Value Statement: To work with Industry and Government to increase technical capabilities, improve economic competitiveness and promote technical education in the area of laser materials processing.

Services

• Evaluate Current and Next Generation Lasers (and Workcells) for Use in Manufacturing and Biomedical Applications
• Provide information on the potential application of lasers to solve manufacturing, repair and overhaul problems
• Conduct laser materials process development and assist in implementation in the areas of drilling, welding, additive manufacturing (cladding), marking, cutting, machining, coating removal, surface modification and localized heat treatment
• Assist schools (K through Graduate School) in furthering education related to lasers and their uses
• Sponsor undergraduate and graduate level internships
• Host Professional Society meetings (Laser Institute of America, American Welding Society, Society of Automotive Engineers) and Workshops
• Assist Small Businesses in SBIR/STTR proposal submissions and execution
• Networking Resource
• Beta Site Resource (for equipment/workcell/software testing)