9.00h 9.15h
Ultrashort pulse laser microfabrication Event: shaping the future of manufacturing
International Laser Week
Del 26 al 29 de octubre 2026. O Porriño, Pontevedra
A forward-looking seminar on advanced microfabrication technologies for the industry, using ultrashort pulse lasers.
Join leading experts to explore the latest developments in laser micromanufacturing, flexible beam shaping, AI-driven process optimization, and different aspects of their industrial implementation, through practical examples and demonstrations, from the results of three cutting-edge European projects.
Introduction
FABulous, in conjunction with OPeraTIC and METAMORPHA, will organise an event within AIMEN's International Laser Week 2026 to present and discuss the projects' key results and demonstrate the laser microprocessing technology in practice.
In addition, for the projects FABulous and OPeraTIC this is their Final Event, where they will showcase key achievements, results and future impact.
The seminar will highlight advances in laser-based precision and micro-manufacturing for functional surfaces, demonstrating the projects’ technological capabilities and application potential. The event will provide a forum to discuss technical challenges, industrial relevance, and future adoption of the different approaches and technologies developed within METAMORPHA, OPeraTIC and FABulous consortiums.
Who is it aimed at?
- Photonics and advanced manufacturing researchers: Researchers working in laser processing, micro- and nanofabrication, materials science, applied optics, and functional surfaces who want to see the technical results achieved by Metamorpha, OPeraTIC and FABulous and understand the demonstrated capabilities of the laser technology.
- Industrial end users and adopters: Companies developing or adopting advanced optical components and manufacturing solutions, including end users in automotive, aeronautics, imaging and sensing, optical communications, white goods, etc. who are interested in assessing the demonstrated performance of the laser technology, its application potential, and its relevance for future industrial deployment.
- Technology centres and applied research organisations: Organisations supporting technology validation, process optimisation, pilot-scale manufacturing, and collaborative innovation that are interested in the projects' demonstrated results and their potential for further development and scale-up.
- Standardisation and innovation support organisations: Stakeholders involved in industrial standards, technology transfer, innovation ecosystems, and market uptake who are interested in the requirements, barriers, and enabling conditions for wider adoption of the demonstrated laser technology.
Programme
Introduction
Introduce the OPeraTIC, FABulous, and METAMORPHA projects, their core innovation goals, results, and their relevance to future advanced laser based precision and micro- manufacturing with a focus on technical progress, application potential, and pathways to industrial adoption.
9.15h 9.35h
Challenges in upscaling laser surface microstructuring; the OPeraTIC proposition
- Pablo M. Romero - AIMEN Technology Centre
9.35h 9.55h
METAMORPHA: Productivity and sustainability boost in ultra-short pulse laser processing
- Soenke Vogel - Fraunhofer ILT
9.55h 10.15h
FABulous: Advancing Laser-Based Manufacturing for Functional Metasurfaces
- Francisco Gontad - AIMEN Technology Centre
10.15h 10.30h
Q&A
Innovation in laser-based manufacturing platforms
Present the key technical results achieved by FABulous, OPeraTIC and Metamorpha in adaptive beam shaping and flexible multibeam methods for the fabrication of functional metasurfaces laser based microprocessing in general. It will highlight the advances demonstrated by the projects in comparison with current techniques, showcase the capabilities of the technology, and consider the remaining technical challenges and next research steps needed to support future industrial implementation.
10.30h 10.50h
Novel optical chain for large area laser-based surface engineering
- OPeraTIC
10.50h 11.10h
Beam shaping for micromachining
- METAMORPHA
11.10h 11.30h
Advanced multiphoton 3D lithography systems for metasurfaces manufacturing
- Kevin Heggarty - IMT-Atlantique (FABulous)
11.30h 12.00h
Coffee break, Table-top show and posters
Round Table - From design to manufacture
The roundtable discussion will focus on the results achieved by the projects in supporting the design and manufacture of different demo cases such as compact and efficient optical products or aeronautic fuselage components. The participants will demonstrate progress towards high precision laser-based manufacturing, surface engineering of large components and combined high-throughput and ultrahigh-resolution 3D printing. This session will explore the application potential of laser technology, consider its relevance to industrial manufacturing needs, and provide a forum for discussion on adoption requirements, remaining barriers, and the pathways towards wider uptake.
12.00h 12.45h
Round Table
From design to manufacture
- Application of metasurfaces to industrial needs
- Application of functional surfaces: use cases
- Entry barriers and enablers
- Standardization and regulation
- Moderator: Pablo Romero - AIMEN Technology Centre
Participants: Soenke Vogel - Fraunhofer ILT; Jose Gallego - ARDITEC; Francisco Gontad - AIMEN Technology Centre; End Users TBC
12.45h 13.00h
Q&A
Sustainability, Human factors and Uptake
This block encloses key aspects, not directly related to laser physics or hardware, but critically affecting the impact and uptake of the technology and its larger implication at societal, environmental and socioeconomic levels.
13.00h 13.25h
Human factor: Perception, skills, social aspects
- OPeraTIC
13.25h 13.45h
Integrated sustainability assessment in laser-based manufacturing: insights from METAMORPHA
- Jose Gallego and Leo Staccioli - ARDITEC
13.45h 14.00h
Q&A
14.00h 15.00h
Lunch break
Demonstration
Demonstrate the laser technology in practice, showcasing key projects' results and the capabilities achieved in laser-based precision micro-manufacturing. It will provide attendees with a clearer understanding of how the technology performs and its relevance for future industrial applications and uptake.
15.00h 17.00h
Demonstration
- OPeraTIC System: show on site and manufactured samples exhibition
- METAMORPHA: Optical stamping demo
- FABulous: Manufacturing demonstration and live exhibition of optical functionalities
Fabulous is a Project implemented within the European Partnership "Made in Europe" and has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement number 101091644.
UK participants in Horizon Europe Project FABulous are supported by UKRI grant n° 10062385 (MODUS).
OPeraTIC has received funding from the European Union's Horizon EUROPE Research and Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement No. 101058409.
The METAMORPHA project has received funding from Horizon Europe, the European Union's Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, under Grant Agreement No. 101057457.
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- Evento: Ultrashort pulse laser microfabrication Event: shaping the future of manufacturing
- Fecha: 28 de octubre de 2026
- Lugar: Laser Applications Centre, AIMEN, O Porriño, Pontevedra
- Horario: 9:00 - 17:00h
