... The IWS also acts as a test bed for Airbus with regard to systems technology,and in particular the actual laser welding line, as well as optical 3D seam monitoring and online detection of the seams flank angle. State-of-the-art Until now, the overwhelming majority of all metal...

... an integrated repair strategy through information integration and processes concentration. Findings – Provides detailed description and discussion for the repair system, including 3D digitising system, repair inspection, reverse engineering‐based polygonal modelling, and adaptive laser cladding and adaptive...

... productivity of the Axel laser profiler is the CADMAN-L off-line programming software specifically tailored for laser cutting. It provides interactive CAD techniques and is able to import DXF/IGES files. Automatic or interactive determination of cutting sequences, nesting and full cutting path simulation...

... © MCB UP Limited 2002 --> Aircraft Lasers Keywords : Aircraft, Lasers A new method of detecting tiny cracks in ageing aircraft has been developed by researchers at the University of Cincinnati, under a programme sponsored by the US Air Force. Conventional inspection...

... © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> GSI Lumonics Lasers Cutting Welding Drilling Advanced laser-based system Keywords: GSI Lumonics, Lasers, Cutting, Welding, Drilling The newest member of the Laserdyne® family of Beam-Director® products from GSI Lumonics made its...

... © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> All laser parameters on both machines are adjustable either using a user-friendly control panel or via serial interface. There is automatic self-diagnosis during start-up and operation, which supports the operator with status and error messages. Baasel...

..., BFGoodrich and Westland Helicopters. In order to maintain market position the company has invested a total of £2 million in new equipment and machinery over the past 12 months © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> Reynolds Doncaster's Bramah Lasers The Lord and Lady Mayoress of Sheffield...

... Keywords Materials World, Lasers, Peening, Aerospace industry A new technique for improving the mechanical properties of the metals and alloys used in the aerospace industry is being developed by the Metal Improvement Company (MIC) and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Meta Technology Automation Drilling Fasteners Lasers Robots Flexible automation for large aerospace assemblies Keywords: Meta Technology, Automation, Drilling, Fasteners, Lasers,Robots A Boeing research project at the Southern...

... Further details from Oxford Lasers Ltd, Tel: +44 (0) 1235 554211; E-mail: or Oxford Lasers Inc. Tel: +1(978) 264 9110; E-mail: oxford.inc@oxfordlasers.com © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Laser drilling Lasers Oxford Lasers Precision instruments High precision simulated...

... Multiaxis laser system to produce the next generation of aerospace components Keywords Aerochem,Chemical milling, Components, Lasers Improving product quality and accuracy, while reducing the costs of producing aircraft components is now a must for the survival of an aerospace...

... and differential thickness measuring for precision switching of any surface. "The Laser Nano Sensor provides a vast array of users in different environments, with fast,high-quality precision measurement for a multitude of applications ranging from high-tech industries measuring silicon wafers and producing...

... © MCB UP Limited 1998 --> GWI Infrared Lasers Thermometers Infrared thermometer with laser sighting Keywords GWI,Infrared, Lasers, Thermometers GWI announce their new Thermo-Hunter Q-188 non-contact thermometer, with an innovative high intensity laser aiming...

...Ian Kirkpatrick Lasers are currently the technological flavour of the month. The dazzling versatility of light at work tends to blind the onlooker both in its deficiencies and the availability of credible alternatives. This paper compares laser cutting and plasma cutting technologies. It concludes...

...Mike Wilson Highlights recent developments in laser vision technology with regard to the aerospace industry. Specifically looks at its application to the Ariane 5 rocket, CCD cameras, adhesives and sealants and a sensor which defines the accuracy of drilling and countersinking in airfoil shapes...

...Chris Williams Looks at the various applications of the CO₂ gas laser in industrial material processing. Describes how the CO₂ laser beam interacts with particular materials and highlights the laser system configuration, system characteristics and attributes. Details...