Solutions for aviation, aerospace and safety-critical applications
Precision and process reliability in industrial production
In the aerospace and defense sector, the highest demands are placed on precision, process stability and quality assurance. Components must be able to withstand extreme mechanical and thermal loads and at the same time meet the strictest regulatory requirements. Laser cutting and laser welding have established themselves as key manufacturing technologies for reliably meeting these requirements. They enable high-precision machining, minimal heat input and reproducible processes - even with challenging materials such as high-strength steels or titanium. Precitec offers solutions along the entire process chain - from laser processing and additive manufacturing to integrated process monitoring, optical measurement technology and quality assurance.
Our core technologies
Our solutions cover all relevant process steps in industrial production and quality assurance:
- High-precision and highly dynamic laser welding and laser cutting with integrated quality assurance
- Repair welding and additive manufacturing with powder and wire (laser metal deposition)
- Remote laser welding of high-strength steels for structural components
- Process monitoring and quality assurance of laser welding seams in real time and inline
- High-performance laser cutting of high-strength materials
- Optical and photothermal measurement technology for non-contact testing of layer thicknesses, surfaces and geometries
Laser processes, sensor technology and optical measurement technology make a decisive contribution to process reliability in safety-critical applications.
Typical applications in aviation, aerospace and defense
Laser-based processes are used in a wide range of demanding applications where precision, reliability and efficiency are crucial.
Structural components and lightweight constructions
Structural components in the aerospace and defense sector require maximum strength combined with minimum weight. Laser welding and laser cutting enable the precise production of complex geometries and large-area structures.
- Remote laser welding for aircraft and defense structures
- Processing of high-strength steels, aluminum and titanium alloys
- Minimization of distortion and weight
Turbine, compressor and engine components
Components such as turbine blades, compressors or blisks are subject to extreme loads and require the highest manufacturing quality.
- Components such as turbine blades, compressors or blisks are subject to extreme loads and require the highest manufacturing quality.
- Precision welding of complex geometries
- Processing of corrosion and heat-resistant materials and superalloys
- Repair instead of replacement through laser deposition welding
- Extending the service life of expensive components
Optical measurement technology supports the reliable control of critical parameters such as geometries, layer thicknesses and material properties, thus contributing to reproducible results.
Additive manufacturing and repair of components
Additive manufacturing enables both the production and targeted repair of high-quality components.
- Laser metal deposition (LMD) with powder or wire
- Processing of corrosion- and heat-resistant materials and superalloys
- Creation of geometrically complex structures "near netshape", even on existing components
- Cost savings through repair instead of new procurement
The use of optical measurement technology allows material application, layer structure and component properties to be monitored precisely and ensures reproducible results.
Cross-industry technologies for high-end applications
Many of the technologies established in the aerospace industry are also used in other industries:
- Automotive industry (high-strength structures, e-mobility)
- Energy (turbines, hydrogen applications)
- Mechanical engineering (highly stressed components)
This transferability underlines the versatility of laser-based manufacturing processes and the importance of integrated process monitoring and measurement technology for stable and efficient production.
