Bewerber:
Dr. Jens König, Dr. Thorsten Bauer, Ulrich Graf, Robert Bosch GmbH und Dr. Markus Willert, Bosch Rexroth AG

Abstract:
Ultrashort laser pulse technology enables new component designs and products by very high precision micromachining without thermal stress or subsequent finishing processes. The project group of the Robert Bosch GmbH has promoted and developed this technology from a universitary level to a cost-effective manufacturing technology for mass production. Fundamental physics and supplied system technology is evolved in cooperation with partners in public founded projects. Ultrashort laser pulse technology is transferred to a first serial production process and with growing power of laser systems further more serial applications will follow. Prototypes of fuel injection components manufactured by the project group show high functional potentials and enable lower fuel consumption and C02-emissions.