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Demonstrating Flexible, Powerful 5-axis Laser Micromachining
Five-axis scan heads offer fast and flexible solutions for generating precise holes, contoured slots and other geometries with fully defined cross sections. With a suitable system, it is possible to control the entire micro-machining process – the laser, scan head and workpiece positioning – to produce macro-sized components to sub-micrometer dimensional tolerances.
This paper outlines the working principles of one such 5-axis laser precession scan head, Aerotech’s AGV5D, combined in a system with precision linear motion axes and controls. It explains the system’s working principles, including the powerful G-code based programming approach that enables standard CAM software and built-in motion functions to perform complex hole drilling and milling operations at a micrometer scale.
Key Risks in Medical Device Development
Medical innovation is exciting. It’s thrilling to think a new therapy, device or product can improve the quality of or save lives. Who can’t get behind that? As a result, medical technology applications often rank highest amongst new startup ideas. With an ever-aging global population, there is increasing demand for healthcare solutions, advancements in technology and more efficient, accessible medical devices and services throughout the world.
Regional Health Highlights
As “The Future of Healthcare” established, the medical world has changed dramatically in a short amount of time. It’s hard to imagine crude practices that existed a century ago, like bloodletting and asthma cigarettes, in comparison to the treatments of today’s digital world. This time of change has significantly improved humans’ overall quality of life in 2023. Four indicators of this improvement are life expectancy, infant mortality, literacy and poverty.
The Future of Healthcare
Globally, several emerging macro trends are pushing the healthcare industry to evolve. These trends are driven by changes in demographics, technological advancements and an increased focus on tailored, patient-centered care.
While it is impossible to predict the future with certainty, certain macro trends are likely to significantly impact the healthcare industry in coming years. These transformative shifts are poised to reshape the way healthcare is delivered and received, with implications for patients, healthcare providers and policymakers.
Can you have it all when producing displays?
An old adage states: Cost, quality, speed — you can have two. This statement addresses the fundamental tradeoffs one often has to make when evaluating purchase options. For example, anyone who has shopped for an automobile knows that a durable, well-constructed vehicle with class-leading 0-60 time often comes at a high price point. This cost/quality/speed balancing act applies to buying most goods, and often the summation of these three characteristics translates to value. Buying decisions usually happen when consumers feel they’re getting good performance and good quality at a reasonable price.
Use the Automation1 Python API in a Jupyter Notebook
The Python API for Automation1 is an extremely powerful tool for integrating Python data analysis with Automation1 data collection. It can be used to move stages, quickly process data and develop graphical user interfaces. Users can leverage the flexible API to quickly create programs and tools for their own processes.
Motion Scan and Data Collection Methods for Electro-Optic System Testing
Executing scan tests with an automated motion system allows for capturing many data points that characterize sensor performance for development and production testing.
Fundamental Concepts for Precision & Throughput in Laser Processing Machines
This article explores fundamental considerations in machine design and control that one must be familiar with to get the most throughput possible out of a precision laser microprocessing machine.
Multi-Axis Motion System Error Budgeting
This article will explain how multi-axis motion systems can be analyzed to estimate functional point(work point) errors. Specifics on how to review system geometry and how to convert component-level errors into system-level errors will be discussed. A recommended calculation method, as well as ways to improve system performance, will also be examined.