Bostjan Podobnik

Title: Bostjan Podobnik: Laser-Based Manufacturing Innovations.

Introduction

Bostjan Podobnik is an inventor associated with Ljubljana, Slovenia. His patent work focuses on laser-based processes for transferring printing substances and selectively removing conductive layers. He is listed as an inventor on 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Podobnik’s listed patents address two applications of laser technology in manufacturing.

“Method and Apparatus for Transferring a Printing Substance onto a Substrate by Means of Laser Radiation” describes transferring a printing substance from a carrier onto a substrate using a laser. The method initiates transfer with a temporary increase in laser output power, then adjusts the power within a defined range during the active phase. The laser and carrier move relative to one another, while the laser output is time-modulated.

“Method for Partially Stripping a Defined Area of a Conductive Layer” describes using a laser beam to detach a selected area of conductive material from a substrate. The method divides the area into strip-shaped zones and forms linear recesses along their perimeters. Laser heating reduces adhesion so that a selected zone can be detached, while the laser parameters are set to remove the conductive layer without affecting the underlying substrate.

Career Highlights

Podobnik is associated with LPKF Laser & Electronics AG and LPKF Laser & Elektronika d.o.o. His listed patent subjects reflect applications of laser processing in printing and the selective treatment of conductive layers.

Collaborations

His listed coworkers include Jan Van Aalst and Udo Buenting.

Conclusion

Bostjan Podobnik’s patent portfolio highlights laser-based techniques for controlled material transfer and selective layer removal, with potential relevance to precision manufacturing.