Energy efficiency and light-weighting are the two key focus areas of the automotive sector. How does laser technology help on these two fronts?
To meet the manufacturing trend across the world, SLTL has developed and fine-tuned its fibre laser machines to cut, weld and process various alloys. This serves best to automobile and aerospace industries that rely on such alloys for their light weight and rigidity.

Fibre laser works best on alloy metals and their applications in automotive sector includes cladding, hardening, surface polishing, marking, welding, cutting, drilling, and few others.

The other key focus aspect here in this industry is the cost efficient operation. Involving lasers in these processes would drastically reduce the processing time as the need for post processing is eliminated most of the time. Also, the latest fibre lasers are much power efficient hence results in a relatively high savings in the electricity bill.

How would you describe the acceptance and usage of laser technology compared to the conventional solutions in India? What are the differentiating factors that make laser technology a better option?
Since the early 2000s, acceptance of lasers for industrial applications started increasing. With the wide spectrum of suitable applications, lasers started gaining attention from all medium and large scale manufactures.

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. All these factors have made lasers stand best when compared to the conventional techniques.

When we talk about the differentiating factors of lasers, accuracy and repeatability are unmatched. The level of processing done with lasers is best. The smooth and fine finish acquired through lasers needs no post processing.

Swift operation leads to quick product turnaround time, hence increases productivity. Lasers leave very less traces in the material. The heat affected zone (HAZ) is very less on the component when processed with lasers. Most importantly, the operating cost of the laser systems is economical.

What are some of the latest technological advancements and trends in this field? How is SLTL contributing to the same?
Advancements in the field of Lasers are focused on aspects of quality and versatility of applications. And of course, high speed operation is one of the most important aspects that have been under continuous improvement.

With increasing global trend in Nano technology, SLTL has come with state of the art solutions that cater to micro machining applications right from aerospace to surgical components.

SLTL's machines are built to be sustainable. They are energy efficient and leave very low traces of carbon footprint.

In order to capture the domestic and global markets, we offer industry and application focused products. Since being one of the key industry players, we stick on to deliver state-of-the-art products serving to international industry needs.

Our products are manufactured to the global standards. We adhere to fine-tuned manufacturing practices with a motto to achieve Zero defect and Zero effect.

We try to represent India's technological advancements to the globe through our products.
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