Jun 11 2010
Leister Technologies has introduced a low cost solution for laser plastic welding. The company has unveiled its air cooled system for laser plastic welding, a low cost entry for precision plastic joining technology. This air cooled laser is a cost effective, compact and low maintenance solution that easily integrates into high speed automation.
Laser welding technology is used for achieving clean, precise as well as hermetic welds while assembling renewable energy devices, sensors, fuel cell technologies, lab-on-chip, medical devices, plastic automotive parts and other related products. The company has made a laser welding tutorial available online for those exploring plastic assembly techniques.
Leister’s announcement coincides with the company’s 60th anniversary in being the lead manufacturer of plastic welding equipment. The company has a 500 people workforce spread across 120 locations in 90 countries to carry out sales and service operations.
Source: http://www.leister.com/