Millux is the competence centre for laser material processing
and is part of the Muon Group.
With industry-leading technological capabilities and our metallurgical knowledge, we work with customers from the early design phase up to a fully industrialised product.
Metallurgical knowledge
Laser machining can be applied to a variety of metals, ranging from steel, stainless steel, inconel, aluminium, titanium, nitinol, as well as ceramic, plastic, glass and diamond – the range of materials covered in general is much wider than with conventional technologies. Any laser beam will create a heat-affected zone to some extent, depending on laser type, settings and beam characteristics. Over the years, through materials research and practical experience, Millux has gathered extensive metallurgical knowledge to minimise the impact of laser machining while creating a large variety of very precise products. This facilitates the development of precision components that satisfy the customer’s stringent requirements on dimensional precision and finishing quality.
Cutting-edge precision
Drawing upon smart process control Millux ensures high process stability, reliability and repeatability. Advanced laser systems producing very small beam diameters can achieve machining precision in the micrometer or even nanometer area. Combined with the almost negligible heat input of short-pulsed lasers this enables Millux to manufacture high-quality, high-precision components and products in 2D as well as 2.5D or even 3D applications. Over a wide range of high end and demanding applications this has already given rise to industry leading innovations that feature new functionality and increase the performance of instruments of high end equipment.
Full service
As a laser machining specialist, Millux covers the complete product creation process, from the early design phase to full scale automated production. In a co-development approach, Millux provides application engineering support to arrive at an optimised solution to the customer’s precision product challenge. By the introduction of proven methodologies, Millux operates in a lean robotised fashion – ultimately achieving one-piece flow – Millux can offer cost-effective supply for our customers.
