Drawing on the expertise of Techgen Media, publisher of FAB Shop Magazine Direct and Welding Productivity, and through collaborations with industry experts, Shop Floor Lasers covers the dynamic world of industrial laser processing, which includes cutting, welding, brazing, 3-D printing and more. To help our readers become more productive and, in turn, more profitable, the team at Shop Floor Lasers strives to educate and inform our readers on the various ways lasers can transform their operations.

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September / October

The October issue of Shop Floor Lasers magazine is now live. In this edition, our team focused on key topics impacting the metal fabrication industry today, including an insightful Q&A with leading laser equipment OEM experts about assist gases. We also dive into 3-D laser cutting as a secondary process for handling metal formed parts as well as integrated software and how it can offer manufacturers a full view of their production environments.

Our cover article this month looks at Mazak Corp.’s “century of success.” In 1919, Sadakichi Yamazaki founded the company in Nagoya, Japan, manufacturing machines for weaving straw mats. We highlight the key moments in the company’s history as it evolved into what it is today – one of the world’s premier laser manufacturers.

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Rofin-Sinar UK rebrands as Luxinar

Rofin-Sinar UK rebranded as Luxinar Ltd., marking a new chapter in the company’s 20-year history. The move will allow the company to further strengthen its portfolio of sealed CO2 lasers and its new 100-W femtosecond laser, as well as maintain the company’s growth. Luxinar will continue to operate from its purpose-built manufacturing facility the United… Continued

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