The non-profit research association Bayerisches Laserzentrum GmbH (blz) is one of the well-established centres for applied laser research in Germany and assists industry to open up new application areas for photonics and especially laser technology.

Fields of Activity
• Electronics production and precision engineering
• Automotive
• Energy
• Information technology

Range of Services
• Consulting and development
• Research
• Training and further education
• Testing and advisory service laser safety

Research & Development Activities
• Laser material processing
• Systems and components
• Process analysis
• Additive manufacturing

Special Equipment
• Laser sources from UV to IR and the corresponding machines
• Measurement equipment for laser beam and process analysis
• Materialographic laboratory
• Testing laboratory for laser safety products

Technology Partners
Institute of Photonic Technologies (LPT) at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg