Ongoing research projects

The Bavarian Laser Center is currently involved in a wide variety of research projects. Below is an overview of our activities with our partners.

We are developing

Technologies

further.

Laser beam welding projects

Laser-based surface processing

Projects involving structuring, removing, cutting, and cleaning

Additive manufacturing projects

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Development of a modular, scalable and space-optimized high-voltage battery system kit (SBBhybrid)

Within the SBBhybrid project, a large consortium is researching hydrogen technology. This involves addressing a multitude of challenges. We are actively involved through gas- and media-tight welding of a wide variety of materials, from thin films to thick sheets.

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High-throughput coating of tool steels while avoiding defects by controlling cooling conditions using jet forming (StraHoBe)

In the StraHoBe project We are optimizing laser powder deposition welding of high-carbon tool steels. Through the targeted use of beam shaping, we aim to improve process quality by preventing issues such as cracking. Simultaneously, we want to increase process efficiency and double build rates compared to the current state of the art. Spoiler alert? It doesn't stop at a factor of 2.

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Would you like to conduct research with us?

If you are looking for a reliable and innovative cooperation partner for a joint research project If you are interested, please contact us. We would be happy to quickly and easily explore the possibilities with you.

Discover our publications

Sommerfest am Bayerischen Laserzentrum: Teamgeist, Wertschätzung und gemeinsame Erlebnisse

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.

Kupfer: Neue Potenziale bei der Einschweißtiefe

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.

Erfolgreiche Promotion liefert neue Impulse für die Additive Fertigung

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.

FAQs

about our research projects

Here you will find quick answers to the most frequently asked questions about research projects with and at the Bavarian Laser Center.

  • I would like to cooperate with the Bavarian Laser Center - is that possible?

    Yes, absolutely! We at the Bavarian Laser Center are always looking for reliable partners from industry. Only by understanding the various issues that are relevant today can we develop solutions together.

  • Is the Bavarian Laser Center an industry or research partner?

    We at the Bavarian Laser Center see ourselves as a research partner and are therefore similar to universities.

  • Cooperation with universities is often difficult due to legal frameworks. Is this also the case with the Bavarian Laser Center?

    No, definitely not! Regarding cooperation, we are significantly more flexible than universities. Our motto: Secure as much as necessary so that each partner can work on the project with a clear conscience. At the same time, keep the effort involved to a minimum.

  • What topics are the focus of the Bavarian Laser Center?

    We at the Bavarian Laser Center have or have had projects funded by organizations such as the DFG, the Bavarian Research Foundation, or the ZIM program. We will find the right funding institution for your joint project.