Centre for Industrial Photonics

About the Centre for Industrial Photonics

Dramatic advances in photonics technology mean that today's industrial laser systems offer unparalleled capabilities in precision manufacturing and advanced materials processing. The potential for further advances is enormous. The Centre for Industrial Photonics (CIP) is at the forefront in developing leading-edge technologies and transforming them into commercially viable processes for industry, including:

• High efficiency laser sources
• Rapid manufacturing systems for complex metallic polymeric and ceramic components
• High-speed cutting and welding processes
• Supersonic laser drilling of aerospace components
• Micro and nano laser imprint lithography enabling the fabrication of future nano and microsystems technologies
• Process modelling and simulation

The CIP addresses future manufacturing needs through strong collaborative partnerships with government, academia and industry. The Centre is part of a global network of photonics-based research and education organisations that seek to deliver excellence in research, education, technology transfer and photonics-based business developments.