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Industrial Laser Trends

Laserax Moves European Operations to New Location in Germany
By David Maltais on March 14, 2023

Canadian company Laserax solidifies its presence in the European automotive industry by moving its German office from Bremen to Bad Krozingen.

What is a Hairpin Motor - Benefits & Assembly Process
By Stéphane Melançon on February 23, 2023

The advantages brought by hairpin motors are making electric vehicles more competitive not only with previous generations of EVs, but also with combustion engines. They are more efficient, have a higher power density and thermal performance, and are simpler to manufacture.

Laser Spot Welding & Laser Seam Welding in 2024
By Stéphane Melançon on February 14, 2023

Laser spot welding is a welding process that uses the power of a laser beam to join two metal surfaces at a single spot. Laser seam welding is when surfaces are welded over a long, continuous surface.

Wire Bonding Machines: Types, Limitations, & Laser Alternative
By Stéphane Melançon on February 14, 2023

Wire bonding machines are widely used in the aerospace, semiconductor, solar cells, microelectronics, and EV battery industries. In this article, we’ll go over the types of wire bonders, discuss their limitations, and present how laser welding is used to overcome these challenges in the automotive industry.

Laser Structuring: Applications & Benefits for Metal Surfaces
By Catherine Veilleux on January 18, 2023

In metal manufacturing, laser structuring is increasingly used to prepare surfaces for adhesive bonding and thermal spray coating, creating a surface texture that improves adhesion while removing contaminants that could interfere with it.

Surface Processing: Which Process is Best for My Application?
By Guillaume Jobin on December 12, 2022

A wide range of surface processes are used in manufacturing to improve part surfaces. They can add material layers to a surface, remove undesired materials from a surface, reshape a surface, or modify the properties of a surface. In this article, we’ll go over different types of surface processes and technologies to learn which one is good for what application.

How to Choose a Laser Ablation Machine
By Alex Fraser on October 10, 2022

Laser ablation machines are increasingly used in the manufacturing and automotive industries. They are a popular option to meet short cycle times, automate processes, reduce operating costs, and add precision to ensure high-quality results.

High-Power Laser Systems for Industrial Applications
By Alex Fraser on September 16, 2022

In the manufacturing industry, engineers are constantly developing solutions made possible by high-power lasers. They are mainly used to mark, clean, texture, weld, and cut materials faster and meet short cycle times in production lines.

Plasma Cleaning vs. Laser Cleaning: What’s the Difference?
By Alex Fraser on September 10, 2022

Many manufacturers have trouble grasping the difference between laser cleaning and plasma cleaning. After all, both are non-contact processes that do not require solvents or chemicals like chemical cleaning, and they are sought after to replace abrasive techniques like sandblasting and dry ice blasting.