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SUMMARY:AILU Workshop: Optics & Beam Delivery
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nSponsored by Laser Trader\n  \nIntroduction\n \nChair: Bethan Smith (MTC) \nMaterial 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\, articulated arms\, scanning heads\, and welding and cutting heads have played a central role in enabling higher throughput\, easier integration\, improved reliability\, and greater overall efficiency. \nThis workshop will feature presenters discussing recent developments in optical components\, beam-shaping methods\, and beam-delivery hardware—including galvo scanning heads\, articulated arms\, and processing heads for welding and cutting. These insights will be valuable to beam-delivery manufacturers\, optics suppliers\, system integrators\, and end users of laser material processing\, as well as researchers working to advance the field. \nAs well as listening to the presenters\, there is plenty of time for networking with the other delegates and a handful of exhibitors. The meeting includes tea/coffee breaks and a buffet lunch. \n  \nProgramme\n9:30 – 10:00 am Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:10  Welcome\nBethan Smith\, MTC \n10:10 – 10:30  Novel Optical Coating Techniques for High Power Laser Material Processing Applications\nSamuel Thienel\, Laser Components \n10:30 – 10:50  Flexible mechanisms for free-space delivery of laser energy\nNick Clark\, Alban Laser Systems \n10:50 – 11:10  Single-Step AI Control of Coherent Beam Combination for Agile Beam Shaping\nBen Mills\, University of Southampton \n11.10 – 11.40  Tea & Coffee Break \n11:40 – 12:00  A stable beam for a stable process\nFabrice Meier\, Cailabs \n12:00 – 12:20  Agile Femtosecond Lasers for Precision Multi-Material Manufacturing\nNicolas Valero\, Amplitude Laser:  \n12:20 – 12:40  Innovative hollow core fibre beam delivery solutions for Ultrashort Pulsed Lasers\nBenoît Beaudou\, GLOphotonics \n12.40 – 1.50 pm Lunch\, Exhibitors and Networking \n1:50 – 2:10  Beam Shaping for Advanced Laser Manufacturing\nAndrea Geltrude\, PowerPhotonic \n2:10 – 2:30  Example applications in laser beam manipulation for micro-structuring of materials\nOlivier Allegre\, University of Manchester \n2:30 – 2:50  Keyhole stabilisation and spatter-free welding with Adjustable Mode Beam fibre lasers\nMustafa Coskun\, IPG Photonics \n2:50 – 3:20 Tea & Coffee Break \n3:20 – 3:40  UK Laser Damage Assessment and IBD Coatings for High-Power Applications\nAndrew Ritchie\, BRL Laser Damage Ltd. \n  \nVenue\n \n\nManufacturing Technology Centre \nMTC Events\nAMTC Building\nAdvanced Manufacturing Training Centre\nAirfield Drive\nAnsty Business Park\nCoventry\nCV7 9JU \nWhat3Words: encodes.backed.balancing \nGo to Google Maps \n  \n  \nTravelling by car\nThe MTC in Coventry is located minutes away from Junction 2 of the M6. \nHead into the Ansty Business Park through a set of traffic lights. Go straight over the next two roundabouts and then take the first exit at the third roundabout. From here\, take the first right for the AMTC Building car park. \nParking at the AMTC building\nLocated within our beautiful grounds\, the parking facilities at our AMTC building in Coventry have 275 complimentary car parking spaces and 10 large disabled parking bays. The parking is secure with barrier control\, and we have dedicated EV parking for electric vehicles. \nPlease only use dedicated car parking when travelling by car. Stopping and parking on the roundabout in front of the venue is prohibited at all times\, including for dropping off and picking up. Please be aware that regular law enforcement patrol the area and issue fines in accordance with the Road Traffic Act 1988. \n\nTravelling by train\nJust 20 minutes from Coventry Railway Station\, rail is a popular transport option for our delegates. The X30 bus travels from Coventry railway station to the Ansty Business Park every 20 minutes. Alternatively\, there’s a taxi rank situated just outside the station. \nTravelling by air \nBirmingham Airport is less than a 30-minute drive from Ansty Business Park. If you’d like us to arrange Taxis or Ubers from the airport\, please let the MTC know. \n\n\nTravelling by bus\nThere’s a dedicated bus service that runs frequently between Ansty Park and the centre of Coventry. \nThe X30 stops at Pool Meadow Bus Station in Coventry\, and travels via Coventry train station. \nFrom the city centre\, the bus route follows the main artery roads past the University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire\, before arriving at Ansty Park.
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailu-workshop-optics-beam-delivery/
LOCATION:MTC\, Ansty Park\, Coventry\, CV7 9JU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTAMP:20260515T190631
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SUMMARY:AILU 2025 Annual Job Shop Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION: \n \nSponsored by Laser Trader\n \nIntroduction\nThe 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! \nNot a member of AILU? No problem! Non-members are welcome too. Talk to us about special offer tickets for non-members in the laser subcontract industry – especially if you have never experienced this meeting before.  \nAfter this event\, you will take away vital information which can make a real difference to your business. By mixing with industry peers\, the AILU Job Shop Members can benchmark their performance in a number of business areas. This meeting will focus on Carbon Footprint reduction\, Cyber Security\, Cost of Metals and Scrap\, Micromachining\, Welding and much more – so that participants have the information to determine the future directions of their business.  Plenty of time is set aside in the programme for networking and discussion with delegates and presenters. \nAs well as the above there will be the usual opportunities to catch up with the latest new technology on the market\, the results of the Prime and Scrap Metal Survey and the Open Discussion Forum which allows people to ask any question that may be answered by our panel of experts or participants in the audience.  \nProgramme\n09:30 – 10:00   Registration & refreshments \n10:00 – 10:05   Welcome & Introduction\nChris Waters (Chair of AILU Job Shop Group) \n10:05 – 10:20  Introduction to TRUMPF\nLee Moakes (TRUMPF UK) \n10:20 – 10:40  Reducing Carbon and Costs with Real Solutions\nMatthew Roberts (Energise) \n10:40 – 11:00  Buying Energy in 2026\nLiam Conway (Greenfields Energy Group) \n11:00 – 11:30   Refreshments \n11.30 – 11.50  Drivers and Challenges in the UK Steel Market 2026 \nKaye Ayub (MEPS International) \n11:50 – 12:10  How Cyber-secure is Your Business?\nPaul Crumpton  (IASME) \n12:10-12:30 Laser & Ultrasonic Welding\nPhil Carr (Carrs Welding) \n12:30 – 12:40 AILU Prime & Scrap Metal Survey Results\nDave MacLellan (AILU) \n12:40 – 13:40  Lunch \n13:40 – 14:40  What’s new – short commercial presentations\nShort company pitches (10 mins each): Bystronic\, Ficep\, SS Laser Solutions\, Mate Tooling Solutions\, World Machinery\, TRUMPF \n14:40-15:20  Open Discussion Forum \n15:20  Close \n  \nDirections:\nDirections to venue on Google Maps \nPLEASE PARK IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING AND ENTER VIA THE MAIN ENTRANCE \n \n 
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/2025-annual-job-shop-business-meeting/
LOCATION:TRUMPF\, Luton\, President Way\, Airport Executive Park\, Luton\, LU2 9NL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190631
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SUMMARY:AILU Event - Early Careers Group Seminar & Tour
DESCRIPTION:AILU’s Early Careers Group Seminar & JET Fusion Tour\nWednesday 19th November\nUKAEA\, Culham\, Oxfordshire\n  \nFounded 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. \nOn Wednesday 19th November the Group will host a seminar followed by a tour of the JET fusion facility.  \nThe seminar and tour are open to AILU members and non-members\, and would be of interest to those who might like to join this group or would benefit from networking with this enthusiastic and talented pool of individuals. \nIMPORTANT: Attendees must bring photo ID. \n  \nProgramme \n10:00  – 10:30  Registration & Refreshments     \n10:30  – 10:50   Welcome and Introduction to Fusion Energy Research at UKAEA\nChris Peters\, UKAEA \n10:50  – 11:05  Laser Repair Processes for Remote In-Situ Operations in Future Fusion Power Plants \nSean Roche-Watson\, University of Manchester \n11:05  – 11:20  Exploring Microstructural Evolution Induced by Dynamic Beam Shaping in Autogenous Laser Beam Welding of AA6082 \nReshad Bakhtari \, Warwick University \n11:20  – 11:35  Commercial Thinking for Technical People: Understanding Value\, Not Just Specs \nTom Kerrigan\, TLM Laser \n11:35  – 11:55  Cutting Edge Laser Processing and Micro-Machining Tools \nMike O’Key\, OpTek Systems  \n12:00  – 13:00  Lunch     \n13:00  – 14:30  Tour         \n14:30 – 16:00  ECG Members’ Meeting \n  \nTour\nJoint European Torus (JET) was the world’s largest and most powerful fusion machine – it operated for over 40 years\, setting a series of fusion performance records until closing in late 2023. The project was hosted by UKAEA for labs around Europe and laid the foundation for many of the advances we see in fusion research today. \nNow JET is becoming a pioneer in the decommissioning of large fusion facilities. The techniques and knowledge from UKAEA’s JET Decommissioning & Repurposing (JDR) programme will help to develop future fusion plants that are sustainable from both an environmental and financial perspective. \nThe tour will allow individuals to gain an appreciation of the scale and complexity of this large device and the systems required to operate and maintain it. \n  \nVenue\nUK Atomic Energy Authority\nCulham Campus\nAbingdon\nOxfordshire\nOX14 3DB \nClick on the links below for: \nTravel details – Visitor-travel-information-UKAEA.pdf \nSite map – Site-map-UKAEA.pdf \nTour information – Tour-information-UKAEA.pdf
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailu-event-early-careers-group-seminar-tour/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T153000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190631
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SUMMARY:AILU Workshop - Micro Drilling
