APPOLO Newsletters:
2017:
Next Scan
Lightmotif
2016:
I4MS Event Amsterdam 2016:
Large area functional surfaces by roll-to-roll Nanoimprint Lithography – Nanotypos.
Ultrafast lasers for the solar industry – Onefive.
Industrial laser based equipment assessments – FTMC.
I4MS event Berlin 2014:
Laser and Sensors- Experience from industry: APPOLO – Lightmotif.
Laser and Sensors- Experience from industry: APPOLO – Mondragon.
BIOAGE: APPOLO FLYER
OSAI: APPOLO Flyer
Conference papers:
1. M. Morales, Y. Chen, D. Munoz-Martin, S. Lauzurica, C. Molpeceres, High volume transfer of high viscosity silver pastes using laser direct-write processing for screen printing of c-Si cells, Proc. SPIE 9351, Laser-based Micro- and Nanoprocessing IX, 93510B (March 12, 2015); http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2080092
2. D. Munoz-Martin, Y. Chen, M. Morales, C. Molpeceres, M. Grishin, Metallization of silicon solar cells using ps- and ns-pulsed lasers, 31st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition 962 – 964; doi: 10.4229/EUPVSEC20152015-2CV.4.20
3. K. Zimmer, X. Wang, P. Lorenz, L. Bayer, M. Ehrhardt, C. Scheit, A. Braun, In-process evaluation of electrical properties of CIGS solar cells scribed with laser pulses of different pulse lengths, Physics Procedia, Volume 56, 2014, 1024-1033; doi:10.1016/j.phpro.2014.08.014
4. P. Lorenz, M. Ehrhardt, K. Zimmer, Laser structuring of thin layers for flexible electronics by a shock wave-induced delamination process, Physics Procedia, Volume 56, 2014, 1015-1023; doi:10.1016/j.phpro.2014.08.013
5. B. Neuenschwander, B. Jaeggi, M. Schmid, G. Hennig, Surface structuring with ultra-short laser pulses: basics, limitations and needs for high throughput, Physics Procedia, Volume 56, 2014, 1047-1058; doi:10.1016/j.phpro.2014.08.017
6. B. Jaeggi, B. Neuenschwander, M. Zimmermann, R. De Loor, L. Penning, High throughput ps-laser micro machining with a synchronized polygon line scanner, 8th International Conference on Photonic Technologies LANE 2014, Industrial paper;
7. M. Zimmermann, B. Jaeggi and B. Neuenschwander, Improvements in ultra-high precision surface structuring using synchronized galvo or polygon scanner with a laser system in MOPA arrangement, Proc. SPIE 9350, Laser Applications in Microelectronic and Optoelectronic Manufacturing (LAMOM) XX, 935016 (March 4, 2015); http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2076724
8. B. Neuenschwander, Th. Kramer, B. Lauer and B. Jaeggi, Burst mode with ps- and fs-pulses: Influence on the removal rate, surface quality, and heat accumulation, Proc. SPIE 9350, Laser Applications in Microelectronic and Optoelectronic Manufacturing (LAMOM) XX, 93500U (March 4, 2015); http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2076455
9. A. M. Rodin, M. Grishin, A. Michailovas, High average power picosecond and nanosecond laser operating at 1342 nm wavelength, Proc. SPIE 9513, High-Power, High-Energy, and High-Intensity Laser Technology II, 951305 (May 12, 2015); http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2178786
10. A. M. Rodin, M. Grishin, A. Michailovas, G. Chazevskis, N. Ulevichius, High average power picosecond laser for selective material processing at 1342 nm wavelength, Proc. SPIE 9342, Solid State Lasers XXIV: Technology and Devices, 93421J (February 20, 2015); http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2079519
