To get the most out of a laser, whether for communications or measurements, it must often be shaped or sliced into small sections. One reliable and inexpensive method of doing this is to use a ...

Laser cutters are in a fun place right now. Gone are the days when the cheapest machines were tens of thousands of dollars, and when the “compact” models were roughly the size of a freezer. They’ve ...

Last week I went to the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) and it was incredible. This is a toy store for machinists and showcases the best of industrial automation. But one of the ...

Laser through-beam sensors feature high-accuracy optics that operate to 50 m and have a switching frequency of 5 kHz. The device's narrowly focused beam allows detection of very small objects. A ...

In an effort to make a futuristic tractor beam, researchers have turned to the distant past to create a particle-trapping laser. It is not uncommon to hear about how ancient ideas have influenced the ...