• AILU Member Event: Livestream Laser Safety Officer for Industry Training Course

    4-5 November & 11-12 November online (4 x 3 hour sessions over 2 weeks) Kentek’s livestream Laser Safety Officer for Industry course provides comprehensive training for individuals designated as Laser Safety Officers (LSOs) in industrial, manufacturing and production environments across Europe and Switzerland. It equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to manage […]

  • 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 Member Event – Laser Matters 2026

    MTC Ansty Park, Coventry, United Kingdom

    Free to attend. Hosted by MTC, Laser Matters 2026 is an exciting day exploring how laser technology is helping to shape the future of manufacturing.  The event brings together manufacturers, researchers, technology providers and industry leaders to share ideas, explore emerging opportunities and experience advanced laser technologies first-hand.  Expect inspiring talks from industry experts, opportunities […]

  • AILU Member Event: Online Laser Safety Awareness & Laser Safety Officer Training

    13 & 14 October Online Pro-Lite's Laser Safety Awareness Workshop aims to explain the risks, your rights and your responsibilities when working with lasers. The workshop is intended to be easily understood, low on maths and perfect for those working with lasers in industry, universities, hospitals and research institutes who wish to keep up to […]

  • AILU Free Webinar – Tuning the Process: How to Optimize Key Laser Parameters in Micromachining Applications

    Online

    MKS Spectra-Physics Expert Talk Tuesday 6th October 2026 15:00 – 16:00 BST I 16:00 – 17:00 CEST   Presenters: Markus Rütering, Jim Bovatsek, Chandra Nathala     Overview Micromachining 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 […]

  • AILU Member Event – HPC Laser Late Summer Open Day

    HPC Laser Unit B, Ainleys Industrial Estate, Halifax, United Kingdom

    HPC Laser Late Summer Open Day Tuesday 29th September | Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm FREE REGISTRATION HERE  Join HPC Laser for its Late Summer Open Day: a relaxed chance to see the latest laser-cutting technology in action, talk through requirements with the team, and enjoy a warm Yorkshire welcome. Suitable for those considering their first machine or […]

  • 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 Member Event – Soni-Shape-Laser Open Day

    University of Warwick Coventry, United Kingdom

      We invite you to the Soni-Shape-Laser Open Day to meet our team, and discover how our research is revolutionising low-volume electric vehicle battery manufacturing and explore the project's impact and future potential.   For more information including the AGENDA and to REGISTER for the event, see HERE

  • 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 […]

  • AILU Member Webinar – Understanding and Managing Damage Threshold

    Online webinar

          2 September 2026 10:00 AM IDT (8:00 AM BST ) 👉 Register for the 10:00 session 6:00 PM IDT (4:00 PM BST) 👉 Register for the 6:00 PM session   A very commonly asked question is, in generalised terms, "I was within spec, so why did my sensor get damaged?" Laser measurement often has […]