At LASEA, research is more than a department, it’s how we stay ahead. Our R&D teams work at the frontier of ultrafast laser technology, turning bold ideas into proven industrial solutions. From EU-funded projects to pioneering new processes and materials, we invest in high-impact innovation that helps shape the next generation of precision manufacturing.
From high-power beams to smart control systems
Our research pushes the limits of ultrafast laser processing boosting productivity, expanding material capabilities, and cutting energy use without losing precision. We’re scaling femtosecond technology to kilowatt power levels, achieving record ablation and texturing speeds through the HIPERDIAS and LAMPAS projects.
Beam multiplexing, for example, developed under MULTIFLEX, splits a single 1 kW beam into 64 controllable sub-beams. Each one can be switched ON/OFF independently, enabling complex, high-speed structuring without sacrificing flexibility. And knowing that glass is one of the next materials for high-performance electronics packaging, we’ve demonstrated laser drilling of 1mm thick Eagle Glass in much less than 1 second per hole.
Smart, sustainable laser technology
Our R&D drives smart, sustainable advances in laser micromachining. We combine deep expertise in optics, automation, and software to develop next-generation solutions that anticipate industry shifts, improve precision, and reduce environmental impact.
From nano to macro
Surface functionalization (bio-inspired textures, hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces)
Macro-texturing for 3D surfaces (e.g. aircraft leading edges)
Subtractive (exploring the balance between speed, resolution, and process control)
Additive and subtractive approaches
Balancing speed, resolution, and process control
AI and smart software
Integrating predictive models, AI, and real-time feedback to reinforce decision-making
Optimize and stabilize production costs with predictive maintenance and adapted laser process to any modification
Driving smarter, more autonomous production, without adding complexity
Compact, energy-efficient designs
Reducing footprint and improving energy use without compromising capabilities, helping customers lower TCO.
From lab breakthroughs to real-world performance
Innovation moves faster when it’s shared. That’s why we collaborate with leading universities, research institutes, and European technology consortia. Our partners challenge us, inspire us, and help accelerate the transition from lab discovery to industrial application.
We are proud contributors to:
High-speed femtosecond ablation
Beam multiplexing for scalable processing
Multiscale interference patterning to functionalize complex 3D surfaces
Improved and functionalized Glass surface properties : anti-fogging, transparency, super-hydrophobicity
Agile and fully digitalized USP laser platform to replace environmentally damaging production processes
Drag reduction up to 2,5% by laser applying riblets structures on non-flat surfaces thanks beam shaping
R&D resources that go beyond the lab
We believe innovation is meant to be shared. Our growing library of technical notes, case studies, and application insights helps engineers, researchers, and industrial partners solve real-world challenges, and discover new possibilities.
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