DESCRIPTION: \n  \n  \n \nSponsored by Luxinar \n  \nIntroduction\nChair: Mike Wakeham (Winbro) \nThe 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 and speed. Small hole diameters and minimal heat input (low distortion) are benefits that laser micro drilling can bring. \nLearn from a range of presenters who are using and manufacturing solutions in micro laser drilling. If you are contemplating the use of laser micro drilling in manufacturing or research\, this workshop is for you.  \nMeet laser drilling application experts and suppliers over this full day workshop. The venue is a short walk from Luxinar’s UK facility. During the event there will be a networking lunch where a few exhibitors will be available to discuss the products and services they offer. \nAt the end of the workshop there will be a short tour of Luxinar’s facility.  A live “remote” demonstration of their lasers in action will also be included in the agenda for the day. \n  \nProgramme:\n9:30 – 10:00 am Registration and Coffee \n10.00 – 10.10  Welcome\nYannick Galais\, Luxinar\n \n10.10 – 10.30  Microelectronics and Semiconductor Manufacturing: A Paradise for Laser Drilling? \nBen Fulford\, Luxinar \n10.30 – 10.50  High Speed Micro Drilling of Metals and Glasses \nDimitris Karnakis\, Oxford Lasers \n10.50 – 11.10  ns pulsed fibre laser: a versatile tool for drilling applications\nJack Gabzdyl\, TRUMPF \n11.10 – 11.40 Tea & Coffee Break \n11.40 – 12.00  Laser selective etching of transparent materials with modified Bessel beams\nJakob Gueye\, Heriot Watt University \n12.00 – 12.20  High aspect ratio micro-drilling in glass and SiC using percussion and single-pulse processes\nArtur Stabrawa\, Fluence Technology \n12.20 – 12.40  Advances in Laser Drilling and Metallization of TGVs for Advanced Packaging\nAshley Crane\, EKSPLA \n12.40 – 1.50 pm Lunch\, Exhibitors and Networking \n1.50 – 2.10  Micro Hole Drilling for Biomedical Applications\nMike O’Key\, OpTek Systems \n2.10 – 2.30  High speed drilling of micro holes in metallic components\nOlusola Oyelola \, Winbro Group \n2.30 – 2.50  High power laser drilling of 0.5 mm thick stainless steel\nJagdheesh Radhakrishnan\, MTC \n2.50 – 3.10  From negative to >45 Degree angles\, how to control taper during cutting & drilling processes \nDavid Bruneel\, LASEA \n3.10 – 3.20  Remote presentation of Luxinar USP Laser Applications Lab.\nLouise May\, Luxinar \n3.20 – 3.40 Tea & Coffee Break \n3.40 – 4.40 Tour of Luxinar facility \n  \nVenue\nAURA Innovation Centre\nBridgehead Business Park\nMeadow Road\nHull\nHessle\nHU13 0GD \nFind out more about AILU events (past and future) here: ailu.org.uk/events\nInterested to join our Early Careers Group? – more here: ailu.org.uk/early-careers-group\nRead about the event sponsor here: luxinar.com \n  \n  \n  \nAILU EVENT T&Cs\nSee AILU Event Terms and Conditions here.\n____________________________________\nBy registering for this meeting you agree that you are happy for AILU and Sponsors to contact you after the event \n 
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailu-workshop-micro-drilling/
LOCATION:AURA Innovation Centre\, Bridgehead Business Park\, Meadow Road\, Hull\, Hessle\, HU13 0GD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190631
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SUMMARY:AILU Free Webinar: Implementing Beam Shaping
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by\n \n  \n  \n  \nThursday 19th June 2025\, 14:00 – 15:00 BST\n  \nFree online webinar\n \n \n  \n  \n  \nImplementing Beam-shaping in the Laser Industry:\nOpportunities and Challenges\nSpeaker: Gwenn Pallier\, Product Line Manager\, Cailabs \nLearn how beam-shaping is used to improve performance in laser material processing applications including welding\, cutting\, micro-processing and additive manufacturing. \nThere are many methods to achieve laser beam-shaping\, find out more about how they work and what the advantages and challenges are in each case. \nDiscover examples of applications where MPLC (Multi Plane Light Conversion) from Cailabs has enabled the following benefits: \n\nEnhanced process quality\nIncreased process speed\nImproved depth of focus\n\nBeam-shaping is a hot topic in 2025\, this webinar will help you understand how to access the benefits presented by the latest technology. \nAs well as a presentation\, there will be the opportunity to have questions answered in a Q&A session at the end of the webinar. \nThe webinar will be recorded and accessible for free via YouTube and Vimeo. \nThe PDF version of the PowerPoint slides will be available after the webinar. \n  \nAILU EVENT T&Cs\nSee AILU Event Terms and Conditions here.\n____________________________________ \nBy registering for this meeting you agree that you are happy for AILU and Sponsors to contact you after the event
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailu-free-webinar-beam-shaping/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250617T090000
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SUMMARY:AILU Event: Early Careers Group Event
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th June\nLoughborough University\nFounded 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. \nOn Tuesday 17th June the Group will host a seminar followed by a tour of the laser facilities at Loughborough University. Members of the ECG will deliver presentations highlighting the current focus of their research or laser interests. \nThe seminar is open to AILU members and non-members and would be of interest to those who might like to join this group or would benefit from networking with this enthusiastic and talented pool of individuals. \n  \nProgramme\n09:30 – 10:00  Registration & Refreshments  \n10:00 – 10:05  Welcome – Jacob Lavin\, Loughborough University \n10:05 – 10:25  \nGas Dynamic Interactions in Laser Cutting\nJacob Lavin\, Loughborough University \n10:25 – 10:40  \nRemote laser welding of Zn-coated steel to aluminium for automotive structural applications\nAli Baghbani Barenji\, University of Warwick \n10:40 – 10:55  \nUtilising spherical aberration in laser processing\nDan Wilson-University of Manchester \n11:00 – 13:00  Tour of Optical Engineering Building & Emergent Photonics Research Centre \n13:00 – 14:00  Lunch \n  \nVenue\nSir David Davies Building\nLoughborough University\nLE11 3TU \nSee page 5 of campus map\, Building 14 here and venue map here  \nParking permit required for those attending by car which can be paid for in advance or on arrival – https://www.lboro.ac.uk/services/fm/services/traffic-parking/visitors/
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailu-event-early-careers-group-seminar/
LOCATION:Loughborough University\, Epinal Way LE11 3TU\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T133000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190631
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SUMMARY:Laser Safety - AILU workshop
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\n \nChair: Bethan Smith (MTC) \nLaser 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.  \nWhat should be considered to enable the safe use of lasers? It is not only about the laser beam\, which can be stopped using interlocks\, guarding and PPE. Other risks are also significant. Laser processes\, like conventional processes\, generate fume that is hazardous to the operators and any personnel nearby. There are other risks to consider too. \nThis workshop will set out the latest amendents to the laser safety standards\, discuss the latest evolutions of PPE for laser processing and consider how automation is a good alternative to reducing the skill required and the risk to operators when using hand held laser welders. \nWho should attend?:\nAnyone with a safety role in an organisation where lasers are currently in use (or being considered for use).\nAnyone about to buy or currently using a hand held laser system.\nAnyone interested in ensuring that the safety in their workplace is up to date \nThe 2025 AILU AGM will follow this workshop\, from 13:30 – 14:30 (see here). \nProgramme\n10:00 – 10:30  Registration \n10:30 – 10:40 Welcome\nBethan Smith\, MTC \nSession 1\n \n10:40 – 11:00 Forthcoming Amendments and new laser safety standards\, evolutions of laser PPE and a request for laser user feedback\nNeal Croxford\, Dovecote Technologies \n11:00 – 11:20 Automating existing hand-held laser welding systems to enhance safety\nSinan Bilgin\, SS Laser Solutions \n11:20 – 11:50 Laser Fume & Filtration\nRichard Bloomfield\, Donaldson BOFA \n11:50 – 12:10 Training & PPE for Laser Safety\nPreetesh Mistry\, Pro-Lite Technology \n12:10 – 12:30 Discussion Session – Q&A – How to promote and deliver strong laser safety in 2025\nDave MacLellan\, AILU \n12:30 – 13:30  Lunch \n13:30 AILU AGM (optional) \n  \nVenue\nAME\nBeresford Avenue\nCoventry\nCV6 5LZ \nPlease follow this link for information on security and parking https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Getting-to-AME.pdf \n  \nAILU EVENT T&Cs\nSee AILU Event Terms and Conditions here.\n____________________________________ \nBy registering for this meeting you agree that you are happy for AILU and Sponsors to contact you after the event
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/lasersafety-ailu-workshop/
LOCATION:AME\, Coventry\, Beresford Ave\, Coventry\, CV6 5LZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190631
CREATED:20240627T122520Z
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SUMMARY:AILU's Industrial Laser Applications Symposium (ILAS) 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nN.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 of charge (they will still need to cover T&S costs). Free registration will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. To nominate a student please email events@ailu.publishingbureau.dev \nILAS 2025 is a unique 2-day event that attracts international delegates and speakers to share the latest in laser material processing.  You are guaranteed to make new contacts\, expand your network\, find business or collaboration opportunities\, meet potential employers and employees to develop your organisation or career. \nThe symposium will be packed with presentations and exhibitions. It’s where academia meets industry for all things industrial laser related\, so don’t miss out. \nSee the dedicated ILAS 2025 webpage here https://ilas2025.co.uk/ \nSee Event Booking T&Cs here  \nSee Events Code of Conduct here 
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailus-industrial-laser-applications-symposium-ilas-2025/
LOCATION:Chesford Grange Hotel\, Kenilworth\, CV8 2LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241119T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190631
CREATED:20240813T123720Z
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SUMMARY:AILU's Early Careers Group Event
DESCRIPTION:Early Careers Group 2-day Event\n19-20 November 2024\n  \n19 November\nHeriot-Watt University\, Edinburgh\n\nEarly Careers Group Seminar\nTour of the National Robotarium\nECG Meeting \n\n  \n20 November\nCoherent\, Glasgow\n\nSite visit
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailus-early-careers-group-event/
LOCATION:Heriot-Watt University\, Edinburgh
