In the early 1970s, the idea of coupling a laser beam to a pair of computer-controlled galvanometers began to take root. By...

Free Windows 7 to Windows 10 Upgrade

by Jim Earman on Sun, Oct 13, 2019 @ 05:43 PM

I might be the only person on the planet who didn’t realize this, but I recently discovered that legal, activated...

Fiber Laser Source Confusion

by Jim Earman on Tue, Apr 03, 2018 @ 08:00 AM

Are you overwhelmed with laser specifications and fiber laser technical descriptions and, if so, what can you do about it?

It's been about a year and a half since we first introduced the Low Cost Hybrid Fiber Laser Marking System. For any readers...

Laser Marking Troubleshooting Priorities

by Jim Earman on Tue, Jan 09, 2018 @ 10:14 AM

No system is perfect. No matter how well built or maintained, at at some point you’ll find yourself needing to troubleshoot...

How Do Fiber Lasers Work?

by Jim Earman on Tue, Oct 03, 2017 @ 12:30 PM

Over the years we’ve gotten a lot of questions on everything from very specific application inquires to general requests for...

Laser Marking Delrin

by Jim Earman on Tue, Sep 26, 2017 @ 01:00 PM

What is Delrin?

Delrin is an engineering thermoplastic. Typically, Delrin is used in applications that require high...

First, there is no one “right” laser system configuration. Turnkey laser systems can play an integral part in a much larger...

Buying a Laser Marking System

by Jim Earman on Tue, Jun 20, 2017 @ 08:00 AM

Buying a laser marking system is a large purchasing decision that requires planning and research. Here are the main...

Laser Marking Medical Devices and Instruments

by Jim Earman on Tue, Mar 21, 2017 @ 08:00 AM

Editor's Note: this article is a reprint of one that originally appeared on Photonics Online.

Permanent and legible direct...