11. A. M. Rodin, A. Aleknavicius, A. Michailovas, A. S. Dementjev, Beam quality investigation in Nd:YAG crystal fiber amplifier pumped at >110 W, Proc. SPIE 9342, Solid State Lasers XXIV: Technology and Devices, 934207 (February 20, 2015); http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2079294
12. A. Rodin, M. Grishin, N. Ulevicius, and A. Michailovas, Picosecond 1342 nm Nd:YVO4 laser with 10 W output at 300 kHz and conversion to 671, 447, 224 and 192 nm, in Advanced Solid State Lasers, OSA Technical Digest (online) (Optical Society of America, 2015), paper ATu2A.43; https://www.osapublishing.org/abstract.cfm?URI=ASSL-2015-ATu2A.43
13. M. Ehrhardt, P. Lorenz, L. Bayer, A. Braun, J. Gutierrez, M. del Rocio Arrazola Hermoso, E. Sanchez Cortezon and K. Zimmer, Scribing of CIGS thin films for integrated interconnection of solar cells, 24. Internationale Wissenschaftliche Konferenz Mittweida proceedings;
14. Y. Chen, M.I. Sánchez Aniorte, M. Morales, S. Lauzurica, C. Molpeceres, Laser induced forward transfer of silver pastes for printing of fingers in c-Si cells 29th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, pages 1406 – 1409; DOI: 10.4229/EUPVSEC20142014-2CV.4.48
15. S. Frankinas, A. Michailovas, N. Rusteika, V. Smirnov, R. Vasilieu, A. L. Glebov, Efficient ultrafast fiber laser using chirped fiber Bragg grating and chirped volume Bragg grating stretcher/compressor configuration, Proc. SPIE 9730, Components and Packaging for Laser Systems II, 973017 (March 7, 2016); doi:10.1117/12.2214720
16. A. Burn, Ch. Heger, S. Buecheler , Sh. Nishiwaki, D. Bremaud , R. Ziltener , L. Krainer, G.l Spuehler , V. Romano, High throughput P2 laser scribing of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 thin-film solar cells, Proc. SPIE 9735, Laser Applications in Microelectronic and Optoelectronic Manufacturing (LAMOM) XXI, 973504 (March 14, 2016); doi:10.1117/12.2212496
17. K. Ratautas, M. Gedvilas, I. StankeviÄiene, A. JagminienÄ—, E. Norkus, N. Li Pira, S. Sinopoli, U. Emanuele, G. RaÄiukaitis, Laser-induced selective copper plating of polypropylene surface, Proc. SPIE 9735, Laser Applications in Microelectronic and Optoelectronic Manufacturing (LAMOM) XXI, 973507 (March 14, 2016); doi:10.1117/12.2212431e
18. M. Ehrhardt, P. Lorenz, L. Bayer, C. Molpeceres, C. Antonio Herrera Ramirez, K. Zimmer, Selective structuring of multi-layer functional thin films using a laser-induced shockwave delamination process, Proc. SPIE 9735, Laser Applications in Microelectronic and Optoelectronic Manufacturing (LAMOM) XXI, 973503 (March 14, 2016); doi:10.1117/12.2212495
19. V. Markovic, A. Rohrbacher, P. Hofmann, W. Pallmann, S. Pierrot, B. Resan, 100W class compact Yb:YAG single crystal fiber amplifier for femtosecond lasers without CPA, Proc. SPIE 9726, Solid State Lasers XXV: Technology and Devices, 972609 (March 17, 2016); doi:10.1117/12.2208849
20. L .Bayer, M. Ehrhardt, P. Lorenz, P., M. Mäser, N. Kechagias, K. Zimmer, Large-area picosecond laser-induced periodic surface structure (LIPSS) on chromium (Industrial) in LANE 2016 - 9th International Conference on Photonic Technologies, edited by M. Schmidt, F. Vollertsen and C. B. Arnold (Bayrisches Laserzentrum, Fürth, 2016) Vol. 2016 p. 11283; link
21. M. Ehrhardt, P. Lorenz, L. Bayer, I. Zagoranskiy, K. Zimmer, Laser patterning of CIGS thin films with 1550 nm nanosecond laser pulses, Phys.Proc. 83 (2016) 74-82; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phpro.2016.08.012
