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𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐦𝐩 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 🔋 High-power laser diodes are a key component for future fusion power plants. 💡 In the joint project DioHELIOS, a consortium consisting of Fraunhofer ILT, ams OSRAM, Ferdinand-Braun-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik (FBH), JENOPTIK, Laserline GmbH and TRUMPF is working to take the performance and efficiency of diode laser-based pump modules to a new level 🚀 and to develop approaches for their automated mass production. The aim is to increase the quantities and performance manyfold compared to the current state of the art. 📈 The effort could pay off: fusion power plants promise climate-neutral, inherently safe and round-the-clock energy generation based on a fuel available in almost unlimited quantities. 🌍 DioHelios is part of the BMBF´s funding programme “Fusion 2040 – Research on the way to a fusion power plant“ 🔬✨ More information: https://s.fhg.de/6GbU Project funding: Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung Dieter Hoffmann, Dr. Martin Adams, Dr. Martin Traub | Fraunhofer ILT #fraunhofer #fraunhoferilt #angewandteforschung #forschung #innovation #laser #lasers #lasertechnology #photonics #lasercongress #akl26 #weknowhow #fusionenergy #diodelasers #sustainablefuture #fusion #cleanenergy Copyright images: Fraunhofer ILT, Jenoptik and TRUMPF.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆? 💫 “We are now able to control the smallest microscopic systems and can prepare, control and read out individual atoms, ions and photons. One of the key tools for this is the laser: It gives us access to the laws of quantum mechanics, which are generally counter-intuitive, but create real wow effects.” – Dr. Bernd Jungbluth, Head of the Fraunhofer ILT’s strategic quantum technologies program Nothing less than pioneering in quantum technology with state-of-the-art laser solutions for advances in quantum computing, communication, sensor technology and imaging. 𝗪𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 🔁 Virtually noise-free quantum frequency converter: based on non-linear optics, a significant contribution to the first exchange of entangled quanta between cities 🖥️ Key components for quantum computers: micrometer-fine structures introduced into glass bodies that serve as ion traps and developing a Rydberg Tweezer Array for optimal beam distribution in a Rydberg computer 🔎Quantum Optical Coherence Tomography (qOCT): provides high-precision insights for material development and medical diagnostics Discover how quantum technology will impact our communication in the future 👉 https://lnkd.in/eAWT-VSM   Bernd Jungbluth | Martin Traub | Martin Kratz | Florian Elsen | Dieter Hoffmann #quantumtechnology #quantencomputing #quantuminternet #quantuminnovation #photonics #laser #research #science #photonicsaachen #fraunhofer #fraunhoferilt #WeKnowHow

𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁-𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 🧠 The thought of brain surgery while you're awake makes everyone shudder. But interacting with patients is desirable for surgical teams because it gives them continuous feedback on whether their intervention is affecting important brain functions. Studies show that such operations are more successful. However, because the mechanical opening of the skull with saws and drills is considered so stressful that many hospitals have so far avoided such surgeries. 👨⚕️ 👩⚕️ A new robot-assisted laser procedure with precise optical monitoring takes the trauma out of opening the skull: a short-pulse laser removes the hard tissue silently and almost without generating heat. It stops automatically as soon as there is only a µm-thin bone lamella left. Surgeons can then lift the circular section of skull and begin the neurological surgery. The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen is presenting the technology at MEDICA - Leading International Trade Fair in Düsseldorf from November 11-14, 2024. 📅 Lazar Bochvarov | Christina Giesen | Dr. Achim Lenenbach | Fraunhofer ILT | Peter Reinacher More information in our press release👉 s.fhg.de/rnTf #craniotomy #craniotomie #medicaltechnology #osteotomy #laserosteotomy #opticalcoherencetomography #fraunhofer #fraunhoferilt #laser #lasertechnology #photonicsinaachen #lasercongress #akl26  

𝗔𝗜 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 💡 Every year, the #miningindustry has to repair and recoat millions of wear parts such as rock crusher teeth, drill bits or ripper teeth. In the German-Canadian project AI-SLAM, an #AI tool is now being developed for the automated Laser Material Deposition of these parts. The software is designed to automatically capture geometries in real time during the coating process, to regulate deviations in the process parameters and to iteratively improve the process by analyzing extensive data volumes.     At Fraunhofer ILT, the LMD processes are being qualified with the aim of determining when a coating is good and when it is defective. The project is streamlining the LMD process by automating it from toolpath planning to execution. When coating, the operator then scans the surface, sets the parameters and simply starts the process. 👉 Learn more in our press release: s.fhg.de/AwJr  👉 Visit us at Formnext: Fraunhofer joint booth D31 in hall 11 Max Zimmermann, Dr.-Ing. Thomas Schopphoven, Fraunhofer ILT |  BCT Steuerungs- und DV-Systeme GmbH | Amit Varma, Braintoy | Apollo Machine #laserMaterialDeposition #additivemanufacturing #laser #fraunhoferilt #lasercongress #akl26 #photonicsaachen #lasertechnology #weknowhow

𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐫-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐊𝐎𝐔𝟐𝟒 🩺 🦴 Last day for our experts from the fields of medical technology and bioanalytics at the DKOU_Berlin 2024. Make the most of the last few hours of the congress and visit us at our stand in Hall 2.2a Stand 154 A. 👉 More information about our laser-based osteotome: https://s.fhg.de/3x2J 📰 👀 Are you interested in the technology behind the STELLA demonstrator and would like to see the robotic system live? 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏-𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐢𝐧 𝐃ü𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐟 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟑 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝟕𝟒. Fraunhofer ILT | DKOU_Berlin | Christina Giesen | Lazar Bochvarov | Vincent Ackermann Pictures: ©Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen #spinalsurgeries #opticalcoherencetomography #DKOU2024 #medicalTechnology #fraunhofer #fraunhoferilt #laser #lasertechnology #photonicsinaachen #lasercongress #akl26 #weknowhow

𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭-𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 🔬 One-fifth of all patients over the age of 60 who suffer from back pain have spinal stenosis. The hard tissue of the spinal canal presses on the spinal cord, causing chronic pain and often even paralysis. Each year, 111,000 patients decide to undergo surgery to mechanically widen the spinal canal. The procedure, based on high-speed milling, is risky. When penetrating the hard tissue, the spinal cord gets injured in 1.5 percent of cases, causing paraplegia and incontinence.🩺 The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen is planning to use a new type of robot-assisted laser procedure that is monitored with micrometer precision for operations on the spine. The ablation of bone tissue with short laser pulses is to be monitored inline using optical coherence tomography (OCT) and will stop automatically as soon as only a few µm-thin layers of bone remain. The loosened hard tissue can then be removed with little effort. A team from Fraunhofer ILT will be presenting the approach at the German Congress of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery (DKOU) in Berlin from October 22-25, 2024. 📆 👉 dkou.org/ More information in our press release 👉 s.fhg.de/3x2J Christina Giesen, Lazar Bochvarov, Dr. Achim Lenenbach | Fraunhofer ILT BMBF | AMPHOS GmbH | KLS Martin Group | NEURA Robotics | Uniklinik RWTH Aachen | ImFusion GmbH #spinalsurgeries #opticalcoherencetomography #DKOU2024 #medicalTechnology #fraunhofer #fraunhoferilt #laser #lasertechnology #photonicsinaachen #lasercongress #akl26 #weknowhow

💡 You are interested in laser deburring of sheet metal parts? You want to know more about AI-supported process monitoring in laser blanking? 💡 Visit our boothes at EuroBLECH 2024 from 📅 October 22 to 25, 2024 in Hannover and find out about it. Talk to our experts Edgar Willenborg and Moritz Küpper at the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft joint stand in hall 27, booth D142 about laser deburring of sheet metal parts. Learn more about AI-supported process monitoring in laser blanking with Frank Schneider and Gerald Kolter at the Automatic-Systeme Dreher GmbH stand in hall 27, booth H8. More info about our exhibited topics: https://s.fhg.de/L78 We are looking forward to your visit! 🤝 #fraunhofer #fraunhoferilt #laser #lasertechnology #photonics #lasercongress #weknowhow #laserdeburring #blanking #laserblanking #AI #sheetmetal #metalforming #EuroBLECH2024

🚨 📅 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐒𝐄'𝟐𝟓 - 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐲! Register now and save 100 € on your ticket! ⏳ ➡ Registration: https://s.fhg.de/6rdW We look forward to your participation and an exciting event in Aachen in January! 🙌 #fraunhoferILT #WeKnowSolutions #LSE2025 #laser #battery #photonics #photonicsaachen #electricmobility

✨ 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐏 | 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐫-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐎𝐌!✨ From October 15-16, 2024, we welcomed over 60 experts from industry, research and science at the Fraunhofer ILT in Aachen. Together, we discussed the latest developments and technologies in the field of laser polishing and laser-based optics manufacturing and shared valuable insights. A big thank you to all the speakers and participants who made this conference a complete success!🙏 Edgar Willenborg, Dr. Christian Vedder Linda Pabst, Laserinstitut Hochschule Mittweida | Onur Özaydin, Gießerei-Institut der RWTH Aachen | Dirk Luetzenkirchen-Hecht, Bergische Universität Wuppertal | Dr. Bowei Luo, Shenzen Institute of Information Technology | Thomas Schmidt, IFW Günther-Köhler-Institut für Fügetechnik u. Werkstoffprüfung GmbH | Dr. Yichi Han, Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics | Martin Reininghaus, Pulsar Photonics GmbH | Prof. Reinhart Poprawe, ETERNATECH GmbH | Klaus Schweizer, Innolite GmbH | Dr. Allison Browar, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory | Dr. Youen Jiang, Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics | Prof. Chaoyang Wei, Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics | Daniel Knoche, Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena | Katharina Schulte, Astrid Saßmannshausen, Manuel Jung, Emrah Uluz, Martin Kratz, Julius Neuß, Moritz Küpper Fraunhofer ILT, Surface Technology at Fraunhofer ILT #Aachen #WeKnowHow #Industry #LaserPolishing #OpticsManufacturing #Innovation #Networking #FutureTech #Research #Science #Fraunhofer #FraunhoferILT