While many of us now have laser cutters — either a K40-style machine or one of the newer high-output diodes — you probably don’t have one that cuts metal. True, some hobby lasers … ...

Inspired by Tony Stark’s tech, we created a laser powerful enough to cut through steel—no CGI, no tricks. This isn’t just a Marvel fantasy—it’s a high-voltage reality. See how we ...

Corpus Christi, Texas (Aug. 7, 2012) -- Nobody works on more Army helicopters than Corpus Christi Army Depot, so when it comes to repair and overhaul, they cut a lot of metal. Gone are the days of ...

Even sheet metal is no match for a 1 kW laser, and can be melted through in about a tenth of a second. Mind you, kilowatt-class lasers are still far too heavy and bulky for a compact drone to carry.

Using a 100 W fiber laser cutter, he cut different internal supports from 0.2 mm steel shim stock. In one case he simply sandwiched the support between two half-thickness brackets, while in ...

The MIT Lincoln Laboratory spinout TeraDiode created a commercial multi-kilowatt diode laser that’s bright enough to cut and weld metal at a greater efficiency than any other industrial laser on ...

Laser welding is up to 10 times faster and more efficient than traditional welding methods, allowing you to swiftly join metal parts together in a couple of quick passes.

The 10W diode will cut a 3mm baseboard without too much trouble, but the 2W IR is designed purely for engraving. So, if you plan to cut metal, this isn't the right tool.

The layout of the mobile laser facility (Image: Triniti) The system was demonstrated for the first time by cutting the metal frames of large components at an industrial facility under going ...