Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT

HANNOVER MESSE 2012

Halle 17; C48/21

With over 300 employees and 11,000 m2 of useable space, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, founded in 1985, is one of the most important contracting research and development institutes of its sector worldwide. Its experts develop and optimize laser beam sources and laser processes. In close cooperation with its clients, it uses laser technology to solve tasks for production, measurement technology, environment, energy, medical technology and biotechnology, all done in real life situations.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT is worldwide one of the most important development and contract research institutes of its specific field with 500 employees and more than 19,500 m² net floor space The activities cover a wide range of areas such as the development of new laser beam sources and components, precise laser based metrology, testing technology and industrial laser processes. This includes laser cutting, caving, drilling, welding and soldering as well as surface treatment, micro processing and rapid manufacturing.
Furthermore, the Fraunhofer ILT is engaged in laser plant technology, process control, modelling and simulation as well as in the entire system technology. We offer feasibility studies, process qualification and laser integration in customer specific manufacturing lines. The Fraunhofer ILT is part of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, with 72 institutes, more than 25,000 employees and an annual research budget of 2.3 billion euros.

Products

  • Feasibility Studies
  • Process Development
  • Component and System Development
  • Suppor along the process from idea to machine

Services

  • Development of laser beam sources and components
  • Manufacturing with lasers (cutting, ablation, drilling, welding and soldering, surface refinement, micro manufacturing and rapid prototyping)

General Information

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT
IVAM member
Steinbachstraße 15
52074 Aachen
Germany
Number of Employees: 500
Founding Year: 1985

Contact

Dr. Arnold Gillner
+49 241 8906 0

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