Micro Joining

Brackmann, F., Brosda, M., Seidenberg, M., Sonnenschein, J.:
Feasibility analysis for the application of conduction tracks on textiles by means of laser radiation.
Welding in the World 68, 1905-1912, (2023)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-024-01712-w (Open Access)

Wortmann, C., Brosda, M., Häfner, C.:
Mechanical Investigation of Recyclability for Sustainable Use of Laser-Based Metal–Polymer Joints.
Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing 7(6), 210, (2023)
https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp7060210 (Open Access)

Helm, J., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A.:
Anlagentechnik und Prozessentwicklung zum kombinierten Laserstrahllöten und -schweißen elektrischer Leistungsverbinder.
SCHWEIßEN UND SCHNEIDEN 7, 472-481 (2023)

Wurzbacher, S., Mascher, M., Wagner, P., van der Straeten, K., Jüptner, U., Hopmann, C.:
Development of micro-form-fitted amorphous thermoplast/light metal hybrid components.
Journal of Manufacturing Processes 54(2), 255- 266, (2023)
https://doi.org/10.1002/mawe.202100346

Berges, J. M., van der Straeten, K., Jacobs, G., Berroth, J.:
Towards a Model-Based Approach for the Optimization of the Mechanical and Economical Properties of Laser-Based Plastic-Metal Joints.
Key Engineering Materials 934, 75-80 (2022)
https://doi.org/10.4028/p-wcv8f2

Nguyen, N.-P., Nayak, C., Brosda, M., Olowinsky, A., Leitte, H., Gillner, A.:
Process monitoring in laser transmission welding of plastics by using deep learning algorithms.
LPM2021 -the 22nd International Symposium on Laser Precision Microfabrication, June 8-11, 2021, Web Conference.
The Proceedings of LPM2021, #21-038- (7 S.), (2021)

Kappert, H., Schopferer, S., Döring, R., Ziesche, S., Olowinsky, A., Naumann, F., Jägle, M., Ostmann, A.:
A7.1 Smart Sensor Systems for Extremely Harsh Environments.
Sensors and Measurement Science International SMSI 2021, 3 - 6 May 2021, Nuremberg Exhibition Center, Germany, 81-82, (2021)
http://dx.doi.org/10.5162/smsi2021/a7.1

Wagner, J., Hagenlocher, C., Hummel, M., Olowinsky, A., Weber, R., Graf, T.:
Synchrotron X-ray Analysis of the Influence of the Magnesium Content on the Absorptance during Full-Penetration Laser Welding of Aluminum.
Metals 11(5), 797- (13 S.), (2021)
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/met11050797  (Open Access)

Berges, J. M., van der Straeten, K., Jacobs, G., Berroth, J., Gillner, A.:
Model-Based Estimation of the Strength of Laser-Based Plastic-Metal Joints Using Finite Element Microstructure Models and Regression Models.
Materials 14(17), 5004- (13 S.) (2021)
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14175004  (Open Access)

Nguyen, N.-P., Nayak, C., Brosda, M., Olowinsky, A., Leitte, H., Gillner, A.:
Process Monitoring in Absorber-Free Laser Transmission Welding of Plastics by Using Deep Learning Algorithms.
Journal of Laser Micro/Nanoengineering 16(3), 166-172, (2021)
https://doi.org/10.2961/jlmn.2021.03.2003

Aden, M., Heinen, P, Olowinsky, A.:
Seam formation in laser beam micro-welding with spatial power modulation.
Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processsing 8, 60-72, (2021)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40516-021-00137-3

Nguyen, N.-P., Behrens, S., Brosda, M., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A.:
Modelling and thermal simulation of absorber-free quasi-simultaneous laser welding of transparent plastics.
Welding in the World 64, 1939-1946 (2020)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-020-00973-5

Nguyen, N.-P., Behrens, S., Brosda, M., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A.:
Laser transmission welding of absorber-free semi-crystalline polypropylene by using a quasi-simultaneous irradiation strategy.
Welding in the World 64, 1227-1235 (2020)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-020-00913-3

