Blue diode laser and its applications in manufacturing: A brief review

Abstract

Laser technology plays a crucial role in human lives. They are used signifi cantly in the scientifi c area, military, medical, manufacturing and even in the entertainment industry. Their usage is critical due to the advantages over many other technologies including precision and accuracy, fast and high efficiency, productivity, reproducibility, fl exibility, easy to automate, less energy consumption, more environmentally friendly which in turns more cost-effi cient. This paper provides a review of laser technology focusing on the latest technology of blue diode laser in manufacturing.