Prognosis for the Future for Laser Technology
This chapter presents a modern approach to production management based on actions aimed at minimizing its impact on the environmental. The philosophy of cleaner production was characterized, the idea of which is to prevent pollution, for example, by introducing changes in production technology or reusing production waste. The concept of BAT, the best environmentally effective production methods, was described. In this context, the concept of implementing laser processing as a method to prevent environmental pollution occurring in conventional product bonding was presented. In addition, a discussion on the prospects of implementing a new laser technology in bonding was presented. The developmental conditions visible in the Industry 4.0 revolution, automation, robotization, just in time, and lean manufacturing philosophy, which are conducive to the spread of lasers in place of already known but problematic manufacturing technologies, were demonstrated.