HiLASE Centre

HiLASE Centre is an advanced research and development facility established to pioneer high-power laser technologies and their applications across industry, science, and emerging sectors such as space and defence. Based in Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic, the Centre operates under the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, combining research with innovation to strengthen the technological competitiveness of Europe’s laser ecosystem.

The Centre specialises in the design and development of high-power,diode-pumped solid-state pulsed laser systems (DPSSLs)—the foundation for advanced processes such as Laser Shock Peening (LSP), Laser Micromachining, Laser-Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT) testing, and precision surface structuring. These technologies are transforming established practices across multiple sectors,including optics, electronics, materials engineering, and medical technology,helping industry partners achieve higher performance, durability, and efficiency in their products and processes.

HiLASE is organised into two core divisions: the Advanced Laser Development Department, which designs and builds world-leading laser systems, and the Industrial Laser Applications Department, which develops real-world solutions using these breakthroughs. Its flagship system, BIVOJ, has achieved several world records for laser output energy and processing performance.

More than a traditional laboratory, HiLASE fosters a multidisciplinary ecosystem that unites scientists, engineers, and industrial users under one roof. By integrating experimental development with technology transfer and industrial collaboration, the Centre bridges the gap between research and real-world deployment. Through its innovations, HiLASE continues to push the limits of laser performance and to strengthen the global competitiveness of advanced photonics and manufacturing.