Imagine a Swiss Army knife for factory work, but instead of blades, it uses three different types of laser beams. It can switch between these beams and change their shape instantly to cut or weld different materials without needing to change the whole machine. It's like having a smart robot that knows exactly how to adjust its tools in real-time to avoid mistakes and save energy.
Manufacturers face high energy costs, long setup times, and production inflexibility because traditional tools are designed for single, unchanging process flows. This creates a bottleneck that hinders the ability to innovate and respond to rapid market changes.
A modular laser platform featuring a demonstrator module with 3 lasers, a fibre coupling unit, and a fibre switch, integrated with AI-driven control and robotic/CNC capabilities.
If you are an orthopedic implant manufacturer dealing with complex geometries in acetabular implants — this project developed a multi-laser platform that replaces multi-step processes with streamlined workflows to reduce production time and defect rates.
If you are an EV powertrain producer dealing with copper hairpin welding for electric motors — this project developed a flexible laser system with dynamic beam shaping that lowers energy consumption and setup times.
If you are a precision tool maker dealing with the production of superabrasive grinding wheels or micro drills — this project developed a modular laser cell that allows for rapid reconfiguration to meet changing product designs.
Based on available project data, the system is designed to achieve significant process-time, cost, and energy savings by replacing multi-step processes with streamlined workflows.
The project validates the technology through 5 industrial use cases across 4 sectors, utilizing a consortium with a 71% industry ratio to ensure scalability.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided, but the project involves 12 industry partners and 8 SMEs contributing to the development.
The system is designed as a flexible robotic/CNC cell with three different beam delivery heads and cloud-based digital infrastructure for easy integration.
The project period runs from 2024-01-01 to 2026-12-31, indicating the development and validation phase is currently active.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercial application, with a 71% industry ratio comprising 12 industrial partners, including 8 SMEs. The presence of 6 large enterprises and the involvement of the EWF (representing over 55,000 companies) suggests a strong pipeline for market adoption and a focus on industrial validation rather than pure academic research.
Contact ALTFORM S.R.L. in Italy for technical specifications on the laser module.
Contact us to connect with the FLASH consortium for early adoption of the multi-laser platform.