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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SUMMARY:AILU's Annual Job Shop Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThe 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! \nNot a member of AILU? No problem! Non-members are welcome too. Talk to us about special offer tickets for non-members in the laser subcontract industry – especially if you have never experienced this meeting before.  \nAfter this event\, you will take away vital information which can make a real difference to your business. By mixing with industry peers\, the AILU Job Shop Members can benchmark their performance in a number of business areas. This meeting will focus on Carbon Footprint reduction\, Safety and Diversification – so that participants have the information to determine the future directions of their business.  Plenty of time is set aside in the programme for networking and discussion with delegates and presenters. \nAs well as the above there will be the usual opportunities to catch up with the latest new technology on the market\, the results of the Scrap Metal Survey and the Open Discussion Forum which allows people to ask any question that may be answered by our panel of experts or participants in the audience.  \nProgramme\n09:15 – 09:45   Registration & refreshments \n09:45 – 09:50   Welcome & Introduction\nChris Waters (Chair of AILU Job Shop Group) \n09:50 – 10:05  Introduction to Bystronic\nAndrew Richert (Bystronic UK) \n10:05 – 10:20   Why and How Should You Reduce Your Carbon Footprint?\nDave MacLellan (AILU) \n10:20 – 10:40  Update on Buying Electricity in 2024\nMike Stafford (Control Energy Costs) \n10:40 – 11:00  Is it Time to Invest in Solar PV?\nJames Cunningham (Geo Green Power) \n11:00 – 11:30  Refreshments \n11:30 -11:50  Safety of Hand-held Laser Systems\nDavid Lawton (Kentek) \n11:50 -12:05  Contract manufacturing of Micro Parts \nNadeem Rizvi (Laser Micromachining) \n12:05 -12:20 More Than Just Laser Cutting – Processing Opportunities\nChris Waters (Micrometric) \n12:20-12:40 Should You Buy a High Power Laser Cutter?\nJohn Powell (Laser Expertise) \n12:40 – 13:40  Lunch \n13:40 – 14:40  What’s new – short commercial presentations\nShort company pitches (10 mins each): Bystronic\, Lantek\, FICEP\, BLM\, TLM Laser\, Nitrogen Supply Co \n14:40 – 14:50 AILU Scrap Metal Survey Results\nDave MacLellan (AILU) \n14:50-15:30  Open Discussion Forum \n15:30  Close \n  \n 
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailus-annual-job-shop-business-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Bystronic UK\, 6 Wayside Business Park\, Wilsons Lane\, Coventry\, CV6 6NY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T110000
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SUMMARY:AILU Free Webinar: Your Path to Net Zero
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFree online webinar\n\n  \n  \n  \n \nWednesday 2nd October 2024\n11:00 – 12:00 BST\n  \nNet Zero Webinar\nWherever you are on your Net Zero journey\, Control Energy Costs and Auditel will help you get started or take you to the next step. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll receive simple advice and support from their expert speakers. \n  \nWhy Net Zero matters \nSome businesses are early adopters and are already on their Net Zero journey; they’re emotionally motivated to act to reduce their business’s impact on the environment. \nHowever\, some businesses are waiting to be pushed to act. The importance of Net Zero cannot be overstated – supply chain pressures are mounting because of suppliers’ carbon footprint. \nSome businesses are being excluded from tenders due to their inaction on Net Zero. Already\, plans are in place to make carbon a balance sheet item that accountants will be advising businesses to reduce. Implementing a Net Zero plan won’t cost you money – it will actually save businesses money in the long term. Control Energy Costs and Auditel can help make it simple for businesses to start their journey. \nSpeakers \nNigel Addison-Evans\, Client Relationship Manager at Control Energy Costs. \nDavid James\, Managing Partner at Auditel. \nContact Nigel if you have any questions or for more information. \n  \nAs well as a presentation\, there will be the opportunity to have questions answered in a Q&A session at the end of the webinar. \nThe webinar will be recorded and accessible for free via YouTube and Vimeo. \nThe PDF version of the PowerPoint slides can be viewed here 
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailu-free-webinar-path-to-net-zero/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190631
CREATED:20240704T125727Z
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SUMMARY:AILU Workshop - High Power and Hybrid Laser Welding
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\n \nChair: Wojciech Suder (Cranfield University) \nHigh power laser welding together with beam shaping has transformed the quality\, speed and gap tolerance of joining thick materials. In addition\, sometimes the hybrid laser-arc welding process (HLAW) is used to make single pass welds \n with simultaneous laser beam welding and a MIG welding arc (GMAW) to achieve a combination of deep penetration\, low heat input and perfect side wall fusion. This can allow alloy welding wires to be used\, and deliver much higher throughput than multi-pass multi-layer arc welding. It also minimises distortion. \nIn parallel with hybrid arc welding\, beam shaping is being used to improve the quality of welding\, especially in reflective materials like aluminium and copper which are often used in e-mobility applications\, for reasons of their high conductivity. \nOther research into hybrid ultrasonic and laser welding is showing some benefits in the minimisation of inter-metallics and improvements in weld speed. \nWith greater laser power\, comes the need for greater laser safety considerations. The challenge to build in laser safety when the raw laser beam is above 10 kW is something that the industry is only now starting to get to grips with. \nThis workshop is aimed at sharing the latest results from researchers and manufacturers in the field of laser welding in the multi-kW regime. As price per watt continues to fall and wall-plug efficiency improves\, the inherent viability of laser welding and the ease with which it can be automated makes it more and more the process of choice. \nA range of speakers will present and exhibitors offering products to this market will be on hand to share information about their capabilities.  Cranfield University is situated conveniently close to the M1 and on the outskirts of Milton Keynes. \n  \nProgramme\n09:30 – 10:00  Registration & Refreshments \n10:00 – 10:10  Introduction & Welcome\nWojciech Suder\, Cranfield University \n10:10 – 10:30  Novel Hybrid Laser Welding \nDavid Rico Sierra\, Cranfield University \n10:30 – 10:50 High-Power Laser Welding: A Comparative Study involving Cu and Al\nRaga Meenakshisundaram\, AMRC North West \n10:50 – 11:10 Laser Beam Welding of Thick-Walled Components – Technologies\, Challenges & Potential\nBenjamin Kessler\, Fraunhofer IWS \n11:10 – 11:40 Break \n11:40 – 12:00  Critical Factors When Customising Cored Wires for Laser Welding\nLeonor Neto\, Welding Alloys \n12:00 – 12:20 Safety Enclosures for High Power Lasers\nDavid Samuel\, Kyrus Automation \n12:20 – 12:40 Predicting and Improving Hairpin Weld Quality with a Process Simulation\nMarcin Serdeczny\, Flow Science        \n12:40 – 13:40  Lunch \n13:40 – 14:00  High Power Laser Welding and Hybrid Welding in Structural Steel\nBerthold Kessler\, IPG Photonics \n14:00 – 14:20 Latest Developments in Laser in Vacuum Welding\nMax Nentwich\, Cambridge Vacuum Engineering \n14:20 – 14:40  Beam Shaping for HLAW Welding of Thick Stainless-steel Plates with Multi-Plane Light Conversion\nPu Jian\, Cailabs \n14:40 – 15:00 Break \n15.00 – 16.00 – Tour of the Welding & Additive Manufacturing Centre  \n  \n  \nVenue\nVincent Building\nCranfield University\nCranfield\nBedfordshire\nMK43 0AL \nCLICK HERE TO VIEW SITE MAP \n  \nAILU EVENT T&Cs\nSee AILU Event Terms and Conditions here.\n____________________________________\nBy registering for this meeting you agree that you are happy for AILU and Sponsors to contact you after the event \n 
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailu-workshop-high-power-and-hybrid-laser-welding/
LOCATION:Cranfield University\, College Rd\, Wharley End\, Bedford\, Bedfordshire\, MK43 0AL
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T160000
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SUMMARY:AILU Free Webinar: Melt pool simulations for welding process optimization
DESCRIPTION:Free online webinar\n\n  \n  \n  \n \n \nThursday 19th September 2024\n15:00 – 16:00 BST\n  \nOverview\nThe solutions to common welding defects such as porosity\, cracking\, and lack of fusion can be difficult to pinpoint when relying solely on experimentation\, which provides limited details about process dynamics. CFD can drive experimental analysis through simulations of melting and solidification that address challenges in controlling heat input and keyhole stability\, fusing dissimilar metals\, and producing desired surface roughness. In this technical webinar we review case studies including laser welding battery casings\, busbars\, and hairpins\, and discuss how FLOW-3D WELD simulations are effectively used to: \n\nTune and optimize process parameters in laser welding\nIdentify and understand defect formation\nGuide process and material decisions\n\n  \nWho should attend?\n\nWelding process engineers\nWelding research scientists\nMachine operators\nMetallurgists\nMaterials scientists / engineers\nLaser application engineers\n\n  \nTopics to be covered\n\nMelt pool simulation of laser welding\nControlling keyhole stability and porosity\nFusing dissimilar metals\nLaser welding case study: battery casings\nLaser welding case study: busbars\nLaser welding case study: hairpins\n\n  \nWhat you will learn\n\nWhat parameters affect quality when laser welding sensitive components and dissimilar materials\nHow melt pool modeling is used to tailor processes for optimal outcomes\nHow simulations can compliment experimental work to achieve better welds\n\nAs well as a presentation\, there will be the opportunity to have questions answered in a Q&A session at the end of the webinar. \nThe webinar will be recorded and accessible for free via YouTube and Vimeo. \n  \n  \nAILU EVENT T&Cs\nSee AILU Event Terms and Conditions here.\n____________________________________\nBy registering for this meeting you agree that you are happy for AILU and Sponsors to contact you after the event
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailu-free-webinar-melt-pool-simulations-for-welding-process-optimization/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T160000
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SUMMARY:AILU Workshop: Laser Applications in E-Mobility
