Laser Cutting & Engraving Blog

The story of laser manufacturing in 2023 and beyond looks to be one of continued growth in spite of lingering economic headwinds from pandemic recovery, supply chain challenges, and the general economic volatility of recent years. What trends and changes in the laser manufacturing industry are likely in 2023? The fiber laser industry is predicted to grow by approximately 880 million dollars between 2022 and

We are updating the wattage of our mid-range lasers, replacing the KT250 and KT400 models, which are rated at 250 and 400 watts respectively, with the new 300-watt KT300 and 500-watt KT500. About the Model Upgrade The KT250 and KT400 model lasers were introduced in 2016, and since that time the teams at Kern Laser Systems and Kern Technologies have continued to advance our lasers’

An important part of any laser system that often gets overlooked is the vacuum blower system. An adequate vacuum system is essential to remove the fumes and small debris that are created during the laser cutting and engraving process. This blog will highlight Kern’s complete blower system, optional upgrades and dives into tips and tricks for more efficient fume removal. Vacuum blowers are included as

Please enjoy this article written by Scott Snell, Technical Sales Manager, with Purex. The article is a great recap of fume extraction and how it relates to laser systems. WHAT IS FUME EXTRACTION? Fume Extraction is an engineered control method to capture fumes from processes that generate them… When we talk about Fume Extraction in the realm of Laser operations, we are typically talking about

In the many years Kern has been in the laser industry one thing has always been true: Customers want more power to engrave quicker and cut thicker material faster. In 2013 we developed our first laser with a rated power of 150 watts and released it to the market. Soon after, customers were asking for more power. In 2016 we released a 400-watt laser that