IMRA America Inc, in conjuction with Aisin Corporation and ART Metal Mfg, win the 13th Annual Laser Society of Japan Award for “technology to reduce friction of automobile engine pistons using femtosecond pulse laser processing.” IMRA’s proprietary FCPA µJewel lasers that employ Nobel Prize winning CPA technology are used to create a micro surface structure on pistons, which reduces friction by 25% and helps to achieve a maximum thermal efficiency of 40% for the engine. Congratulations to all!
Click here to see the Laser Society Award (Japanese)
