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For many applications especially in electronics laser welding but also in medical device manufacturing is the dominating joining technology. The main advantages are the non‐contact and vibration‐free energy input, the precise control of the deposited energy and thus the related reproducibility and low thermal load of the parts. The decreasing costs for laser source and beam guiding system are enhancing these advantages and make laser welding even more competitive compared to other joining technologies.
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