• AILU Supported Event – Advanced Engineering 2026

    NEC Birmingham

    4-5 November 2026 NEC, Birmingham Advanced Engineering is the only UK event connecting all industrial ecosystems, driving high-value manufacturing and supply chain solutions. Here, the brightest minds in design, engineering, and manufacturing come together to solve real-world challenges, accelerate innovation, develop skills, and build a more sustainable future. From net-zero composites to energy-efficient processes, visit the future […]

  • AILU Supported Event – LANE 2026

    14TH CIRP CONFERENCE ON PHOTONIC TECHNOLOGIES (LANE 2026) 21-25 September 2026   Venue Heinrich-Lades-Halle Erlangen Rathausplatz 2 91052 Erlangen Germany   Contact info@lane-conference.org www.lane-conference.org   The Call for Contributions for the LANE 2026 conference is open. There are two submission lines in LANE 2026: (A) Scientific contribution (paper & presentation): Submit your manuscript until 28.02.2026. […]

  • AILU Supported Event – COLA 2026 International Conference on Laser Ablation

    Radisson Blu Hotel, Vilnius

    14-18 September 2026, Vilnius, Lithuania Since 1991, COLA has played a pivotal role in advancing laser ablation technologies and fostering collaborations among researchers and industry experts. COLA2026 is an interdisciplinary conference and the topics cover a wide range of scientific research that bridges the gap between basic science and applications / technology. The 18th COLA […]

  • High Power Laser Applications Workshop

    IPG Photonics GmbH Carl-Benz-Straße 28, Burbach

        Hosted by IPG Photonics GmbH & Co. KG   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 […]

  • AILU Supported Event – PLI Conferences 2026

    PLI Conferences will be held from July 1st to 2nd, 2026 at the stade Beaublanc in Limoges (France). This event is organized by the CLUB LASER & PROCÉDÉS in partnership with ALPHANOV, with support from ALPHA-RLH and the EUROPEAN CERAMIC CLUSTER. This year, collaboration is strengthened with the FRESNEL INSTITUTE for the poster session and with […]

  • AILU Event: Early Careers Group Seminar & Tour

    Micrometric Doddington Road, Lincoln, United Kingdom

    Early Careers Group Seminar & Tour Monday 8th June 2026 Founded in 2017, AILU’s Early Careers Group (ECG) represents the next generation of laser industry and academic professionals. Members of the group are from a variety of laser backgrounds including universities & research centres, industrial manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors. On Wednesday 19th November the Group will […]

    Free – £60.00
  • AILU AGM 2026

    TWI Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, United Kingdom

    Thursday 4th June 2026 14:30-15:30 Members only. Follows AILU's half-day workshop on Handheld Laser Applications Venue TWI Granta Park Great Abington Cambridge CB21 6AL   Notice of AGM Agenda Minutes of last meeting AILU accounts to 31.10.2025

    Free
  • AILU Half-Day Workshop – Handheld Laser Applications

    TWI Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, United Kingdom

    Introduction Chair: Paola de Bono (TWI) Hand-held laser systems for welding, cleaning, and marking have grown rapidly in recent years, driven by falling fibre laser costs, compact and ruggedised delivery optics, and demand from industries seeking flexible, portable alternatives to fixed automation. From shipyards and oil & gas maintenance to fabrication shops and heritage conservation, […]

    £100.00 – £260.00
  • AILU Supported Event – MACH 2026

    NEC Birmingham

    Taking place from 20-24 April 2026, MACH will be the event to connect the world of manufacturing technologies and be the destination of choice for companies looking to adopt and invest in the digital revolution. MACH is a fantastic event for both exhibitors and visitors. Showcasing live, digital production systems in one space, under one roof, […]

  • AILU Member Event: LASEA’s online webinar for R&D Centres and Universities

    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 […]