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Geoff Shannon

Geoff Shannon is the laser technology manager at Miyachi Unitek Corporation, 1820 South Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016, 626-303-5676, geoff.shannon@muc.miyachi.com, www.miyachiunitek.com.

Articles by Geoff Shannon

Cold Machining with Ultrafast Lasers

Femtosecond and picosecond laser systems produce high quality small features with high dimensional accuracy, with minimal burring and debris that reduces or eliminates post processing. However, these systems are expensive, so choose the laser and system wisely. Here are some things to consider.

Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Micro Welding?

There are a number of choices for laser for micro welding. Here are the factors to consider why and when one laser might be chosen over another, and how to select the best option for your specific application.

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