Laser Processing Applications Overview

Laser processing and machining systems require a laser source, optics and means to steer the beam and/or precisely move the sample, synchronized with the laser output. PI provides comprehensive motion control and positioning solutions to increase throughput and accuracy in laser machining and laser materials processing. We offer a full line of high performance motion controllers with specific laser control interfaces (LCI) and dedicated software, in addition to world-class precision positioning stages, air bearings, and gantry stages.

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Simple, Fast, Accurate, and Flexible Control in Laser Materials Processing

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Applications and Products Relating to Precision Automation and Laser Processing

Physik Instrumente – Laser Drilling of High Density Micro Holes

Laser Drilling of High-Density Micro Holes

When laser drilling the smallest high-density holes, many factors such as cone shape control as well as spot size and wavelength of the laser will have an impact on the result. In addition, fast and precise positioning of the workpiece, the laser head and the laser focus height is important.

Physik Instrumente – Laser Welding Galvo Scanner

Laser Seam Welding of Electronic Packages Using Galvo Scanners

For the safe and reliable operation of sensitive electronic components or assemblies, the components’ housing must be sealed hermetically to protect the microsystem from damage caused by contaminants seeping in. Using lasers for seam formation enables high welding speeds, as well as fine welding seams with narrow welding radiuses.

Laser Processing of High-Density Structures over Large Areas

The processing of high-density structures over large areas such as laser drilling or laser marking of PCBs requires solutions that provide high precision and high throughput. The combination of multi-axis positioning systems with a highly dynamic galvanometer scanner can address the needs of industrial production.

Industrial Laser Materials Processing

Machining platforms for creating tiny geometries in the micron range demand motion systems that provide a consistent, accurate and dynamic processing in multiple dimensions.

High-Precision Laser Processing for Wafer Dicing

Manufacturing chips and microchips involves cutting the wafers, using a process known as wafer dicing, into small square or rectangular “chips” or “die”. Typical challenges to consider in wafer dicing applications are: To position the cut accurately, to minimize the losses of material, and to minimize distortions of the components.

Preconfigured Multi-Axis System for Industrial Applications

Reducing design and development time is a decisive competitive factor in precision automation. This is why companies striving for optimum performance in areas such as laser processing or metrology should rely on a powerful, well-coordinated system. PI supports this approach with the preconfigured X-417 Integrated Multi-Axis System (IMAS).

Hermetic Sealing of Electronic Components Using Laser Welding

When confronted with health problems, medical technology today makes it possible for implants, for example pacemakers or insulin pumps, to perform important functions. Such implants are highly complex systems consisting of electrical and electronic components. Hermetic sealing, which keeps the microsystem and the surrounding tissue reliably separated from each other, is necessary for safe and...

High Dynamics Focus Shift for Laser Beam Welding & Cutting

Lasers are used today in a wide variety of industrial applications in order to further optimize production processes and guarantee high workpiece quality. Laser machining processes can as well be significantly improved by high-frequency oscillation of the laser beam in the XY plane.

Gantries / Cartesian Robots

A gantry precision positioning stage is sometimes called a linear robot or Cartesian robot. Gantries typically provide motion in 2 or 3 linear degrees of freedom (X-Y and X-Y-Z) and are often used for pick and place applications, 3D printing or laser machining, and welding applications.

Industrial Linear and Rotary Stages

High performance motorized stages, designed for heavy duty applications in industrial precison automation.

ACS Motion Control for Industrial Automation

ACS Motion Control

Air Bearings / Stages

Air bearings provide advantages over mechanical bearings when vibration-free motion is required, highly constant velocity control is crucial, and when angular repeatability and geometric performance must be optimal.

Technical Articles on Precision Motion Control in Performance Automation and Laser Machining – Tech Blog

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Automation Platforms for Laser Material Processing

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Webinars on Advanced Techniques for Motion Control in Laser Processing

Generating Precise A/B Quadrature Signals from Motion Platforms without Inherent Digital Feedback
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Advanced Motion and Positioning Techniques for Laser Materials Processing and Photonics Components Test & Production
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