Poprawe, R.R.Poprawe2022-03-042022-03-042007https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/21506310.1007/978-0-387-34729-5_1The motivation for writing this book is at least threefold: the extremely promising laser characteristics of high-power diode lasers; their vast application potential in production processes like welding, soldering, polymer joining, cutting, and surface treatment; and last but not least, a 5-year project called "Modular Diode Laser Tools" funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, which this book summarizes in terms of results and future outlook.en621book article