AILU EVENTS

Early Careers Group Seminar & Tour Monday 8th June 2026   Programme to follow   Venue Micrometric Ltd, Doddington Road, Lincoln, LN6 3RX    

    Sponsored by Laser Trader   Introduction Chair: Bethan Smith (MTC) Material processing applications such as cutting, drilling, welding, and surface structuring rely heavily on advanced beam delivery and control to achieve high productivity and consistent quality across metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, and other industrial materials. Innovations in optics for beam shaping, fiber-optic delivery, […]

    Sponsored by Laser Trader   Introduction The laser manufacturing sector contains over 150 subcontractors in the UK. If you are a member of this community or in the supply chain, this meeting is for you! Not a member of AILU? No problem! Non-members are welcome too. Talk to us about special offer tickets […]

AILU's Early Careers Group Seminar & JET Fusion Tour Wednesday 19th November UKAEA, Culham, Oxfordshire   Founded in 2017, AILU’s Early Careers Group (ECG) represents the next generation of laser industry and academic professionals. Members of the Group are from a variety of laser backgrounds including universities & research centres, and industrial manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors. […]

      Sponsored by Luxinar   Introduction Chair: Mike Wakeham (Winbro) The latest laser sources bring higher power and ultrashort pulse widths.  These parameters increase the quality and throughput of laser drilling in a number of materials including metals and glass. Automotive, medical device, semiconductor and consumer electronics manufacturers are looking for this quality […]

Free webinar by Cailabs - to learn how beam shaping can improve stability, efficiency and productivity in a range of laser material processing applications

Tuesday 17th June Loughborough University Founded in 2017, AILU’s Early Careers Group (ECG) represents the next generation of laser industry and academic professionals. Members of the Group are from a variety of industrial laser backgrounds including research centres and industrial manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors. On Tuesday 17th June the Group will host a seminar followed by […]

Introduction Chair: Bethan Smith (MTC) Laser safety is of paramount importance to ensure that the laser can be a manufacturing tool that is implemented widely and not considered a high-risk technology. Modern PPE, guarding and accessories make laser safety possible in a research or manufacturing environment.  What should be considered to enable the safe use […]

Full-time student rate is for those registered as a full-time student. Those salaried or on paid internships should choose a ticket at the appropriate delegate rate. N.B. AILU has been awarded an Optica Global Meeting Grant to help students attend ILAS 2025. Universities can register ONE student to attend ILAS 2025 as a delegate, free […]

Early Careers Group 2-day Event 19-20 November 2024   19 November Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Early Careers Group Seminar Tour of the National Robotarium ECG Meeting    20 November Coherent, Glasgow Site visit