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High speed precision drilling of micro holes with active size control

Lead Participant: OXFORD LASERS LIMITED

Abstract

Laser micromachining is a rapidly growing field due to the accuracy, speed and enviromental benefits it brings. The project is to develop methods of laser drilling highly reproducible micro-holes at high speed for a wide range of applications in healthcare, transport and power generation. It is expected that the techniques developed will significantly reduce production costs while improving reproducibility and quality control.

Lead Participant

Project Cost

Grant Offer

OXFORD LASERS LIMITED £98,486 £ 68,940

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