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\n \nChair: Pasquale Franciosa\nWMG\, University of Warwick\nWith the drive towards electrification of transport by road\, air and sea this topic is a key focus for laser material processing applications right now. This event will explore the latest advances\, trends\, and challenges in the rapidly evolving fields of battery manufacturing technology and electric mobility. \n  \nSpeakers from research\, manufacturing and the subcontract industry are included in the schedule together with those in the supply chain for laser welding\, cutting\, texturing and drying. Optics and beam delivery as well as innovative laser sources are driving advances – often in challenging reflective materials like aluminium alloys and copper. \nThis event is for: \n\nIndustry professionals who are seeking to adopt laser processing in battery and related industries\nResearchers and academics focused on advanced technology for battery assembly\nSuppliers of products and services to the automotive\, aerospace and transportation sector\n\nThere are opportunities to network with other delegates\, presenters and exhibitors over generous coffee breaks and an extended lunch. After the event there is an option to tour the facilities at WMG where you can see the implementation of laser welding in e-mobility and discover the research areas that are being investigated. \n  \nProgramme \n09:30 – 10:00  Registration & Refreshments \n10:00 – 10:10  Introduction & Welcome\nPasquale Franciosa\, WMG \n10:10 – 10:30  Effect of static laser beam shaping on gap bridging for welding copper hairpins\nLara Al Botros\, WMG \n10:30 – 10:50  A CFD study on laser cutting and ultra-thin copper foils for e-mobility applications\nAlessandro Fortunato\, University of Bologna \n10:50 – 11:10  Electron beam welding for battery pack production\nColin Ribton\, TWI \n11:10 – 11:40 Break \n12:00 – 12:20  Artificial Intelligence in camera-based online process monitoring\nAxel Luft\, Scansonic \n12:20 – 12:40  Beam shaping to change challenging laser welding process into tolerant ones\nThibaut Atche\, Cailabs           \n12:40 – 13:40  Lunch \n13:40 – 14:00  Laser welding of aluminium alloys for battery coolers using dynamic beam laser\nEyal Shekel\, Civan Laser \n14:00 – 14:20  Minimising risk when welding live cells to make modules and battery packs\nPhil Carr\, Carrs Welding \n14:20 – 14:40   Introducing laser welding to battery manufacturing\nBrett Ramshaw\, Alexander Battery Technologies \n14:40 – 15:10 Break \n15:10 – 15:30  Drying of battery electrodes: Technical & economical comparison of concepts\nAndre Eltze\, Laserline \n15:30 – 15:50   Beam Shaping Techniques to Enhance Laser Welding of EV Components\nAlex Griffiths\, PowerPhotonic \n15:50 – 16:50  Tour of WMG laser welding facilities  \n  \n  \nVenue\nWMG\nInternational Manufacturing Centre (IMC)\nUniversity of Warwick\nLord Bhattacharyya Way\nCoventry\nCV4 7AL \nEntrance is indicated on the map below (click for a large version)\nhttps://w3w.co/desire.voices.pines \n  \n  \nParking\n \nClick the map for an enlarged version \n\nYou can park in any car park marked P. The closest car park is Car Park 15 ringed on the map.\nThe easiest way to pay is by downloading the APCOA Connect parking app – see here for full details https://warwick.ac.uk/services/carparks/general_parking/\nAll-day parking costs £8.00 and can be pre-booked\nhttps://warwick.ac.uk/services/carparks/prebook/\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAILU EVENT T&Cs\nSee AILU Event Terms and Conditions here.\n____________________________________\nBy registering for this meeting you agree that you are happy for AILU and Sponsors to contact you after the event
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailu-workshop-laser-applications-in-e-mobility/
LOCATION:Warwick Manufacturing Group\, WMG International Manufacturing Centre\, CV4 7AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T150000
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SUMMARY:AILU Free Webinar: Safety of Hand-held Lasers
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by\n \n  \n  \n  \n \nFree online webinar\n  \nWATCH HERE\n \n \nThursday 27th June 2024\n14:00 – 15:00 BST\n  \nDetails\nAre you considering purchasing a hand-held laser for welding\, cleaning\, marking? \nMake sure you know what the safety requirements are\, including: \n\nLaser eye safety (Goggles or face-mask)\nLaser skin safety (overalls\, gloves\, boots PPE)\nLaser safety for non-users (guarding/enclosure/room interlocking)\nFume extraction (safety for the operator and environment)\n\nPreetesh Mistry from laser safety experts Pro-Lite will guide you through the safety requirements and recommend how these systems can be used safely in a static or mobile application. \nAs well as a presentation\, there will be the opportunity to have questions answered in a Q&A session at the end of the webinar. \nThe webinar will be recorded and accessible for free via YouTube and Vimeo. \n 
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailu-free-webinar-handheld-laser-safety/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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SUMMARY:AILU Early Careers Group Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 5th June 2024\nCranfield University \n  \nFounded 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. \nOn Wednesday 5th June the Group will host a morning seminar followed by a tour of the laser facilities at Cranfield University. Members of the ECG will deliver presentations highlighting the current focus of their research or application area. \nThe seminar is open to AILU members and non-members and would be of interest to those who might like to join this group or would benefit from networking with this enthusiastic and talented pool of individuals. \n  \nProgramme\n09:30 – 10:00     Registration & Refreshments                                 \n10:00 – 10:05     Welcome                                     \n10:05 – 10:20     Multi-Energy System for Bead Shape Control\nDavid Rico-Sierra\, Cranfield University                   \n10:20 – 10:35     Enhancing Mass Transfer in LPBF: A Dive into Oscillating Laser Scan Strategies and Melt Pool Dynamics\nIoannis Bitharas\, Heriot-Watt University \n10:35 – 10:50     Laser Material Processing of Ceramic Matrix Composites\nPriyanka Ghosh\, MTC              \n10:50 – 11:05     Surface Engineering of AM Biomedical Implants\nRaja Abdullah\, University of Birmingham               \n11:05 – 11:35     Refreshments                                 \n11:35 – 11:50     Automated Assembly of Laser Systems\nDonald Risbridger\, Heriot-Watt University             \n11:50 – 12:05    Laser Surface Texturing of Stent Materials for Cardiovascular Applications\nJialin Dong\, Loughborough University                   \n12:05 – 12:25    The Latest Developments in AM at the Welding & Additive Manufacturing Centre (Keynote)\nGoncalo Pardal\, Cranfield University \n12:25 – 13:25     Lunch                                            \n13:25 – 14:05     Tour of laser facilities at Cranfield University                                        \n  \nVenue\nMartell House (Building 300)\n1st Floor East\, LR3\nCranfield University\nCollege Rd\nWharley End\nBedford\nMK43 0AL \nSee Site Map here \nMartell House is located at the south of the map in square B6-7 \nGetting to Cranfield – https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/About/How-to-find-Cranfield
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailu-early-careers-group-seminar/
LOCATION:Cranfield University\, College Rd\, Wharley End\, Bedford\, Bedfordshire\, MK43 0AL
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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SUMMARY:AILU Workshop: Laser Micro Applications
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by PI (Physik Instrumente) Ltd\n \n \n \n \n \nIntroduction\nChair: Jack Gabzdyl (TRUMPF Lasers UK) \nRecent advances in ultrafast lasers have seen them become more affordable\, reliable and compact. This\, combined with alternative (shorter) wavelengths is creating new applications which are able to match the needs of medical devices\, consumer electronics and displays. Attend this workshop to learn more about the cutting edge of small scale applications including cutting\, etching\, drilling\, texturing and additive manufacturing. Hosted at TRUMPF’s facility near to Luton Airport\, this event will include opportunities for exhibitors\, networking and sharing of research between academic and industrial manufacturing. \n  \nProgramme\n09:30 – 10:00  Registration & Refreshments \n10:00 – 10:10  Introduction & Welcome\nJack Gabzdyl\, TRUMPF \n10:10 – 10:30  Laser production of microparts – perspectives from a contract manufacturer\nNadeem Rizvi\, Laser Micromachining Ltd \n10:30 – 10:50  High throughput laser drilling of high-density precision microholes in metals: challenges and future prospects\nThemis Karkantonis\, Oxford Lasers \n10:50 – 11:10  Laser micro machining for medical device applications\nMike O’Key\, OpTek \n11:10 – 11:40 Break \n11:40 – 12:00  Ultra-short material processing of glass \nRichard Carter\, Heriot Watt University \n12:00 – 12:20  Surface integrity evaluation in laser micro-texturing\nManuela Pacella\, Loughborough University \n12:20 – 12:40  Optimisation of bio inspired Surface Texture designs in combustion systems\nSamuel Bigot\, Cardiff University             \n12:40 – 13:50  Lunch \n13:50 – 14:10  Laser structuring for spectral attenuation of different wavelengths and heat management\nJack Gabzdyl\, TRUMPF \n14:10 – 14:30  Laser Processing with Spatial Light Modulators (SLMs)\nJim Leach\, Hamamatsu \n14:30 – 14:50  USP laser platform for cutting-edge solutions\nAntonio Raspa\, Luxinar \n14:50 – 15:20 Break \n15:20 – 15:40 Laser micro-machining for hydrogen applications\nMitchell Leering\, MTC \n15:40 – 16:00 Femtosecond glass processing using bessel beam shapers\nScott Barrie\, PowerPhotonic \n  \nVenue\nTRUMPF Ltd\nUnit A\nPresident Way\nAirport Executive Park\,\nLuton\nLU2 9NL \n  \nAccommodation\nRecommended Hotel: \nPremier Inn St Albans City Centre\n1 Adelaide Street\nSt Albans\nHertfordshire\nAL3 5BH \nSat Nav Directions:  AL3 5EB \n  \nAILU EVENT T&Cs\nSee AILU Event Terms and Conditions here.\n____________________________________\nBy registering for this meeting you agree that you are happy for AILU and Sponsors to contact you after the event
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailu-workshop-laser-micro-applications/
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190631
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SUMMARY:AILU Event | Laser Processing using Machine Learning & Digital Twins
