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Laser Cutting – What you are going to create next?

Lasers. Not a science fiction fantasy anymore. An industry that takes the idea of “if you can dream it, we can do it” to the next level. Almost any material, almost any design, and with quicker turnaround times than ever, why aren’t you already getting your designs together to send off? The Materials: Think of most any household materials: wood, plywood, plastic, paper, fabric, metal, glass, acrylic, stone; all things that can be laser cut. Are the wheels turning, ideas forming? Millions of projects at your fingertips with just about anything you have lying around the house. The 21st century is here and with laser cutting UK, you can do just about anything you have in mind. 

Laser Mark-Making On Medical Stainless Steel

Medical stainless steel is used in the manufacture of medical equipment. It has specific properties that are crucial in the creation these finely tuned tools. During construction of the equipment the tools must be marked. Serial numbers and identification symbols are often applied to distinguish the tools. These markings are essential for the user of the tool to tell them apart. However Its important not to tamper with the construction of the steel when marking the equipment. So In order to create highly accurate, clean and precise marks on a medical implement, a laser etching machine is used to create the markings that will distinguish the tools. The laser used by the etching machine indents the surface of the steel just enough to create a non-erosive image, but not so much as to...

Running a Business in Line With Technology Trends

A great way to ensure a level of quality within your business is to operate using the latest technology. Tablets, up-to-date computers and software can all assist your business in this aim. It is important to keep in mind when using the latest technology, that technology changes. In the information age that we live in, our use of technology in business fluctuates  at a rate not seen throughout all of history. This is important as if you build a business and operate it using the latest technology, that your business will need the latest technology to be successful, as that is the model that your business is structured around. Technology brings a lot, but it is greatly affected by trends in our culture. Trends are not stable platforms to build on,...

Laser Engraving On Perishable Goods

Laser engraving is a versatile method of creating images and text on many different surfaces. With one such surface being on the skin of fruit. Laser engraving offers a unique way of adding a logo, image or word directly onto the surface of an organic item. It is also a hygienic way of adding a logo to many perishable goods. It’s not just fruit that can be engraved upon. Vegetables and seeds can also be worked on. Allowing many organic items to be given a logo or image. It is important to bear in mind that as the laser engraved image is on the skin of the fruit it will wear down slowly over time. It is recommended that this method of engraving is done on items that have a relatively fast turnover of sales. This...

The Dangers Of Using The Newest Technologies

Many of the most successful businesses owe their success to their ability to adapt to new and upcoming technologies. However their are dangers to immediately incorporating new technologies, especially into established business models. Quickly changing the way something operates may cause different issues to crop up further down the production line. What is seemingly advantageous initially may spawn other problems, that are yet to develop into something of concern. Problems can also arise when human beings need to change with the new technologies. Humans need time to adapt to new things and will need to be trained in using the new technology. These are common roadblocks and considered merely stepping stones to the businesses that can see the potential in changing an established way of doing things. In braving the dangers the business...