Nguyen, N.-P., Brosda, M., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A.:
Absorber-Free Quasi-Simultaneous Laser Welding For Microfluidic Applications.
JOURNAL OF LASER MICRO/NANOENGINEERING 14, 255-261 (2020)
https://doi.org/10.2961/jlmn.2019.03.0009

Spancken, D., Laveuve, D., Beck, J., Stötzner, N., van der Straeten, K., Büter, A., Henning, F.:
Hybrid materials - Joining of polymers and metals.
18th European Conference on Composite Materials, Athens, Greece, 24-28th June 2018. Proceedings of ECCM18, (8 S.), (2020)

Thoss A., van der Straeten, K.:
Joining composites and metal: A laser process.
INDUSTRIAL LASER SOLUTIONS, 8-9 (2020)

Hollatz, S., Kremer, S., Ünlübayir, C., Sauer, D., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A.:
Electrical modelling and investigation of laser beam welded joints for lithium-ion batteries.
Batteries 6(2), 1-12 (2020)
https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries6020024

Hollatz, S., Heinen, P., Limpert, E., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A.:
Overlap joining of aluminium and copper using laser micro welding with spatial power modulation.
Welding in the World, 24 (12 S.), (2020)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-020-00848-9

Mamuschkin, V., Aden, M., Olowinsky, A.:
Investigations on the Interplay Between Focusing and Absorption in Absorber-Free Laser Transmission Welding of Plastics.
Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processsing 6, 113-125, (2019)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40516-019-00083-1

Nguyen, N.P., Otto, G.:
Laserdurchstrahlschweißen transparenter Kunststoffe - Teil 3: Technisch-wirtschaftliche Aspekte
Laser transmission welding of transparent plastics - Part 3: Techniscal and economic aspects.
JOINING PLASTICS -FUEGEN VON KUNSTSTOFFEN 13, 176-181 (2019)

Engelmann, C., Gardiner, G., Voithofer, J., Popow, V., Weidmann, S., Eckstädt, J.:
Automated joining of hybrid metal-thermoplastic composite structures.
CompositesWorld 10, 24-31 (2019)

Nguyen, N., Brosda, M., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A.:
Absorber-free quasi-simultaneous laser welding of transparent microfluidic devices.
LAMP-8th International Congress on Laser Advanced Materials Processing, 21.- 24.5.2019, Hiroshima Japan. Proceedings of LAMP2019, Micro Welding, 19-035 (Th33-L14, A120263), (7 S.) - (2019)

Engelmann, C., Hopmann, C., Wurzbacher, S.:
Laserstrahlmikrostrukturierung von Magnesiumblechen aus ME20 – Potenziale für die In-Mould-Assembly
von Kunststoff/Magnesium-Hybridverbindungen.
JOINING PLASTICS -FUEGEN VON KUNSTSTOFFEN 13, 182-189 (2019)

Helm, J., Dietz von Bayer, I., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A.:
Influence of the surface properties of the connector material on the reliable and reproducible contacting of battery cells with a laser beam welding process.
Welding in the World, 1-8 (2019)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-019-00727-y

Heinen, P., Eichler, F., Haeusler, A., Olowinsky, A., Aden, M., Gillner, A., Poprawe, R.:
Influence of spatial power modulation on pore and crack formation in laser beam welding of aluminum.
Journal of Laser Applications 31(2), 22013- (2019)
https://doi.org/10.2351/1.5085460

van der Straeten, K., Sparla, J., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A.:
Influence of Self-Organizing Microstructures on the Wettability of Molten Plastic on Steel for Hybrid Plastic-Metal-Joints.
Welding in the World 63, 1221-1228, (2019)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-019-00765-6 (Open Access)

van der Straeten, K., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A.:
Laser-based plastic-metal-joining with self-organizing microstructures considering different load directions.
Journal of Laser Applications 30(3), 32401- (2018)
https://doi.org/10.2351/1.5040616

van der Straeten, K., Nottrodt, O., Zuric,M., Olowinksy, A., Abels, P., Gillner, A.:
Polygon scanning system for high-power, high-speed microstructuring.
Procedia CIRP 74, 491-494 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2018.08.137

van der Straeten, K., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A.:
Influence of Climatic Changes on the Joint Strength of Laser Joined Plastic-Metal-Hybrids.
Journal of Laser Micro/Nanoengineering 13(3), 287-291 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.2961/jlmn.2018.03.0024