DESCRIPTION:  \nIntroduction \nChair: Danijela Rostohar\, Coventry University \nArtificial Intelligence (AI) is highly topical globally due to much-publicised developments in everything from smart listening virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa through spam filters\, facial recognition\, autonomous vehicles\, smart walking robots and large language chatbots like Chat GPT. \nIn manufacturing huge changes are taking place\, enabled by Machine Learning and Digital Twins. Using these techniques\, processes can be improved and optimised in dramatically shorter times and the accumulated knowledge of decades of experience can be captured and exploited without the need for individual experts who previously held this know-how in their heads. As a result\, smarter factories are being enabled and manufacturing becomes digitised with the result in higher efficiency and lower emissions – reducing the impact on the environment\, and overcoming skills shortages in key processes. \nApplications in the laser industry and in academic research establishments will be presented at this workshop. Using Machine Learning and Digital Twins\, complex processes like laser welding and surface structuring can be modelled and optimised (offline) gaining insight from massive data sets which can be harnessed by high speed number-crunching to enable consistent quality in new applications. \nThis workshop is suited to anyone seeking to build knowledge in this field\, and to add subject experts to their network. The event is live in-person with a few remote presentations. Post-event\, pdfs of presenter slides and video of the presentations will be available to all registered delegates. After the event a tour of the facilities will be available to see the application of this technology to automotive battery welding. \n  \nVenue\nInstitute For Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME)\nBeresford Ave\nCoventry\nCV6 5LZ \n(SATNAV: Use postcode CV6 5JA) \n  \nProgramme\n09:30 – 10:00  Registration & Refreshments \n10:00 – 10:10  Introduction & Welcome\nDanijela Rostohar\, Coventry University \n10:10 – 10:30  Bridging Realities: The Impact of Digital Twins on Advanced Manufacturing Systems\nMarcos Kauffman\, Coventry University \n10:30 – 10:50  Machine Learning vs Human – in process understanding   \nJian Qin\, Cranfield University \n10:50 – 11:10  Laser beam shaping with diffractive neural networks\nPaul Buske\, RWTH Aachen \n11:10 – 11:40  Break \n11:40 – 12:00  High Power Laser Welding Systems in the Era of Digital Manufacturing: Trends & Emerging Needs\nPasquale Franciosa\, WMG\, Warwick University \n12:00 – 12:20  Classification of laser welds using in process video and machine learning \nDarren Williams\, TWI; Peter Wilson\,  J4IC\, Lancaster University \n12:20 – 12:40  Process solutions for laser welding of EV components\nPeter Kallage\, Coherent \n12:40 – 13:40  Lunch \n13:40 – 14:00  The Power of AI in Automated Inline Quality Inspection and Provenance Control\nSebelan Danishvar\, Z-Prime \n14:00 – 14:20 AI for Science: Machine Learning for Laser Facilities and Applications\nJeyan Thiyagalingam\, STFC \n14:20 – 14:40  The role of CFD in digital twins for additive manufacturing and laser welding \nMarcin Serdeczny\, Flow Science Inc. \n14:40 – 15:00  Seeing the unseen: Sensors with sophisticated data models enable higher manufacturing quality\nMark Thompson\, Photonics Express \n15:00 – 15:30  Break \n15:30 – 16:30  Tour of AME & Hyperbat \n \nParking\nParking will be reserved in the Unipart/AME car park off Beresford Avenue. The entrance is shown below. \nSATNAV: Use postcode CV6 5JA \nPlease also see the information sheet here – AME-Visitor-Information.docx \nYou will be asked to sign in at Reception. \n \n   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAccommodation\nThere are numerous hotels in and around Coventry. \nSee Premier Inns here \nSee other hotels here \n  \n  \nAILU EVENT T&Cs\nSee AILU Event Terms and Conditions here.\n____________________________________\nBy registering for this meeting you agree that you are happy for AILU and Sponsors to contact you after the event
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/machine-learning-digital-twins/
LOCATION:AME\, Coventry\, Beresford Ave\, Coventry\, CV6 5LZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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SUMMARY:AILU's Early Career Researchers Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nFounded in 2017\, AILU’s Early Career Researchers (ECRs) Group represents the next generation of laser industry and academic professionals. The Group\, operating as a committee with an elected Chair and Secretary\, is spread across research centres and industrial manufacturers both in the UK and Europe. \nOn Wednesday 6th December the Group will host a morning seminar followed by a tour of the new Advanced Manufacturing Group facilities at the University of Manchester. The members of the Committee will give short presentations highlighting the current focus of their research or application area. \nThe seminar is open to AILU members and non-members and would be of interest to those who might join this group or would benefit from networking with this enthusiastic and talented pool of individuals. \n  \nProgramme\n09:30 -10:00    Registration & Refreshments                                                                         \n10:00 -10:05    Welcome. Raja Abdullah (Chair)  University of Birmingham \n10:05 -10:15    Tailored laser engraving geometry through the application of spatial light modulators.  Daniel Wilson\n                         (University of Manchester)      \n10:15 -10:25    TRUMPF TruPulse nano laser. Neda Baktash (TRUMPF)      \n10:25 -10:35    Laser beam oscillation welding of Al and Cu dissimilar joints.  Amirhossein Sadeghian  (Coventry University ) \n10:35 -10:45    How can beam shaping technology help to improve the performance of  high speed dissimilar laser\n                          welding? Tianzhu Sun (Warwick University)  \n10:45 -10:55    The practical side to our industry Will Buchanan (Graham Engineering)  \n10:55 -11:05    Refined grain structures in high deposition rate AM processes. Romali Biswal (Cranfield University) \n11:05 -11:35    Refreshments \n11:35 -11:45    Water jet guided laser cutting of carbon fibre reinforced polymer. Helen Elkington (MTC)  \n11:45 -11:55    Laser micro-hole drilling for hydrogen applications. Mitchell Leering (MTC) \n11:55 -12:05    Novel methodology for investigating the through thickness molten pool shape during remote\n                         laser welding.  Venkat Vivek Pamarthi (Warwick University) \n12:05 -12:15    Robotic assembly of laser systems. Donald Risbridger (Heriot-Watt University) \n12:15 -12:25   Surface profiling of the AM surface for biomedical applications. Raja Abdullah (University of Birmingham)  \n12:25 -13:25    Lunch \n13:25-14:05    Tour of new laser facilities at the University of Manchester  \n  \nVenue\nRoom B2.002\nEngineering Building B\nThe University of Manchester \nBooth Street East\nManchester\nM13 9SS \nThe meeting is in Engineering Building B which you access via the link bridge on the 2nd floor of Engineering Building A. See the images below. \nParking is at the Aquatics Car Park\, Manchester\, M13 9SS. This is an APCOA car park – the APCOA Connect App can be downloaded for easy payment. \n  \n \n         \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n       \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFeatured image courtesy Daniel Wilson\, University of Manchester
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailus-early-career-researchers-seminar-2/
LOCATION:University of Manchester\, Engineering Building A\, Oxford Road\, Manchester\, M13 9PL
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190631
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SUMMARY:AILU's Annual Job Shop Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nAILU’s active Job Shop Community represents over 150 UK laser subcontractors offering laser material processing as a service. \nIf you haven’t been before\, these meetings are “laser focused” on delivering high value content to our members and non-members in this sector. \nWith electricity price fluctuations still showing high volatility\, AILU is pleased to present the results of our members voluntary (and anonymised) electricity price survey. \nIf you are facing challenges as a Job Shop owner or manager\, this meeting is the right place for you. Take-aways from this meeting will include opportunities to enhance or diversify to grow your business\, including: \nEnhanced laser cutting: \n\nExplore Higher Power Fibre Laser Systems\nLearn the Benefits of Gas Mixing\nOpportunities in Non-Metal Cutting\n\nEmerging laser processes: \n\nHandheld Laser Welders (Better & Faster than TIG)\nManual Laser Cleaning\n\nNew Technology:  \n\nFind Out the Latest from Suppliers in the Sector\nParticipate in the Discussion Forum\n\n  \nVenue:\nNational Metalforming Centre\n47 Birmingham Road\nWest Bromwich\,\nB70 6PY \n  \nProgramme\n09:30 – 10:00   Registration & refreshments \n10:00 – 10:10   Welcome & Introduction\nChris Waters (Chair of AILU Jobshop Group) \n10:10 – 10:30  High Power Laser Cuttting (above 10 kW)\nStan Wilford (IPG Photonics) \n10:30 – 10:50   Gas Mixing – How it helps your cutting performance\nChris Smith (MSS Lasers) \n10:50-11:10  Cutting Non-Metals: New Opportunities for Job Shops\nJonathan Green (Trotec) \n11:10-11:40  Refreshments \n11:40-12:00  Manual Laser Welding: What You Need To Know\nAndy Toms (TLM Laser) \n12:00-12:20   Manual Laser Cleaning: Amazing Results & Applications\nOscar Heredia (LC Lasers) \n12:20-12:30 Survey results feedback: Electrical \nDave MacLellan (AILU) \n12:30-12:50  What To Do Before Your Energy Contract Runs Out\nNigel Addison-Evans (Control Energy Costs) \n12:50 – 13:50  Lunch \n13:50 – 14:00 R&D Tax Credits: New Claims Rules & Procedures\nJames Cameron (Visiativ) \n14:00-15:00  What’s new – short commercial presentations\nShort company pitches (10 mins each): TLM Laser\, Laser Lines\, Amplitude\, Nitrogen Supply Co\, Prima Power\, Coherent\, Mazak \n15:00-15:40  Open Discussion Forum \n15:40  Close \n \nAccommodation\nRecommended Hotel: \nPremier Inn West Bromwich\nNew Gas Street\,\nWest Bromwich\,\nWest Midlands\nB70 0NP \nAlternatively: \nPremier Inn Oldbury (M5 Jn2)\nWolverhampton Rd\,\nOldbury\nB69 2BH \n  \nAILU EVENT T&Cs\nSee AILU Event Terms and Conditions here.\n____________________________________\nBy registering for this meeting you agree that you are happy for AILU and Sponsors to contact you after the event
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailus-annual-job-shop-business-meeting/
LOCATION:National Metalforming Centre\, 47 Birmingham Road\, West Bromwich\, B70 6PY
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230920T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190631
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SUMMARY:AILU Workshop - Laser Cleaning
