Subcon Win Excellence in Manufacturing Award at CTBA 2016
As you might remember, we announced we were nominated finalists for the Coventry Telegraph Business Awards in September. Well, the awards ceremony took place last night and we are proud to reveal that we won the Excellence in Manufacturing Award! Our Managing Director Bill Brown, Christine Brown, Matthew Brown, Harry Stewart, Linzi King, Mark Hoverd…
Read More36 Weird and Wonderful Uses for Lasers
Since the discovery of lasers in the late 1950s, they have revolutionized the way we live. From barely noticeable changes like the barcode scanners at every till to the incredible experimental uses scientists are discovering, lasers are shaping the future. There are probably hundreds of ways we can use lasers but this list covers a…
Read MoreHow do Lasers Cut Diamonds?
When we think of diamonds, we automatically imagine beautifully cut stones filled with light, not a dull rock. Cut diamonds are designed to exaggerate the crystal’s reflective surfaces, making it appear bright and glittering. To do this, the rock is cut precisely using a laser. Lasers are effective for cutting all sorts of materials but…
Read MoreHow do Laser Cutters Work?
We’ve been using laser cutting for years to precision cut all sorts of materials to a really high quality. It’s no secret that laser cutting is incredibly accurate, easy to programme using CAD and speedy too! In broad terms, the laser rapidly heats the material it is cutting causing it to either melt or vapourize.…
Read MoreSubcon Laser Are Named CTBA Finalists
We are proud to announce that we have been nominated as finalists in not one but two categories in the Coventry Telegraph Business Awards! The awards we have been nominated for are the Excellence in Science and Technology Award and Excellence in Manufacturing Award. There are three finalists for each award and we are delighted…
Read More11 of the Best Laser Scenes in Film
Where would Sci-Fi be without lasers? In the future, they seem to do everything. There’s something about seeing a laser zip across the big screen that makes it almost impossible to look away. They are the ultimate weapon, the coolest defence and make up what is possibly the most exciting bread toasting solution you will…
Read MoreSubcon Get New TRUMPF 5030 Brightline Fiber
At Subcon, we love getting a new bit of kit to play with and this week we’ve splashed out on a brand new TRUMPF 5030 Brightline Fiber. With this new machine we will be able to process our customers’ orders more efficiently while still bringing the high quality we are proud of. Linzi, our Production…
Read MoreLaser Cut Letters in the Rust Garden
Subcon Laser and Donovan & Siegel have teamed up to bring a garden of letters to life in Edinburgh. Commissioned by Edinburgh Printmakers, The Rust Garden was conceived of and designed by Donovan and Siegel to transform a neglected area in Edinburgh into a space for reflection and interaction and features a pathway made of…
Read MoreUse a 3D Architectural model to bring your plans to life
Architecture has come a long way; from simple mud huts, growing through timber-framed structures to bricks and mortar and now to more innovative designs of glass and steel. Technology and design have a symbiotic relationship and with each innovation comes new ideas. Part of the reason for more and more outrageous designs is that architects…
Read MoreMore than a fence: add interest with a laser cut garden screen
For many gardeners, finding new and original ways to divide up their space is difficult. You could build walls, but that would block out the light. You could plant a hedge, but that would take up a lot of room. The answer we have found solves both of these problems: a laser cut garden screen.…
Read MoreLooking for a laser cutting service in the midlands? Subcon Laser can help!
We had a great day at the Made in the Midlands Expo last week. We talked about our laser cutting service all day and showed off our skills and expertise with a few of the things we’ve made recently. And, even more exciting, the event was covered by NHK, the Japanese equivalent of the BBC!…
Read MoreA Round-Up of the Made in the Midlands Expo
This week, on Thursday May 12th, we will be attending the Made in the Midlands Manufacturing Exhibition to showcase our company alongside around 150 other exhibitors. Made in the Midlands is a network of top quality manufacturers all based in and around the Midlands and Subcon Laser are a gold member. The MIM Expo is…
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