Precision femtosecond laser processing for medical device manufacturing.
Axiom is a configurable workstation designed for catheter manufacturing, micro-machining, ablation, metal processing and other advanced medical device applications.
From sample testing and process development through to validation-ready production systems, Laser Wire Solutions delivers complete femtosecond solutions tailored to your application.
No two femtosecond applications are the same.
Different materials, feature sizes, tolerances and throughput requirements often require different laser sources, optics, motion systems and automation strategies.
Unlike off-the-shelf femtosecond workstations from laser OEMs, Axiom is configured around your process requirements.
Through-holes in braided polymer shafts, including stainless braid – without drill wander.
Removes fluoropolymer coatings (PTFE / ETFE) that UV nanosecond lasers cannot vaporize. Leaves the underlying conductor intact.
Selective layer-by-layer removal of polymer down to the braid, with the braid left exposed and intact.
Removes polymer to reveal embedded structures (e.g. a coil) with clean, crisp polymer edges.
Sub-millimeter features in polymers, metals and ceramics with single-digit micron tolerances.
Clean cut lines in polyimide film without the charring left by UV nanosecond lasers.
The Axiom-1 is the first commercial Axiom produced, designed for Catheter Hole Drilling.
| Option | Available Configurations |
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Wavelength |
IR, Green, UV – Chosen Depending on Application |
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Scan Heads |
Single or Dual |
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Processing |
Single or Dual-Sided |
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Motion |
XY, XYZ, Rotary |
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Vision |
Through-Scanner & Process Cameras |
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Laser Cooling |
Air or Water Cooled |
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Automation |
Manual, Semi-Automated, Fully Automated |
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Loading |
Fixtures, Pallets, Pass-Through Systems |
A femtosecond laser emits pulses lasting 10⁻¹⁵ seconds—so short that material is removed before heat can transfer to the surrounding area.
Instead of melting or burning material, femtosecond lasers break molecular bonds directly, resulting in highly controlled material removal with minimal thermal impact.
This enables:
Many manufacturing challenges stem from the limitations of conventional processes:
Femtosecond technology addresses these limitations directly, delivering precision without compromise
Femtosecond laser capability alone isn’t enough.
Like any advanced laser application, success depends on process development, validation, and repeatability.
At Laser Wire Solutions, the focus is not just on the laser source but on developing a fully validated, production-ready process tailored to your application.
That means:
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