22. P. Lorenz, M. Ehrhardt, L. Bayer, K. Zimmer, Shock-wave-induced thin-film delamination (SWIFD): a non-thermal structuring method of functional layers, Phys.Proc. 83 (2016) 240-248; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phpro.2016.08.018
23. Y. Chen, D. Munoz-Martin, M. Morales, C. Molpeceres, E. Sánchez-Cortezon, J. Murillo-Gutierrez, Laser induced forward transfer of high viscosity silver paste for new metallization methods in photovoltaic and flexible electronics industry, Physics Procedia, Volume 83, 2016, Pages 204-210; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phpro.2016.08.010
24. L. Bayer, M. Ehrhardt, P. Lorenz, M. Mäser, N. Kechagias, K. Zimmer, Large-area picosecond laser-induced periodic surface structure (LIPSS) on chromium (Industrial) in LANE 2016 - 9th International Conference on Photonic Technologies, edited by M. Schmidt, F. Vollertsen and C. B. Arnold (Bayrisches Laserzentrum, Fürth, 2016) Vol. 2016 p. 11283; link
25. K. Ratautas, M. Gedvilas, I. Stankeviciene, A. Jagminiene, E. Norkus, G. Raciukaitis, S. Sinopoli, U. Emanuele, N.L. Pira, Laser-induced selective metal plating on PP and PC/ABS polymers surface, 12th International Congress Molded Interconnect Devices - Scientific Proceedings, MID 2016, art. no. 7738925; doi: 10.1109/ICMID.2016.7738925
26. B. Jaeggi, B. Neuenschwander, Optimized strategies for seamless stitching with synchronized galvo scanner and linear axis, ICALEO 2016; paper M1101
27. B. Neuenschwander, B. Jaeggi, T. Kramer, S. Remund, Influence of the initial surface finish of the sample onto the machining quality for ultra short laser pulses, ICALEO 2016, paper M301;
28. T. Kramer, B. Neuenschwander, B. Jaeggi, S. Remund, U. Hunziker, J. Zürcher, Influence of pulse bursts on the specific removal rate for ultra-fast pulsed laser micromachining of copper, Physics Procedia, vol. 83, pp 123 – 134 (2016); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phpro.2016.08.024
29. B. Jaeggi; B. Neuenschwander; S. Remund; T. Kramer, Influence of the pulse duration and the experimental approach onto the specific removal rate for ultra-short pulses, Proceedings Volume 10091, Laser Applications in Microelectronic and Optoelectronic Manufacturing (LAMOM) XXII; 100910J (2017); doi: 10.1117/12.2253696
30. S. M. Remund; B. Jaeggi; T. Kramer; B.Neuenschwander, Influence of the initial surface texture on the resulting surface roughness and waviness for micro-machining with ultra-short laser pulses, Proc. SPIE 10092, Laser-based Micro- and Nanoprocessing XI, 1009208 (2017/04/21); doi: 10.1117/12.2252144
31. B. Resan; R. Auchli; R. Holtz, Dynamic fiber delivery of 3 W 160 fs pulses with photonic crystal hollow core fiber patchcord, Proceedings Volume 10082, Solid State Lasers XXVI: Technology and Devices; 100821B (2017); doi: 10.1117/12.2250845
32. S.Lauzurica; A. Márquez; C. Molpeceres; L. Notario; M. Gómez-Fontela; P. Lauzurica, Assessment of geometry in 2D immune systems using high accuracy laser-based bioprinting techniques, Proc. SPIE 10062, Optical Interactions with Tissue and Cells XXVIII, 100620Q (2017/04/19); doi: 10.1117/12.2253622;
33. B. Jaeggi. B. Neuenschwander, S. Remund, S. Eilzer, M.V. Funck, B. Wedel, Laser-micro-processing with ultrashort pulses using flexible beam delivery.
