FTMC LASER-PRO Project: New Opportunities for Lithuania’s Laser Technology Ecosystem
The Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC), a member of the Laser and Engineering Technologies Cluster LITEK™, together with international partners, is successfully implementing the LASER-PRO project (Excellence in Laser Technology for Sustainable European Prosperity). The LASER-PRO project unites 18 partners from the Czech Republic, Lithuania, and>> Read more
LITEK™ Cluster Members’ Achievements in 2025: International Recognition and Innovative Products
The year 2025 has been significant for LITEK™ cluster members UAB EKSPLA, UAB LITILIT's subsidiary "Atžalas" UAB Altechna, and the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC). These cluster members have purposefully developed advanced laser technologies and strengthened Lithuania's position in the international high-tech and>> Read more
FTMC Advanced Laser Technologies for Radioactive Waste Decontamination
Scientists from the Department of Nuclear Research of the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC), a member of the LITEK™ cluster, have developed a unique laser-based technology for radioactive waste decontamination and successfully tested it under real conditions at the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant.>> Read more
FTMC scientists’ evaluation: state awards for merits to Lithuania
On July 6, 2025, on the State (coronation of King Mindaugas of Lithuania) and National Anthem Day, a solemn ceremony was held in the White Hall of the Presidential Palace of Lithuania, during which several Lithuanian scientists received particularly honorable recognition - they were awarded>> Read more
Lithuanian Science Prize for “Ekspla” employees
The Lithuanian Science Prize award ceremony on March 4 became yet another proof that Lithuania is one of the world leaders in the development of laser technologies. This year, the prize in the field of technological sciences was awarded to a group of scientists whose>> Read more
Important contribution to the European defense industry
In today's geopolitical situation, when security challenges are becoming increasingly complex, high technologies play a decisive role. Lithuania, being one of the leaders in the development of advanced laser technologies, contributes to strengthening European security and invests in the defense industry and technologies, seeking to>> Read more
Business-science collaboration creates success stories
Lithuanian science-business collaboration in the field of laser technologies demonstrates impressive results that consolidate our country's position as one of the innovation leaders in the global context. The SSAIL (Selective Surface Activation Induced by Laser) technology, developed by scientists from the Department of Laser Technologies>> Read more
The research of FTMC laser specialists was featured on the cover of the journal “Advanced Engineering Materials”
FTMC laser specialists' article selected as the main research of November in "Advanced Engineering Materials" journal, with its illustration on the cover. The article, titled “Efficient ablation, further GHz burst polishing, and surface texturing by ultrafast laser”, was written by Dr. Mindaugas Gedvilas, senior researcher at>> Read more
Could the balloon be shooted by the laser?
The Lithuanian State Border Guard Service has been facing various challenges, including contraband transported recently by meteorological balloon from the territory of Belarus. Laser technologies create innovative solutions for the defense industry, as one of the main advantages of lasers is their accuracy and efficiency>> Read more
The conference “Lasers. Science and Technology 2024”
A thriving ecosystem nurtures its members. Its resilience lies in its ability to adapt and grow. Today, the Lithuanian laser ecosystem consists of more than 60 companies and scientific institutions, which work side by side to develop top-level technologies that are exported all over the>> Read more
