Glovebox Applications

Inert Welding

Laser & Resistance Welding

YAG, Hermetic Seam Welders, Spot Welders

Glove Boxes provide a controlled or inert atmosphere for manufacturing and assembly processes. Innovative Technology, Inc is a leading provider of Laser Glove Box Systems along with Glove Box accessories, including both integrated and retro fit Gas Purification Units, Process Ovens, Analyzers, Vacuum Equipment, and much more. Inert Glove Box with integrated Laser Welders can be used in a variety of applications including but not limited to -

Medical Device - Innovative Technology, Inc provide a wide range of both resistance and laser welding Glove Boxes to medical device manufacturers who require a reliable and maintainable inert atmosphere when fine control and atmospheric monitoring is crucial. Glove Boxes and our integrated welders feature closed loop power feedback and built-in quality monitors and available data logging that will assist in meeting FDA's standard for the production of medical devices.
• Battery Manufacturing - A reliable and maintainable Inert Atmosphere is key in most resistance and laser welding battery fabrication steps. These joining technologies are suited to many kinds of batteries; Lithium Ion, Nickel-Metal Hydride, Lead Acid, Nickel-Cadmium and Alkaline. In addition to covering sizes including; N - all sizes, AAA (LR03 / R03) - all sizes, AA (LR6 / R6) - all sizes, Sub C & C, Some
• Electronic Packaging - Glove Box Laser Welding and Resistance Welding are well suited to electrical applications that require a Inert Atmosphere, precision and low heat input welding solutions. Innovative Technology, Inc can provide high throughput systems including process ovens and other accessories geared towards inert electronic packaging applications.
• Lamp Manufacturing - Many welding applications for today's modern lamp assemblies require joining small diameter tubing and thin foils. Glove Boxes are utilized to create reliable welds when fine control and atmospheric monitoring is crucial. All of Innovative Technology, Inc Glove Boxes and integrated welding products have real time process control to ensure consistent high quality results.
• Solar Cell Production - Laser Welding and Resistance Welding of thin film solar cells, spot welding to cells, marking of silicone can all be performed under an inert atmosphere in a Glove Box.
• Industrial - Innovative Technology, Inc Laser Glove Boxes are designed to meet a wide range of industrial manufacturing needs. Laser and Resistance technology both provide unique welding solutions for both cost and welding performance.

Innovative Technology, Inc has several standard and configurable glove box models providing a range of capabilities and price points. Custom controlled atmosphere enclosures can also be provided to meet your specific process and equipment needs. Innovative Technology, Inc provides stand alone controlled atmosphere enclosures as well as automated systems that utilize conveyors and other movement devices that result in an operator free Laser Glove Box System. Innovative Technology, Inc design staff will customize a laser glove box as well as integrate third party process equipment and automation.

Innovative Technology, Inc can integrate a wide a range of laser welders, laser markers, and motion control systems into your Glove Box application. We have worked with a wide range of Laser manufacturers incorporating a wide range of laser configurations to meet specific applications.

Additive Welding

Breakthrough additive manufacturing technology for the fabrication & repair of high performance metal components.

System offers a 300 mm cubed work envelope, making it ideal for the manufacture or repair of smaller components. LENS® systems use energy from a high-power laser to build up structures one layer at a time directly from powdered metals. The resulting fully functional three-dimensional components have mechanical properties that can be equivalent or even superior to wrought materials. Systems can be used throughout the entire product lifecycle for applications ranging from functional prototyping to rapid manufacturing or repair.

• Multiple metals capabilities
• Minimal impact on substrate
• Single-step process - reduced time and cost
• Low heat input - low distortion and heat-affected-zone
• Closed loop for precision deposition control
• High efficiency lasers for reduced cost of ownership

• Rapid Manufacturing
• Hybrid Manufacturing
• Advanced Product Development
• Fabrication and repair of components for aerospace and defense applications
• Medical Device Manufacturing

Laser Engineered Net Shaping

Rotor Repairs

Titanium Hip Stem

Systems are used to fabricate, enhance, and repair highperformance metal components in state-of-the-art materials such as titanium, stainless steel, and Inconel

Systems use energy from a high-power laser to build up structures one layer at a time directly from powdered metals. The resulting fully functional three-dimensional components have mechanical properties that can be equivalent or even superior to wrought materials. The ability of the LENS® system to add material to existing components makes it an essential system for service and repair applications. LENS® systems can also be used throughout the entire product lifecycle for applications ranging from functional prototyping to low volume manufacturing

• Direct from CAD to part - no tooling required
• Superior material properties - full functionality
• Near-net-shape build or repair - minimal finishing
• Single-step process - reduced time and cost
• Low heat input - low distortion and heat-affected-zone
• Closed loop for precision deposition control
• High efficiency lasers for reduced cost of ownership

• Repair or fabrication of components for aerospace and defense applications
• Hybrid Manufacturing
• Rapid Manufacturing
• Advanced Product Development

How the LENS® system works:
LENS systems utilizes a high-power laser together with powdered metals to build fully dense structures directly from a 3-dimensional CAD solid model. The CAD model is automatically sliced into a tool-path, which instructs the LENS machine how to build the part. The part is constructed layer by layer under the control of software that monitors a variety of parameters to ensure geometric and mechanical integrity. The LENS process is housed in a chamber which is purged with argon such that the oxygen level stays below 10 parts per million to ensure there is no impurity pick-up during deposition. The metal powder is fed to the process by Optomec's proprietary powderfeed system, which is able to flow small quantities of powder very precisely. When complete, the part is removed and can be heat-treated, Hot-Isostatic-Pressed, machined, or finished in any other manner.

Innovative Technology recommends the following glovebox accessories:

• Turnkey Welding Station
• Gas Purifier
• Stainless Steel Piping & Fittings
• Lifting Mechanisms
• Quick Release Windows
• Custom Antechambers
• Door Lockout Systems