The objective of BEAMSHAPE is to develop a dynamic laser beam shaping device (MPLC_Multi Plane Light Converter) that enables customised laser welding processes to be carried out on metallic materials that are difficult to weld, such as copper and/or aluminium, which are widely used in the e-mobility sector, and especially in the manufacture of electric battery components such as bus-bars. This device stands out because it can be implemented in any fibre-guided laser source.

BEAMSHAPE includes process monitoring using real-time infrared (IR) imaging and the generation of a digital platform that provides artificial intelligence (AI)-based data analysis services to correlate process stability, defect generation and process parameters.

The BEAMSHAPE consortium covers the entire value chain through research on innovative digital and sustainable manufacturing solutions and services to be demonstrated in relevant production environments (FORMINSA).

It consists of 4 SMEs (CAILABS, NIT, SYSPRO, FORMINSA), comprising high quality technology developers and relevant early adopters.

BEAMSHAPE will supply 3 products and 1 service. CAILABS will commercialise the dynamic beamforming module. NIT will offer a monitoring solution compatible with this module, available as a stand-alone solution or as a complement to the CAILABS product. SYSPRO will provide end-users with cloud-based process optimisation services. FORMINSA will introduce an enhanced product for the e-mobility sector.