed specifically to provide an economical and stable platform for basic photonic research and development at universities, government, or corporate labs. All Integrity VCS systems include a steel honeycomb damped optical […]
ILSC 2011 – A Closer Look at Laser Safety
Presented by LIA, the International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®) is a comprehensive four-day conference covering all aspects of laser safety practice and hazard control. Laser safety experts from around the world descended on San Jose, Calif. to discuss and define the latest changes to regulations and common practices in the field. Held March 14-17, 2011, […]