The jewellery industry is renowned as being built upon detailed knowledge of precious metals and gems coupled with intricate manual skills and techniques which have been used for generations. With such a traditional reputation the image of the jewellery designer’s workshop to those outside of the industry, might be considered to be that of a [...]

As the use of lasers within jewellery manufacturing becomes more widespread, jewellers are now realising their full potential by using them to undertake welding and joining processes which cannot be performed using traditional methods, without risking damage to the precious metals or stones. The Performance laser series from Rofin-Baasel has long been established as the [...]

Copper is used extensively for interconnections within the electronics industry and welding by laser is an alternative to soldering which gives higher reliability and greater strength than a soldered joint. Laser welding of copper has traditionally required high peak power pulsed lasers to overcome the inherent high reflectivity and thermal conductivity of the base material. [...]

Rofin’s new Modular Processing System (MPS) is a medium-sized, multi-purpose workstation for a very wide range of automated laser material processing applications. Designed as an all-in-one system, the MPS integrates laser sources, motion modules and control units within a single compact housing. This flexible and modular concept allows the system to be configured for welding, [...]

German automation specialist Contexo manufactures assembly and test systems for high volume production of medical and pharmaceutical assemblies as well as products for the consumer goods industry. Typically, these machines will incorporate several different processes such as dispensing, laser welding, pressure testing, sorting and packaging integrated into a single, highly sophisticated manufacturing line. Each of [...]

Satow Goldsmiths, based in Henderson Nevada USA, combines traditional hand craftsmanship with the latest technological advancements. With well over 10 years of laser welding experience, as well as writing articles and lecturing around the country, Steve Satow has been rated as one of the top laser welders worldwide. With an entirely re-designed housing, including a [...]