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Laser increases solar cell efficiency (Mar 5, 2010)

Dortmund, Germany--The institute IPHT, in Jena, Germany, has successfully applied the line laser technology from LIMO to crystallization of amorphous silicon solar cells (a-Si). This year LIMO introduced the L³ LIMO Line Laser for processing of thin films (e.g. solar cells).

Producing sharp contours in microelectronics with lasers (Mar 1, 2010)

Lüneberg, Germany--Anyone specializing in the design and manufacture of flexible PCBs, flex circuits (FCPs), and polymers is now able to do it with the flexibility and precision of laser technology.

Laser microvia process released to production (Feb 17, 2010)

Murrysville, PA—As finished products become smaller and lighter weight and with new component packages shrinking in size, circuit density is steadily increasing. Microvia technology helps designers fit more connections in less space.

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Ultrafast laser technology enables true athermal ablation, setting the stage for dramatic advances in medical device manufacturing

Nanosecond pulsed fiber lasers?more than just markers (Dec 1, 2009)
The range of applications for nanosecond fiber lasers is growing as users are becoming aware of their flexibility and versatility of newer designs Read More >>

Selective laser processing of multi-layer material (Nov 1, 2009)
Engineering ingenuity coupled with precision laser processing enable the manufacture of feature-rich consumer products Read More >>

Laser structuring interconnection circuits (May 1, 2009)
Lasers offer an alternative method for producing electrical patterns Read More >>

Laser microstructuring of gravure print forms (Apr 1, 2009)
Direct laser microstructuring offers improved precision, repeatability, flexibility, and productivity Read More >>