Title :
Overview and recent topics in industrial laser applications in Japan
Author :
Washio, Kunihiko
Author_Institution :
Paradigm Laser Research Limited, 7-7-35 Kanai, Machida, Tokyo 195-0072 Japan
Abstract :
This paper presents overview on trends of domestic production of laser materials processing equipment and introduces some recently achieved technological advances in industrial laser applications in Japan with a slightly emphasis on micro-processing applications.
Keywords :
Fiber lasers; High power fiber lasers; Laser applications; Laser modes; Materials processing; Metals industry; Power lasers; Production; Surface emitting lasers; Welding;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2007. QELS '07
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2007.4431493
