Posts Tagged ‘laser cutting’
Add Beautiful Laser Cut Sculptures to Your Garden
Our outdoor spaces are precious to us Brits and while lots of us spend a lot of time caring for our lawns, there are others who think of their gardens as canvases for their artistic designs. While we have already suggested alternatives to the humble garden fence there are plenty of other ideas brewing for…
Read More4 of the Best Laser Cut Dinosaurs
Laser cutting provides us with the opportunity to bring our ideas and designs to life. Of course there are plenty of practical uses for laser cutting like parts for cars or cutting diamonds but sometimes it is the novelty projects that are the most fun. And what kind of nerd would pass up the chance…
Read MoreHappy New Year From Subcon Laser!
2016 was a great year for us at Subcon Laser. Starting the year with being named one of the Top 5 Laser Cutting Companies in the UK and ending with the launch of our brand new 8kw fiber laser cutting system – we couldn’t have asked for a better year! Here are a few of…
Read MoreSubcon Launch Brand New Trumpf 8kw Fiber Laser Cutting System
Yesterday, we held an open day at our headquarters in Nuneaton to celebrate the launch of our brand new machine: the Trumpf 8kw Fiber Laser Cutting System. We were honoured by the number of people who came to celebrate with us and help us to unveil our commemorative plaque in style. We were particularly pleased…
Read MoreSubcon 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 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 MoreCould laser cutting benefit businesses in your sector?
There are a lot of industries that already make use of laser cutting services. These include the likes of automobile, engineering, medical and much more – but what other industries could make most of this practice that don’t already?
Read MoreThe basics of laser cutting
Laser cutting is a cost-effective way to produce sections of metal and plate that have been cut in an easy, safe and efficient way. It is typically used for industrial and manufacturing applications, but in recent years other industry sectors such as schools have used this technology to achieve high-quality results.
Read More7 finishing touches only laser cutting can give your products
Laser cutting is one of the most popular ways of cutting metals and other materials. First used in the 1970s, laser cutting has grown in terms of versatility and skill level, and has gone on to be one of the best ways you can cut your materials up.
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