It was with great sadness that we learned of the recent death of Richard Jessett in Rugby, UK. At the age of 16 he became an apprentice (the first) with Lumonics in Rugby and served his career from start to finish at the same company, apart from a short period at the MTC.
Understanding R&D pre-notification for tax relief claims
In the past few months, the landscape of R&D tax relief claims in the UK has undergone significant changes, in an attempt to tackle abuse and improve compliance.
Ekspla boosts industrial laser capabilities with FemtoLux 50
Ekspla has introduced the FemtoLux 50, the latest in its series of industrial-grade femtosecond lasers. This new system builds upon the success of its predecessor, the award-winning FemtoLux 30, pushing the boundaries of power, versatility, and precision.
Luxinar announces a significant addition to the Executive Team
Luxinar is pleased to announce that Stefan Hackl has been appointed the new managing director and will play a key role in driving the company’s strategic initiatives and fostering continued growth. Read More
Donaldson BOFA launches a breakthrough in fume extraction
Donaldson BOFA has launched Pro OS – a new operating platform with two-way data connectivity that aims to push the boundaries of productivity for fume extraction technology in high-output markets.
Spectra & XL Precision Technologies rebrand as Elevaris
Spectra Medical Devices (Spectra) and XL Precision Technologies (XLPT) have announced that their newly combined brand presence as Elevaris Medical Devices.
Kickoff workshop for the Lasers4MaaS Project
The Dynamic Beam Shaping for High-Power Laser Welding workshop, held at WMG, University of Warwick, on January 28, 2025, officially launched the Lasers4MaaS project, a pioneering initiative under the European Union’s HORIZON Europe program.
AMADA: a partnership-based approach leads to success
Greenfield Engineering’s ethos of continuous investment in its valued staff, comprehensive accreditations and state-of-the-art AMADA manufacturing technology sets this progressive business apart.
Watt Laser uses laser surface structuring to improve bonding
Bonding between anodised aluminium & stainless steel can be challenging due to significant differences in their physical & chemical properties. By employing laser surface structuring, Watt Laser has been able to overcome these challenges.