Bridging the gap between niche and mainstream applications for high power ultra-short pulse laser surface processing

摘要

A three-year program brings together leading research and industrial organisations: The "Prometheus" project (https:// cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/219129/ factsheet/en) will bridge the existing gap between niche and mainstream applications for high power ultra-short pulse laser surface processing. This advanced technology enables the production of materials with advanced properties such as non-stick, low wear/friction, oleophobic or hydrophobic. But through this unique project it will deliver a broad range of surface functionalities onto metals, polymers and ceramics by way of high throughput, high spatial resolution Direct Laser Interference Patterning (DLIP) surface processing. It is expected to deliver unprecedented surface texturing speeds of up to 5 m2/ min and enable high resolution features down to 1 |xm to be produced with minimal heat impact on work pieces.