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Lasers Target New Medical Applications

Lasers — well-established tools in the manufacture of medical devices—are continuing to break ground by producing smaller, more precise and more functional parts thanks to faster pulse speeds at lower cost, new applications and the marriage of laser processing to Swiss-style machining.

Lasers on the Cutting Edge

In the last seven to eight years, solid-state lasers have come to dominate laser welding and cutting,” said Tom Bailey, product specialist for Trumpf Inc. (Farmington, CT). While Trumpf still produces CO2 lasers, for most applications solid-state lasers literally outshine them.

Brushing Up on Deburring and Finishing in Tight Spaces

Space is usually at a premium for machine shops. Now, in addition to overall floor space limitations, CNC machines and other equipment are becoming increasingly sophisticated and smaller, which can create new challenges.

LIFT Gears Up

LIFT, the Detroit-based manufacturing institute, is gearing up after the COVID-19 pandemic suppressed activity.

Healthcare 4.0

AI, analytics, robots and additive manufacturing are transforming healthcare—from surgery to billing