C. Jason Smith, Ph.D. Nowadays, we call them the good old days. You remember – when jobs were predominately straight forward, and practically all job site problems could be cured with simple, common ...

A new patent application from GE/Concept Laser proposes tighter real time control over laser energy in powder bed fusion ...

Researchers at Empa have developed machine learning algorithms that reduce preliminary testing in laser-based metal additive manufacturing by about two-thirds without compromising quality. Using ...

Nowadays small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can afford lasers, but they often lack the capacity and know-how to optimally fine tune them, especially when applications change frequently. The ...

The lack of young talent entering the construction industry and an exodus of veteran operators retiring or moving to a different career have created a shortage of experienced, skilled labor. Quality ...

An encouraging trend emerging in fleet asset management is the fresh generation of owners and equipment managers, such Dan Weinkauf, who are emerging and bringing a more casual, matter-of-fact ...

Longtime operators of offroad construction equipment may be extremely facile with travel sticks and pedals or levers for blades, booms and end effectors. But an expert operator in every cab is already ...

Laser engraving uses a powerful beam of light to create detailed designs on various materials. The laser works by vaporizing the surface layer, leaving behind precise and lasting marks or etchings.