Proc. of WLT-Conference on Lasers in manufacturing, 2017;
34. B. Jaeggi, S. Remund, R. Streubel, B. Goekce, S. Barcikowsi, B. Neuenschwander, Laser micromachining of metals with ultra-short pulses: Factors limiting the scale-up process, Submitted to Journal of Laser Micro / Nanoengineering as proceeding of LPM 2017 (2017);
35. -B. Jaeggi, S. Remund, Y. Zhang, T. Kramer, B. Neuenschwander, Optimizing the specific removal rate with the burst mode und varying conditions, Submitted to Journal of Laser Micro / Nanoengineering as proceeding of LPM 2017 (2017);
Scientific papers in peer reviewed journals
1. E. Markauskas, P. GeÄys, A. Žemaitis, M. Gedvilas, G. RaÄiukaitis, Validation of monolithic interconnection conductivity in laser scribed CIGS thin-film solar cells, Solar Energy, 120, 35-43 (2015); doi:10.1016/j.solener.2015.06.042
2. V. Markovic, A. Rohrbacher, P. Hofmann, W. Pallmann, S. Pierrot, B. Resan, 160 W 800 fs Yb:YAG single crystal fiber amplifier without CPA, Optics Express, 23, 25883-25888 (2015); doi: 10.1364/OE.23.025883
3. A.M. Rodin, M. Grishin, A. Michailovas, Picosecond laser with 11 W output power at 1342 nm based on composite multiple doping level Nd:YVO4 crystal, Optics & Laser Technology, 76, 46-52 (2016); doi:10.1016/j.optlastec.2015.07.022
4. P. Lorenz, T. Smausz, T. Csizmadia, M. Ehrhardt, K. Zimmer, B. Hopp, Shadowgraph studies of laser-assisted non-thermal structuring of thin layers on flexible substrates by shock-wave-induced delamination processes, Applied Surface Science, 336, 43-47 (2015); doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2014.09.114
5. S. Nishiwaki, A. Burn, S. Buecheler, M. Muralt, S. Pilz, V. Romano, R. Witte, L. Krainer, and A. N. Tiwari A monolithically integrated high-efficiency Cu(In,Ga)Se2 mini-module structured solely by laser, Prog. Photovolt: Res. Appl., 23(12), 1908-1915 (2015); DOI: 10.1002/pip.2583
6. M. Gedvilas, K. Ratautas, E. Kacar, I. StankeviÄienÄ—, A. JagminienÄ—, E. Norkus, N. Li Pira, G. RaÄiukaitis, Colour-Difference Measurement Method for Evaluation of Quality of Electrolessly Deposited Copper on Polymer after Laser-Induced Selective Activation, Scientific Reports, 6, 22963 (2016); doi:10.1038/srep22963
7. P. GeÄys, E. Markauskas, A. Žemaitis, G. RaÄiukaitis, Picosecond Laser Modification of CIGS Active Layer, J. Laser Micro/Nanoengineering 11, 257–260 (2016); doi:10.2961/jlmn.2016.02.0018
8. P. GeÄys, E. Markauskas, A. Žemaitis, G. RaÄiukaitis, G. Variation of P2 series interconnects electrical conductivity in the CIGS solar cells by picosecond laser-induced modification, Solar Energy 132, 493–502 (2016); http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2016.03.027
9. H. Roozbahani, A. Salminen, and M. Manninen, Real-time online monitoring of nanosecond pulsed laser scribing process utilizing spectrometer, Journal of Laser Applications, 29(2), 022208 (2017); http://dx.doi.org/10.2351/1.4983520
10. P. GeÄys, E. Markauskas, S. Nishiwaki, S. Buecheler, R. De Loor, A. Burn, V. Romano, G. RaÄiukaitis, CIGS thin-film solar module processing: case of high-speed laser scribing, Scientific Reports, 7, 40502 (2017); doi:10.1038/srep40502.
11. E. Markauskas, P. GeÄys, I. Repins, C. Beall, G. RaÄiukaitis, Laser lift-off scribing of the CZTSe thin-film solar cells at different pulse durations, Solar Energy, 150, 246-254 (2017); http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2017.01.074.
