Civan Lasers is proud to announce that Mechanical Engineering Professor Lianyi Chen from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has become the first researcher to acquire a Dynamic Beam Laser (DBL) for Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing. Prof. Chen, a renowned expert in utilizing beam shaping for LPBF, aims to leverage the unique capabilities of this laser to advance additive manufacturing technologies.
Dynamic Beam Lasers, developed by Civan, enable the generation of arbitrary beam shapes, a breakthrough that inspired Prof. Chen’s decision to integrate the DBL into his lab’s research.
Prof. Chen’s lab plans to integrate the DBL into a custom-built system featuring advanced sensors and closed-loop control. This setup will optimize process parameters in real-time, aiming to overcome defects and push the boundaries of what is possible in LPBF.
“Civan Lasers has traditionally focused on welding applications, but we are thrilled to see our technology being explored for LPBF by such a distinguished researcher,” said Ami Spira, General Manager of Civan Lasers Inc. “We are confident that Prof. Chen’s expertise and innovative approach will set a precedent for the entire LPBF community.”
