The Fraunhofer IWS researches and develops laser-based processes and systems for ablation and cutting procedures. Main focus is bundled on the cutting with solid state lasers as well as on micro processing with ultra short pulse lasers.

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The Fraunhofer IWS offers comprehensive welding technological solutions. The approach includes the analysis of materials behavior, the influence of the joining process, specific material and application requirements and the implementation of adequate system technologies.

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The Fraunhofer IWS develops new solution strategies and processes for component geometries, wear parts and materials especially for those cases, in which conventional surface treatments fail.

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This IWS business field includes the two working areas: cladding and thermal spraying. Our successes in these areas are based on the concept to develop comprehensive coating technology solutions while considering process, system and economic factors.

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The Fraunhofer IWS has substantial technology development experience in the areas of c-Si photovoltaics as well as in the production of functional layers, such as scratch resistant and coloured ink repellant layers on printing machine components.

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