Navy effort aims to produce a containerized 150-kilowatt high-energy laser weapon to counter incoming cruise missiles.

High-performance nanophotonic devices require extreme depth-to-diameter ratios, which are notoriously difficult to fabricate.

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Most machines that grow atom-thin films top out around 2,000 Kelvin. That temperature ceiling locks researchers out of an ...

ABSTRACT: Based on the experimental results, this study demonstrates that increasing the laser scanning speed effectively refines the microstructure of the fabricated samples, resulting in finer ...

Cheaper than advanced air defenses and more versatile than low-tech options, lasers have become a popular choice for nations worried about drone attacks. By Lara Jakes Lara Jakes frequently writes ...

Laser cladding is an advanced surface modification technology that enhances industrial components’ durability, corrosion resistance, and performance. By depositing a layer of high-performance material ...

Scientists from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia have investigated how effectively the laser-assisted firing process developed by Chinese solar module manufacturer Jolywood, the ...

This system will be used to design and create multi-functional Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) coatings, with applications in a wide range of industries including marine, mining, defence and more. MMC ...

Optomec’s CS 558 system combined with the Siemens SINUMERIK ONE control platform offers simplified, automated additive manufacturing to laser cladding in production environments ALBUQUERQUE, ...