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POWERLASE and CASI of Osaka University announce their collaboration in laser processing research for FPD manufacture
- POWERLASE & the Centre for Advanced Science & Innovation (CASI) of Osaka University announce their collaboration in research for Flat Panel Display (FPD) manufacture
- POWERLASE & CASI of Osaka University will share their technical resources to develop new laser based solutions for industry.
POWERLASE Limited, manufacturers of the world’s most powerful nanosecond, diode-pumped solid state (DPSS) lasers, is pleased to announce a strong collaborative research partnership with CASI of Osaka University in the field of thin film patterning for Flat Panel Display (FPD) manufacture
This announcement follows a period of increasingly close ties, in which CASI of Osaka University & POWERLASE have shared technical resource to further their research in this field and to develop their individual intellectual property.
Company comments
Matt Henry, Head of Applications Engineering at POWERLASE comments: “CASI of Osaka University is at the forefront of research in advanced manufacturing techniques for next generation FPDs. Their reputation in this field is second to none. By collaborating with POWERLASE, the world leader in laser solutions for Plasma Display Panel (PDP) manufacturing, an innovative partnership is created that will support the needs of the FPD industry both now and in the future.”
Professor Ryohei Satoh, Centre for Advanced Science & Innovation, Osaka University, comments: “POWERLASE is an excellent developer and supplier of high power, high performance DPSS laser systems. They make world leading laser systems for direct thin film patterning of ITO (Indium Tin Oxide) for FPD manufacture. I look forward to our partnership achieving an optimum laser system capable of delivering low damage to the environment and a high cost performance manufacturing.”
About Powerlase
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, DJF Esprit LLP, Alice Ventures and FNI Venture Capital.
POWERLASE is ranked as the third fastest-growing venture capital-backed company in the UK in The Daily Telegraph 2007 Business Growth Rankings and the 21st fastest growing technology company in the UK in The Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 Rankings.
POWERLASE recently won The Manufacturer Award for Best Design and Innovation 2007 for the company’s work in the development of laser systems for the manufacture of Flat-Panel Displays.
For further information
Please contact Simon Hilliard or Katie Judge at Racepoint UK
Tel: +44 (0) 208 752 3217 / 3211
simon.hilliard@racepointgroup.com / katie.judge@racepointgroup.com