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 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 […]
OPeraTIC at AIMEN International Laser Week

OPeraTIC was recently showcased at the AIMEN International Laser Week, an event that attracted around 300 visitors eager to explore the latest laser technologies. The project video and roll-up as well as flyers were displayed to highlight how our laser- and AI-driven solution is advancing sustainable manufacturing. QiOVA gave a technical presentation, showing how AI […]
OPeraTIC at the EWF General Assembly

A few weeks ago, EWF gathered its members for the General Assembly — an event combining forward-looking discussions on the evolution of manufacturing professions with in-depth updates from EWF’s technical and qualification bodies. During the event, OPeraTIC was proudly presented, showcasing how advanced laser technologies, digitalisation, and AI-driven solutions are paving the way for sustainable and future-ready […]
Where Are We Now?

The OPeraTIC team has been hard at work, and their efforts are delivering impressive results across the board: Integration for 3D motion: A high-power ultrashort pulsed laser has been successfully integrated with a non-dispersive optical fibre, facilitating robotic manipulation. This has also been combined with dynamic beam shaping to improve productivity. Versatile Texturing: Laser surface […]
We Were in the UK!

The University of Warwick proudly represented OPeraTIC at the FSEM Early Career Researcher Symposium 2025, held in Coventry, UK. Prof. Volker Hessel, Dr. Jose Luis Osorio-Tejada, and Dr. Ricardo L. Mejía-Marchena from the School of Engineering, University of Warwick, lead OPeraTIC’s sustainability activities, integrating environmental, economic, and social assessments to ensure that technological innovation aligns […]
OPeraTIC Is Turning Three!

OPeraTIC is turning three today! In celebration to this, we’ve put together a snapshot of our whereabouts, mission, solution, and use cases — all in one image. We hope it helps you get to know our project better and see how we’re shaping the future of sustainable laser-based manufacturing.
Recap of Our Workshop at NOLAMP20!

https://operatic.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/NOLAMP20-Recap.mp4 On August 27, Ana Queirós (EWF) led the workshop “Smart Laser Processing in Action: Monitoring, Digitalisation and Materials Innovation” at NOLAMP20. The workshop explored how advanced monitoring, digital transformation, and materials innovation are shaping the future of laser-based manufacturing. A big thank you to everyone who joined the discussion — and to our co-organiser projects FLASH and […]
OPeraTIC at 47th CONSOLDA & 3rd CBMAdi!

Two weeks ago, OPeraTIC was featured at the 14th CONSOLDA & 3rd CBMAdi in Brazil. EWF presented the session “Driving Sustainable Manufacturing: OPeraTIC’s Role in Green Innovation”. The talk showcased how OPeraTIC is paving the way for greener industrial practices by integrating innovation with sustainability — shaping the future of manufacturing. It was a fantastic […]
Sharing Our Impact at SUSTECH25

We recently participated in the inspiring SUSTECH25 conference, an event focused on technological solutions for sustainability. It was with great enthusiasm that we presented our work, “Green Manufacturing and Eco-Efficiency: OPeraTIC’s Contribution to Sustainable Production.” This article highlights OPeraTIC’s commitment to driving green manufacturing and eco-efficiency, crucial elements for a more sustainable future. We believe […]