Thin Film Processing

Overview

Our range of services

Thin films are used for electronic applications, for wear and corrosion protection as well as for optical and structural applications. The functionalization of these layers by means of laser radiation enable the realization of ressource- and energy efficient production processes with minimal thermal load for the workpiece. The local selectivity as well as the inline-capabilty open new possibilities for the layout of new products and production processes.

Our service portfolio includes feasibility studies for customer-specific problems, integration of laser functionalization into the production process as well as consulting for the concept of processes and production lines.

Funtional Layers for Electronic Applications

  • Selective gold-contacting
  • Multi-material layers for component-connected sensors and actors
  • Electrodes for Li-Ion batteries

Wear-/Corrosion Protection and Tribology

  • Nano-ceramic layers
  • Polymer layers
  • Bonded coatings

Optical and structural Applications

  • Anti-reflection coatings
  • Carbon-fiber production
© Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen.
2-stage laser drying with a laser spot length of over 0.8m in the roll-to-roll battery drying system.
© Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen, Germany.
2-stage laser drying with a laser spot length of over 0.8m in the roll-to-roll battery drying system.
Additively manufactured, sensor-integrated component with wireless telemetry.
© Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen, Germany.
Additively manufactured, sensor-integrated component with wireless telemetry.

Brochures

Our brochures offer a quick view onto our service portfolio. Find more detailed information in the “project results“ tab.

 

“Laser Processes for Tribological Coatings and Corrosion Protection“

 

“Thin Film Laser Processing“

 

“Functional Layers for Electronic Applications“

 

“Laser Technology for Repair and Functionalization“

 

“Laser Processes for the Efficient Production of Energy Storage Systems“

Videos

 

Fraunhofer Lighthouse Project Go Beyond 4.0

Digital Manufacturing revolutionizes Mass Production

Markets

Laser technology can solve demanding tasks in many different industries. Whether as a tool in automotive production, as measuring equipment in the environmental sector, as a diagnostic or therapeutic instrument in medical technology or as a communication medium in space technology, the laser provides multiple uses with high productivity and high efficiency.

Read up about the innovations of the Fraunhofer ILT in a few selected industries and convince yourself!

 

Research with us!

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about general topics! Our contact persons are happy to get in touch with you.