Center Overview
The Center for Laser and Plasma for Advanced Manufacturing (LPAM) develops new and improved laser and plasma processes for advanced manufacturing applications. Its mission is to develop a science, engineering, and technology base for laser and plasma processing of materials, devices, and systems for advanced manufacturing.
Universities
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- University of Virginia
Center Personnel
Mool Gupta
4349244270
mg9re@virginia.edu
David Ruzic
2173332187
druzic@illinois.edu
Research Focus
- 3D printing and computer modeling of laser-materials interactions
- Atmospheric plasma processing
- Laser microtexturing
- Laser welding
- Micromachining
- Plasma processing
LAM capabilities include high-power continuous wave and pulsed lasers of different wavelengths, ultrafast lasers, characterization of laser processed surfaces, high-power lasers for device fabrication, and high-power plasma sources.