<p>➀ Fraunhofer Institute is addressing Germany's dependency on imported rare-earth elements by developing alternative laser crystals and fibers to ensure technological sovereignty; </p><p>➁ Researchers focus on optimizing crystal quality, damage thresholds, and fiber laser design to enhance performance in applications ranging from quantum tech to medical devices; </p><p>➂ Innovations in non-linear optics (NLO) and material processing will be showcased at the LASER trade show in Munich, highlighting solutions for supply chain resilience.</p>