12. P. Lorenz, I. Zagoranskiy, M. Ehrhardt, B. Han, L. Bayer, K. Zimmer, Confinement – assisted shock-wave-induced thin-film delamination (SWIFD) of copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) on a flexible substrate, Applied Surface Science, 426, 527-535 (2017); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.07.226
13. L. Bayer, M. Ehrhardt, P. Lorenz et al., Morphology and topography of perovskite solar cell films ablated and scribed with short and ultrashort laser pulses, Applied Surface Science, 416, 112-117 (2017); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.04.058
14. B. Neuenschwander, B. Jaeggi, M. Zimmermann, V, Markovic, B. Resan, K. Weingarten, R. de Loor, L. Penning, Laser surface structuring with 100 W average power and sub-ps pulses, Journal of Laser Applications, 28, 022506 (2016); http://dx.doi.org/10.2351/1.4944104
15. S. Binetti, A. Le Donne, A. Rolfi, B. Jaeggi, B. Neuenschwander, C. Busto, C. Frigeri, D. Scorticati, L. Longoni, S. Pellegtino, Picosecond laser texturization of mc-silicon for photovoltaics: A comparison between 1064 nm, 532 nm and 355 nm radiation wavelengths, Applied Surface Science, 371, 196–2002 (2016); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2016.02.187
16. K. Ratautas, M. Gedvilas, I. StankeviÄiene, A. JagminienÄ—, E. Norkus, N. L. Pira, S, Sinopoli, G. RaÄiukaitis, Laser-induced selective metallization of polypropylene doped with multiwall carbon nanotubes, Applied Surface Science, 412, 319-326 (2017); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.03.238
17. P. Lorenz, I. Zagoranskiy, J. Zajadacz, M. Ehrhardt, B. Han, L. Bayer, K. Zimmer, Stress-assisted shock-wave-induced thin-film delamination (SWIFD) of CIGS on a flexible substrate, JLMN-Journal of Laser Micro/Nanoengineering 12(2), 91-96 (2017); DOI: 10.2961/jlmn.2017.02.0008
WP 2 - Assessment of the ps-lasers for CIGS solar cell scribing
Optimization of P3 laser scribing process in thin-film solar cells – poster, presented at LPM 2017 conference.
High-speed laser scribing of CIGS thin-film solar cells – poster presented at LPM 2016 conference.
High laser pulse repetition rate ablation of the CIGS thin-film solar cell – presentation at HPLA/DR 2016 conference.
Picosecond laser modification of CIGS active layer – presentation at LAMP 2015 Conference.
Investigations of laser-induced layer lift-off processes for thin-film solar cell processing – presentation at IOM workshop in 2014.
High throughput P2 laser scribing of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 thin-film solar cells – presentation at Photonics West 2016 conference.
All-laser scribing for monolithic interconnection of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 thin film solar cells Optimization, validation, and assessment for industrial production. – poster at 13 Nationale Photovoltaik-Tagung 2015.
I4MS2015 Ekspla – presentation at I4MS 2015 event.
High power, speed and precision processing with picosecond laser and polygon scanner –application note
WP3 - Assessment of the scribing technology for CIGS solar cell with ps-lasers
Large-area micro and nano-texturing of plane and cylindrical surfaces with high repetition ultra-short laser pulses – application note.
Studies on perovskite film ablation and scribing with ns, ps and fs laser pulses – poster EMRS 2017 conference.
Laser patterning of thin films for applications in photovoltaic – presentation at EMERS 2017 conference.
Laser patterning of cigs thin films with 1550 nm nanosecond laser pulses – presentation at LANE 2016 conference.
Shockwave induced thin film delamination (SWIFD): a non-thermal structuring method of functional laye – presentation at LANE 2016 conference.
Large-area picosecond laser-induced periodic surface structure (LIPSS) on chromium – presentation at LANE 2016 conference.
Morphology and topography of Perovskite solar cell films ablated and scribed with ultrashort laser pulses – poster at EMRS 2016 conference.
WP4 - High-speed surface texturing by lasers
Ultra-short, ultra-fast and ultra-precise laser machining by a new synchronisation technique – article in magazine Pan European Networks: Science & Technology.
APPOLO – presentation at Photonics West 2016 conference.
160 W 800 fs laser system without CPA for high speed surface texturing – presentation at CLEO Europe 2015.
WP5 - Surface functionalization by laser texturing
Mould texturing – application note.
