Welcome to OPeraTIC
Boosting the use of ultra-short-pulsed lasers in the manufacturing industry.
Vision
OPeraTIC is boosting the use of ultra-short-pulsed lasers through researching, developing and building an innovative AI-powered platform. This research and innovation will provide enhanced benefits into large scale industrial manufacturing, which will be validated through four testbed use cases in the sectors of: 1) Home Appliances, 2) Aeronautics, 3) Automotive, and 4) Lighting.
Through basing the innovation in user-centred research and design, the outputs of the project are foreseen to be efficient and user-friendly, ensuring maximium impact for industrial applications.
Mission
Four pillars support the development of the OPeraTIC outcomes, being the backbone of our research: the machine architecture (optics and mechatronics), the digital architecture (electronics and data), the Machine Intelligence (AI), and the adaptive processing of complex, 3D parts. Through combining these processes, OPeraTIC will create a state-of-the-art platform, which can revolutionise the manufacturing industry.
Insights
OPeraTIC Reaches Key Integration Milestone
The OPeraTIC project has achieved a major technical milestone with the successful integration of QiOVA’s Direct Laser Writing (DLW) module into its modular laser processing
New Publication on Synthetic Data
We’re pleased to announce a new scientific contribution from the OPeraTIC project team, published in Springer – Advances in Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing II. Title:
New Publication on Virtual Prototyping
We’re proud to share a new research article from the OPeraTIC project, published in Machines (MDPI) under The Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanisms and Robots.
Lasers Lighting Up a Greener Future: A Recap
Beginning of April, OPeraTIC hosted a virtual panel featuring five incredible women in photonics and manufacturing, who shared how lasers are shaping a greener, smarter
Photonic Tools Visits AIMEN
31 March to April 4, our colleagues Paul Froemel (Photonic Tools) and Tamara Delgado (AIMEN) were installing the beam delivery modules developed by Photonic Tools
General Assembly 2025
On April 9–10, the OPeraTIC consortium came together to share progress, align on goals, and strengthen collaboration. A highlight was the Exploitation Workshop led by
Voices in Photonics & Manufacturing: A Recap
Last week, we hosted an inspiring virtual panel talk with five incredible women in photonics and manufacturing. The discussion covered topics like networking, overcoming challenges,
Lasers Lighting Up a Greener Future
How can lasers help build a more sustainable world? What is it like to work in this cutting-edge field? And how can you start your own journey? This is a panel talk perfect for young minds.
Voices in Photonics and Manufacturing
Are you working in photonics or manufacturing, or are you interested in this field? Do you want to hear firsthand experiences from women in the
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