Optomec's industry-leading LENS systems are used to cost-effectively fabricate, enhance, and repair high-performance metal components in state-of-the-art materials such as titanium, stainless steel, and Inconel®.

The LENS system uses the energy from a high-power laser to build up structures one layer at a time directly from powdered metals. The resulting fully functional 3-dimensional components have mechanical properties that are equivalent or superior to forged materials.

LENS solutions can be used throughout the entire product lifecycle for applications ranging from Materials Research to Functional Prototyping to Volume Manufacturing. An additional benefit is its unique ability to add material to existing components for Service and Repair applications.

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LENS for Aerospace and Defense

Component Repair
LENS systems deliver significant ROI and functional advantages when repairing high-performance metal components. LENS is a highly targeted solution that can precisely add material to worn or damaged areas with minimal heat effect, enabling repair of the most sensitive thin-walled components such as those found in gas turbine engines.

Component Fabrication
LENS is an inherently more efficient approach that reduces production costs and speeds time to market for high-value components. In addition to economic advantages, the LENS system enables the fabrication of novel shapes, hollow structures, and material gradients that are not otherwise feasible. LENS can even be used to add features to cast or forged parts.

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LENS for Medical Devices

With its fast turnaround times and the design freedom it affords, LENS is an emerging solution for medical device manufacturing, including the development, prototyping and production of specialty surgical instruments and prosthetic implants, such as hip, knee and spinal prosthetics.