Laser Innovation Lab
Develop and scale laser texturing for industrial applications
At the Laser Innovation Lab in Thor Park Genk, we develop and test laser texturing for functional surfaces and industrial applications. We validate concepts, build prototypes and scale up towards production. The Laser Innovation Lab focuses on concrete solutions and translates laser technology into industrial value.
The themes of the Laser Innovation Lab
Functional surfaces through laser texturing
Developing surfaces with properties such as water repellence, antibacterial behaviour and low friction. With laser texturing, we fine-tune performance and enhance product functionality in a targeted way.
High-precision laser manufacturing
Working with high-power femtosecond lasers across a broad wavelength range (UV-VIS-IR) and ultra-precise structures. This enables us to achieve consistent quality and reproducible processes for industrial applications.
From concept to industrial application with laser texturing
From prototype to industrial production
Support for developing prototypes and scaling towards an initial commercial series within the same infrastructure.
We guide companies from R&D to production scale-up.
Developing innovative applications
Developing applications such as ultra-light-absorbing surfaces for the aerospace and high-tech industries.
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How Sirris supports you
Support for integrating laser texturing and laser technology into existing or new products, with a focus on performance and manufacturability.
Building and testing prototypes under realistic conditions to enable fast validation and adjustments.
From prototype to larger production series within the infrastructure of the Laser Innovation Lab.
The transition to production within your company walls, with a focus on quality, stability, and cost efficiency.
Equipment and testing
5-axis industrial laser texturing machine
Industrial machine for series production with high precision and stable process control.
5-axis pilot and contract manufacturing machine
Flexible infrastructure for prototyping and R&D with high power, multiple wavelengths and advanced beam shaping.
3-axis laboratory machine for R&D
Research into new laser processes and laser-material interaction.
Partners and ecosystem
The Laser Innovation Lab at Thor Park was established through a strong public-private partnership, with Mo THOR NV as the main investor.
Invests in advanced manufacturing infrastructure and enables industrial innovation through an investment of €2.3 million.
Brings expertise in laser texturing and translates technology into industrial applications and production.
Collaboration with Lasea and GF Machining Solutions provides state-of-the-art infrastructure and a direct industrial connection.
Casebook FEMTOFUNC: Functional Surfaces with Femtosecond Lasers
Discover how femtosecond laser texturing can create surfaces with anti-icing, antibacterial and friction-reducing properties. This casebook combines Sirris research, industrial use cases and sustainability insights to help you understand where the technology creates value and how it can be applied in practice.
Accelerate your innovation with laser texturing
Make use of our expertise and infrastructure to test, validate, and optimise your ideas. Plan your visit to the Laser Innovation Lab and discover what we can achieve together.
