This is the start of a new interview series to meet the people behind CLASCO.

SurFunction, based in Saarbrücken and Dresden, contributes specialised expertise in laser surface structuring to the CLASCO consortium. In our latest interview, CEO Dominik Britz offers insights into their role and motivation within the project. His team focuses on developing the optical unit for direct laser interference patterning (DLIP), a technology that enables the creation of functional micro- and nanostructures on 3D-printed surfaces.

This optical unit features an enhanced focus depth, which improves processing flexibility. Thanks to a larger working distance, it becomes easier to structure complex geometries – particularly those emerging from additive manufacturing processes. This allows CLASCO to address advanced requirements for customised, high-performance surfaces in a variety of industrial applications.

SurFunction’s contribution supports the CLASCO project’s broader goal: to strengthen Europe’s innovation capacity in future manufacturing technologies. The team’s expertise in functionalising surfaces through precise laser structuring is a key component in ensuring that additively manufactured parts can meet specific mechanical, optical, or biological functions – directly from production.

The interview with Dominik Britz is part of a series highlighting the diverse strengths of the CLASCO consortium.

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Learn more: http://surfunction.de/