One trend that has been consistent for years in the automotive industry is that passenger vehicle transmissions are becoming smaller and lighter, although the number of toothed gear components and ...

Effectively welding 3D-printed components by laser is the goal of a partnership of scientists working at the Institute for Integrated Production Hannover and Laser Zentrum Hannover. In their new ...

In the recently successfully-completed German R&D project SeQuLas, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT) and three industrial partners have developed a novel joining process to produce ...

Laser welding of plastics is now a convenient and flexible technique that is proving popular for joining automotive parts and medical equipment as well as consumer products. Most people are familiar ...

Figure 1. Various test samples that have been laser welded in an applications lab (a) and a low-density polyethylene fluid container welded with a diode laser system (b). Direct welding of plastics is ...

Hot-plate welding and STTIr laser welding are both used in joining plastic parts. The authors break down the differences and the practical outcomes. The Branson GLX-3 Laser Welder from Emerson uses ...

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 ...

Increased production from 10-30 parts to 45-60 parts per hour using dual-station collaborative welding setup with operator and robot. Eliminated warping issues and post-weld straightening requirements ...

Manufacturers of electronic components with printed-circuit boards (PCBs) have a new method for mounting PCBs to their respective thermoplastic housings or substrates: laser staking. The technology ...