CVE welding machine installed at Laser Research Center at Kielce University of Technology in first for Polish engineering
Poland’s first laser-in-vacuum welding machine delivered as part of Government-funded project.
Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE), a leading producer of advanced welding technologies, has successfully installed a laser-in-vacuum welding machine at the Laser Research Center of Kielce University of Technology – delivering an engineering first in Poland.
The investment was co-funded by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education and will enable a significant step forward in advanced engineering education and research at Kielce University of Technology. This in turn will help accelerate smart manufacturing and essential infrastructure and industry projects across Central Europe.
The laser-in-vacuum machine – produced at CVE’s headquarters in the UK – is one of the company’s most sophisticated welding platforms. Capable of producing exceptionally clean, high integrity welds up to 35mm deep, the machine can join unusual metal combinations together, including high performance and gas sensitive alloys like titanium, magnesium and aluminium. It features a 5-axis CNC motion system, allowing complex geometries and large components to be welded. It also features a wire-feed system, allowing the machine to perform additive manufacturing and cladding.
The purchase and installation of CVE’s technology at the Faculty of Engineering, which was facilitated via CVE’s Polish partner Technika Spawalnicza, aligns with Kielce University’s commitment to strengthening its experimental resources. Improving laboratory research capabilities, the new equipment will enable innovative research projects in the most demanding joining applications. Crucially, it will also support industries that require novel welding solutions – such as the aerospace sector.
Dr. Hubert Danielewski, Assistant Professor at Kielce University of Technology, said: “We are excited to integrate a laser-in-vacuum welding system into our curriculum and research programmes. The installation of CVE’s technology will significantly elevate our ability to conduct high-impact studies that can contribute to Poland’s growing engineering and manufacturing sectors. We are grateful to the team at CVE, who worked to an extremely tight deadline to get this machine built and installed.”
Paul Haselgrove, Sales & Marketing Director at CVE, said: “We are pleased to have partnered with the team at Kielce University of Technology as they continue to expand their technical leadership in engineering. By equipping students and researchers with a cutting-edge laser-in-vacuum system, we are helping to shape the next generation of skilled engineers and advancing the development of breakthrough solutions that will support manufacturing in Poland and across Central Europe for decades to come. Thanks also to the team at Technika Spawalnicza for their input to and support throughout this project.”
CVE specialises in advanced vacuum-laser welding systems that deliver ultra-clean, high-precision joints. By combining a controlled vacuum environment, which eliminates atmospheric contamination, with state-of-the-art laser processing technology, CVE’s machines can produce exceptionally strong, defect-free welds even in conventionally challenging materials. This makes them ideal for applications where reliability, cleanliness, and weld integrity are paramount.
For more information about Cambridge Vacuum Engineering, go to www.camvaceng.com or email: sales@camvaceng.com
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