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Chair: Tony Jones (Cyan Tec)\nThe rise in the number of laser cleaning systems on the market has led to a rapid increase in the uptake of the application. Advantages of cleaning by laser are the following: \n\nNon-abrasive process which doesn’t contaminate the surface\nSelective cleaning with no damage to the underlying surface\nSuitable for automation or manual operation\nMinimal waste – only fume extraction required\nRemoves rust\, paint\, coatings\, soot and layers of organic material\nEfficient and fast\, giving excellent results\n\nIncreasingly being used in automotive\, aerospace\, electronics and even the nuclear industry\, laser cleaning can be seen regularly on YouTube videos and LinkedIn posts. \nThis workshop will share the latest in new technology\, from researchers and manufacturers\, as well as giving case studies of applications where it has proved itself to be the best method in production. \nSuitable for anyone planning to use laser cleaning\, or just wanting to understand how it works. There will be presentations in the morning and afternoon\, with time set aside for networking over coffee breaks and lunch. A small exhibition of suppliers will be alongside the workshop for those looking to discuss the equipment and services available. \n \n  \nProgramme\n09:30 – 10:00  Registration \n10:00 Welcome & Introduction\nTony Jones\, Cyan Tec Systems \nMorning Session\n10:10 AM–10:30 AM | Laser Cleaning: A Solution Looking for Applications\nLeo Sexton\, LaserAge \n10:30 AM–10:50 AM | Reduced Hazard Laser cleaning using Retina Safe Wavelengths\nTara Murphy\, Woodrow Scientific  \n10:50 AM–11:10 AM | Laser cleaning in restricted access situations\nMike O’Key\, OpTek \n11:10 AM–11:40 AM | Break \n11:40 AM–12:00 AM | Low energy laser shock processing: the boundary between cleaning and strengthening phenomena\nManuela Pacella\, Loughborough University \n12:00 AM–12:20 AM | Laser cleaning of thermal barrier coatings\nArtem Bogatyrev\, Nottingham University \n12:20 AM–12:40 AM | Laser cleaning of heritage objects and monuments\nParaskevi Pouli\, FORTH \n12:40 PM–1:50 PM Lunch \nAfternoon Session\n01:50 PM–02:10 PM | Automated laser cleaning: applications and solutions\nGary Broadhead\, IPG Photonics \n02:10 PM–02:30 PM | Laser cleaning in challenging environments; the importance of fume capture and analysis\nAli Khan\, TWI\n \n02:30 PM–02:50 PM | Laser surface functionalisation to enhance bonding\nJack Gabzdyl \, TRUMPF \n02:50 PM–03:20 PM | Break\n \n03:20 PM–03:40 PM | Safety considerations for laser cleaning and practical guidance for manual cleaning\nIoannis Metsios \, Lumpi  \n  \nVenue\nABB Robotics\nOrion House\nMaidstone Rd\nKingston\nMilton Keynes\nMK10 0BD \n  \nAccommodation\nThere are plenty of accommodation options in Milton Keynes including the Premier Inn Milton Keynes Central (Xscape) hotel \n  \nMain image credit: 4JET/TRUMPF
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailu-workshop-laser-cleaning/
LOCATION:ABB Robotics\, Orion House\, Maidstone Rd\, Kingston\,\, Milton Keynes\, MK10 0BD
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230531T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190631
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SUMMARY:Lasers in Low Carbon Energy - AILU workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by\n  \n \n  \n  \n\n  \n  \nIntroduction\n \nChair: Tian Long See (MTC) \nEnergy generation requires radical transformation globally between now and 2030 due to more rigorous climate targets set by the UK government and around the world. This has presented huge challenges in terms of material resources\, manufacturing\, installation\, servicing as well as infrastructure. There are several different types of renewable energy with their own sets of unique challenges when it comes to manufacturing and infrastructure needs. For example\, wind and solar energy are not continuous and therefore require power storage (through batteries) as well as base level generation (nuclear power in the short term fusion energy in the longer term). On top of this we have existing nuclear power stations which take decades to decommission. \nNew technology in laser joining\, cutting\, texturing\, hardening\, cladding and shock peening (to name a few) are addressing some of the issues in manufacturing and decommissioning. Lasers will be a part of the landscape of Low Carbon energy generation. This workshop will address some of the areas where lasers are already being applied\, or need to address in future years. \nThis workshop will set out the needs and give case studies of existing applications in the field. It is ideal for researchers\, manufacturers\, integrators and end-users of the technology to learn about the leading edge of laser material processing technology in this field. \nThe 2023 AILU AGM will follow this workshop\, from 14:30 – 15:30 (see here). \nProgramme\n09:30 – 10:00  Registration \n10:00 – 10:10 Welcome\nTian Long See\, Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) \nSession 1\n \n10:10 – 10:30  Net Zero: Targets\, Progress & How Industrial Lasers Contribute\nDave MacLellan\, AILU \n10:30 – 10:50  High Heat Flux Lasers in Nuclear Fusion Engineering\nPetros Efthymiou\, UKAE \n10:50 – 11:10  Controlling Hazardous Fume for Decommissioning\nLewis Jones\, Loughborough University \n11:10 AM – 11:40  Break \nSession 2 \n11:40 – 12:00 Laser Welding for Electrification\nPaola De Bono\, TWI \n12:00 – 12:20  Laser Processing in Battery Production – Status Quo & Future Perspectives\nJohannes Kriegler\, Technical University\, Munich \n12:20 – 13:00  Discussion Session \n13:00 – 14:15  Lunch \n14:30 AILU AGM (optional) \n\n  \nVenue\nPost code for Sat Nav: S60 5TZ \nAMP Technology Centre\nAdvanced Manufacturing Park\nBrunel Way\nRotherham\nSouth Yorkshire\nS60 5WG \nT: +44(0)114 254 1200 \nSee here for more travel information \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAILU EVENT T&Cs\nSee AILU Event Terms and Conditions here.\n____________________________________ \nBy registering for this meeting you agree that you are happy for AILU and Sponsors to contact you after the event
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/lasers-in-low-carbon-energy/
LOCATION:AMP Technology Centre\, Advanced Manufacturing Park\, Brunel Way\, Catcliffe\, Rotherham\, S60 5WG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230322T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190631
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SUMMARY:ILAS 2023 - 8th Industrial Laser Applications Symposium
DESCRIPTION:EXHIBITION TABLES SOLD OUT\n  \n* Full-time student rate. Those on paid internships will be charged the appropriate delegate rate. \n\n\n\n\nw\nWednesday 22 March – Thursday 23 March 2023\nMercure Daventry Court Hotel\, Daventry\, UK\nThe Industrial Laser Applications Symposium (ILAS) is back as a live event! \nILAS is a unique 2-day symposium that attracts international delegates and speakers to share the latest in laser material processing.  You are guaranteed to make new contacts\, expand your network\, find business or collaboration opportunities\, meet potential employers and employees to develop your organisation or career. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe symposium will be packed with presentations and exhibitions. It’s where academia meets industry for all things industrial-laser related\, so don’t miss out. \nMore details can be found on the dedicated event website here – https://ilas2023.co.uk/ – pop across to see what’s happening! \nAILU EVENT T&Cs\nSee AILU Event Terms and Conditions here.\n____________________________________ \nBy registering for this meeting you agree that you are happy for AILU and Sponsors to contact you after the event
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/8th-industrial-laser-applications-symposium-ilas-2023/
LOCATION:Mercure Daventry Court Hotel\, NN11 0SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190631
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SUMMARY:AILU Workshop: Additive Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by\n \n\n  \nIntroduction\nChair: Moataz Attallah\, Universtity of Birmingham \nMetal Additive Manufacturing has advanced significantly in terms of process capability\, throughput and quality assurance. Higher power laser sources and advanced scanning hardware and software together with material optimisation have resulted in greater uptake of the application in a wide range of markets. \nFine metal powder or solid wire is fused by laser (and non-laser) technologies to form solid objects which can achieve high accuracy and repeatability with minimal excess weight or material and maximum mechanical properties – enabling new geometric solutions\, many inspired by natural forms. \nPresenters will cover recent developments in process control\, imaging\, modeling and material production as well as current advances in design for additive applications\, making this workshop of interest to anyone with an interest in manufacturing\, research or use of additive manufacturing. \nDelegates will be able to tour the Additive Manufacturing facilities at the university after the workshop. \nFree places are available for SMEs. If you’re an SME based in the Midlands\, AILU has partnered with AMTECAA to provide free tickets to this event. You will also have the opportunity to find out more about AMTECAA’s five fully funded technical feasibility projects supporting SMEs to access equipment and expertise to optimise or develop new products and processes. These include feasibility studies using some of the most advanced laser metal 3D printing processes\, such as laser powder bed fusion\, direct laser deposition\, and metal binder jetting. Please contact AILU for details or Prveen Bidare for further information p.bidare@bham.ac.uk.  \n\nProgramme\n09:30 – 10:00  Registration \n10:00 Welcome\nMoataz Attallah\, University of Birmingham \nMorning Session\n10:10 AM–10:30 AM | Advanced Processing Routes for Netshape Manufacturing\nKhamis Essa\, University of Birmingham \n10:30 AM–10:50 AM | Understanding & improving laser-material interactions in LPBF through high-speed imaging\nAndrew Moore\, Heriot Watt University \n10:50 AM–11:10 AM | Process Control for the Creation of Porous Structures\nAmanda Cruchley\, The MTC \n11:10 AM–11:40 AM | Break \n11:40 AM–12:00 AM | Design for Additive Manufacture and the rise of Gen3D\nVimal Dhokia\, Bath University \n12:00 AM–12:20 AM | Metal Powders for Additive Manufacturing\nRaja Khan\, TWI \n12:20 AM–12:40 AM | RoboWAAM: an integrated hardware and software ecosystem for wire DED-Arc\nFilomeno Martina\, WAAM3D \n12:40 PM–1:40 PM Lunch \nAfternoon Session\n01:40 PM–02:00 PM | In-process quality monitoring: the power of sensor data fusion\nStephan Kuehr\, Sigma Additive \n02:00 PM–02:20 PM | Processing Titanium and Nickel Superalloys with Laser PBF\nRavi Aswathanarayanaswamy \, Renishaw \n02:20 PM–02:40 PM | Hybrid Additive Manufacturing Developments for Industry\nChris Austin\, Mazak \n02:40 PM–03:10 PM | Break\n \n03:10 PM–03:30 PM | Putting Additive Manufacturing into Production\nEmmanuel Muzangaza \, Digital Manufacturing Centre \n3:30 PM Optional Tour of Additive Manufacturing facilities at University of Birmingham \n  \nVenue\nEngineering Building (Y3)\nUniversity of Birmingham\nEdgbaston\nBirmingham B15 2TT \n  \n \nClick map to enlarge \nThe map shows the venue\, car park and University railway station. \nThe car park is just over 5 minutes walk from the venue. \n  \n  \n\n\nTravel Information\nSee here for information on how to get to Birmingham University by public or private transport. N.B. the University has its own railway station called University Station. \n  \nAccommodation\nPremier Inn\nBirmingham Central (Hagley Road) Hotel\n176 – 184 Hagley Road\,\nBirmingham\,\nB16 9NY \nEdgbaston Park Hotel\n53 Edgbaston Park Road\,\nBirmingham\nB15 2RS \n  \n\n\nMain image credit: University of Birmingham \n  \nAILU EVENT T&Cs\nSee AILU Event Terms and Conditions here.\n____________________________________ \nBy registering for this meeting you agree that you are happy for AILU and Sponsors to contact you after the event
