LAB11 - Highspeed camera equipment

Universal laser materials processing is a focus of a large number of publicly funded projects, industry collaborations and more than 10 current ICM projects. For example, by combining continuous wave (CW) with ultrashort pulsed laser processes (UKP), innovative products are manufactured that previously could not be manufactured in any other way.

For detailed analysis of such processes, high-speed imaging with shortest exposure times < 1 µs and very high acquisition rates > 100 kHz are essential. Such specifications can only be realized with the most advanced high-speed cameras, magnification optics and illumination systems.

Aim, approach and benefit

Most advanced high-speed camera technology will be acquired to experimentally analyze the highly dynamic processes in laser material processing with the highest spatial and temporal resolution. Such recordings can be used to validate theoretical models and process strategies for increasing productivity and quality can be derived from the new process understanding.

In addition to its use in publicly funded projects, industrial collaborations and current ICM projects, the procurement of modern high speed technology will sustainably strengthen Stuttgart as a research location and its basic research.