Research and Development Projects
LASTEC Project
The LASTEC Project received funding from Innovate UK (Newton Fund) Project Reference 102713.
Project LASTEC (Laser Surface Texturing of Compressor’s Mechanical Components: Increasing Energy Efficiency by Improved Tribological Performance).
The project developed a dry, one-step process for friction and wear reduction in refrigeration compressor mechanical components, using flexible and efficient laser surface texturing.
Project Timeline
March 2017 – Project launch
January 2019 – Project update
February 2019 – Project close
Related Articles
D. Arnaldo del Cerrro, E. Pelletier, D. Karnakis, A. Cunha, K. Juste “Towards Industrial Implementation of Laser Surface Texturing as a Tool for Enhancing Wear Resistance and Friction Reduction on Sliding Surfaces” ILAS, Crewe, UK, 20-12 March 2019 (link opens in new window)
Project Partners
- Oxford Lasers
- EMBRACO
- SENAI Innovation Institutes (ISI-Laser, ISI-SM and ISI-Eng. Superfícies)
