Improved Laser Processing Performance Enabled by New Motion Control Techniques

The latest fast and ultrashort laser sources are now available at a reasonable cost, opening up many opportunities for system integrators to incorporate these innovative technologies into new applications. New tools offer faster solutions and the ability to process smaller features in a different way that was not previously possible with conventional methods. However, for processes which require motion in the form of linear, rotary, and nonlinear kinematics, it is essential that the laser firing is synchronized accurately with the motion path positioning.

This white paper looks at positioning and control of lasers in detail, at the challenges that system integrators face, and, more importantly, at the solutions that are available to them that simplify system builds.