A technological boost to incorporate laser technology into European industrial production
Tekniker participates in the LaserWay project whose aim is to replace conventional production methods with high-performance production lines based on high-speed laser manufacturing processes that are more resilient and sustainable.
Laser technology is a highly resilient and adaptable solution used to address manufacturing challenges. Compared to rigid conventional processes designed to deal with large volumes, laser-based systems offer unique versatility and can be applied to an extensive range of industrial applications. Although improvements are currently underway to increase operating speeds to match processes such as pressing, laser offers a great potential to transform production by delivering more accuracy, increased energy efficiency and adaptability. Once fully developed, it will become a key element in the industry of the future.
It is in this scenario that Tekniker, a Basque technology centre and member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), is actively involved in the European LaserWay project to address the challenge of developing new high-speed laser micro-perforation processes that are sustainable, resilient and innovative.
Within the scope of this project, Tekniker’s main goal consists in developing a single pulse laser micro-perforation process that is highly productive and efficient by carrying out research focused on beam shaping, machine design, process optimisation and the development of in-process monitoring control devices.
Tekniker researcher Carlos Soriano underscores that “one of the most disruptive activities currently underway involves designing, manufacturing and fitting a new laser micro-perforation head with dynamic beam shaping capabilities to ensure geometric hole circularity above 600 holes/second”.
