Laser Photonics, Fonon Technologies and Boston Engineering Announce Next Phase of Strategic Partnership

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Laser Photonics Corporation (LPC), a leading global developer of industrial laser systems for laser cleaning and other material processing applications, together with its sibling company, Fonon Technologies, a marketing and systems integration provider of state-of-the-art laser technologies for material processing and defense infrastructures and Boston Engineering, a product design and engineering consulting company, today announced the public unveiling of a transformative laser cleaning-enabled robotic crawler alongside a visual concept of the technology. This breakthrough technology was demonstrated at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) Technology & Capabilities Demo on January 22, 2025.

Bryan Lee, Vice President, Fonon Technologies commented: “Integrating advanced laser cleaning technology with Boston Engineering’s state-of-the-art robotic crawler offers a paradigm shift in addressing the Navy’s $23 billion annual corrosion challenge. This collaboration has the potential to bring unmatched efficiency, safety and precision to Naval maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations.”

Mark Smithers, CTO and co-founder of Boston Engineering, added: “Our defense and maritime infrastructure sector is being pushed to leverage digital tools and advanced capabilities to maintain national security as well as global maritime leadership. Boston Engineering and its strategic partners are responding to the call to develop and transition capabilities. Integrating LPC’s and Fonon Technologies’ laser systems with our robotic crawler provides a powerful tool for optimizing all such MRO processes. We look forward to highlighting laser cleaning efficiency through this partnership.”

The demonstration, held on the bow of the USS Battleship Missouri Memorial, highlighted Boston Engineering’s robotic crawler’s ability to autonomously scale ship hulls and structures to remove corrosion, clean surfaces and perform other material processing tasks with unparalleled precision. This innovative solution ensures safety, even in hazardous or hard-to-reach areas.

By integrating cutting-edge laser systems from LPC and Fonon Technologies, the robotic crawler delivers a game-changing approach to surface preparation, cleaning, decontamination and restoration for professionals in the defense, maritime, shipbuilding and repair industries.