Aerotech will be opening a laser laboratory at its Fürth site at the beginning of 2026 to provide European customers with practical support and the opportunity to test solutions for demanding laser processes.
“The laboratory in Fürth will enable us to provide even better support to our customers in Europe,” says Brian O’Connor, Vice President of Growth & Strategy at Aerotech. “Many companies want to test their processes under realistic conditions using our products. We are creating the right environment for this here.”
Aerotech has been developing high-precision motion control systems for applications in laser material processing, medical technology, semiconductor manufacturing, and other high-tech industries for over 50 years. Until now, it has relied on laboratories in the US to test laser applications with customers and optimize our products. With the facility in Fürth, the company is now moving closer to its European customer base.
“We work very closely with our customers in a consulting-oriented manner to develop the right solutions in motion control and automation,” explains Brian O’Connor. “The new laboratory in Fürth makes this exchange much easier.”
Equipment and capabilities
The LaserLab is equipped with a wide range of Aerotech systems, including two-, three-, and five-axis laser scan heads, high-precision servo tables, and the Automation1 control platform. This offers special functions for laser material processing, such as infinite field of view (IFOV) and position-synchronized output (PSO).
In addition, there is an ultra-short pulse laser from Light Conversion with multiple wavelengths. Complementary systems enable the processing of a wide variety of substrates and materials. This allows both standard processes and customer-specific applications to be demonstrated and optimized in a practical manner.
Typical applications for the LaserLab include medical device manufacturing, electronics and semiconductor production, aerospace applications, and the watch industry. The combination of precision motion, laser scan heads, and automation platform is designed to specifically support the specific requirements of these industries.
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