Thin film cutting with reduced heat affected zone

The recent growth in the organic light-emitting diode market has resulted in substantial investments in the display industry, particularly from South Korean companies, but also from Chinese players, and this trend is expected to continue for a further three to four years. This expansion of the display industry has resulted in a growth of ultrashort-pulse (USP) laser markets due to the requirement for higher power and more precise processing quality. This industry is prepared to pay for better laser-based solutions which has fuelled the demand for shorter pulsed CO₂ lasers for film cutting applications. One of the key features required in the market is to minimize the heat effect on the material during the cutting process.