General Assembly Day 2
During the General Assembly, we don’t only focus on technical progress – we also reflect on how to strengthen industrial leadership and ensure long-term impact. A key topic is communication: how we share our goals and progress via social media and our website, reach the wider public, and inspire young people and women to explore […]
General Assembly Day 1
On 8-9 April, we met in Istanbul for our General Assembly. With less than nine months to go, we took a moment to look ahead and align on what lies in front of us. This month, all mechanical components will be mounted and the machine enclosure will be installed, establishing a solid technical foundation. In […]
Innovators at TU Dresden
On 5 March, TU Dresden welcomed a group of 14 high school students for a hands-on visit to the university and its research facilities. During the visit, Robert Baumann gave a live demonstration of laser surface structuring, offering the students a practical glimpse into cutting-edge research. He also introduced OPeraTIC, explaining its goals and real-world […]
German Publications
OPeraTIC has been gaining visibility in the German scientific and industrial community. Our latest project progress has been published on Springer Professional in the section “Lasertechnik + Photonik” — highlighting OPeraTIC’s advancements in laser-based manufacturing: link. The update also appears in Werkstoffzeitschrift (Issue 06/2025, p. 9), a German magazine dedicated to materials science and engineering: […]
OPeraTIC at SPIE Photonics West 2026
A few weeks ago at SPIE Photonics West 2026, LASEA presented OPeraTIC as part of the talk “Micromachining upscaling from W to kW: the evolution of femtosecond laser applications.” The presentation showed how increasing femtosecond laser power can significantly boost processing efficiency while addressing the challenges associated with high-power operation. Advanced approaches such as beam […]
Joining Forces for Sustainability
Sustainability experts from the LIMES cluster where many projects are participating in have met twice in online sessions to strengthen collaboration across projects. During these meetings, seven projects presented their sustainability-related activities: BILASURF, GlobalAM, LASERWAY, METAMORPHA, OPeraTIC, OPTIMAL, and WAVETAILOR. The discussions focused on why and how to collaborate on sustainability, highlighting shared challenges and opportunities […]
OPeraTIC Newsletter – Edition #5
OPeraTIC Newsletter – Edition #5 The 5th edition of the OPeraTIC Project Newsletter brings to you key updates and exciting developments. It has been three years already! Click here to read our latest newsletter. Subscribe to OPeraTIC’s newsletter here to stay updated with the project’s progress and news!
SPIE Photonics West 2026
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.
HaDEA Showcase Event 2026
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.
OPeraTIC M39 General Assembly
This week, we initiated our M39 General Assembly, sharing project updates and aligning on the planning for the next year. With the project now extended by nine months, OPeraTIC will run until December 2026, giving us the time needed to finalise and validate the full system. Even with the extension, the project is moving full […]
