Laser welding, laser alloying and laser cladding, with a particular focus on materials expertise
Credit JOANNEUM RESEARCH, Bernhard Bergmann
Our strengths lie in laser welding, laser alloying and laser cladding, with a particular focus on materials expertise. We offer result-oriented process development through to series production, including quality assurance. This includes small batch production as well as transition to volume production at the customer's site.
Laser welding
We have laser beam sources in the multi-kilowatt range, special laser optics and a welding robot that can also be used to realise laser welding on large components with complex 3D welding paths.
Laser alloying
Laser alloying enables us to provide unique solutions for the localised modification of material properties. The strength of laser alloying lies in the moderate modification of the chemical composition of the base material (e.g. stainless steel).
Laser cladding
Our expertise lies primarily in process development for complex coating systems that are optimised for the specific application. Thanks to the precision and stability of the laser beam, very complex welding processes are possible. By combining a robot with automatically adjustable focusing optics and special weld path generation software, solutions can be developed for complex surface patterns.
Laser beam analysis
We offer laser beam measurements based on our many years of experience in the development of laser machining processes and laser beam diagnostics.
Environmental, bioanalytical and diagnostic sensor technology combined with smart microfluidic lab-on-a-chip and organ-on-a-chip systems
Cost-effective solutions by extending the functions of classic LED-based lighting systems in the areas of Visible Light Communication, Visible Light Positioning and Visible Light Sensing
R2R-UV-NIL pilot line for the continuous and cost-effective production of micro- and nanostructures on flexible large-area film substrates
Scalable and digital printing processes (including 3D printing of electronics) for generative manufacturing of functional components
Overall concepts for design, simulation, optimisation and prototyping of optical components for customised lighting solutions
High-resolution 3D structuring using two-photon lithography, as well as 2D and continuous 2.5D structuring using maskless grayscale laser lithography and electron beam lithography
Replication of master structures almost seamlessly onto large surfaces (380 x 700 mm²) using a step&repeat UV-NIL process
Measurement and analysis of the smallest structures, layers and components on a micro- and nanometre scale
Technology for extending the pot life of silicones to several months without changing the material properties
Complete solutions from optical simulation, mastering and prototyping to the transition to high volume, cost effective production of optical structures and components
Reusable materials, components and compounds and their applications, e,g, coatings developed in-house for UV imprint lithography (NILcure®)
Printable sensor inks and sensors with piezoelectric, pyroelectric and magnetoelectric features
JOANNEUM RESEARCH provides innovation and technology services in the field of applied research. As a research company working on behalf of various federal provinces and regions in Austria, our expertise shapes the development of our modern society and economy – sustainably, and always with a focus on people. As a multidisciplinary team working in a flexible set-up that fosters innovation, we always live up to the highest social and scientific standards.