The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT (Fraunhofer ILT), based in Aachen, Germany, and Etxetar, located in Elgoibar, Spain, are expanding the industrial adoption of Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) and extreme high-speed laser material deposition (EHLA). Under a memorandum of understanding, the partners will combine process expertise, industrial engineering and application know-how to support applications in aviation, coating technologies and other industrial sectors.

Etxetar develops high-value industrial solutions that combine machine-tool expertise with application-focused engineering. In laser powder directed energy deposition (LP-DED), the company has experience in turbine blade and blisk repair, railway axles and gear components, supported by proprietary process strategies, process monitoring and industrial software integration.