Laser powder bed fusion (LBPF), a 3D printing technique commonly used to make metal parts, creates large thermal gradients between areas hit by the laser and areas not being struck. This creates pools ...

Laser engraving uses a powerful beam of light to create detailed designs on various materials. The laser works by vaporizing the surface layer, leaving behind precise and lasting marks or etchings.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monport Tech Inc. announced the grand opening of Monport laser, selling good quality and affordable laser machines and providing first-class customer service. In the past, a ...

To get the most out of a laser, whether for communications or measurements, it must often be shaped or sliced into small sections. One reliable and inexpensive method of doing this is to use a ...

Laser cutters are in a fun place right now. Gone are the days when the cheapest machines were tens of thousands of dollars, and when the “compact” models were roughly the size of a freezer. They’ve ...

Last week I went to the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) and it was incredible. This is a toy store for machinists and showcases the best of industrial automation. But one of the ...

Smart factories are new factories. They use machines, computers, and programs to make snapshots faster and more accurately.

MIT researchers have developed a brain imaging method that turns chaotic laser light into a precise 'pencil beam,' enabling 3D views of the blood-brain barrier 25 times faster than current techniques.

There’s some amazing technology inside a laser printer – here’s what's going on.