The EU-funded FLASH project aims to revolutionise manufacturing by leveraging future-proof, highly customisable and energy-efficient laser-based production systems to achieve highly precise photon distribution, with applications in cutting, drilling, welding, cladding, and micro-machining.
The strength of the FLASH project lies in its ability to provide agility, speed, cost-effectiveness, material flexibility and energy savings compared to existing technologies.
AILU members Cailabs and MTC are two of 16 partners from 11 different European countries involved in the project.
BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT
- Developing multi-process manufacturing using the FLASH machine platform for various industrial components across different sectors, and formulating business models for the exploitation of FLASH processes and technologies.
- Delivering standardisation recommendations for policymakers and engaging in collaborative actions with end-user groups, funding programs, and technology clusters/platforms.
- Exploring five industrial case studies spanning automotive, medical, and tooling sectors.
FUTURE KEY RESULTS
The FLASH project aims to deliver:
- Five industrially relevant process designs for laser-based manufacturing.
- An exploitation plan for the commercialisation of the modular machine platform.
- Technology transfer plans for the uptake of processes by end-users.
- FLASH work-based learning and training resources.
- A standardisation recommendation report and roadmap.
Image – left to right: Mitchell Leering and Paul Butler-Smith from the MTC with Gwenn Pallier of Cailabs.