Spancken, D., van der Straeten, K., Beck, J., Stötzner, N.:
Laserstrukturierung von Metalloberflächen für Hybridverbindungen.
Lightweight Design 11(4), 16-23 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s35725-018-0031-1

Spancken, D., van der Straeten, K., Beck, J., Stötzner, N.:
Laser Structuring of Metal Surfaces for Hybrid Joints.
Lightweight Design 11(4), 16-21 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s41777-018-0028-6

Engelmann, C., Molitor, T.:
Diodenlaser ebnet Weg zu Hybrid-Bauteilen. Reproduzierbares quasisimultanes Laserfügen ersetzt Klebeprozesse.
KUNSTSTOFFE 5, 90-93 (2018)

Nguyen, N., Brosda, M., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A.:
Localised modifications inside polycarbonate and polyethylene terephthalate by using ultra short laser pulses for microwelding applications.
The 19th International Symposium on Laser Precision Microfabrication Edinburgh Conference Centre, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK, 25-28 June, 2018. Proceedings of LPM2018, #18-033, (4 S.), (2018)

Nguyen, P., Fatherazi, P., Nippgen, S., Brosda, M., Olowinksy, A., Gillner, A.:
Investigations on energy deposition in polycarbonate by picosecond laser pulses for welding applications.
Procedia CIRP 74, 315-319 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2018.08.122

Chung, W., Häusler, A., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A., Poprawe, R.:
Investigation to Increase the Welding Joint Area with Modulated Laser Beam Welding over Gap.
Journal of Laser Micro/Nanoengineering 13, 117-125 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.2961/jlmn.2018.02.0011

Heinen, P., Haeusler, A., Mehlmann, B., Olowinsky, A.:
Laser beam microwelding of lithium-ion battery cells with copper connectors for electrical connections in energy storage devices.
Lasers in Engineering 36, 147-167 (2017)

Schmitt, F., Olowinsky, A.:
Chapter 26: Laser Beam Micro-Joining.
Micromanufacturing engineering and technology, second edition.
In: Qin, Yi (Ed.): Micromanufacturing Engineering and Technology (Second Edition), 613-635 (2015)
https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-31149-6.00026-8

Britten, S., Wein, S., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A.:
Laser impulse metal bonding with temporal power modulation
PCIM Europe 2015, Nürnberg, May 19 – 21 (7 S.) (2015)

Britten, S. W., Wang, A. Y.-T., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A.:
Measurement of the vapor plume velocity in Laser Impulse Metal Bonding with temporal power modulation
LAMP 2015 – the 7th International Congress on Laser Advanced Materials Processing, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan, (7 S.) (2015)

Engelmann, C., Meier, D., Olowinsky, A., Kielwasser, M.:
Metal meets composite - hybrid joining for automotive applications
LIM 2015 - Lasers in Manufacturing, Munich, June 22-25 (10 S.) (2015)

Kind, H., Gehlen, E., Aden, M., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A.:
Laser glass frit sealing for encapsulation of vacuum insulation glasses
Physics Procedia 56, 673-680 (2014)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phpro.2014.08.075

Mamuschkin, V., Olowinsky, A., Britten, S., Engelmann, C.:
Investigations on laser transmission welding of absorber-free thermoplastics
Proc. SPIE  8968, (9 S.) (2014)
https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2039703

Mehlmann, B., Gehlen, E., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A.:
Laser micro welding for ribbon bonding
Physics Procedia 56, 776-781 (2014)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phpro.2014.08.085

