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Laser Applications Lab FHNW

In our laboratory, we develop applications for 2.5D and 3D laser precision machining processes.

Our offer

In the laboratory, we develop laser drilling, cutting and welding processes and test new beam guidance tools. A dynamic, high-precision 5-axis CNC precision laser system is available for these tasks. The available laser technology can be used to generate high-precision holes with high shaft ratios, as well as to weld conductive materials such as copper and aluminium alloys. Welding of nickel and cobalt-based alloys is also possible with the system technology.

The entire production process, from CAD to post-processing to the laser process, can be mapped for industrial processes.

The Precision Machining Laser Application Laboratory is one of the few training centres for laser applications such as laser welding, cutting and drilling in Switzerland.

Get in touch with us

For more information or to discuss a collaboration, please contact Ronald Holtz.

Infrastructure

  • CNC-controlled laser precision processing system (3 to 5 axes) with different laser sources and variable optical equipment, e.g. galvanometer scanner, high-speed rotary optics for "SHADOW" applications and variable direct beam working heads. 
  • 2 kW cw fiber laser 
  • 1.5 kW QCW fiber laser 
  • Video microscope for process monitoring 
  • Binocular and video microscope for process analyses 
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5-axis CNC machine for 3D laser micro machining with flexible optical setup for various ultra-short pulse laser sources (fs, ps) with different wavelengths IR, green).
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Precise 4/5-axis CNC machine for 3D laser micro machining with flexible optical setup for short and ultra-short pulse laser sources (fs to ns) with different wavelengths (IR, green, UV), High-speed rotary optic (<200k rpm).
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Dynamic 4/5 axis 3D vector speed laser machine for cutting, drilling and welding with fibre-guided and direct beam lasers, various pulsed and cw fibre lasers as well as beam delivery systems can be used.

The Laser Applications Lab is part of the FHNW Institute of Product and Production Engineering

  • Institute of Product and Production Engineering

    We focus on the development of products and manufacturing processes, and apply cutting-edge technologies.

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Ronald Holtz

Prof. Dr. Ronald Holtz

Head of laser technology at the FHNW Institute of Product and Production Engineering

Telephone

+41 56 202 83 58 (undefined)

E-mail

ronald.holtz@fhnw.ch

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Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW Hochschule für Technik und Umwelt Klosterzelgstrasse 2 5210 Windisch

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2.129

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