Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology

RadarGlass - From Vehicle Headlight to Radar Transceiver

As a result of modern Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, the use of radar technology has become indispensable for the automotive sector. A wide range of systems for adaptive speed control, lane-change support, collision avoidance, and pedestrian and cyclist detection has paved the way for autonomous driving.

TRUMPF

TRUMPF develops additive manufacturing solutions for metal parts. The company has developed systems utilising two different laser technologies: laser metal fusion (LMF) and laser metal deposition (LMD).

Civan

Civan are primarily a manufacturer of fiber lasers. Civan also offer custom direct diode lasers and laser diode modules.

Laserline

Laserline are a direct diode laser manufacturer and are a key player in the direct diode laser market.

Fiber lasers: unique tools for automotive & aerospace manufacturing

Automotive and aerospace manufacturers are increasingly turning to fiber lasers to resolve their manufacturing challenges.

Amplitude Systemes

Amplitude Systemes are a laser manufacturer that specialize in ultrafast fiber lasers. IDTechEx had a discussion with Amplitude at SPIE Photonics West 2018 (USA).

What's New in 3D Printing?

IDTechEx Research recently attended a 3D Printing Materials Conference in Maastricht. Here we share what we learned.

Fraunhofer Additive Manufacturing Alliance

Background on contract research into industrial applications of additive manufacturing undertaken by the 13 institutes in the Fraunhofer Additive Manufacturing Alliance.

Conductor paths for marvelous light

Researchers want to optimize the lamps of the future and reduce the price by a new manufacturing process