Research & Development Projects

As The Bavarian Laser Center Erlangen is a non-profit company conducting research. in a variety of processes in which light or the laser plays a central role.


You are looking for long-term collaborations or plan a publicly funded research projectWe are an experienced project partner and always focus on problem-solving.

Ongoing projects

We are currently investigating the potential of laser material processing in a variety of different projects.

Regarding the projects

Application examples

Here is an excerpt of exemplary application examples in which we have successfully participated.

Celebrating successes

equipment

For our research and development projects, we can draw on the following equipment.

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Looking for a cooperation partner?

Do you have an idea for a new laser process, would you like to optimize existing processes, or do you need an experienced partner for the successful implementation of a research project? Then get in touch with us! We would be happy to explore the possibilities of collaboration with you.

Why we as

blz Erlangen

research

building bridges

Only by linking basic and application-oriented research can laser technology be advanced to the point where it can be used by the general public.

Developing future solutions

Only those who invest in research today can remain competitive in the future. We see application-oriented research as an opportunity to expand and develop our core competencies.

Because research is fun

One of our main reasons is that research is simply fun, and it helps us to better understand why some processes cause problems or work well. Learning through play? That's absolutely true here!

Dr.-Ing. Dominic Bartels

"We conduct research because, as the Bavarian Laser Center, we know that only those who invest in the technologies of tomorrow today can reap the rewards of their work and remain competitive in the future."

Dr.-Ing. Sebastian-Paul Kopp

"Through application-oriented research, the Bavarian Laser Center drives the transfer of knowledge into marketable technologies – as a reliable partner for sustainable progress."

Dr.-Ing. Hans-Joachim Krauß

"Laser technology opens up opportunities – but it also entails risks. Through our training, consulting and testing, we ensure that progress remains safe."

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Projects in the past five years.

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Publications/year (average value)

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Patent applications per year (average value)

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By Katrin Meyerhöfer 6 August 2026
Forschung lebt von innovativen Ideen – aber genauso von den Menschen, die sie jeden Tag mit Leben füllen. Deshalb gehört das gemeinsame Sommerfest des Bayerischen Laserzentrums und des Lehrstuhls für Photonische Technologien (LPT) der Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg  zu einem festen Termin in unserem Kalender. Bei hochsommerlichen Temperaturen kamen Mitarbeitende beider Einrichtungen jetzt zusammen, um gemeinsam Zeit zu verbringen, Erfolge zu feiern und den Teamgeist zu stärken.
By Dominic Bartels und Katrin Meyerhöfer 3 August 2026
Eine systematische Laserprozessentwicklung ist die Voraussetzung dafür, selbst anspruchsvolle Werkstoffe wie reines Kupfer zuverlässig und wirtschaftlich bearbeiten zu können. Aktuelle Versuche am Bayerischen Laserzentrum zeigen, welches Potenzial moderne Hochleistungslaser in Kombination mit einer durchdachten Prozessentwicklung für die Lasermaterialbearbeitung haben. In diesem Blogbeitrag erfahren Sie, welche Einschweißtiefen bereits heute möglich sind und warum die Optimierung der Prozessstrategie dabei eine entscheidende Rolle spielt.
By Katrin Meyerhöfer 20 July 2026
Forschung lebt von neuen Ideen, wissenschaftlicher Neugier und dem Transfer innovativer Erkenntnisse in die industrielle Praxis. Einen wertvollen Beitrag dazu leistet die Promotionsarbeit unseres ehemaligen Kollegen Andreas Maier, der sich darin intensiv mit dem Laserpulverauftragschweißen (LPAS) von Duplexstählen beschäftigt hat. Die Dissertation liefert wichtige Ergebnisse dazu, wie Anwendungen im Bereich der Additiven Fertigung zukünftig leistungsfähiger, effizienter und zielgerichteter gestaltet werden können.

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