US-based photonic supplier Coherent has launched the WELD1D+, a next-generation laser welding processing head with integrated application programming interface (API) control.

The WELD1D+ supports a range of applications across industries that require high-productivity welding solutions, including automotive, electric vehicle, consumer electronics and heavy industrial manufacturing markets. It is designed to give manufacturers greater flexibility and reduce the need for multiple dedicated tools.

The processing head integrates with the full Coherent fiber laser portfolio, from the brand-new EDGE and AIM series to the high-performance ARM ring-mode lasers, ensuring scalability as production requirements grow.

Coherent’s software-driven process control helps customers gain higher throughput, reduced downtime, and improved yield. The software-controlled adaptability expands the range of applications addressable by a single processing head, according to the company.

“The WELD1D+ delivers a step-change in manufacturing efficiency by enabling real-time adjustment of beam parameters during the welding process,” said Martin Seifert, Vice President, High-Power Fiber Laser Business Unit at Coherent. “This level of flexibility for lasers up to 10 kW positions Coherent to capture growth in key markets such as electric vehicles and battery manufacturing.”

Source: Coherent