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Fluence Technology’s Innovation in Ultrafast Lasers: SPIE Photonics West 2025 Spotlight

SPIE Photonics West 2025 is just around the corner, and RPMC is excited to highlight an SPIE Q&A with Fluence Technology, one of our trusted partners, providing environmentally-stable, maintenance-free femtosecond fiber lasers. The Q&A features Bogusz Stepak, Ultrafast Laser Application Laboratory Director at Fluence, highlighting the company’s amazing products and achievements.

Innovating Ultrafast Lasers Since 2016

Fluence Technology, founded in 2016 in Warsaw, Poland, has grown to over 50 employees and generates €2.5 million annually. Their key innovations include shock- and temperature-resistant lasers for science and industrial micromachining.

Bogusz Stepak, Ultrafast Laser
Application Laboratory Director

RPMC & Fluence: A Partnership Bringing Fiber Laser Innovation to the U.S.

RPMC’s partnership with Fluence Technology pairs our robust network and reputation in US markets with Fluence’s innovative fiber laser expertise, allowing them to focus on producing robust, high-performance, and long-lasting ultrafast fiber lasers at a competitive price point.

Advanced Laser Offerings for Diverse Applications

In the Q&A, Bogusz Stepak highlighted Fluence’s advanced femtosecond laser offerings, which are designed to meet the needs of diverse industries and applications. These lasers feature ultrashort pulses of up to 400 µJ, high power reaching 50 W, and innovative capabilities like pulse-on-demand and burst envelope shaping. Their versatility supports a wide range of applications, specializing in advanced glass, metal, polymer & ceramic processing, as well as more specialized uses in ophthalmology, two-photon microscopy, polymerization, and spectroscopy. Fluence’s customers span both industrial and scientific sectors, often requiring tailored solutions to address specific technical challenges.

Fluence laser-processing example: periodical surface structuring

Learn how the ultrafast fiber lasers from Fluence can help your application!

Groundbreaking Achievements in Glass Processing and Beyond

When discussing Fluence Technology’s recent achievements, Bogusz noted the company’s recognition at prestigious events such as the Polish Presidential Economic Awards and the University of Warsaw’s Entrepreneur of the Year Competition. He also emphasized the groundbreaking work being conducted at Fluence’s Ultrafast Laser Application Laboratory (ULAL), which focuses on glass processing innovations like high-aspect-ratio drilling and glass-to-metal welding. Advanced techniques such as “drilling on-the-fly” have significantly enhanced productivity and quality, particularly in the production of AI chip interposers and polymer microfilters, where precision and efficiency are critical.

transparent sapphire material with clean cut circular features machined with a fluence ultrafast fiber laser
Clean through-cut holes in sapphire material
High-quality cut glass features

Spotlight on the Jasper Laser Series

Fluence’s flagship Jasper Laser series is a diverse set of high-performance femtosecond fiber lasers providing different solutions based on a standard technology. The series includes the high-power Jasper X0 (200 µJ pulse energy / 60 W average power), the compact Jasper Micro (5 µJ pulse energy / 7 W average power) in a space-saving design, and the Jasper Flex for microprocessing (30 µJ pulse energy).

Focusing on the leader of the pack, the Jasper X0 is a 1030 nm high-power femtosecond laser that delivers pulses with energy options up to 300 µJ and average power options up to 60 W. Key features of the Jasper X0 include:

  • Rugged high-power industrial design with scientific performance & precision
  • Truly-all-Fiber: SESAM-free
  • Long life & unrivaled stability
  • Extreme shock/vibe resilience
  • Tunable pulse width & repetition rate

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Why SPIE Photonics West Matters to Fluence

Asked about SPIE’s Photonics West conference, Bogusz and Fluence team value the networking opportunities with such diverse attendees, gaining varied perspectives from the industry, and staying updated on all the latest photonics trends. Additionally, he noted that he would be delivering an oral presentation on January 27th, discussing high-aspect-ratio through-glass vias using ultrafast fiber lasers.

Emerging Markets and the Future of Ultrafast Lasers

Wrapping up the Q&A, Fluence Technology continues to push the boundaries of ultrafast laser innovation, exploring emerging applications in VR, quantum computing, advanced chip packaging, medical procedures like cataract surgery, and optical memory storage. By leveraging ultrashort pulses for precise modifications in transparent materials, Fluence is well-positioned to address the evolving needs of these advanced markets. However, with the diversity of applications comes the challenge of tailoring laser configurations to meet specific requirements, alongside balancing niche and mainstream markets to drive future growth. As the ultrashort laser market rapidly expands, robust and easy-to-manufacture technologies will be critical for success, underscoring the importance of Fluence’s expertise in this competitive field. To learn more about Fluence’s cutting-edge technologies and insights, read the full Q&A article here.

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