As the food and agritech sector faces increasing pressure to boost productivity, ensure safety and enhance sustainability, laser‑based advanced R&D and materials characterisation methods available at the Central Laser Facility are being employed to accelerate innovation and support technology development. These techniques enable scientists and engineers to better understand biological materials, optimise processing methods and improve product quality, as well as reduce waste and operational risk.
State-of-the-art laser-based characterisation tools at the CLF make it possible to recreate and study real‑world conditions in controlled laboratory environments, to obtain a deeper understanding of the underlying processes and help to derisk technology developments that address the key challenges.
Laser‑driven characterisation techniques — such as ultrafast and high-resolution spectroscopy and super resolution microscopy — can provide insights into chemical and biological materials and processes, helping innovators validate new technologies, enhance quality control and accelerate product development. For the food and agritech industry, the result is greater efficiency, improved safety assurance and stronger scientific foundations for next‑generation solutions.