Innovations in laser and surface technology

Whether it be integrable custom solutions, cost-effective SME solutions or complete, industrial-scale solutions, the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology (IWS) is all about innovations in the field of laser and surface technology. It offers its customers tailored laser processes for joining, splitting, applying, removing and coating materials. From developing new methods to integrating them into manufacturing, to usage-oriented support, it’s a one-stop shop. This is made possible by the institute’s extensive material and nanotechnology know-how, as well as its vast expertise in systems engineering, process simulation, laser-based material-processing and plasma coating methods.