Erlangen, Germany, August 2006 – The hybrid welding technology is presently being developed by LPKF Laser & Electronics AG, Plastics Welding Division and is meanwhile patent pending. It is an approach to provide cost-effective and tool-independent laser welding systems that are able to compensate for the geometrical deviations that large, three-dimensional joining partners are afflicted with. The technology employs a combination of laser light with the infrared radiation emitted by conventional halogen heating lamps. This concept of a dual irradiance has already proven to increase both, processing speed and fault-tolerance.

Chicago, IL, June 2006 – Taking place during June 19-23, NPE 2006 is the year's largest international polymer exposition, LPKF Laser & Electronics introduces the new, very compact laser welding system LQ-Power RT with a convenient rotary index table for material transport. The high-efficient Stand-Alone system creates highly reliable weld joints and its clever concept makes it easy to use and integrate into the production process. Short cycle and changeover times provide the highest flexibility. The LQ-Power RT is made from high-quality components to ensure trouble-free use and the highest availability even in rough industrial environments. In addition, laser class 1 guarantees the highest level of operation safety.