Mehlmann, B., Olowinsky, A., Thuilot, M., Gillner, A.:
Spatially modulated laser beam micro welding of CuSn6 and nickel-plated DC04 steel for battery applications
JLMN J. Laser Micro/Nanoeng. 9 (3), 276-281 (2014)
https://doi.org/10.2961/jlmn.2014.03.0019

Aden, M., Mamuschkin, V., Olowinsky, A., Glaser, S.:
Influence of Titanium dioxide pigments on the optical properties of polycarbonate and polypropylene for diode laser wavelengths
J. Appl. Polymer Sci. 131(7), (5 S.) (2013)
https://doi.org/10.1002/app.40073

Britten, S., Olowinsky, A. Gillner, A.:
Stress-minimized laser soldering of h-pattern multicrystalline silicon solar cells
Physics Procedia 41, 153-163 (2013)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.phpro.2013.03.064

Wissinger, A., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A., Poprawe, R.:
Laser transmission bonding of silicon to silicon with metallic interlayers for wafer-level packaging
Microsyst. Technol. 19 (5), 669-673 (2013)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00542-012-1636-4

Mehlmann, B., Olowinsky, A., Thuilot, M., Gillner, A.:
Spatially modulated laser beam micro welding of CuSn6 and nickel-plated DC04 steel for battery applications
Proc. of Lamp2013 - the 6th Int. Congr. on Laser Advanced Materials Processing (7 S.) (2013)

Wissinger, A., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A., Poprawe, R.:
Laser transmission bonding of silicon with metallic interlayers for wafer-level packaging
Microsyst. Technol. 19, 669-373, (2012)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00542-012-1636-4

Kind, H., Olowinsky, A., Gehlen, E.:
Laserprozess statt Ofenlötung.
Laser + Produktion, 30-32, (2011)

Olowinsky, A., Boglea, A.:
Extending the process limits of laser polymer welding with high-brilliance beam sources (recent status and prospects of POLYBRIGHT).
Proc. SPIE 7921, 792107, (15 S.) (2011)
https://doi.org/10.1117/12.874554

Olowinsky, A., Kind, H.:
Laser glass frit bonding for hermetic sealing of glass substrates and sensors
LPM 2010 - 11th International Symposium on Laser Precision Microfabrication, Stuttgart , 07. - 10. Juni 2010. (4 S.) (2010)

Schmitt, F., Olowinsky, A.:
Laser beam micro-joining
In: Yi Quin: Micromanufacturing Engineering and Technology. Norwich, N.Y.: W. Andrew Publ. pp. 185-201, (2010). ISBN 978-0-8155-1545-6

Schmitt, F., Mehlmann, B., Gedicke, J., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A., Poprawe, R.:
Laser beam micro welding with high brilliant fiber lasers
J. Laser Micro/Nanoeng. 5 (3), 197-203 (2010)
https://doi.org/10.2961/jlmn.2010.03.0003

Stache, N. C., Stollenwerk, A., Gedicke, J., Olowinsky, A., Knepper, A., Aach, T.:
Automatic calibration of a scanner-based laser welding system
J. Laser Appl. 21 (1), 10-15, (2009)
https://doi.org/10.2351/1.3071317

Georgiev, G. L., Baird, R. J., McCullen, E. F., Newaz, G., Auner, G., Patwa, R., Herfurth, H.:
Chemical bond formation during laser bonding of Teflon (R) FEP and titanium
Appl. Surf. Sci. 255 (15), 7078-7083, (2009)
https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APSUSC.2009.03.046

Schmitt, F. Mehlmann, B., Gedicke, J., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A., Poprawe R.:
Laser beam micro welding with high brilliant fiber lasers
Proc. of LAMP 2009 – 5th Int. Congr. on Laser Advanced Materials Processing, June 29 - July 2, 2009, Kobe, Japan, (6 S.) (2009)

Schmitt, F., Schulz-Ruthenberg, M., Olowinsky, A., Gillner, A.:
Laser joining process for photovoltaic module production
Proc. of the 5th Int. WLT-Conf. on Lasers in Manufacturing 2009, Munich, June 15 18, 2009. Ed. by A. Ostendorf [u.a.], Stuttgart: AT-Fachverlag pp. 625-630 (2009)

