Project Team Become Third Place Finalists for the Innovation Award Laser Technology 2022 - OCT process monitoring for on-the-fly laser welding and additive manufacturing impresses the jury

A team from the sister companies Blackbird Robotersysteme GmbH and SCANLAB GmbH submitted a joint solution for the Innovation Award Laser Technology 2022. On May 4, the project team was awarded third place for its innovative scan solution with integrated OCT process monitoring. The system primarily impresses due to its flexibility and high practical suitability for the automotive sector. The ability to synchronize scanner and sensor data developed in-house also enables use in other application areas such as additive manufacturing. The renowned prize is awarded by the associations AKL Arbeitskreis Lasertechnik e.V. and the ELI (European Laser Institute) at ...