Laser technology
Components and applications of laser systems
What is laser technology?
Laser technology describes the generation and use of laser light. It encompasses the development, optimization and integration of laser systems and their components in order to provide precise, efficient and innovative solutions for technical and scientific challenges.
The most important components of a laser system
A laser system is made up of several central components that are precisely matched in order to generate and use the laser beam efficiently. It usually comprises:
- Laser: Generates the required laser light in the desired wavelength, laser power, frequency and pulse length.
- Beam guidance and beam deflection: Guides and positions the laser beam with suitable beam deflection units to use it optimally for the respective application.
- Optics: Enable focusing and beam shaping for optimum interaction with the material
- Process sensor technology: Melt pool monitoring, camera monitoring, distance sensors and other measurement technology ensure a reliable laser process and the desired quality.
- Control electronics: Controls the power, pulse duration, laser frequency and other beam parameters of the laser together with additional machine components, such as beam deflection units, traversing axes, process sensors, etc. .
- Material feeding: Ensures the positioning of the workpiece under the laser or provides automatic material feed in automated production processes such as roll-to-roll applications
- Safety systems: Protect users and their surroundings, for example with enclosures, laser protection windows or emergency shutdowns.
Fields of application for laser technology
The laser’s extraordinary properties make it a versatile tool in industry, science, medicine and many other areas.
In medicine, it is used for ophthalmology and laser therapy, among other things. Furthermore, lasers and fiber optic technologies are indispensable in telecommunications and many measurement techniques such as LIDAR and spectroscopy also benefit from its precision.
And Laser technology also plays a decisive role in industrial material processing:
Laser scribing / laser marking
By applying the energy of a highly focused laser beam, materials are precisely and permanently marked by ablation, tempering or color change.
Laser Cutting
A focused laser beam is used to remove material via melting, vaporization or sublimation in order to create precise cuts.
Laser Cleaning
The directed energy of laser pulses removes impurities, coatings or oxide layers from surfaces without damaging the base material.
Laser welding
The absorption of a high-energy laser beam melts materials locally and creates a deep melt pool with minimal thermal distortion.
Additive manufacturing
In Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), metal or plastic powder is applied in thin layers and melted with pinpoint accuracy using a highly focused laser beam to produce complex workpieces layer by layer.
Reliable and high-performance laser technology from RAYLASE
Laser technology has become an integral part of modern industries and is driving innovation in areas such as material processing, medicine and additive manufacturing. Its precision, efficiency and versatility make it a key technology that will continue to gain in importance with advances in digitalization and automation.
Raylase plays a leading role in the development of modern laser systems. Through the perfect coordination of beam deflection units, optics and control electronics, the company offers solutions for demanding applications such as laser marking, cutting, cleaning, welding and additive manufacturing. With innovative technologies, Raylase is setting new standards and actively shaping the future of laser technology.