Brett Thompson

Brett Thompson is the laser technology and consulting manager for TRUMPF Inc. Brett.Thompson@trumpf.com; www.trumpf.com

Articles by Brett Thompson

When to Choose an Ultra-High-Power Laser

Brett Thompson, Ultra-High-Power Laser, fiber lasers, ultra-high-power fiber lasers, TRUMPF’s TruLaser 5000, TruDisk 24001, potentiometer, TruLaser 5030 fiber,. hourly rate pre-completed ROI, 24 kW of power, full velocity of 1,500 in/min is 0.625”

The throughput gains offered can be intoxicating. But is it for everyone?

The Next Big Thing in Sheet Metal Fabrication

The competitive advantages of laser welding are generating all sorts of excitement as new advancements have minimized the initial investment required and offer a more affordable entry for job shops.

Cost Analysis in Laser Cutting

Take Time to Crunch the Numbers: Brett Thompson of TRUMPF shows why the initial investment, cost of overhead, electrical and assist gas, and the total time required to manufacture the product are all influential factors in determining which laser source is right for you and your business.

Industry News

Michael Clifford, Lincoln Electric, VIKING, auto-darkening welding helmets, welding

New Five-Year Warranty for VIKING™ Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet Portfolio

Lincoln Electric’s new five-year standard warranty leads the industry for peace-of-mind.

EXAIR, Catalog 35, 1/2 NPT HollowStream Cone Atomizing Nozzle, Ultrasonic Leak Detector, ATEX Cabinet Coolers, industrial conveying, cooling, cleaning, blowoff, drying, coating and static electricity.

New Catalog Features New Products, Standards and Information to Solve Manufacturing Problems

EXAIR’s new Catalog 35 provides detailed tables and descriptions on each product, and highlights EXAIR’s newest additions, such as the Ultrasonic Leak Detector.