Automatic Selection of Picosecond or Femtosecond Lasers: Intelligent laser machining: USP lasers as the key technology for small to midsize manufacturing companies. Issue 1 (2nd January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pauli, Anton; Frede, Maik
• Is Part Of: PhotonicsViews. Volume 17:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 58
• Page End: 60
• Publication Date: 2020-01-02
• Subjects: Photonics -- Periodicals; Optics -- Periodicals; Lasers -- Periodicals; 621.36; 621.36
• DOI: 10.1002/phvs.202000010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2626-1294

Abstract

Abstract: The demand for components of high quality in large quantities and the shift of value chains to regions with low production costs are putting competitive pressure on many manufacturing operations. Often the only way to absorb this is through faster manufacturing methods. This however requires modern technologies with a high degree of automation, which seem oversized for small to midsize enterprises (SMEs) in particular. Frequently, the procurement costs, for instance for ultra‐short pulse laser systems, are simply too high. GFH and Neolase jointly developed a cost‐effective, cross‐industry solution under the Horizon 2020 EU subsidy program: the "Smart Modular All‐in‐One Robust Laser Machining Tool" – SMAART.