Laser levels come in a few different types, so consider what you plan on using yours for before purchasing. The most common type of laser levels are standard cross-line, which project one vertical and ...

Laser Proximity Sensors use laser beams to detect the presence or absence of objects within a certain range. They are used in security systems, robotics, automation, and industrial processes, where ...

Join Hackaday Editor-in-Chief Elliot Williams and Assignments Editor Kristina Panos for a free-as-in-beer showcase of the week’s most gnarly but palatable hacks. But first, a reminder! Round 2 of the ...

MKS Instruments has introduced the Ophir BeamWatch AM-3, a beam analysis system developed for laser-based metal AM ...

Laser powder bed fusion (LBPF), a 3D printing technique commonly used to make metal parts, creates large thermal gradients between areas hit by the laser and areas not being struck. This creates pools ...