Control software – application note.
Fast and accurate micro-milling for high-definition surface textures - application note.
Machine technology for 3D microprocessing of complex curved surfaces – presentation at Photonics West 2015 conference.
5-axis laser micromachining systems – application note.
Soft-Touch demonstrator - application note.
WP6 - Laser direct writing for flexible 3D electronics
Laser writing for selective copper seeding on polymers – poster at COLA 2017 conference.
Quality characterization of electroless copper deposition on polymer after laser-induced selective activation using colour-distance metrics – presentation at LPM 2016 conference.
Laser-induced selective metal plating on PP and PC/ABS polymers surface – presentation at 3-D MID Congress 2016.
WP7 - Laser direct writing for flexible electronics and photovoltaics
Laser direct writing for flexible electronics and photovoltaics – application note
Light absorption enhancement of crystalline silicon wafers by direct laser texturing for heterojunction solar cells – poster at CLEO Europe 2017 Conference.
Laser induced forward transfer of high viscosity fluids. Application to solar cell metallization and bio-printing – presentation at FIMPART 2017 Conference.
Laser direct writing techniques for metallization of solar cells – poster at IRM2017 Conference
Free form metallization of solar cells using Laser Induced Forward Transfer – poster at OPTOEL 2017 Conference.
laser based processes for product customization in building integrated photovoltaics – presentation at CLEO 2016 Conference.
Advanced laser-based metallization processes for PV and flex electronics – poster at IRM 2016 Conference.
LIFT of high viscosity silver paste for new metallization methods in photovoltaic and flexible electronics industry – presentation at LANE 2016 Conference.
Laser printing and curing/sintering of silver paste lines for solar cell metallization – presentation at LIM 2015 Conference.
Laser based metallization processes for PV devices. – presentation at IOM workshop in 2014.
WP8 - On-line monitoring tools for laser-based technology assessment
Real-time online monitoring of ultra-high-speed lasers – application note.
Real-time monitoring of laser scribing process utilizing high-speed camera - poster from ICALEO 2016 conference.
Real-time online monitoring and adaptive control of nanosecond pulsed laser scribing process utilizing spectrometer – poster from ICALEO 2016 conference.
On-line monitoring – presentation at LUT Workshop.
Real time in-line monitoring in laser surface processing applications – application note.
Real time in-line monitoring integration test results – application note.
APPOLO HUB - laser technology assessment expertise in Europe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_Za-atIYLg
Next Scan
Laser patterning and on-the-fly drilling with polygon scanner systems - Next Scan Technology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bswa5uLL-Q
FTMC, CRF, Bioage
Fiat 500 dashboard demonstrator
FTMC
SEM and optical images of laser engraved symbols in the brass sample.
Selectively metalized FIAT 500 dashboard demonstrator.
Lightmotif
Textured mould inserts
Injection moulded part
Different pillar patterns applied in rings on demonstrator
BIOAGE
Temperature sensor demonstrator
UPM
Metallized CIGS solar cell on steel flex substrate with fingers and busses deposited by the LIFT technology
Automotive exterior parts marked with different process parameters and different designs
IOM
Machined sleeve with decorative pattern
Open call project information:
FAST Project
LADRUM Project
NEW DELI Project
FastGALVO Project
DECOUL-Cr Project
Leaflets and data sheets:
Ekspla
ELAS
Onefive
High energy picosecond laser module genki xp
High energy femtosecond laser module origami xxp
LASING
Customizable laser processing machine for high accuracy applications ls-lab
customizable laser processing machine for high accuracy applications ls-fpro
SCANLAB
Innofluence S.L. (www.innofluence.es) - is a spin-off of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) incorporated in the second semester of 2015 with the aim of creating value commercializing systems for advanced 3D bioprinting techniques based in laser technology and with key applications in tissue engineering, cell sorting and drug delivery markets. Innofluence was founded by researchers from the Centro Laser of Universidad Politécnica de Madrid in collaboration with laser engineers with a wide experience in the optoelectronic market.
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