Experience The team at GF Laser have over 10 years experience in 5-axis or 3D laser cutting, during this time they have built up a wealth of knowledge in servicing the high demands of production and prototype 5 axis laser cutting. GF Laser carries out 5 axis laser cutting for some of the world’s largest […]
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One year later, the group has created an evanescent coupler to copackage photonics and electronics. Integrating photonics with electronics within the same package “is the transistor for the 21st century,” says Kimerling, a professor of materials science and engineering at MIT, as well as director of MIT’s Microphotonics Center. Significantly, the group’s evanescent coupler enables
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One of the most frequently asked questions we have is do you have capacity today or tomorrow? Whilst the answer is invariably yes, how do we achieve this without unlimited resources? 24/7 Shift Patterns Most laser cutters work round the clock, the reason for this is twofold. Firstly as a response to customer demand to cope
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In this episode of Photonics Hot List: NC State researchers have designed and demonstrated a tiny spectrometer that’s showing tremendous promise for a wide range of applications, from biomedical diagnostics to manufacturing. In the business realm, a strategic collaboration in the works is poised to address the growing complexity and performance demands associated with photonic
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For many years car manufacturers have faced the challenge of building lighter vehicles to improve emissions whilst maintaining vehicle strength and safety. Many auto manufacturers such as Nissan and Volkswagen are using a combination of hot stamped pressing with 5 axis laser cutting to produce lightweight yet strong components. The reason that 5 axis laser
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TL;DR: Laser engraving leather is a powerful way to create custom, high-quality accessories. From wallets and belts to pet tags and journals, CO2 and MOPA lasers deliver precision and durability. Choosing the right type of leather and machine ensures professional results, whether you’re a hobbyist or starting a business. Laser engravers cut, etch, and personalize
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In this second installment of a multipart series, Robin Hawk, an optics and photonics industry pioneer and CEO of Galxyz LLC, talks about the new company and the groundbreaking developments they’re already making, including nuclear diamond-powered photonics platforms. Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast dives deep into the fascinating world of photonics and optics. Join
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Most engineering companies that used metal tubing as part of their day to day manufacturing are aware of the ability to cut straight tube using a laser. What is less widely known is the ability to use a 5 axis laser to cut tube that is pre-formed. Why Not Laser Cut in a Straight Form and
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Chiral metasurfaces engineered by a team of scientists led by Hatice Altug’s group at the Bionanophotonics Systems Laboratory of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, in collaboration with Yuri Kivshar’s group at the Australian National University (ANU), leverage the interplay between the meta-atom shape and varying the symmetry of its two-dimensional (2D)
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On April 14th 2016 I wrote my views on the effects of Brexit, they say that a week in politics is a long time, well two months must be nearly a lifetime. It’s interesting to reflect how opinions have changed and how this might affect industry and more specifically laser cutting. The mood in the
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