Photoform is a photonics-based surface engineering technology developed by Thunderstorm Solutions AS. The technology uses digitally controlled laser processing to create functional surface properties directly in polymer and composite materials.
Photoform is a photonics-based surface engineering technology developed by Thunderstorm Solutions AS. The technology uses digitally controlled laser processing to create functional surface properties directly in polymer and composite materials.
Photoform enables multiple surface functions through structure-driven laser modification, including:
Photoform is currently being developed and validated for use in safety-critical devices operating in explosive and hazardous environments. The work focuses on industrial reliability, manufacturability, and certification-aware design constraints, including compatibility with wireless communication and long-term durability requirements.
Conventional surface solutions for hazardous-area equipment often create trade-offs between safety performance, wireless functionality, and mechanical robustness. Photoform integrates multiple surface functions into a single, digitally defined surface architecture, reducing system complexity while supporting scalable industrial manufacturing.
The technology is under active development, progressing from applied research toward pilot-level industrial implementation through national and European innovation programmes.
Photoform is a technology developed by Thunderstorm Solutions AS.