InnovaClad Smart Laser Cladding Nozzle.
A coaxial, high-power laser deposition head engineered for research-grade flexibility and industrial-grade reliability.
The InnovaClad Smart Laser Cladding Nozzle enables uniform deposition, multi-material capability, real-time process monitoring, and adaptive control — within a fully indigenous hardware platform.
- Coaxial powder delivery for uniform deposition
- QBH-compatible high-power optics
- Ceramic-coated nozzle for long service life
- Modular, upgradeable architecture
- Fully indigenous design & manufacturing
PRODUCT VARIANTS
SLCN Industrial
Designed for production, repair, and MRO environments.
- Compatible with 1–6 kW fiber lasers (1064 nm)
- Coaxial powder-fed architecture
- Active water cooling
- Robust, maintenance-friendly design
- CNC and robotic system integration
SLCN Smart
Designed for intelligent, adaptive manufacturing and advanced R&D.
- Motorized variable laser spot optics
- Integrated IR meltpool monitoring
- Closed-loop adaptive process control
- Multi-material & FGM deposition
- Research-grade data capture
Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Technology
Directed Energy Deposition is a laser-based metal additive manufacturing process where material is deposited directly into a controlled meltpool, enabling:
Near-net-shape manufacturing
Multi-material and graded structures
Repair and remanufacturing of high-value components
Prototype & Pilot builds
Surface Engineering & Laser Cladding
DED can also be used to increase the surface properties of materials, this enables:
Water resistant & corrosion-resistant coatings
Thermal Protection Systems
Precision cladding on complex geometries
Functional Surface modification
Repair, Refurbishment & MRO
DED tehnology also facilitates the repair and refurbishment of targeted geometry, enabling:
Repair of Turbine blades, shafts, molds & dies
Restoration of high value component
Life extension of critical parts
Reduced downtime and lifecycle cost
Transforming DED into Intelligent Manufacturing
Traditional DED systems are operator-dependent and limited in real-time process intelligence. The InnovaClad nozzle integrates sensing, feedback, and adaptive control to enhance:
Real-time meltpool temperature monitoring
Adaptive laser power and spot size control
Stable thermal management
Consistent metallurgical quality
Reduced heat-affected zone (HAZ)
RESEARCH & INDUSTRIAL ADVANTAGE
The InnovaClad Smart Laser Cladding Nozzle bridges the gap between academic research flexibility and industrial production reliability, enabling scalable adoption of advanced DED technology across strategic manufacturing sectors.
Modular hardware instead of bundled foreign OEM systems
Indigenous design reducing ecosystem lock-in
Upgradeable deployment pathway
Real-time adaptive process capability
Designed for secure offline industrial environments