CO2 vs. Fiber Laser: Pros and Cons of Each. Costs and cutting speeds. Fiber lasers are half the price and five times faster than CO 2 lasers thanks to their compact design, laser-to-laser ...

Choosing the right laser technology CO2 vs Fiber vs Diode depends on the specific needs of the application. CO2 lasers are versatile and effective for non-metallic materials, making them ideal for ...

It’s a rare person who can pick up a cheap laser pointer and not wield it like a lightsaber or a phaser, complete with sound effects. There’s just something about the “pew-pew&#82… ...

Jack of all trades, master of none, as the saying goes, and that’s especially true for PCB prototyping tools. Sure, it’s possible to use a CNC router to mill out a PCB, and ditto for a … ...

Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has been selected by the French space agency ...

Laser giant Coherent is using this week’s EuroBLECH trade fair in Hanover, Germany, to launch what it describes as a “radical” new series of high-power fiber lasers for industrial applications..

Woodworkers can use laser cutters and CNC machines for intricate work, but which is best for them will depend on the job and ...

Tubular laser beams can create what amount to fiber-optic cables made of thin air, researchers report in a study to appear in Physical Review X.. Laser-heated air can efficiently transmit light ...

LZH builds laser amplifier for space comms network. Scientists at Laser Center Hannover have developed a highly efficient fiber-based laser amplifier for an optical satellite communication system, ...

With 20W of power in fiber and diode lasers, this machine can create 3D engravings that pop. This is great for personal projects and can also add significant value if you're selling your creations.