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 […]
Laser World of Photonics
AIMEN proudly represented OPeraTIC at the renowned Laser World of Photonics 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for photonics, held in Munich. As part of the LIMES cluster booth, OPeraTIC was presented alongside other cutting-edge EU-funded projects focused on sustainable laser-based manufacturing. The event provided a valuable platform to connect with industry professionals, researchers, and […]
OPeraTIC on Display!
These past weeks, EWF has been busy showcasing the power of OPeraTIC at two major European stages: EMAF 2025 – Portugal’s biggest industrial event, buzzing with innovation, tech, and all things Industry 4.0. The perfect place to spark conversations about sustainable manufacturing and the future of laser-based solutions. IIW 2025 – Where the global welding […]
OPeraTIC at the Forefront of Laser Innovation!
Last week, Sebastian Eilzer (Photonic Tools) took the stage at the 14. Mittweidaer Lasertagung, and Paul Froemel (Photonic Tools) shared insights at Lasers in Manufacturing 2025 — both highlighting recent advances in hollow-core fiber beam delivery modules. The presentations covered: Key considerations for industrial integration Latest performance updates on transmittable pulse energies, beam quality, long-term […]
Dresden Science Night
On June 20, OPeraTIC took part in the Dresden Science Night, one of Germany’s largest public science events, attracting over 46,000 visitors. Robert Baumann from TU Dresden introduced attendees to OPeraTIC’s innovative work in ultrafast pulsed laser-based manufacturing and the potential of AI-driven surface processing. He also encouraged young visitors to explore STEM fields, highlighting […]
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 platform. This development marks an important step toward OPeraTIC’s goal of delivering next-generation, AI-driven laser manufacturing solutions for large-scale industrial applications. The integration was carried out last month during a […]
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: Synthetic Data for AI-Powered Ultrafast Laser Based Micro-structuring Method DescriptionAuthors: Beatriz Blanco-Filgueira (AIMEN), Tamara Delgado García (AIMEN), Andrea Gregores (AIMEN), Céline Petit (LASEA), David Bruneel (LASEA), Pablo Romero (AIMEN), and […]
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. Title: Virtual Prototyping of a Novel Manipulator for Efficient Laser Processing of Complex Large PartsAuthors: Antonio Pandolfi (K-Loops), Sergio Ferrarini (K-Loops), Pietro Bilancia (Unimore), and Marcello Pellicciari (Unimore) The study […]
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 future — from cleaning graffiti to filtering water. The speakers, with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, and engineering, showed there’s no single path into photonics. None imagined working with lasers as […]
