POWERLASE Ltd, manufacturers of the world’s most powerful nanosecond Q-switched, diode-pumped solid state (DPSS) lasers, has announced the placement of a laser with Fraunhofer ISE in Freiburg.
The laser will be used in programs relating to the processing of solar cells. Powerlase has a range of lasers which are suitable for a variety of thin film and silicon solar cell processing applications.
Tony King, CEO of POWERLASE comments, “We're currently working with a number of world renowned research institutions such as the University of Central Florida and University of College Dublin to encourage best practice knowledge sharing between industry and academia. Our new relationship with The Fraunhofer Institute continues our quest to align leading academic research with our market leading expertise in identifying and delivering technology for real world applications. It's this championing of innovation that sets us apart and we're looking forward to building our relationship with the Fraunhofer Institute to assist their development of solar cells processing."
Powerlase Limited is an innovative, independent, high power Laser Company, focused on Diode Pumped Solid State lasers developed for industrial applications primarily for use in the materials processing and microelectronics markets for flat panel displays, microelectronics, automotive and aerospace sectors.
POWERLASE is supported by venture capital from MTI Partners, Deutsche Venture Capital, Esprit Capital Partners LLP (formerly Cazenove Private Equity), Alice Ventures and FNI Venture Capital.
Powerlase Limited is ranked as the fifth fastest growing venture capital-backed company in the UK in the Daily Telegraph 2006 Business Growth Rankings.
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