University of Wisconsin-Madison to use Dynamic Beam Lasers from Civan to advance Additive Manufacturing research
January 16, 2025

Civan Lasers, based in Jerusalem, has announced that Mechanical Engineering Professor Lianyi Chen, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, has become the first researcher to acquire one of its Dynamic Beam Lasers (DBL) for Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) Additive Manufacturing. Professor Chen aims to leverage the unique beam shaping capabilities of this laser to advance research in Additive Manufacturing technology.
Dynamic Beam Lasers, developed by Civan, enable the generation of arbitrary beam shapes, a breakthrough that inspired Professor Chen’s decision to integrate the DBL into his lab’s research.

Professor Chen’s lab plans to integrate the DBL into a custom-built system featuring advanced sensors and closed-loop control. This setup will optimise process parameters in real-time, aiming to overcome defects and push the boundaries of what is possible in PBF-LB.
“Civan Lasers has traditionally focused on welding applications, but we are thrilled to see our technology being explored for LPBF by such a distinguished researcher,” said Ami Spira, General Manager of Civan Lasers Inc. “We are confident that Prof. Chen’s expertise and innovative approach will set a precedent for the entire LPBF community.”