Laser cutters are primarily classified by their laser source, which determines: For most users, everything comes down to ...

We already knew that copper kills bacteria on contact, as it releases ions that rupture bacterial cell membranes. The material could soon do so faster than ever, however, thanks to a new laser-based ...

Metal-Base has announced that its Metal 1.0 PBF-LB Additive Manufacturing machine has entered the pre-launch stage on ...

Knowledge is power at the Laser Institute of America (LIA) in Orlando, Florida, where personnel from various industries come to learn how to safely apply laser technology to their respective ...

Three laser experiments today: laser-induced electroless copper plating, laser-assisted electroplating on stainless steel, and laser-induced chemical liquid phase deposition onto glass. Whoo! I'm ...

Most medical devices with metal parts go through machining, heat treatment, electropolishing, and/or bead blasting. Even if performed correctly, each production process can leave surface deposits.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Bacterial pathogens can live on surfaces for days. What if frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs could instantly kill them off? Purdue University engineers have created ...

The outdoor equipment manufacturers are increasingly turning towards the application of advanced welding equipment that is being utilized by them to improve the performance of the equipment, ...

Creating intricately-shaped plastic parts with a 3D printer is no longer a challenging process, but an everyday technology. However this scenario is quite different when the material is pure copper: ...