About

Researches and development in the field of laser and hybrid laser-arc technology are carried out in Institute of Laser and Welding Technologies - ILWT for more than 15 years.

The results allow to successfully implement projects on the development of laser and hybrid technologies and equipment for their industrial application. Since 2004 more than 50 large projects have been completed, including 21 international projects, 9 types of high-power hybrid laser-arc technologic systems for industrial companies has been designed.

Welding and cutting technologies, developed by the Institute, are used in shipbuilding, machinery, pipe industry and the automotive industry. The ILWTdevelops and forms scientific and technological innovation potential for aviation, engine crafting, nuclear power industry and the aerospace industry in the field of laser direct metal deposition and cladding.

The ILWT educates students, researches and provides research and development under the order of industrial companies, as well as a play a role “crystallization center” for innovative companies working in the field of laser and related technologies, creates links between basic research, applied research and industry.

Nowadays the ILWT is the leading scientific school in Russia and one of the Europe’s largest structures in the field of laser technology. Unique experience, human resources, scientific and technical base allow the ILWT to build and maintain a reliable and competent partnership with enterprises and scientific organizations in Russian and international projects.

MAIN ACTIVITIES
Engineering and consulting in the laser and welding technology field;
Technology and equipment for laser and hybrid laser-arc welding of steels and alloys, including high-strength steel, stainless and specialty steels, as well as aluminum and titanium alloys;
Laser welding of dissimilar materials, such as various types of steel, Al-Ti, Al-Cu, Al-bronze, steel, bronze, etc;
Laser cladding and surface hardening;
Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing;
Development of automatic process control systems for laser material treatment;
Development of mathematical algorithms and software for modeling of laser, hybrid and electron-beam materials processing;
Development of express control systems of process quality;
Metallographic analysis and mechanical tests of weld joints;
Development of engineering and technological documentation, feasibility analysis.