Centennial, Colorado Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
Nuburu Inc. has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for advancing high-speed metal processing. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11862927, titled ‘High reliability high power high brightness blue laser diode systems and methods of making the same’, uses a blue laser beam system to improve metal welding and cutting, especially for reflective materials like copper and aluminum.
This innovation delivers a compact, high-brightness blue laser with unprecedented power and stability. The system enables cleaner, faster welds by using shorter wavelengths that metals absorb more efficiently. This reduces defects, lowers energy use, and improves precision in electronics, electric vehicle, and aerospace manufacturing.
Traditional infrared lasers often struggle with reflective metals, leading to inconsistent results. Nuburu’s blue laser overcomes that limitation, offering manufacturers a more reliable and scalable solution. The design includes improved thermal control and beam-shaping capabilities, allowing precise energy delivery without damaging surrounding materials.
Real-world applications are already emerging. Battery makers and circuit board manufacturers stand to benefit immediately from faster throughput and better weld integrity. As industries race toward electrification and miniaturization, tools like this could become critical.
Based in Centennial, Colorado, Nuburu has consistently pushed the limits of laser technology. This award-winning patent marks a major step forward in industrial photonics and confirms their position as a leader in the next generation of precision manufacturing tools.