Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT
Booth number: 4205-31
www.ilt.fraunhofer.de
About us
- Fraunhofer ILT is one of the world's most important R&D institutes in the field of laser development and application. Our core competencies include the development of new laser beam sources and components, laser measurement and testing as well as laser manufacturing technology.
We cover a wide range of applications such as cutting, ablation, drilling, welding, soldering, surface processing, micro manufacturing and additive manufacturing. Our technologies are used in various industries, including production, metrology, energy, mobility, medicine, environment and quantum technology.
We collaborate with renowned partners to develop advanced systems such as satellite-based climate measurement systems and frequency converters for the fiber-based quantum internet.
In addition, our research covers digitalization in photonics and production technology, process monitoring and control, simulation and modelling, the application of AI in laser technology and system technology.
WE ARE HIRING: - Scientific Assosiate in the Field of Laser Polishing of Metals
- Scientific Associate Project Management in Laser Beam Soldering
- Electrical Engineer / Technical Computer Scientist in Laser Medical Technology
- Scientific Associate additive manufacturing using laser based Directed Energy Deposition (DED)
- Research Associate Laser Drilling and Precision Cutting
Address
Steinbachstr. 15
52074 Aachen
Germany
Phone: +49 2418 906-0
Contact person:
Hans-Dieter Hoffmann
Head of Department Laser and Optical Systems
E-mail: photonics-west@ilt.fraunhofer.de
Phone: +49 2418 906-0
Martin Traub
Group Manager Optics Design and Diode Lasers
E-mail: photonics-west@ilt.fraunhofer.de
Phone: +49 2418 906-0
Products & Services
The technology fields Lasers and Optical Systems focus on developing innovative laser beam sources and high-quality optical components and systems. Fraunhofer's team of experienced laser engineers builds beam sources which have tailor-made spatial, temporal and spectral characteristics and ranging from μW to GW. Furthermore, this technology field has a great deal of expertise in beam shaping and guiding, packaging of optical high power components and designing optical components.
In general, the lasers and optics developed at Fraunhofer ILT can be applied in areas ranging from laser material processing and measurement engineering to illumination applications and medical technology, all the way to use in aerospace applications, quantum technology and pure research. Whether our customers are laser manufacturers or users, they do not only receive tailor-made prototypes for their individual needs, but also expert consultation to optimize existing systems.
