US-based
IPG Photonics Corp, a developer of fibre laser technology that is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and has more than 30 facilities worldwide, recently launched its new YLR-AMB series of lasers designed specifically for additive manufacturing (AM) applications.
This laser series incorporates IPG’s dual-beam lasers, which offer independent control of the simultaneously emitted core and ring beams, enables ‘unparalleled precision, efficiency, and reliability’. These new dual-beam rack lasers feature a 1kW core, 3kW ring (YLR-1000/3000-AMB) and 2kW core, 2kW ring (YLR-2000/2000-AMB).
IPG says the new YLR-AMB series, with features tailored for the additive manufacturing industry, provides: enhanced productivity, with the YLR-1000/3000-AMB achieving build rates exceeding 324cm3/hr with a density greater than 99.9% on materials such as Ti-6Al-4V; versatile processing options, as both single-mode and multi-mode outputs can combine for total power up to 4kW; and optimised heat distribution for better builds (independent adjustment of centre and ring modes optimises the heat distribution for faster, high-quality builds).
Furthermore, a slim 2U 19in ‘rack-mountable form factor’ ensures integration flexibility with a reduced footprint, while initial results following rigorous testing by several top additive OEMs confirm ‘superior performance, along with significant cost reductions and material efficiency gains’.
Trevor Ness, IPG Photonics’ SVP global sales and business development, said: “These new YLR-AMB lasers are game-changers for additive manufacturing. By combining high-power, precision control, and application-specific optimisation, we are empowering manufacturers to redefine productivity and cost efficiency. Moreover, YLR-AMB lasers excel in high-performance applications, including aerospace components, medical devices, and custom tooling. Key highlights include being optimised for alloys like Ti-6Al-4V (alpha-beta titanium alloy) and CuCr1Zr (copper chromium zirconium), and the ability to achieve flawless overhangs and complex geometries.”