Title :
Overview and Recent Topics in Industrial Laser Applications in Japan
Author :
Washio, Kunihiko
Author_Institution :
Paradigm Laser Res. Ltd., Machida
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 :
laser materials processing; micromachining; Japan; domestic production; industrial laser applications; laser materials processing equipment; microprocessing applications; Fiber lasers; High power fiber lasers; Laser applications; Laser modes; Materials processing; Metals industry; Power lasers; Production; Surface emitting lasers; Welding;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007. CLEO 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2007.4453716
