Welcome to OPeraTIC
Boosting the Use of Ultra-Short-Pulsed Lasers in the Manufacturing Industry
The EU-funded project OPeraTIC running October 2022 until December 2026 advances the development of an ultra-short-pulsed laser (USPL) system to make surface treatment faster, smarter, and more sustainable. Combining high-power laser technology with Artificial Intelligence and real-time monitoring, OPeraTIC aims to deliver a modular, plug-and-play system for 3D surface processing in large-scale industrial applications. The system is being tested across four use cases in the home appliances, lighting, aeronautics, and automotive sectors. It is developed by 16 partners across Europe.

OPeraTIC at IIW2026
Last month, OPeraTIC was represented by EWF at the 79th IIW Annual Assembly 2026 in Salzburg, Austria. The IIW (International Institute of Welding) Annual Assembly brought

New Joint Publication
We are excited to celebrate a new OPeraTIC joint publication led by the University of Warwick and SOFITEC. The paper, “Extending Social Life Cycle Assessment to

OPeraTIC Final Event – Save the Date
Join us at the “Laser Ultrashort Pulse Laser Microfabrication: Shaping the Future of Manufacturing” during the AIMEN International Laser Week 2026. OPeraTIC will host its