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The coupling of laser sources and robotized systems for beam delivery and manipulation is one of the recent innovative aspects of laser technology for material processing. By introducing robot machines with moving optical components, the laser beam can be directed to the workpiece, under automatic control, with variable trajectories, speeds, angles or relative positions. This allows to control more precisely the manufacturing process and to take full advantage of the laser benefits, in terms of productivity and flexibility.
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Alessandretti, G., Perlo, P. (1988). Optical Design Considerations for CO2 Laser Industrial Systems. In: Chester, A.N., Letokhov, V.S., Martellucci, S. (eds) Laser Science and Technology. Ettore Majorana International Science Series, vol 35. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-0378-8_12
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