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Ultrafast Lasers & Advanced Motion Control Systems Improve Performance in Material Processing

Ultrafast Lasers & Advanced Motion Control Systems Improve Performance in Material Processing Laser material processing continuously advances the state-of-the-art in fields spanning from medical technology [...] collateral damage is guiding the next generation of laser processes; ultrafast lasers manufacturers and machine builders play a key role here. Ultrafast lasers have wide-ranging application potential in ablative [...] and attosecond. When it comes to material processing, less (time) is often more. Ultrafast lasers offer extremely short pulsewidths. Often optimized process parameters include other specs as well such

How Fast Nanofocusing Stages and Z-Scanning Mechanisms Advance Life Sciences, Biotech, Laser Processing, and Semiconductors

dynamics to keep up with the scanning speed. Laser Processing and Semiconductor Inspection Applications Laser Micro Machining / Micro Processing (LMP) Laser micromachining is critical for the production [...] Advance Life Sciences, Biotech, Laser Processing, and Semiconductors Linear Motors and Piezo Drives Solve Different Problems Highly precise focusing of light and laser beams is a critical technique for [...] dependent on the X-Y coordinates. This allows high volume production in processes where a narrow depth of focus is required. Laser Ablation Laser ablation of engineered ceramics surfaces, such as silicon or sapphire

High Dynamics Motion Systems and Advanced Motion Controllers Boost Throughput in Laser Material Processing Applications

Boost Throughput in Laser Material Processing Applications Lasers are precision tools used in a wide variety of applications in many industrial sectors to optimize manufacturing processes and satisfy the need [...] motion platforms, laser controllers, and beam steering units. Figure 1: Lasers are precision tools used in a wide variety of industrial applications to optimize manufacturing process and ensure the high [...] part to be processed is stationary while the laser head and the optics are moving. Cable management and operation are optimized so that vertical motion axes, autofocus sensors, and the laser feed can be

How to Integrate Laser Control and Motion Control to Achieve More with Less

Complete Solutions for Laser Materials Processing System Integration PDF: Simple, fast, accurate, and flexible control in laser materials processing PDF: Motion Sub-Systems for Laser Machining Learn more [...] Integrate Laser Control and Motion Control to Achieve More with Less Better solutions for system integrators to design and build advanced laser processing systems Introduction Ultrafast lasers are becoming [...] transparent media including glass and sapphire. Dynamic Impact of Mode-locked Laser Process Performance Material specific laser process parameters running at a fixed pulse repetition frequencies (PRF) are typically

Linear Motors for Industrial Automation Applications

precisely synchronize laser control with motion and other specific motion-related commands for tool and offset compensation commands, and look-ahead algorithms for the processing of segments. Long travel [...] Automation, Nano-Automation Beamline Instrumentation Bio-Medical Hexapods Imaging & Microscopy Laser Machining, Processing Linear Actuators Linear Motor, Positioning System Metrology Microscopy Motorized Precision [...] external events, are a plus when it comes to integrating the precision positioning equipment with lasers, machine vision, dispensers, etc. XYZ configuration of two V-417 Linear Motor Stages in XY configuration

Point-Cloud Surface Reconstruction: What 3D Laser Manufacturing and Lidar Measurements have in Common

specific processes impose parameter bounds that place different demands on process speed, layer infill, layering heights, layer process ordering, etc. Video: Example of motion system for laser processing based [...] Triggering of Lasers or Dispensers The device specific process parameters can be selected (for automatic motion synchronized triggering of a laser or dispenser/extruder) with independent process speed and [...] Point-Cloud Surface Reconstruction: What 3D Laser Manufacturing and Lidar Measurements have in Common How PI supports Additive Manufacturing and Laser Materials Processing Applications Deep in the jungles of Northern

Precision Motion Control in Laser Machining, Cutting

Precision Motion Control in Laser Machining, Cutting

structured using femtosecond lasers – a step to reduce friction and improve fuel economy. Precision Motion Control for Lasers Processing Example of motion system for laser processing based on a combination of [...] importance of precision motion control in laser cutting systems. Read this article for more information on laser surface processing. How Does Laser Cutting Work? Laser cutters use a focused beam of high energy [...] Recent successes in laser processing come down to a tandem of progression in ultra-short pulse laser technologies, motion control and industrial automation. In order to direct the laser beam precisely to

Why Constant Velocity and Synchronized Motion Performance across Multiple Axes Matters for Ultrafast Laser Machining, Imaging, and Metrology

quality laser processing results. Video: Processing of high-density structures such as laser drilling or laser marking of PCBs requires highly coordinated motion and synchronization with lasers and other [...] principles apply to ultrafast lasers or line scan cameras where uniform motion is important to process optimization without defects or image distortion. Modern laser processing, machine vision, and metrology [...] can be fully appreciated, offering a consistent laser dose at a constant rep rate in the ultrafast process (100 mm/s ±0.1195). SPC Laser Materials Process and 3D Print Software taps into this advanced controls

Improving Laser Drilling Performance with a Novel Motion Control Method

Improving Laser Drilling Performance with a Novel Motion Control Method Whitepaper: Piezo-Based Mechanisms in Micro-Hole Drilling Systems Ultra-fast lasers have enabled laser drilling with unprecedented [...] role in the drilling process. System designers have the flexibility to select from a multitude of motors, scanners, controllers, and make decisions regarding whether to mobilize the laser or the material being [...] being worked on during the drilling process. Additionally, the option to reposition both the laser and the sample concurrently exists, necessitating seamless communication between the various components

Advances in Laser Micromachining and Microprocessing

recipe planning for processing of 3D parts (Image: ACS) Improving Process Accuracy and Repeatability with Motion Performance Optimization and the Laser Control Module For many laser microprocessing and [...] platform. Laser micromachining gantry based on ACS motion controller, PI linear motor stages and Scanlab galvo scanner. Video: Infinite Field of View Laser Galvo Scanner The CNC Style HMI Many Laser Micromachining [...] customizations may involve process visualization or integration of other devices in the machine such as cameras and laser displacement sensors. The Integrated Graphical HMI Laser Microprocessing and Micr