The world of light

• Light in nature and artificial light
• What is light?
• How light is created

Beam sources for materials processing

• Fundamentals of laser technology
• CO₂ gas lasers
• Solid-state lasers
• Diode lasers

From the beam source to the workpiece

• Fiber optic laser cables, mirrors etc.: Different beam guidance systems
• Focusing
• Changing polarization and frequency

A world of possibilities – The processes

• Behind it all
• Cutting
• Drilling
• Structuring and ablation
• Joining
• Deposition and laser forming
• Surface treatment
• Marking

The ubiquitous laser – Application examples

• Household and lifestyle
• On the move
• Electronics
• Medical technology
• Recreation and leisure

A brilliant future

Researchers, manufacturers and users discuss the development of the laser and venture a look at the future.

• What is research currently focusing on?
• Which types of lasers will come out on top?
• What expectations do the users have?
• What will the laser machine of the future look like?