NIT represented the CLASCO consortium at formnext 2025, which took place from 18 to 21 November 2025 in Frankfurt, the leading international trade fair for additive manufacturing and advanced production technologies. CLASCO participated at the NIT booth and provided visitors with detailed insights into the current progress of the CLASCO project. The trade fair setting offered ideal conditions for presenting developments in laser-based surface engineering and engaging with an international specialist audience from science and industry.

A central part of the presentation focused on CLASCO’s contribution to the advancement of surface processing through a two-step laser approach. The project investigates how laser polishing and laser functionalisation can be combined into a single, efficient process chain. This approach aims to create high-precision surface structures and improved surface qualities relevant for industrial applications.

In addition to the process itself, NIT highlighted CLASCO’s work on integrated monitoring. The project develops and evaluates sensing strategies that capture thermal, optical, and material-specific signals during processing. These data streams support the development of in-line control mechanisms that stabilize the process and increase reproducibility. The booth discussions covered the current state of these monitoring solutions and their expected impact on future manufacturing workflows.

Formnext 2025 once again demonstrated its importance as a central platform for additive manufacturing and related technologies. NIT’s participation enabled the CLASCO consortium to present its technological progress, connect with partners, and strengthen the visibility of European research activities in laser-based surface engineering.

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