MTC Event: Laser Matters
2024-11-06 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | MTC, Ansty Park, Coventry, CV7 9JU, United Kingdom
LIMITED SPACES – REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE
Making its return from Liverpool in 2023, the MTC is hosting our annual Laser Matters event on the Wednesday 6th November at our site at Ansty Park, Coventry.
This event is a go-to for those with an interest in laser technology and exhibits why the MTC and UK manufacturing is a global leader within this area. Hear from key experts as they discuss topics such as:
• The future directions of lasers
• Laser processing in medical, aerospace, tooling, rail and automotive
• AI laser source
• Water jet guided laser processing
• High power laser drilling/cutting
• Process monitoring
There will also be the opportunity to tour the MTC laser facilities, giving you an insight into why the MTC has been named the Centre of Excellence for Laser Processing.
Grasp the chance to conversate with like-minded individuals during the open networking sessions throughout the day, over a coffee or a bite to eat from our exquisite in-house catering staff.
There will be limited spaces available for this event, so make sure you register your interest now: www.the-mtc.org/laser-matters-2024

AILU Member Event: Dynamic Beam Shaping for High-Power Laser Beam Welding
2025-01-28 09:00 - 16:00 | University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom
This workshop, part of the EU-funded Lasers4MaaS project, explores cutting-edge advancements in laser welding technologies with a focus on dynamic beam shaping. Tailored for scientists, academics and professionals in high-value manufacturing, this free event aims to review current developments and applications of dynamic beam shaping for the laser welding industry, aided by latest advances in digital manufacturing. Attendees will have a chance to see the dynamic beam shaping technology in action with live demonstrations in the “Advanced Laser Welding with Dynamic Beam Shaping Lab” at WMG, The University of Warwick.

See here for more details and to register https://epic-assoc.ac-page.com/Lasers4MaaS_workshop

Programme

09:00-09:30 Registration and welcome coffee
09:30-09:35 Introduction to the event and welcome (Pasquale Franciosa, WMG)
09:35-09:50 WMG HVM Catapult Supporting UK Advanced Manufacturing (Simon Webb, WMG HVM Catapult)
09:50-10:10 UK Laser Welding Market (Mark Thompson, Photonics Express)
10:10-10:30 Overview of CIVAN Lasers and Dynamic Beam Shaping (Ruben Cesana, CIVAN Lasers)
10:30-11:00 Coffee break
11:00-11:30 Potentials of Beam Shaping Strategies and Machine Learning in Laser Welding (Volkher Onuseit, IFSW)
11:30-12:00 Laser Welding with Dynamic Beam Shape Technology: Case Studies on Aluminium Alloys (Aleksey Kovalevsky, Israel Institute of Metals)
12:00-13:00 Lunch
13:00-13:30 Research in Welding and Digital Technologies for Product Diversification (Domenico Stocchi, ECOR International)
13:30-14:00 Welding of Thick Sections with Pure Dynamic Beam Laser (Simone Peli, Castellini)
14:00-14:30 Presentation of the LasersMaaS Programme (Pasquale Franciosa, WMG)
14:30-15:00 Coffee break
15:00-16:00 Tour of WMG Laser Beam Welding Lab and Live Demonstration of the CIVAN OPA6

AILU Member Event: Smart Fibre Optic High Power Photonics (HiPPo) Industry Day
2025-03-04 10:30 - 17:00 | University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, Southampton, United Kingdom
The Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton, is delighted to invite you to the next HiPPo Industry Day, a unique opportunity to connect with leading researchers and industry experts in the field of high-power photonics.
The event will take place on Tuesday 4 March 2025 at the University of Southampton.
Please register your attendance through this Eventbrite link – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hippos-industry-day-tickets
You can find more information about the event here. For more information about the HiPPo project, please visit our website https://www.hippo-laser.co.uk/

AILU Member Webinar: Advancing precision welding through process simulation (FLOW SCIENCE)
2025-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
REGISTER HERE
Learn how predictive modelling in FLOW-3D WELD can help you efficiently find process windows and optimise parameters for specific targets, enabling you to:

Accelerate weld schedule development
Resolve defects such as porosity and lack of fusion
Produce high quality joints for dissimilar metals
Optimise for throughput and joint integrity

With melt pool dynamics at the heart of process control, FLOW-3D WELD provides access to testing without needing to burn through material or use up machine time. With less scrap and more yield, manufacturers can free up resources for increased production or expanding into new markets.

AILU Member Event - LVD UK Technology Days 6-8 October 2025
2025-10-06 10:00 - 2025-10-08 15:00 | LVD UK, XP Centre, Banbury, OX16 3JU, United Kingdom
LVD UK is holding an Open House event from 6-8 October 2025
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Contact: Maryse McHale
sales.uk@lvdgroup.com
+44 1295 676800

AILU Member Event - Laser Matters 2025
2025-11-05 09:00 - 16:00 | MTC, Ansty Park, Coventry, CV7 9JU, United Kingdom
LASER MATTERS
MTC, Coventry
Wednesday 5th November 2025
Free to attend.
Hosted by MTC, this free event is an opportunity to see how the latest innovations in laser processing are transforming manufacturing and unlocking new growth opportunities.
Breakthroughs in laser processing have enabled precision, speed and flexibility to transform production and accelerate new product development – enabling manufacturers to boost productivity, cut emissions and innovate faster.
Join Laser Matters for demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies and insights from laser and manufacturing experts to help advance your laser journey.

Find out more here the-mtc.org/laser-matters-2025

AILU Member Event: LASEA's online webinar for R&D Centres and Universities
2026-03-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Thursday, March 12 at 4:00 PM CET (3:00pm GMT)
This session will present how advanced laser micromachining solutions can address complex industrial and research challenges. The session will showcase how LASEA’s LS-Lab accelerates laser process development with versatility and precision.
LASEA is delighted to host special guest speakers from the CEIT, a leading Spanish research centre, who will share firsthand insights into how they have optimised their laser process development using the LS-Lab and the impact it has had on their research outcomes.
See here for more details
Register here for free

High Power Laser Applications Workshop
2026-07-02 09:00 - 17:00 | IPG Photonics GmbH, Carl-Benz-Straße 28, Burbach, 57299
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Introduction
High power fibre lasers have transformed modern manufacturing — delivering exceptional beam quality, energy efficiency, and reliability across an ever-expanding range of industrial applications. This event brings together leading engineers, researchers, and technology providers to explore what today’s high power fibre laser systems can do, and where they are headed next.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into laser applications spanning cutting, welding, cladding and more. From thin sheet to heavy section, from precision micro-processing to high-throughput production, the full capability of modern fibre laser technology will be on display.
Whether you are looking to adopt fibre laser technology for the first time, scale up existing processes, or stay ahead of the latest developments in beam delivery, system integration, and process optimisation, this showcase offers the connections and knowledge to move your work forward.
AILU is proud to collaborate in this event with IPG Photonics GmbH who are hosting the workshop at their European Customer Centre, in Burbach, Germany. This event is open to all AILU members and non-members who will be able to experience some of the latest developments in high power laser sources and applications.
Tickets are available from IPG and more details will follow shortly as we arrange the programme of speakers and exhibitors. As the event takes place in Germany, all delegates and exhibitors will be invoiced by IPG, the official host of the event.

PROGRAMME AND FURTHER INFORMATION TO FOLLOW
