Oct 27, 2026
From Fundamentals to Industrial Applications: New Book on Laser Processing
The new scientific book "Scaling of Laser Processing: Making Light Matter", co-edited by Prof. Andrés Lasagni and Prof. Jörn Bonse, has recently been published by Springer Nature as part of the renowned Springer Series in Optical Sciences.
The comprehensive publication brings together the expertise of leading researchers and specialists from academia and industry, providing an extensive overview of the fundamentals, technologies, scaling strategies, and industrial applications of modern laser material processing.
With 41 individual chapters organized into three volumes and more than 2,100 pages, the book addresses both established approaches and emerging developments in laser-based manufacturing, with a particular focus on strategies for scaling laser processes toward efficient and industrially relevant applications.
The publication represents the result of an extensive international collaboration involving numerous experts from different scientific and technological fields. By combining fundamental research with technological advances and application-oriented perspectives, the book aims to serve as a valuable reference for scientists, engineers, students, and professionals working in laser materials processing and advanced manufacturing.
The editors sincerely thank all contributing authors for their valuable contributions, scientific expertise, and commitment to making this comprehensive publication possible.