Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWSOur modern equipment and in-depth expertise enable applied research and precise micro and fine machining with (ultra-)short pulse lasers for applications in mechanical engineering, plant engineering, vehicle and equipment manufacturing, as well as in biotechnology and medical technology. We process almost all materials – including polymers, metals, ceramics, transparent and biocompatible materials – and create 3D and surface structures in the µm range. Typical applications include microdrilling, high-precision cutting, microstructuring for adjusting surface properties, interface optimization, and laser-based cleaning and fine welding of various material combinations.
A key focus is optical laser process characterization using high-speed cameras, which provides detailed insights into fast-moving processes and supports our process development.
We accompany our partners from initial feasibility studies through development to series production and efficiently contribute our many years of experience to industrial and publicly funded projects.
