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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.org.uk/event/ailu-workshop-optics-beam-delivery/
LOCATION:MTC\, Ansty Park\, Coventry\, CV7 9JU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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SUMMARY:AILU Event: Early Careers Group Seminar & Tour
DESCRIPTION:Early Careers Group Seminar & Tour\nMonday 8th June 2026\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\, industrial manufacturers\, suppliers and subcontractors. \nOn Wednesday 19th November the Group will host a seminar followed by a tour of Micrometric Ltd\, a laser subcontractor (Job Shop) based in Lincoln. Micrometric specialises in the laser material processing of metals to produce fine parts and precision components for small prototypes through to large scale production. The company’s laser processing capabilities include cutting\, welding\, etching and drilling. \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. \n  \nProgramme\n10:00 – 10:30  Registration & Refreshments                         \n10:30 – 10:50  Introduction to Micrometric. TBC\, Micrometric \n10:50 – 11:05  An Overview of Laser Processing at TWI\, Cambridge. Laurence Glaister\, TWI                                                           \n11:05 – 11:20  Recent Advances in Glass Processing at Oxford Lasers. Toby Barnard\, Oxford Lasers                                                   \n11:20 – 11:35  Deep Learning in Coherent Beam Combination. Fedor Chernikov\, University of Southampton                           \n11:35 – 11:55  Automated Alignment of Laser Systems. Donald Risbridger\, Heriot-Watt University \n12:00 – 13:00  Lunch                         \n13:00 – 14:00  Tour                          \n  \nVenue\nMicrometric Ltd\,\nDoddington Road\,\nLincoln\,\nLN6 3RX \n  \n 
URL:https://ailu.org.uk/event/ailu-event-early-careers-seminar-tour/
LOCATION:Micrometric\, Doddington Road\, Lincoln\, LN6 3RX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:AILU Free Webinar - Tuning the Process: How to Optimize Key Laser Parameters in Micromachining Applications
DESCRIPTION:MKS Spectra-Physics Expert Talk\nTuesday 6th October 2026\n15:00 – 16:00 BST I 16:00 – 17:00 CEST\n  \nPresenters: Markus Rütering\, Jim Bovatsek\, Chandra Nathala\n  \n \n  \nOverview \nMicromachining processes demand exceptional accuracy\, placing stringent requirements on the selection and interplay of laser parameters across a wide range of materials and applications. At the same time\, companies must keep a close eye on throughput and productivity. \nIn this expert talk\, you will gain valuable insights into the key criteria for selecting the right laser system. You will discover efficient strategies for optimising the interaction between laser and material to achieve superior processing results. \n  \n Who should attend? \nApplication and development engineers that are looking for ways on how to optimize their development processes. \nEverybody interested and willing to learn on how to efficiently use laser with short and ultrashort pulses. \n  \nTopics to be covered \n\nHow to streamline application development processes\nKey parameters for short and ultrashort pulse lasers\nHow to choose the laser for your process\nReal world example on how to achieve ablation efficiency with silicon carbide\nApplication knowledge: Industrial marking and engraving applications with high-energy UV lasers\n\nIn addition to the presentation\, there will be an opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A session at the end of the webinar. \n  \nGet a Head Start \nWant to go further even before the session begins? Our application notes share insights from our lab team on how to optimize the interaction between laser and material. Discover multiple micromachining use cases and get ready to dive deeper during the live session. \nBy registering for this meeting you agree that you are happy for AILU and the Sponsors to contact you after the event \n 
URL:https://ailu.org.uk/event/ailu-free-webinar-tuning-the-process-how-to-optimize-key-laser-parameters-in-micromachining-applications/
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SUMMARY:AILU 2026 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.  \n  \nProgramme and further information follow\n  \n 
URL:https://ailu.org.uk/event/ailu-2026-annual-job-shop-business-meeting/
LOCATION:Black Country Living Museum\, Tipton Road\, Dudley\, DY1 4SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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SUMMARY:AILU Early Careers Group Event
DESCRIPTION:AILU Early Careers Group Seminar and Tour\nMonday 30th November\nManufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)\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\, industrial manufacturers\, suppliers and subcontractors. \nOn Monday 30th November the Group will host a seminar followed by a tour of the MTC.  \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. \nRegistration information to follow 
URL:https://ailu.org.uk/event/ailu-early-careers-group-event/
LOCATION:MTC\, Ansty Park\, Coventry\, CV7 9JU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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SUMMARY:AILU's Industrial Laser Applications Symposium (ILAS) 2027
DESCRIPTION:ILAS 2027 is a unique 2-day event\, attracting international delegates\, speakers and exhibitors from around the world to share the latest in laser material processing technology and applications.   \nEnjoy plenary presentations from renowned international speakers\, keynote speakers on a range of topics covering the whole of industrial laser technology\, and around 80 high-calibre presentations from industry and academia. On top of this\, 30 exhibitors will represent the latest in laser technology and the complete supply chain.  Whether you’re a researcher\, engineer\, business owner\, student or technology supplier\, the programme is built to inform and inspire across the full breadth of laser applications. \nMake new contacts\, expand your network\, find business or collaboration opportunities\, meet potential employers and employees to develop your organisation or career. \n2027 marks the tenth Industrial Laser Applications Symposium  \nIt’s where academia meets industry for all things industrial laser related\, so don’t miss out. \n  \nSee the dedicated ILAS 2027 webpage here:  https://ilas2027.co.uk \n 
URL:https://ailu.org.uk/event/ailus-industrial-laser-applications-symposium-ilas-2027/
LOCATION:Chesford Grange Hotel\, Kenilworth\, CV8 2LD\, United Kingdom
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