The SENAI Institute of Laser Innovation, in Joinville (SC), offers solutions for laser applications in several areas of knowledge. The strategic segments are the aerospace, naval, automotive, electronics, dentistry, medical, metalworking, energy and oil and gas industries.

The unit is expected to have a team of 20 researchers and experts in their final phase of implementation. The portfolio of services includes:

• Laser Additive Manufacturing:
  – Deposition of laser metals – production and repair of components
  – Selective laser fusion – light, complex and customized parts
  – Materials applied to laser additive manufacturing
  – Hybrid Manufacturing

• Treatment of laser surfaces:
  – Laser coating and surface alloying
  – Laser surface heat treatment
  – Structuring and functionalization of pulsed laser surfaces
  – Encapsulation and integration of laser systems/processes

• Welding and laser cutting:
  – Laser welding and hybrid laser welding – electric arc
  – Laser cut
  – Processing of metallic, polymeric and composite materials of small or large thicknesses in 2D and 3D
  – Encapsulation and integration of laser systems/processes