Holtkamp, J.J.Holtkamp2022-03-052022-03-052015https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/25693010.1016/B978-0-323-31149-6.00015-3This chapter describes the applications of laser-assisted heating to the forming processes as well as a fusion joining process. Firstly, laser sources, optical systems, and tools used for laser-assisted forming are described, being followed by presenting three kinds of processes-laser-assisted micro-stamping, laser-assisted micro-embossing, and laser-induced fusion bonding. These deal with various kinds of materials, including polymers, glass, metals, ceramics, etc. Merits of the applications and limitations to each technology are also discussed.en621book article