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Passion and precision

By Niranjan Mudholkar,

Added 10 June 2015

It is the versatility, convenience and speed of operation that initially stood as a back-bone for lasers. Eventually, with tremendous improvements, precision, quality of finish and low cost of operation joined the list, says Maulik Patel, Executive Director, Sahajanand Laser Technology Limited

What are the key industry sectors that you cater to in the manufacturing segment?
Automobile, electronics, packaging, defence, surgical tools & accessories and jewellery are the key manufacturing segments we cater to. Lasers have a wide spectrum of applications ranging from micro machining to cutting.

Automobile: Laser marking plays a vital role in automobile industry. Catering to the requirement of product traceability, Laser marking on any automobile component has become inevitable in the production and packaging process. Laser cutting and welding are other applications that are gaining importance in Indian Automobile industry.

Electronics: Laser Marking and Laser Micromachining has a critical role in electronics manufacturing. Lasers' precision used in PCBs, ICs, PV modules and Displays.

Jewellery: Laser marking has a major role to play in trading finished jewellery. The statuary and traceability criterion makes laser marking inevitable. Recently, customised pendants are made through Laser cutting.

Medical:  Ortho implants too need traceability; hence require lasers for marking. Lasers also play a vital role in making the Cardiac Stents.

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