NKT Photonics announced that, as of June 25, 2026, the company has become the Lasers & Fibers Business Unit within the Hamamatsu Photonics Group and has been renamed Hamamatsu Photonics A/S.
TRUMPF and LED display manufacturer show World Cup action
Electronics manufacturer Daktronics Inc. is turning the World Cup matches into a true visual experience. The company, based in Brookings, South Dakota, specialises in LED displays, audio and sports display systems.
Fabricator transitions from CO2 to BLM fibre laser cutting
Helping to position Bell Steel Fabrications, Cricklade, for its next phase of growth is an 8 kW fibre laser profiling centre, supplied by BLM Group UK to replace an old flat-bed, CO2 laser cutting machine.
PI’s air bearing linear slide delivers precision control
PI offers the A-123 air bearing linear slide, a high-performance air bearing linear translation stage designed for ultra-precise scanning, metrology, inspection, and nano-positioning applications.
MKS Ophir beam analysis system for additive manufacturing
MKS Inc. has announced the Ophir® BeamWatch® AM-3 beam analysis system for additive manufacturing. A lightweight, compact, integrated system, this beam analyser delivers real-time, simultaneous, non-contact measurements of the beam caustic, including near, focus, and far fields, as well as laser power.
Aerotech’s camera adaptor for 2 & 3 axis laser scan heads
Aerotech’s AGV-CA camera adaptor enables digital imaging of the laser scan heads’ focal plane for part alignment, quality assessment, and any other automated machine vision application.
Lasermet announces new laser safety interlock system
Lasermet launches the ICS-Magellan, an advanced all-in-one laser interlock system engineered for complex laser environments.
Laser ISSE’s laser blanking system for automotive
Laser ISSE SKINLINE™ is a next-generation coil-fed laser blanking solution engineered specifically for Class-A automotive skin panels. Systems are configured to match specific plant requirements, enabling smooth integration.
Element Six celebrates 80th anniversary
This year Element Six celebrates 80 years of pioneering innovation. E6’s pioneering work has shaped significant progress across countless sectors, ranging from machining and semiconductors to optics, thermal management, mining, and cutting-edge applications in the energy and sensing fields.
Prima Power a finalist in Manufacturing Leadership Awards
Prima Power has been named a finalist in the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards, organized by the Manufacturing Leadership Council (MLC), the digital transformation division of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).