A common application for laser cutting machines is cutting and etching metal and plastic plates for ID nameplates and labels. Laser processing offers the user tremendous time savings over manual processes in this area, and our laser systems are excellent choices for this kind of work.
Continue readingKern Customer Feature: Etta Clock
“There are many things that make our business unique, but the personalization we offer as a one-on-one type of service really stands out,” shared Tom Malzacher, owner. “I do many things on my Kern machine as well as 3D engraving, which is not offered in many places.”
Continue readingSpecs and Tech: What Makes Our Laser Engravers Great
In CO2 laser systems, there are two common types of power supply that can be used to excite the gas molecules in the laser module: direct current (DC) and radiofrequency (RF). In this article, we’ll take a look at the differences between these two power supply types.
Continue readingKern Customer Feature: Woodchuck USA
We have 8 Kern machines now – they’re an integral part of our business,” shared owner Ben VandenWymelenberg. “Using their systems, Kern allowed us to create new products in new verticals and ultimately, diversify our business. If I had to describe them in just a few words it’d be reliable, responsive, and…”
Continue readingCutting Fabric and Textiles with a Laser Cutter
In CO2 laser systems, there are two common types of power supply that can be used to excite the gas molecules in the laser module: direct current (DC) and radiofrequency (RF). In this article, we’ll take a look at the differences between these two power supply types.
Continue readingFive Important Features of a Metal Cutting Laser
In CO2 laser systems, there are two common types of power supply that can be used to excite the gas molecules in the laser module: direct current (DC) and radiofrequency (RF). In this article, we’ll take a look at the differences between these two power supply types.
Continue readingKCAM: Our Proprietary Laser Software and the Difference it Makes
There are three types of cores commonly available in the current CO2 laser market: metal, glass, and ceramic. At Kern, all of our laser systems have metal-sealed cores, which we consider to be the best, most proven design. Let’s compare some key aspects of these three common core types.
Continue readingHow I/O Impacts the Laser Manufacturing Industry
A current AI-related concept with relevance to manufacturing is I/O (input/output), which refers to the transfer of data between systems. I/O allows machines to communicate with each other during the manufacturing process.
Continue reading6 Industrial Laser Engraving FAQs, Answered
In this blog, we dispel some common myths and misconceptions about lasers, specifically about laser-cutting machines like those we manufacture and sell.
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