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 welding of plastic is quick, precise, and generates little waste, but it does have its limitations. The process involves shining a laser beam through the edge of an upper sheet of plastic and ...

LPKF Laser & Electronics SE is reporting positive response from industrial users just one year after the market launch of its ...

To improve the laser-welding of thick steel components, Laser Center Hannover (LZH) is developing a new type of process for hybrid laser arc welding with thick wire. When welding thick sheets, large ...

Try to laser weld two pieces of clear plastic together and they may not remain clear for long. The carbon black and other opaque additives that make laser welding of clear materials possible in the ...

Synergy Additive Manufacturing LLC specializes in high-power, laser-based solutions for complex manufacturing related to wear, corrosion, and tool life. Laser cladding and laser welding are different ...

Typical repair processes include spray coating, plating, arc welding, plasma welding, and laser welding. Each of these processes has advantages and disadvantages, depending on a variety of factors, ...

Gentex Corp., which specializes in making military helmets and other products that use polycarbonate, has developed a process called Clearweld for laser welding of clear or colored plastics with no ...

Laser cladding is gaining acceptance for restoration of turbine and compressor shafts, which has resulted in increased customer demand for laser cladding options, and an increased number of laser ...