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• Testing various laser (micro)fabrication technologies on different materials • Prototyping • Scale-up • Support for process qualification
Consulting related to Equipment design and selection Process development and optimization Prototyping in the context of Aerospace (Aeronautics) Automotive Customised Electronics Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Medical Devices
Scope:
Department of Laser Technologies (FTMC) offers a variety of laser microprocessing solutions. Businesses willing to develop the laser-based process in their production may use this infrastructure for a test-before-invest approach. As a result, clients can test laser technologies avoiding costly investments for initial trials.
Approach:
The initial test for laser technology assessment for proposed materials. Variety of laser parameters to tailor the specific production process:
• Nanosecond, picosecond, femtosecond and CO2 lasers.
• Wavelengths from 10 um (CO2) to 1064 nm, 532 nm, 355 nm, or 266 nm.
• Various beam positioning and focusing options as well as sample positioning, rotating or 3D surface microprocessing.
• Different laser processes: cutting, drilling, milling, surface modification, laser induces selective metallization, and marking.
FTMC has vast experience in laser microprocessing different materials: glasses, metals, dielectrics, semiconductors, solar cells, ceramics, and sapphire, utilizing ultrashort pulse lasers.
Furthermore, the results of the laser process can be inspected using various characterization methods:
Optical and scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, stylus and optical profilers, and optical spectrometers. Surface wetting and electrical properties also can be measured.
Outcome:
A report of laser-based process solutions for the customer's materials, which evaluates the optimal parameters and scaling opportunities.
Production of small test batches.
At this stage, the FTMC team assesses customers' problem assessment and selects the right laser microprocessing and characterization equipment.
A report of laser-based process solutions for the customer's materials, which evaluates the optimal parameters and scaling opportunities.
Production of small test batches is optional.
At this stage, experiments/tests are being carried out on selected laser microprocessing setups. Results are evaluated using characterization equipement.
