How High-Power UV - Femtosecond and Picosecond Lasers Assist In Precision Micromachining
The foundation of our industrialized society depends on technological advancement. For a manufacturer, producing a tangible product has often meant shaping, modifying, and joining different materials. That means creating more complex products, utilizing fewer resources, and becoming more cost-effective, year after year. Production processes have now had to switch from conventional machining to modern high-power UV laser micromachining. Industries such as energy, transportation, and consumer electronics need better pricing for ever-increasing features. Medical devices benefit from improved miniaturization but must also meet rigorous limits on biocompatibility. Products for these industries need continued improvement in size and cost reduction while at the same time improving capabilities. Femtosecond and picosecond laser micromachining has, in large part, enabled this achievement, especially in markets with acute sensitivity to scale or constraints. Advantages of high-powered UV las...