TECHNOLOGY

TECHNOLOGY

Photonic Expertise

Photonic Expertise

Light engineering in service of micromechanics and exceptional materials.

Our workshop combines two complementary laser sources to meet the strictest tolerances of the watchmaking and aerospace industry, as well as private commissions. Each wavelength is selected according to the nature of the material and the desired interaction, guaranteeing an optimal result without compromise.

Optical architecture

Optical architecture

The Duality of Sources

The Duality of Sources

Source A

MOPA Technology

Variable frequency nanosecond pulse

Infrared

WAVELENGTH

WAVELENGTH

Nanosecond

Pulse regime · 10⁻⁹ s

Pulse regime · 10⁻⁹ s

High power

Optical power

Optical power

Independent control of pulse duration and frequency allows precise adjustment of thermal input, reducing the heat-affected zone to its strict minimum. This thermal mastery enables structural coloring of stainless steel and titanium through controlled oxidation, as well as fine and deep engraving without burrs or metal deformations.

Independent control of pulse duration and frequency allows precise adjustment of thermal input, reducing the heat-affected zone to its strict minimum. This thermal mastery enables structural coloring of stainless steel and titanium through controlled oxidation, as well as fine and deep engraving without burrs or metal deformations.

Source B

High-Power Blue Diode

Optimized absorption of reflective metals

Visible blue

WAVELENGTH

WAVELENGTH

High power

Optical power

Optical power

Optimal

ABSORPTION ON METALS

ABSORPTION ON METALS

Our high-power blue source offers optimal absorption on non-ferrous metals — gold, copper, brass — where conventional infrared is largely reflected. This stable beam guarantees clean cutting and controlled thermal machining, without mechanical stress. Its energy density enables micro-cutting of thin metal sheets, black annealing marking on stainless steel, satin texturing and treatment of premium leathers.

Our high-power blue source offers optimal absorption on non-ferrous metals — gold, copper, brass — where conventional infrared is largely reflected. This stable beam guarantees clean cutting and controlled thermal machining, without mechanical stress. Its energy density enables micro-cutting of thin metal sheets, black annealing marking on stainless steel, satin texturing and treatment of premium leathers.

Performance

Performance

Performance Metrics

Performance Metrics

In practice: your pieces are processed without contact, without mechanical wear — with a precision that mechanical tools cannot achieve. On stainless steel, titanium, brass, gold or ceramic.

0.03 µm

Spot diameter

Sub-millimeter precision guaranteed on all materials

0.2 mm

0.03 µ m

Mechanical resolution

Spot diameter

Real-time visual alignment precision

Sub-millimeter precision guaranteed on all materials

0.2 mm

Mechanical resolution

Real-time visual alignment precision

Dual

Dual

Laser architecture

Synergy of a pulsed source and a continuous source for all materials

Core principle

Core principle

Pulsed Laser

Pulsed Laser

Our laser operates in nanosecond regime : it delivers energy in bursts of short pulses at high peak power . At each impact, a microscopic layer of material (a few microns) is instantly melted and vaporized. The interaction is so fast that thermal transfer has no time to diffuse: the heat-affected zone (HAZ) is virtually zero, preserving the structural and geometric integrity of the rest of the piece.

This dynamic allows total flexibility: by modulating the frequency and duration of pulses, we precisely adjust the energy input to the target material. This configurable setup allows instant switching from fine high-resolution marking , to a high-contrast finish, or to deep engraving by material removal.

TEMPSPUISSANCEPUISSANCE CRÊTEPÉRIODE DE RÉPÉTITION (T)CADENCE (f = 1/T)DURÉE D'IMPULSIONÉNERGIE PAR IMPULSION(Eₚ = ∫ P(t)dt)

Laser-material interaction

Laser-material interaction

Interaction Regimes

Interaction Regimes

Ablation by Micro-Fusion

Local fusion and partial vaporization of material. The high intensity creates a plasma, causing ejection of molten material and formation of surface structures.

Structural Coloring

Formation of a thin transparent oxide layer on the surface. Colors appear through light interference, without chemical input or pigment, preserving surface integrity.

Surface Texturing

Creation of controlled micro-patterns, matte, satin or anti-reflective effects, modifying the visual or physical properties of the piece.

Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ)

Measurable thermal effects at the periphery. Heat transfer during the pulse (nanoseconds) causes microstructural changes and local deformation.

Double

Double

UHD Camera

Real-time

Real-time

Visual positioning tracking

Optical assistance and alignment

Optical assistance and alignment

Micrometric Alignment

Micrometric Alignment

A dual ultra-high-definition camera system is integrated into the workstation. It ensures visual tracking and pattern positioning accuracy on the piece, whether for tiny components or complex surfaces.

A dual ultra-high-definition camera system is integrated into the workstation. It ensures visual tracking and pattern positioning accuracy on the piece, whether for tiny components or complex surfaces.

YOUR PROJECT

YOUR PROJECT

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