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailu-workshop-additive-manufacturing/
LOCATION:University of Birmingham
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SUMMARY:AILU's Early Career Researchers Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Early Career Researchers Seminar\nWednesday 30th November 2022\n  \nIntroduction\nFounded in 2017\, AILU’s Early Career Researchers (ECR) Group represents the next generation of laser industry and academic professionals. The Group\, operating as a committee with an elected Chair and Secretary\, is spread across research centres and industrial manufacturers both in the UK and Europe. \nOn Wednesday 30th November the Group will host a morning seminar followed by a tour of the Additive Manufacturing facilities at the University of Nottingham’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing. The members of the Committee will give short presentations highlighting the current focus of their research or application area. \nThe seminar is open to AILU members and non-members and would be of interest to those who might join this group or would benefit from networking with this enthusiastic and talented pool of individuals. \n  \n09:30 – 10:00   Registration & Refreshments \n10:00 -10:20   Introduction to the University and AM Group – Marco Simonelli (University of Nottingham) \n10:20 -10:30   Fluid and particle dynamics in LPBF – Ioannis Bitharas (Heriot-Watt University) \n10:30 -10:40   FeNi36 deposition using AM processes: In-situ alloying and pre-alloyed FeNi36 – Romali Bismal (Cranfield University) \n10:40 -10:50   Hybrid Manufacturing and Binder Jet AM – Raja Abdullah (University of Birmingham) \n10:50 -11:00   Impact of laser beam shaping technology on weld quality in E-Mobility applications – Tianzhu Sun-Warwick- \n11:00 -11:10   The role of new product development within laser manufacturing – Sheona Day (TRUMPF) \n11:10 -11:40   Refreshment Break \n11:40 -11:50   Record microgroove production using a spatial light modulator – Daniel Wilson (University of Manchester) \n11:50 -12:00   High power water jet guided laser machining of advanced materials – Helen Elkington (MTC) \n12:00 -12:10   Development of Thulium-doped fibre lasers – Martin Buckthorpe (University of Southampton) \n12:10 -12:20   Laser welding of dissimilar materials for electric vehicle battery manufacturing – Amirhossein Sadeghian (Coventry University) \n12:20 -12:30   Lasers in Surgery and Robotics – Donald Risbridger (Heriot-Watt University) \n12:30 -13:30   Lunch \n13:30 -14:15   Tour \n  \nVenue\nAdvanced Manufacturing Building\nUniversity of Nottingham\nJubilee Campus\,\nNottingham\nNG8 1BB \n(Sat Nav postcode NG7 2GX ) \nClick to expand\nThe Centre for Additive Manufacturing is located in the Advanced Manufacturing Building\, Jubilee Campus (Building 59) just off Derby road via the Jubilee Campus South Entrance. \nIf driving\, use the visitor car park which is only 5 minutes walk away  (the car park is to the right of Building 9 on the map). \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMain image courtesy of University of Nottingham \n 
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailus-early-career-researchers-seminar/
LOCATION:University of Nottingham\, Advanced Manufacturing Building\, Jubilee Campus\, Nottingham\, NG8 1BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221124T093000
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SUMMARY:AILU Annual Jobshop Business Meeting: New Technology For Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThe combined effects of political uncertainty\, global pandemic and warfare in Ukraine have had a huge impact on recent supplies of energy and raw materials. AILU has an active community of Laser Job Shops that assist each other in collaboration for sharing best practice in Business and Technology. \nThis year’s Annual Business Meeting is the perfect place to catch up on lots of ways to address the challenges such businesses face in 2022.  Practical help for your business – to become more efficient\, to save money and to find and retain key employees are address at the meetin: \nSteel supply: UK Steel’s Gareth Stace outlines the current challenges in the steel supply chain facing the sheet metal industry in the UK. \nEnergy Costs: Liam Conway from CEC advises on the market trends and optimum strategies for negotiating energy contracts and Nigel Price of Regenerco outlines options for solar panels and CHP systems that save money from day one. \nStaffing: Rowland Travis from Nottingham University describes the Degree Level Apprenticeship – hire and retain key staff who work as they learn and end up with a debt-free degree and a footing in your business. \nTax Rebates: James Cameron from ABGI outlines how R & D Tax Credit rules are changing in April 2023 – and what to do now to claim whether you made a profit or loss in the last two financial years. \nNew Technology: Hand Held Lasers for Welding & Cleaning are presented by David Pope of IPG and Sinan Bilgin of SSLS – and other suppliers give updates on the latest technology of interest to Job Shops. \n\nProgramme\n09:30 – 10:00   Registration & refreshments \n10:00 – 10:10   Welcome & Introduction\nMark Millar (Chair of AILU Jobshop Group) \n10:10 – 10:30 Current Challenges Facing Steel Supply in the UK\nGareth Stace (UK Steel) \n10:30 – 10:50  Energy Cost Uncertainty – What is the best policy?\nLiam Conway (Control Energy Costs\, CEC) \n10:50-11:10 Degree Level Apprenticeships – Finding & Retaining Future Skilled Staff\nRowland Travis (University of Nottingham) \n11:10-11:40  Refreshments \n11:40-12:00  R& D Tax credits – new legislation & opportunities\nJames Cameron (ABGI) \n12:00-12:20  What’s the Current situation with Commercial Solar Power?\nRichard Wakeford (Evoenergy) \n12:20-12:35  An Introduction to High Power manual laser welding in sheet metal\nGary Broadhead (IPG Photonics) \n12:35-12:50  Laser Cleaning – a practical introduction to the process & equipment\nSinan Bilgin (SS Laser Solutions) \nLunch – -12:50-13:50 \n13:50-14:50  What’s new – short commercial presentations\n6x company pitches (5 mins each) from MSS\, Amada\, Nitrogen Supply Co\, BLM\, SS Laser\, TRUMPF \n14:50-15:00  Survey results feedback\nDave MacLellan (AILU) \n15:00-15:45  Open Discussion Forum \n15:45  Close \n  \nAccommodation\nRecommended Hotel: \nPremier Inn West Bromwich Town Centre (New Square)\nCongregation Way\,\nWest Bromwich\nB70 7PU \nAlternatively: \nPremier Inn West Bromwich\nNew Gas Street\,\nWest Bromwich\,\nWest Midlands\nB70 0NP \n  \nAILU EVENT T&Cs\nSee AILU Event Terms and Conditions here.\n____________________________________\nBy registering for this meeting you agree that you are happy for AILU and Sponsors to contact you after the event
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/ailu-annual-js-business-meeting-2022/
LOCATION:National Metalforming Centre\, 47 Birmingham Road\, West Bromwich\, B70 6PY
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221018T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190631
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SUMMARY:AILU Workshop: Laser Sources & Beam Delivery
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nChair: Tom Chaffer\, TRUMPF \nLasers enable a wide array of material processing applications\, such as cutting\, drilling\, welding\, surface structuring in metals\, plastics\, ceramics\, glass\, and almost any other material used in industry. The capability and capital cost of a laser sources has a significant impact on the overall competitiveness of a manufacturing solution. \nLasers for manufacturing also require innovative and efficient beam delivery.  Over the past decades\, the use of fiber optic beam delivery\, optical assemblies\, and scanning heads have all contributed to achieving greater throughput\, easier integration\, higher reliability\, and greater efficiency. \nPresenters will cover recent developments in industrial laser sources as well as current advances in beam delivery\, shaping\, and control\, making this workshop of interest to laser manufacturers\, beam delivery manufacturers\, system integrators\, and end users of laser material processing\, as well as researchers in this field. \nDelegates will be able to tour the facilities at the end of the workshop. \nProgramme\n09:30 – 10:00  Registration \n10:00 Welcome\nTom Chaffer\, TRUMPF \nMorning Session\n10:10 AM–10:30 AM | 2 µm solid-state lasers and their applications\nDaniel Esser\, Heriot-Watt University \n10:30 AM–10:50 AM | FemtoLux 30: Industrial USP laser and applications\nDeividas Andriukaitis\, Ekspla \n10:50 AM–11:10 AM | High-brightness thin-disk laser platform PERLA for advanced industrial and scientific applications\nJiří Mužík\, HiLASE \n11:10 AM–11:40 AM | Break \n11:40 AM–12:00 AM | Latest advances in femtosecond laser sources\nAshley Crane\, Amplitude Laser \n12:00 AM–12:20 AM | Advancements in the field of ultra-short pulse lasers at Trumpf\nMatthias Mueller\, TRUMPF-TruMicro \n12:20 AM–12:40 AM | Industrial ultrafast fiber lasers – historical development to future outlook\nBurly Cumberland\, NKT Photonics \n12:40 PM–1:50 PM Lunch \nAfternoon Session\n01:50 PM–02:10 PM | Single-step control of coherent beam combination via deep learning\nBen Mills\, University of Southampton \n02:10 PM–02:30 PM | High-power ultra-fast laser beam delivery technologies\nHolger Schlüter\, SCANLAB \n02:30 PM–02:50 PM | Application-tailored scanning solutions – game changers in a new era of sustainable production\nWolfgang Lehmann\, RAYLASE \n02:50 PM–03:20 PM | Break\n \n03:20 PM–03:40 PM | Smart-QD fiber cable with integrated sensors for high-speed process monitoring\nMartin Uddén\, Coherent-Optoskand \n03:40 PM–04:00 PM | How MPLC systems enhance processes on CW & ultra-short pulsed lasers\nDavid Grosclaude\, Cailabs \n04:00 PM Close \nOptional tour of TRUMPF LASER UK \n\nVenue & Parking\n \nTRUMPF Laser UK\nWellington Park\,\n6 Tollbar Way\,\nWellington Park\,\nHedge End\,\nSouthampton\nSO30 2QU \nParking is in the designated beside/behind Burger King\n(marked in red – Postcode SO30 2QY)\n///smart.solved.fits    *using what3words.com \nWalk to Trumpf to register (see logo on map).\nAlternatively\, if staying in the Holiday Inn Express\,\nyou can leave car there all day and walk if preferred. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAccommodation\nHoliday Inn Express Southampton M27 Junction 7\nBotley Road – West End\nSouthampton\nSO30 3XA \nMacdonald Botley Park Hotel \nWinchester Road\nBoorley Green\nSouthampton\nSO32 2UA \n  \nImage credit: TRUMPF \n  \nAILU EVENT T&Cs\nSee AILU Event Terms and Conditions here.\n____________________________________ \nBy registering for this meeting you agree that you are happy for AILU and Sponsors to contact you after the event
