The term "high brightness", which combines high optical power with good beam quality was so far only marginally related to High Power Diode Lasers (HPDL). Therefore, cutting of several mm thick steel sheets with good quality and reasonable cutting speed by means of HPDL was hardly conceivable so far.<br />
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Through recent progress on HPDL modules and their optical interconnection using special micro-optics, a 2.5 kW laser with high power and also high brightness was now demonstrated by ...This story is related to the following:Machinery and Machining Tools Sponsored by: Haas Automation, Inc. - Category SponsorHigh Power Lasers | Laser Cutting Equipment | Laser Diode Modules | Diode Modules | Diodes