SMALL CO2 LASER OPTICS IN-STOCK WITH RE-MOUNTING OFFERED (14303)
A full line of focusing lenses and mirrors that are direct field replace-ments for popular small CO2 lasers used for engraving plaques, cutting wood, rubber, plastics, PVC pipe, and other materials are available in-stock for overnight delivery from Laser Research Optics of Providence, Rhode Island.

New SPECTRA 820 Laser Machining Center Generates Complex 3D Chip Breakers in PCD and PCBN Cutting Inserts (14246)
Wixom, MI, – Wendt GmbH has introduced the SPECTRA 820 Laser Machining Center for generating complex, three-dimensional contours in hard materials. Initially targeted at the cutting tool industry, the SPECTRA 820 provides a high-quality, economical solution to the challenge of creating chip breakers in PCD, PCBN, carbide and ceramic tools. Other fields of application include pill punch pressing, tool and mold making, eroding dies, inscriptions and medical implants.

Riding The Wave Of Freedom. Military Orders Mean Big Business for Vendors and Their Subs Who Are Willing To Go After The Work (14146)
To do its job, the U.S. military machine constantly needs goods and that keeps places like Accu-Counter Technologies Inc. busy. The northern Kentucky company, which sells shot counters for weapons, ships most of its products to clients like the U.S. Special Operations Command.

Cincinnati Laser Expanding and Sets Goal for 0% Defects and 100% On-Time (14110)
Cincinnati Laser is on the grow again. It became apparent that the company needed to add both sales staff and additional space to keep a high level of customer service. The company is in the midst of an expansion that should be complete by April 1st.

Cincinnati CL-850 laser cutting center makes fast work of thick and thin materials with 5000W cutting power and advanced engineering (14048)
Bringing highest laser cutting productivity to a vast range of flat stock applications, the Cincinnati CL-850 laser cutting center makes fast work of thick and thin material with powerful 5000W GE Fanuc laser resonator, advanced cutting head, innovative optics and third-generation linear-motor-drive system. Designed for high throughput, all-around material versatility, and cutting precision, the CL-850 delivers 1000 ipm cutting on 18 ga. steel, and up to 1-1/8" processing range on mild steel. American-made, the CL-850 is available in 5 x 10 and 6 x 12 ft. (2M x 4M) cutting table models, each featuring dual quick-change pallets. Pallets move simultaneously, so changes take just seconds and cutting is virtually continuous. Full guarding and frame-mounted resonator conserves shop space over other lasers.

Dayton’s Staub Laser Cutting Achieves ISO 9001:2000 Certification (13994)
Staub Laser Cutting is a regional industry leader in both multi axis 3D and 2D flat laser cutting. Serving the Midwest, the company is very unique: having multi-axis lasers and a 6,000 watt laser in a job shop environment. Staub Laser Cutting, celebrating over eleven years in business, serves the aerospace, military, locomotive, automotive, high tech, semiconductor, metal fabrication, antique car parts and many other industries. Staub has 4 lasers running 24 hours per day offering high quality parts delivered on time.

Molybdenum Laser Mirrors Have No Coatings For Longer Life (13963)
A full line of durable, molybdenum CO2 laser mirrors that offer better thermal stability than silicon and can withstand harsh industrial environ-ments is available from Laser Research Optics of Providence, Rhode Island.

Laserline selects Bookham Very High Brightness Bar for industrial direct diode systems (13804)
Bookham, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKHM), a leading manufacturer of optical components for industrial applications, today announced that Laserline has selected its Very High Brightness (VHB) bar to support their high brightness direct diode laser systems

Konica Minolta and Danka Business Systems Announce Strategic Relationship (13578)
Distribution Agreement Strengthens Market Presence, Provides Customer Choice

CL-850-5000 Watt Laser And 350-Ton MAXFORM Press Brake (12768)
The 5-axis capability of the back gauge reduces time and handling on multiple bend parts. Improved part consistency is achieved with the touch screen computer control that guides operators through each step of the bend sequence with 3D part views.