Powering up IR lasers for plastics processing

Infrared laser technology offers an efficient and environmentally friendly method of bonding thermoplastics. Innovations in the delivery of laser power are making infrared lasers highly suitable for a wide range of plastics processing applications, including transmission gear welding and cutting. Two of such devices that are growing in popularity are solid state lasers and fiber optic beams, which make various bonding and surface treatment processes possible.