Laser Cutting

Hypertherm announced the availability of Duramax retrofit torches for five more plasma cutting systems: the Powermax600, Powermax800, Powermax900, MAX42 and MAX43.

Hypertherm announced the launch of the Powermax105, a new 105 amp air plasma cutting system for hand and automated cutting and gouging designed to comfortably cut 1 ¼ inch (32mm) thick metal, and sever metal up to 2 inches (50mm) thick.

Mitsubishi EDM/Laser offers its new Fiber Laser line.

Built especially to handle oversized formats, the TruLaser 8000 laser from Trumpf Inc. cuts sheet metal up to 52 feet in length.

DILAS offers a diode laser system in visible blue wavelength at 450nm suitable for a range of applications in illumination and materials processing.

TeraDiode has announced shipment of its first four kilowatt high brightness TeraBlade laser doubling the power density of the direct-diode platform.

SMART3D from Perceptron reportedly represents a productivity breakthrough for the reverse engineering and modeling sectors.

BLM GROUP USA has announced the introduction of the flexible Model LT8 laser tube cutting system.

Schreiner ProTech North America Inc. recently announced that its Color Laser Film for generating self-adhesive labels, signs and plates on Nd:YAG laser systems features emission-free engraving, high durability and reliable counterfeit protection.

LaserLinc is introducing the SmartLinc processor, a device for direct interface from LaserLinc's laser micrometers to control systems.