Device makers are taking increased interest in product designs and assembly that support closed-loop recycling. A Branson plastic welding process can safely and nondestructively “unweld” plastics used ...

Typical repair processes include spray coating, plating, arc welding, plasma welding, and laser welding. Each of these processes has advantages and disadvantages, depending on a variety of factors, ...

Synergy Additive Manufacturing LLC specializes in high-power, laser-based solutions for complex manufacturing related to wear, corrosion, and tool life. Laser cladding and laser welding are different ...

Industrial lasers are used to process engineering plastics across many markets. Some examples of the common processes are shown in Figure 1, including laser marking, cutting, and welding.

The NREL report assesses the potential of replacing plastic polymer connectors with glass-to-glass laser welding. Image: NREL The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory ...

Medical devices use a variety of metal components that are often welded to form a secure and permanent bond. Options available for welding processes are limited because of certain constraints such as ...

Laser plastic welding has grown in popularity for medical applications because it reliably joins a wide range of materials, including dissimilar materials. At the same time, the process uses no ...

Laser application technology has seen substantial progress and development since the invention of the laser in the 1960s. At the time it was recognised that nitrogen cutting was possible, giving an ...

Laser welding and bonding of glass materials represent a rapidly advancing field that combines precision optics and materials science to produce strong, hermetic joints without the need for mechanical ...