By Koji Sugioka The rapid development of the femtosecond laser has revolutionized materials processing due to its unique characteristics of ultrashort pulse width and extremely high peak intensity. In particular, the high peak intensity allows nonlinear interactions such as multiphoton absorption and tunneling ionization to be induced in transparent materials, which provides versatility in terms […]
Tag: Additive Manufacturing
Digital Photonic Production – The Future of Laser Applications
By Reinhart Poprawe One of the main challenges of modern manufacturing is the dilemma between scale and scope, i.e., the ability to produce high volumes at low prices, yet systematically integrating the increasing demand for individuality in the products. As a consequence, concepts for one piece flow at the cost of mass production are developed. […]
Metal Additive Manufacturing Conference this May in San Diego
Over the years, the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) and APMI International sponsored conferences and exhibits have become the largest and most prestigious conferences in the powder metallurgy (PM) industry. This year, MPIF and APMI International welcome the PM industry to San Diego, May 17-20. MPIF‘s focus is to promote advanced manufacturing methods that have […]
Rethinking Manufacturing: Additive Manufacturing as the New Design Paradigm
By Frederick Claus Additive manufacturing (or 3D printing) with metal has significantly advanced the fields of aerospace, medical and industrial manufacturing with complex geometries and expedited production by eliminating the cost and long lead times for traditional molds and tooling. Inherent limitations of metal working processes – such as investment casting, machining or die casting […]
LAM 2015 Delivers Revolutionary Applications in Additive Manufacturing
BY GEOFF GIORDANO With more new workshops than ever purporting to give a true perspective on 3D printing and additive manufacturing, the Laser Institute of America’s Laser Additive Manufacturing (LAM®) Workshop has been ahead of the curve when it comes to realistic assessments of revolutionary industrial applications. In its seventh year, LAM 2015 will again […]