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/laser-sources-beam-delivery-ailu-workshop/
LOCATION:TRUMPF LASER UK\, 3 Wellington Park\, Tollbar Way\, Hedge End\, Southampton\, SO30 2QU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220929T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190631
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SUMMARY:AILU Workshop: High Power Laser Welding
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by\n  \n \n  \n\nIntroduction\nChair: Wojciech Suder (Cranfield University) \nWith high power fibre lasers now well-established as the laser of choice for welding metals\, the thickness of laser welds in all metals is increasing. Keyhole welding\, with or without the assistance of arc welding (to make hybrid welds) is possible in material greater than 50 mm thick. On the other hand\, the high power lasers are capable of welding smaller thicknesses at very high speeds\, opening up new applications involving high quality and high throughput reflective metals like copper and aluminium. \nThis workshop is aimed at sharing the latest results from researchers and manufacturers in the field of laser welding in the multi-kW regime. As price per watt continues to fall and wall-plug efficiency improves\, the inherent viability of laser welding and the ease with which it can be automated makes it more and more the process of choice. \nA range of speakers will present and exhibitors offering products to this market will be on hand to share information about their capabilities.  The MTC is located conveniently for the M6 motorway\, between Coventry and Rugby and delegates will be able to tour the facilities at the end of the workshop. \n  \nProgramme\n09:30 – 10:00  Registration \n10:00  – 10:10   Welcome & Introduction\nWojciech Suder\, Cranfield University  \n10:10 – 10:30  Insight into the latest material joining development at the MTC\nKevin Withers\, MTC \n10:30 – 10:50   Overview of Laser Welding – When to use it and when not\nGoncalo Pardal\, Cranfield University \n10:50 – 11:10   Utilising laser beam shaping technology to improve weld quality in high volume manufacturing for E mobility\nPasquale Franciosa\, Warwick University   \n11:10 – 11:40   Break \n11:40 – 12:00  Dynamic Beam Lasers opening new parameters for laser welding\nMeir Giladi\, Civan Lasers\, Israel  \n12:00 – 12:20   High Power Laser Welding of Copper with and without Ultrasound\nPhil Carr\, Carrs Welding \n12:20 – 12:40  Using laser welding to manufacture industrial machine drive belts\nPeter Brown\, Laser Additive Solutions \n12:40 – 13:50   Lunch \n13:50 – 14:10  Laser Welding for Fusion Machines\nTristan Tremethick\, UKAEA \n14:10 – 14:30  A comparison of the electron beam welding and laser in vacuum welding process for low-medium penetration applications\nMax Nentwich\, Cambridge Vacuum Engineering \n14:30 – 14:50  Industrial laser cladding with metal cored wires\nJihane Guenoun\, Welding Alloys\,  \n14:50 – 15:20   Break \n15:20 – 15:40 Beam Shaping Enhancements for Laser Welding\nCallum Wreford\, PowerPhotonic \n15:40 – 16:00   International Training & Qualification for high Power Laser Welding\nEurico Assuncao\, EWF\, Portugal \nTour of MTC \n  \nVenue\nManufacturingTechnology Centre (MTC)\nAnsty Park\nCoventry\nCV7 9JU \nGetting to the MTC \n\nLocation/parking\nMTC Location/parking \n  \nMain image courtesy Cranfield University
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/high-power-laser-welding-workshop/
LOCATION:MTC\, Ansty Park\, Coventry\, CV7 9JU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220330T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220330T113000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190631
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SUMMARY:System Engineering for Laser Manufacturing in e-Mobility
DESCRIPTION:In case of problems with registration\, please contact events@ailu.publishingbureau.dev or j.krauss@blz.org\nWebinar Organisers: AILU & Bayerisches Laserzentrum GmbH (blz)\nEvent Partners: \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n\n\nIntroduction\nThe laser industry and research environment features many strong connections between organisations in the UK and Germany. In spite of Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic\, these relationships survive and thrive and in this webinar\, AILU and the Bavarian Laser Centre (BLZ)  are combining their networks to share information. \nE-mobility is a topic where there is a significant priority (achieving net zero emissions by 2050) and laser technology is performing vital roles. In this webinar speakers from industry and academia in Germany and the UK will meet and discuss some of the latest developments. \nTake this opportunity to meet the presenters and make new cross-channel connections using the Breakout Rooms for networking at the end of the event. \nIn order to strengthen the cross-channel collaborations\, the forthcoming Laser World of Photonics Exhibition at Messe München (26-29 April) will provide an opportunity for attendees to meet in person to follow up discussions face-to-face – there will be a dedicated reception at the trade show on the blz booth. \n  \nProgramme \n(Times below: London\, UK)\n9.00 – 9.10:   Welcome & Introduction\nDave MacLellan\, AILU (UK) & Hans-Joachim Krauss\, blz (Germany) \n9.10 – 9.30:   An overview of laser applications in the e-mobility sector\nPaola de Bono\, TWI (UK) \n9.30 – 9.50:   Research on colour and shape: How basic features affect laser manufacturing in e-mobility\nMarkus Müller\, Bayerisches Laserzentrum (Germany) \n9.50 – 10.10:  Welding dissimilar metals with fibre lasers\nJack Gabzdyl\, TRUMPF Laser UK (UK) \n10.10 – 10.30:  Laser bonding for battery & SiC power electronics\nManfred Fischer\, Strama-MPS Maschinenbau & Jeffrey Hill\, FK DELVOTEC (Germany) \n10.30 – 10.50:  Production solutions for EV applications\nSimon Carlyon\, IPG Photonics (UK) \n10.50 – 11.10:  Diagnostics and in-process assembly control using Artificial Intelligence\nKrste Pangovski\, Vision Intelligence (UK) \n11.10 – 11.30:  Discussion & Networking\nMeet delegates & presenters in topic-related Breakout Rooms (join & switch at will) \n  \nAILU EVENT T&Cs\nSee AILU Event Terms and Conditions here.\n____________________________________\nBy registering for this meeting you agree that you are happy for AILU\, blz and the event Sponsors to contact you after the event
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/system-engineering-for-laser-manufacturing-in-e-mobility-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220202T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190631
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SUMMARY:AILU Event: Low-Carbon Laser Manufacturing Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by: \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nFREE TO ATTEND \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nIntroduction\nChair: Lewis Jones\, Loughborough University \nLaser manufacturing in industry has a challenging future ahead as we see the need to implement strategies to reach net zero by 2050. \nAt present the transition to net zero manufacturing is optional\, but this is rapidly becoming essential. \nCompanies need to pursue innovations in manufacturing technology while developing their knowledge and capability to compete in net zero and low carbon manufacturing. This requires companies to innovate under low carbon manufacturing. \nJoin us to discuss sustainable manufacturing and the innovations we have been working on at Manchester and Loughborough in laser cleaning and welding and to understand how to model and reduce energy consumption and Scope 2 emissions while maximising productivity. Scope 2 emissions are indirect greenhouse gas emissions for the energy used by organisations. Companies have to quantify\, aggregate and reduce Scope 1 and 2 (direct and indirect) emissions for net zero manufacturing. \nResearch undertaken by The University of Manchester together with Loughborough University and other partners will be presented in this sponsored webinar. \n  \nObjectives and workshop learning outcomes\n\nTo provide a methodology for analysing the energy consumption and carbon emissions for laser material processing.\nTo provide participants with key innovations in laser cleaning and welding and ideas for rapid processing with reduced energy consumption and emissions.\nTo road test and seek stakeholder input on the energy and emissions modelling framework.\n\n  \nProgramme\n14:00 – 14:10    Lewis Jones (Loughborough University)\nChair Introduction to session and online poll \n14:10 – 14:15    Lin Li (University of Manchester)\nWelcome from Professor of Laser Material Processing \n14:15 – 14:25   Paul Mativenga (University of Manchester)\nHow to make manufacturing sustainable in a net zero economy  \n14:25 – 14:35    Nick Goffin (Loughborough University)\nUnderstanding your laser system: ways to improve energy efficiency \n14:35 – 14:45    Jinglei Ouyang (University of Manchester)\nInnovations in laser cleaning and how to model and reduce energy and emissions  \n14:45 – 14:55     John Tyrer (Loughborough University)\nLaser safety in a net zero context \n14:55 – 15:05    Jinglei Ouyang/Paul Mativenga (University of Manchester)\nReusing cutting tools in a circular economy: lifecycle assessment and the role of laser cleaning \n15:05 – 15:15     Elliot Woolley (Loughborough University)\nDiscussion: Concluding poll and questions \n15:15 – 15:20     Lewis Jones (Loughborough University)\nClosing comments \n  \nFREE REGISTRATION \n \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nFunding and research for this event has been made possible by the EPSRC; grant number EP/S018190/1 “Research on the theory and key technology of laser processing and system optimisation for low carbon manufacturing (LASER-BEAMS)”. \nAILU EVENT T&Cs\nSee AILU Event Terms and Conditions here.\n____________________________________\nBy registering for this meeting you agree that you are happy for AILU and Sponsors to contact you after the event
URL:https://ailu.publishingbureau.dev/event/low-carbon-laser-manufacturing-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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