Sari, F., Flock, D., Gillner, A., Poprawe, R., Haberstroh, E.:
Laserdurchstrahlfügen für Mikrosysteme und Halbleitertechnik
4. Kolloquium Mikroproduktion. Hrsg. F. Vollertsen, S. Büttgenbach, Bremen: BIAS Verl. (12 S.) (2009)

Poprawe, R., Schmitt, F., Gedicke, J., Mehlmann, B., Olowinsky, A., Gillner A.:
Systemtechnik zur örtlichen Leistungsmodulation beim Laserstrahl-Mikroschweißen.
4. Kolloquium Mikroproduktion. Hrsg.: F. Vollertsen, [u.a.], Bremen: BIAS Verl. (10 S.) (2009), 10 S.

Schmitt, F., Funck, M., Boglea, A., Poprawe, R.:
Development and application of miniaturized scanners for laser beam micro-welding
Microsystem Technol. 14, 1861-1869, (2008)
https://doi.org/10.2351/1.5057115

Schmitt, F., Funck, M., Boglea, A., Poprawe, R.:
Development and application of miniaturized scanners for laser beam micro welding
Proc. of PICALO 2008, 3rd Pacific Int. Conf. on Applications of Lasers and Optics, April 16-18, 2008, Bejing, China, 727-732, (2008)

Stache, N., Dieckelmann, J., Firnich, R., Gedicke, J., Abels, P., Olowinsky, A., Aach, T.:
High speed video-based melt pool surveillance in laser spot welding
Proc. of the 27th Int. Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics 2008, ICALEO, Temecula, CA, USA, October 20-23, (2008)
https://doi.org/10.2351/1.5061371

Schmitt, F., Prießner, A., Krämer, B., Gillner, A.:
Laser joining photovoltaic modules
Ind. Laser Solutions 23, 20-23, (2008)

Gillner, A.:
Laser micro processing
Laser Technik J. 5, 27-30, (2008)
https://doi.org/10.1002/latj.200790202

Sari, F., Wiemer, M., Bernasch, M., Bagdahn, J.:
Laser transmission bonding of silicon-to-silicon and silicon-to-glass for wafer level packaging and Microsystems
ECS Trans. 16, 561-568, (2008)
https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2982911

Albus, P., Boglea, A., Burbaum, B., Holtkamp, J., Kelbassa, I., Nazery-Goneghany, V., Olowinsky, A., Petring, D., Poggel, M., Schmitt, F., Schneider, F., Wolf, N., Poprawe, R.:
Neue Schweißtechnologien mit neuen Lasern
Proc. of 10th International Aachen Welding Conference iASTK´07, 229-242, (2007)

Stache, N. C., Zimmer, H., Gedicke, J., Regaard, B., Olowinsky, A., Knepper, A., Aach, T.:
Approaches for High-Speed Melt Pool Detection in Laser Welding Applications.
Proceedings of VMV 11, 217-224, (2006)

Gedicke, J., Regaard, B., Klages, K., Olowinsky, A., Kaierle, S.:
Comparison of different process monitoring methods for laser beam micro welding
Proceedings of ICALEO 2006, (8 S.) (2006)
https://doi.org/10.2351/1.5060910

Gedicke, J., Regaard, B., Gillner, A., Kaierle S.:
Kontrolle beim Mikroschweißen - Automatisierte Prozessüberwachung durch koaxiale Prozesskontrolle mit Fremdbeleuchtung
Laser Technik Journal 3, 33-37, (2006)
https://doi.org/10.1002/latj.200790120

Haberstroh, E., Hoffmann, W.-M., Poprawe, R., Sari, F.:
Laser transmission joining in microtechnology
Microsystem Technologies 12, 632-639, (2006)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00542-006-0096-0

Gillner, A., Klages, K., Sari, F.:
Mikrofügen mit Laserstrahlung
Laser Technik Journal 3, 39-43, (2006)
https://doi.org/10.1002/latj.20079010

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