Welcome to the JJW Design Blog. For those that don't know me, I'm Jeffrey J. Walters.
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felt that the JJW Design Web site didn't need to be switched into a blogging site or cluttered with
my thoughts on Web design. So instead, I created this blog. I
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Laser Photonics’ (LP) has recently added the Titan FLS 48 fiber laser cutting machine to it’s product line. This incredible system is LP’s first multipurpose fiber laser cutting system with a single pallet shuttle table. It is equipped with a high-powered fiber laser (2000-5000W) and an advanced direct drive motion control platform. The Titan FLS 48 has one of the fastest cutting speeds (if not already the fastest - depends on comparison) on the market. This system offers ultra low power consumption allowing for the lowest operating costs among all laser types. The Titan’s fully software-controlled geometry alignment eliminates the need for special installation requirements. The Titan requires no optical system alignment, laser service or laser replacement parts making this system virtually maintenance free.
Some of the laser system highlights include:
Latest generation Ytterbium Fiber Laser with Up to 5,000 Watt CW Power (Upgradeable)
Lasers and the supporting laser technology is advancing at an astounding rate. The old days of manually aligning lenses and tweaking setups to maintain performance are things of the past. This new laser technology comes to us in the form of solid state fiber lasers. Usually the gain medium is doped with ytterbium (Yb3+). Fiber lasers can come as continuous wave (CW) laser or as Q-switched (pulsed energy). Their advantages over YAG or CO2 lasers are numerous. Fiber laser systems are often compact and take up less space. Their delivery is flexible and can be placed in almost any location. They can often be air cooled, which further reduces the need for space - as no chiller is required for some applications. They are also extremely efficient, making them the choice for most production lines. High power fiber lasers are starting to be proven to be very effective in many industrial applications.
For some time now, SEO gurus have attempted to figure out the Google Algorithm by testing vigorously the various on-site factors; such as keyword density, text to HTML ratios, linking structure, outbound links, etc. From these tests we, the SEO community, have gained some insight as to what Google would like to see, what it considers Spam, etc. We have been able to figure out what helps and what hurts are search engine rankings. A good list of these factors can be found at http://www.webconfs.com/15-minute-seo.php.
What I find so amazing about these kinds of lists is that nobody mentions the factor of “time”. The time factor is a big one that shouldn’t be overlooked. It can help or hurt you. In most cases it’s best to “be consistent” in your efforts. This concept of consistency over time refers to consistency of link building campaigns, consistency of keywords for your pages, consistency of site content theme. Change any of these factors too quickly, and you could hurt your search engine ranking positions.
If you’re not convinced that Google is tracking factors over time, just look at the Google Webmaster Tools - Sitemaps. View the ‘Statistics’ section and then go to the ‘Top search queries” page. Did you ever notice the time line. This is proof that Google is tracking, and most likely using, clicked query links and search query information about your Web site. What links in the Google search engine results that people are actually clicking on could be an important Google factor in the near future, if it isn’t already.
Engraving machines have come a long way since the adoption of laser technology. As the technology has grown, the engraving machines have become smaller and smaller. Twenty years ago, not many people would have imagined that a laser engraving system could fit onto a desktop. Only a select few laser engineers were brave enough to produce an air cooled laser system; one without the traditional water cooled chiller components.
Today, Laser Photonics is producing some of the most revolutionary fiber laser systems in the world. The FiberTower(TM) Series of fiber laser systems have sold all over the world, and are renowned for their reliability and efficiency amongst other things. By replacing the traditional water cooled chillers with smaller cooling fans, the systems have come smaller and lighter. Light enough that there is now a hand held laser engraving system that is fully portable. It can be carried easily by one person and is as small as a briefcase.
Where we go from here, is anyone’s guess. The next generation of Fiber Laser systems will only be limited by our imagination!
If you havn’t already heard, Fiber Laser systems are making a big impact on the industrial laser market. Even some of the big dogs, such as Trumf, are starting to get scared. The advantages are simple; improved speed, decreased cost (ROI) and increased reliability. To learn more about these advantages, check out this article: Fiber Lasers vs ND:YAG Lasers
To view out some of the incredible laser applications, check out the links below:
