Surface refinement with haptic results. Unique innovation with virtually endless possibilities for design, interior, and art.
Find out more about our innovation now and contact us directly to discuss your design ideas or projects with us.
Innovations
Sublidot®.
Laser refinement.
Innovation
Sublidot®
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Laser technology
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The use of our globally unique laser technology, «Sublidot by Strasserthun», allows us virtually endless possibilities to refine materials into three-dimensional surface textures in terms of both shape and tactile feel – contactless, intricate, and extremely precise.
Precise edges, even with complex object shapes or sizes, consistently delivering high quality, even on uneven surfaces.
To implement this, we only require a vector or image file.
Photography in graphic editing/preparation for laser sublimation.
Creativity in a new dimension
There are no limits to your imagination.
We look forward to hearing your ideas during a consultation with our experts and working together with you to develop a surface that excites you.
The graphic is transferred to the laser, and the sublimation process is initiated.
Inspection of the final result after laser sublimation.
Hand cleaning of the sublimated surface.
Inspection before assembling the Porsche Design artwork.
Four different materials in one image during the final cleaning.
Finished artwork presented at Showroom 58 in Zurich.
Result
Sublimation refers to the physical phenomenon where a solid transitions directly into a gaseous state through the application of energy, without any intermediate melting. This requires a high input of power into the smallest possible volume. If the material has a liquid phase, it can temporarily form along the cutting edges (and immediately solidify again).
Cleaning on black MDF.
Materials
In principle, all wood-based materials or materials with a sufficiently high organic content, up to a workpiece size of 320 x 210 cm, can be sublimated. For example:
- Solid wood
- Veneer
- Particleboard
- MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard)
- OSB (Oriented Strand Board)
- Linoleum
- Synthetic resin
- Solid surface material (Mineralwerkstoff)
- Acrylic
- Engineered concrete (C-Beton)
- Anodized aluminum
- And more.
MDF raw, black MDF, engineered concrete (C-Beton), solid surface material (Mineralwerkstoff), and 3-layer spruce panel.
Additional Laser Processing
In addition to our flagship laser sublimation, we also offer the «classic» laser processing techniques:
- Lasercut: The laser efficiently and precisely cuts complex shapes at high speeds.
- Laser engraving: Heating the surface of a material creates permanent, abrasion-resistant engravings with the highest precision.
In the case of solid wood, laser sublimation becomes a highlight: The hard years and knots are less worn down than the young, soft years with a high lignin content. This results in incredible and unique one-of-a-kind pieces.
Annual rings emerge in a cross pattern.
Give us a call and discuss your ideas with us!