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Texturing surfaces

Surface texturing by ultra-short pulse lasers is an innovative technology that allows the application of preset or random textures and patterns with very high finesse and resolution to different types of surfaces.

The patterns created by the interaction of laser pulses with the surface modify their structural, functional and visual properties. Therefore, naturally hydrophilic surfaces can become hydrophobic, or reflective surfaces can become opaque simply thanks to laser treatment.

The process can be used on different types of materials with simple and complex shapes.

Description

Surface texturing for functionalization
Marking (surface or solid: transparent material), ablation (thin layers)
At the micron, submicron, and nanometric scales
Machining of extremely small patterns up to 10 μm or less
Process without contact nor force

Materials

Metals: steel, stainless steel, cast iron, copper, gold, titanium, platinum, bronze, aluminum...
Ceramics: silicon, quartz, glass, porcelain, dentin...
Polymers: PTFE, PP, Nafion...

Surface functionalization

Hydrophobic or super-hydrophobic (contact angle greater than 160°)
Hydrophilic or super-hydrophilic
SuperWicking (high-velocity capillarity and against gravity)
Self-cleaning surface, antifreeze

Staining of metals, iridescence

Gray, dark, and black coloration
Irisation by micro and nanotexture

Engraving / marking

Forgery-proof marking on all products, on the surface and in volume
Electrode ablation
Marking on and within materials (QR code, holograms, logo)

Improvement of the tribology of surfaces

Reduction of friction and wear up to 50%
Improvement of the endurance of a surface up to 30%