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Sealed CO2 Lasers Powering the Engraving Market

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Compact lasers in the 25- to 150-W range dominate the market for engraving nonmetals and coated metals.

David C. Clark, Coherent Inc.

Over the past decade, sealed carbon dioxide lasers have evolved into economical, workhorse tools used in a wide range of industrial tasks, including cutting nylon airbags, trimming molded plastics and scribing ceramics, to name just a few. In the midpower range of 25 to 120 W, the dominant application is laser engraving, where the compact CO2 laser has played a critical enabling role. The latest folded-waveguide CO2 lasers provide benefits for engraving, allowing system integrators to develop products with improved return on investment (ROI), superior performance and increased...Read full article

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    Published: April 2005
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