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An emergency specialist argues that most laser processing failures blamed on the source are actually system integration or support failures. A no-nonsense take on Coherent laser reliability vs. real-world bottlenecks.
2026-07-23 by Jane Smith Read moreA manufacturing engineer shares the costly mistakes he made by assuming that laser cutting, CNC, and 3D printing were interchangeable. A guide to choosing the right process for your next part.
Continue readingThe short answer is yes, but not every laser can handle it. Based on years of handling rush orders for carbon fiber parts, here are three scenarios to help you decide which approach works for your specific situation.
Continue readingA quality control perspective on why beam profile analysis is the hidden make-or-break factor in industrial laser processing, with real examples and practical advice for selecting suppliers.
Continue readingStop chasing laser power specs. The real culprit in battery foil tearing is beam consistency—and it's cost us $22,000 to learn this lesson.
Continue readingA practical, step-by-step guide for manufacturing engineers and production managers on automating laser welding processes. Based on real-world quality control experience.
Continue readingAs a quality compliance manager in industrial laser processing, I argue that small-quantity customers deserve the same attention and quality as large accounts. Drawing on real audit experiences and industry insights, this article challenges the 'big order bias' and shows why treating every client fairly builds long-term trust.
Continue readingA procurement manager's deep dive into the hidden costs of industrial laser systems. Why a cheaper fiber laser quote almost cost us $15,000 in hidden fees and downtime, and how a total cost of ownership (TCO) approach revealed the value of a stable CO2 source like Coherent.
Continue readingA procurement manager reveals how focusing on initial price rather than total cost of ownership led to budget overruns and production delays with coherent laser systems. Learn why reliability and support matter more than the sticker price.
Continue readingA practical, no-nonsense guide to choosing between CO2, fiber, and ultrafast lasers for cutting, welding, and marking. Written from the perspective of an engineer who's learned the hard way.
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