Relying on the largest laser and metrology equipment facility in France, ALPhANOV leverages its expertise to support a wide range of projects, from targeted studies to technical services and subcontracting. As a major player in the laser processing and micro-machining sector, we develop custom laser processing and R&D systems to meet the most demanding industrial requirements. 

This value chain serves as a benchmark to accelerate the technological maturity of your process, prototype, or system, from concept to industrialization. Thanks to our photonics expertise, advanced technical capabilities, and experience managing complex projects, ALPhANOV offers flexible support tailored to your objectives and constraints. Our teams carefully analyze your needs and intervene at each stage of the cycle, from proof of concept to industrial validation, to maximize the value of your innovations. 

With 20 years of experience, we cover the entire value chain of laser processing within their industrial environment, serving diverse markets such as defence, luxury, automotive, pharmaceutical, medical, and optics.

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Laser Processing

Technical equipment

The laser micro-machining technical capabilities available at ALPhANOV enable them to support you at every stage of your industrial process. All the technical resources are detailed in the document above. 

Transparent materials  Découpe, perçage et gravure sans stress mécanique	Cutting Fabrication de pièces de précision avec des tolérances micrométriques	Surface engineering Création d'effets ou attribution de propriétés nouvelles selon la fonction désirée
Laser turning Tournage de matériaux très durs aux dimensions micrométriques		Controlled engraving Enlèvement de matière couche par couche
Beam shaping Modulation spatiale et temporelle pour maximiser les performances d'usinage	Drilling  Trous à géométrie variable avec un grand rapport de forme	Selective ablation Ablation d'une couche superficielle sans affecter le substrat

To implement these capabilities, ALPhANOV relies on in-depth knowledge
of laser-matter interaction and various laser technologies. Depending on pulse duration and wavelength, three main types of lasers are used to meet different machining and precision needs:

• Continuous or long-pulse lasers (> 10 ps) promote high material removal rates but generate peripheral thermal effects, typical of micro-machining and marking.
• Pico- and femtosecond lasers provide maximum precision with minimal thermal impact, ideal for transparent materials or surface work. 
• UV lasers allow selective ablation and finer interaction, particularly suited to polymers and material-to-material interfaces.