TECHNOLOGY

Laser microstructuring and micromachining

We explore microholes, textures and precision geometries using pulsed lasers. The process is selected for the material, required geometry and target surface quality.

How it works

With pulsed lasers we remove or rearrange material at a very small scale. The same control opens a through-hole in a glass substrate, gives a surface a texture that changes how it behaves, or cleans a metal without touching it.

What it gives the material

PropertyWhat changes in the partWhere it matters
MicrodrillingThrough-holes in glass and other substrates.Electronics & Semiconductors
Surface texturingTexture gives the surface functions such as hydrophobicity.—
Precision geometriesShapes defined by material and target surface quality.Defense & Aerospace
Metal cleaning and strippingRemoves layers with no appreciable wear or oxidation of the metal.Chemical & Process Industries

What changes for you

  • Replaces mechanical or chemical processes with a contactless one.
  • No cleaning chemicals and none of the waste they generate.

Development status

Cross-platform capability; scope and maturity must be documented for each process.

Where it applies

Each application needs specific validation. Qualification or commercial availability of the final product is not implied.

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