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.

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.

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Laser beam welding

Laser beam welding projects

Laser-based surface processing

Projects involving structuring, removing, cutting, and cleaning

Additive manufacturing

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.

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Laserprozessentwicklung auf neuem Niveau: Moderne PBF-LB/M-Anlage am blz

By Maximilian Marschall und Katrin Meyerhöfer • 23 March 2026

Am Bayerischen Laserzentrum wurde die Infrastruktur für die Laserprozessentwicklung gezielt erweitert. Mit einer modernisierten PBF-LB/M-Anlage steht nun ein leistungsfähiges System für das Laserstrahlschmelzen zur Verfügung, das neue Möglichkeiten für die Lasermaterialbearbeitung und die gezielte Untersuchung innovativer Laserprozesse eröffnet. In Kooperation mit EOS wurde eine bestehende Anlage technisch umfassend weiterentwickelt und mit aktuellen Schlüsseltechnologien ausgestattet. Ziel ist es, das Potenzial moderner Single-Laser-Systeme voll auszuschöpfen und gleichzeitig neue Ansätze in der Prozessoptimierung zu erforschen.

Laser im Rampenlicht: Wie Photonik unsere Zukunft prägt

By Katrin Meyerhöfer • 18 March 2026

Laser sind faszinierend! Am Bayerischen Laserzentrum (blz) beschäftigen wir uns täglich mit den Möglichkeiten, die Laserstrahlung für uns bereithält. Ob in der industriellen Fertigung, in der Medizin, in der Kommunikationstechnologie oder im ganz normalen Alltag: Lasertechnologie eröffnet ständig neue Anwendungen und treibt Innovationen voran. Umso mehr freut es uns, dass Laserstrahlung nun auch im Museum eine Bühne bekommt.

Laserschutzbeauftragte (LSB) im Fokus – Wann ist ein LSB Pflicht?

By Hans-Joachim Krauß und Katrin Meyerhöfer • 12 March 2026

Das Bayerische Laserzentrum unterstützt Unternehmen umfassend bei der Umsetzung gesetzlicher Anforderungen rund um die Lasersicherheit . Unsere Leistungen reichen dabei von der fachkundigen Laserschutzprüfung über die Bewertung von Laserarbeitsplätzen bis hin zur individuellen Laserschutzberatung und umfassen auch die Aus- und Weiterbildung von Laserschutzbeauftragten. Unser Ziel ist es, umfassende rechtssichere und praxisgerechte Lösungen für einen sicheren Laserbetrieb zu schaffen.

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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.