Frontiers of Science and Technology Seminars 2009
By Dr. Ingomar Kelbassa
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Seminar Number: 2009-8
Title: Laser and applications research at the RWTH University and Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology
Presenter: Dr. Ingomar Kelbassa, RWTH University and Fraunhofer Laser Institute, Germany. Visit sponsored by DMTC
Date: Wednesday, 23 September
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: EN515
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Abstract
The presentation will introduce and discuss laser research activities at the Fraunhofer Institute for LaserTechnik (ILT) as well as its affiliated institutes at RWTH University, Lehrstuhl for LaserTechnik (LLT), Technology of Optical Systems (TOS) and Non-Linear Dynamics of laser materials processing (NLD) – all part of the mechanical engineering department of RWTH Aachen University, Germany.
Specific focus is placed on the activities of the ILT’s department of surface technologies such as the Laser Additive Manufacturing techniques, Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) and Selective Laser Melting (SLM), as well as laser polishing and laser cleaning technologies. Also discussed will be LLT’s recent advances in femtosecond lasers and the steps to increase the average power from the current 400W and 700 fs to 1kW and 70fs by the end of this year. Â
The presentation will end by highlighted current projects such as the Cluster of Excellence (XCluster) at RWTH Aachen University, the RWTH Aachen University Campus project, the Fraunhofer-Cluster of Innovation (TurPro) and the Centre for Nano Photonic (CNP).Â
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About Dr. Ingomar Kelbassa
Dr. Ingomar Kelbassa has studied mechanical engineering at RWTH Aachen University and has been working in the field of Laser Materials Processing at the Fraunhofer-Institut fuer Lasertechnik (ILT) and Lehrstuhl fuer Lasertechnik of RWTH Aachen University (LLT) since 2000. Â His research is focused on laser metal deposition and additive manufacture in the aerospace and power generation industries. Â Since mid 2006 he has been the Deputy and Academic director of LLT.
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