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lasers

Last updated May 16, 2025, generated by Sumble

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What is lasers?

A laser is a device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation. Common applications include laser pointers, barcode scanners, laser printers, optical disc drives, laser surgery, and laser welding.

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What other technologies are related to lasers?

lasers Competitor Technologies

Pulse Arc welding

Pulse arc welding is an alternative method for joining materials, competing with laser welding.

mentioned alongside lasers in 94% (63) of relevant job posts

Resistance welders

Resistance welding is an alternative welding method, competing with laser welding.

mentioned alongside lasers in 44% (63) of relevant job posts

CNC machining centers

CNC machining centers offer alternative methods for material removal and shaping, competing with laser cutting and engraving.

mentioned alongside lasers in 11% (64) of relevant job posts

LEDs and lasers can sometimes compete in applications such as lighting, displays and certain sensing applications.

mentioned alongside lasers in 7% (65) of relevant job posts

welding machines

Welding machines are a broad category, but many welding techniques compete directly with laser welding.

mentioned alongside lasers in 8% (51) of relevant job posts

Wire EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) is a material removal process that competes with laser cutting in some applications.

mentioned alongside lasers in 4% (76) of relevant job posts

lasers Complementary Technologies

Detectors are essential for measuring and analyzing laser light.

mentioned alongside lasers in 33% (182) of relevant job posts

Optics, such as lenses and mirrors, are fundamental components in laser systems for beam shaping and manipulation.

mentioned alongside lasers in 13% (384) of relevant job posts

Robotic Weld Cell

A robotic weld cell utilizes automation for welding processes, and can be combined with laser welding for increased precision and efficiency.

mentioned alongside lasers in 74% (61) of relevant job posts

Which job functions mention lasers?

Job function

Jobs mentioning lasers

Orgs mentioning lasers

Engineering & R&D

0% (1.3k) job posts

1 organizations

Healthcare Services

0% (921) job posts

20 organizations

Dentist

1% (740) job posts

32 organizations

Optical Engineer

2% (73) job posts

39 organizations

Physicist

1% (72) job posts

35 organizations

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Which organizations are mentioning lasers?

Organization

Industry

Matching Teams

Matching People

Sandia National Laboratories

Other Services (except Public Administration)

Lockheed Martin

Manufacturing

Information

Public Administration

Manufacturing

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