Pushing ultra-short pulsed laser material processing into application by combining recent advances in research with the latest technology.
NAPho provides support in the broader area of photonics and especially ultra-short pulsed laser materials processing. This enables defined manufacturing in the micrometer regime of metals plus heat-sensitive materials like cBN, diamonds, and ceramics. The whole range from consultancy to process development covering proof-of-principle, machine tool design with control, and small series is offered. A buyer's guide helps to choose the right components for your project starting from laser source, beam delivery, controllers, electronics, and mechanical with optical axes for custom-tailored laser manufacturing.
NAPho supports public-private partnership projects with extensive experience in the Swiss funding schemes - knowing where to, with the university partner you need, and how to apply with five granted proposals in the last years.
NAPho improves your production with a holistic overview and interdisciplinary know-how using Lean Six Sigma methods reducing costs reaching operational excellence in your production line.
