Introduction Chair: Paola de Bono (TWI) Hand-held laser systems for welding, cleaning, and marking have grown rapidly in recent years, driven by falling fibre laser costs, compact and ruggedised delivery optics, and demand from industries seeking flexible, portable alternatives to fixed automation. From shipyards and oil & gas maintenance to fabrication shops and heritage conservation, […]
Thursday 4th June 2026 14:30-15:30 Members only. Follows AILU's half-day workshop on Handheld Laser Applications Venue TWI Granta Park Great Abington Cambridge CB21 6AL Notice of AGM Agenda Minutes of last meeting AILU accounts to 31.10.2025
Early Careers Group Seminar & Tour Monday 8th June 2026 Programme to follow Venue Micrometric Ltd, Doddington Road, Lincoln, LN6 3RX
PLI Conferences will be held from July 1st to 2nd, 2026 at the stade Beaublanc in Limoges (France). This event is organized by the CLUB LASER & PROCÉDÉS in partnership with ALPHANOV, with support from ALPHA-RLH and the EUROPEAN CERAMIC CLUSTER. This year, collaboration is strengthened with the FRESNEL INSTITUTE for the poster session and with […]
** SAVE THE DATE - 2 July 2026 ** Introduction High power fibre lasers have transformed modern manufacturing — delivering exceptional beam quality, energy efficiency, and reliability across an ever-expanding range of industrial applications. This event brings together leading engineers, researchers, and technology providers to explore what today's high power fibre laser systems can do, […]
14-18 September 2026, Vilnius, Lithuania Since 1991, COLA has played a pivotal role in advancing laser ablation technologies and fostering collaborations among researchers and industry experts. COLA2026 is an interdisciplinary conference and the topics cover a wide range of scientific research that bridges the gap between basic science and applications / technology. The 18th COLA […]
14TH CIRP CONFERENCE ON PHOTONIC TECHNOLOGIES (LANE 2026) 21-25 September 2026 Venue Heinrich-Lades-Halle Erlangen Rathausplatz 2 91052 Erlangen Germany Contact info@lane-conference.org www.lane-conference.org The Call for Contributions for the LANE 2026 conference is open. There are two submission lines in LANE 2026: (A) Scientific contribution (paper & presentation): Submit your manuscript until 28.02.2026. […]
4-5 November 2026 NEC, Birmingham Advanced Engineering is the only UK event connecting all industrial ecosystems, driving high-value manufacturing and supply chain solutions. Here, the brightest minds in design, engineering, and manufacturing come together to solve real-world challenges, accelerate innovation, develop skills, and build a more sustainable future. From net-zero composites to energy-efficient processes, visit the future […]
ILAS 2027 is a unique 2-day event, attracting international delegates, speakers and exhibitors from around the world to share the latest in laser material processing technology and applications. Enjoy plenary presentations from renowned international speakers, keynote speakers on a range of topics covering the whole of industrial laser technology, and around 80 high-calibre presentations from […]
