Progress on rails: Photon supplies side panels for PESA regional trains in Romania
Custom work for regional trains As part of the PESA Romania rail project, Photon Laser Manufacturing GmbH is making a significant contribution to the realization of modern regional trains. The aim is to supply laser-welded side walls as welded assemblies that form the backbone of the carriage bodies. The side walls consist of a total of 14 individual elements, which belong to different designs and form three car bodies. They are [...]
MobiXL: The synergy of topological optimization and modular manufacturing – Harness the potential for innovation now!
With MobiXL, Photon Laser Manufacturing is working on an innovative manufacturing method that has the potential to significantly change the production of large components for rail vehicles, aviation and shipbuilding. By combining bionic optimization and modular construction, a new approach for sustainable, economical and flexible vehicle production is being launched. In view of rising energy prices, stricter CO2 regulations and [...]
Photon AG: Innovation partner for the new tram era in Berlin
Berlin is getting an update: 74 new streetcars of the „Urbanliner“ model from Alstom will soon characterize the cityscape and significantly expand the capacity of local public transport. With Photon AG as a partner for special components, an era of modern mobility is beginning. The „Urbanliner“ project The new streetcars, part of an extensive contract between Berlin's public transport operator and Alstom, [...]
The AddGleis project for more economical rail transport
In the service of energy-efficient action, Photon AG is working with project partners to develop an automated process chain for the production of topology-optimized structures for use in rail transport. In the AddGleis project, Photon AG is working together with FSK Maschinenbau, the Berlin University of Applied Sciences (BHT) and TU Berlin to make rail transportation more energy-efficient using innovative lightweight construction technologies. The focus here is on the combination of various additive [...]
Photons deep drawing presses support the modernization of the London Underground
As part of the initiative to modernize the Piccadilly Line, Photon is manufacturing the front masks for the new Inspiro London trains developed by Siemens Mobility. Specifically designed to meet the requirements of London Underground, these tube trains are lighter, more energy efficient and much more technologically advanced than the outdated fleet from the 1970s, supporting London's goals of [...]
Promising start to the year: Photon Laser Manufacturing in the political spotlight
For Photon Laser Manufacturing GmbH, the year began with a significant event: the visit of Berlin's Senator for Economic Affairs Franziska Giffey and Brandenburg's Minister of Economic Affairs Prof. Dr.-Ing. This visit marks an important milestone for the further development of lightweight construction technology in the region. A strategic dialog The visit of the two politicians to Photon Laser [...]
Innovation through cooperation: Compact laser sources for additive manufacturing
In the Pro FIT project SAMBA, Photon is ushering in a new era of lightweight production in collaboration with the Ferdinand Braun Institute and SKDK GmbH. Integrated laser sources in the process head Compact size and reduced weight of the laser source Wavelength adapted to aluminium material processing Optimized peripheral components for aluminium material processing Automated manufacturing process through the integration of AI The SAMBA project represents a step forward in the [...]
Photon manufactures components for new ÖBB night trains
The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) have big plans for the next few years. Among other things, night train connections to European cities are to be expanded. As an important supplier for the production of the new night trains, Photon is part of this forward-looking project. More night trains as a contribution to climate protection Once the coronavirus pandemic has subsided, ÖBB's Nightjet will [...]
Laser beam welding in rail vehicle construction
Photon presentation at the 13th SLV symposium „Joining and design in rail vehicle construction“
Additive manufacturing of topology-optimized large components
Laser powder cladding can be used to produce complex lightweight structures in a resource-saving manner and with low production costs. The process can also potentially replace conventionally manufactured large components. The project partners Fraunhofer IWS, Photon, Arnold and Bombardier are aiming for a weight reduction of 10 to 15 % for components in rail vehicle technology.