AILU Supported Event - PLI Conferences 2026
2026-07-01 07:00 - 2026-07-02 16:00 (Europe/London)
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 CAILABS for the thematic panel meeting.
PLI Conferences is the unmissable event dedicated to industrial laser processes and their advances. An overview of the latest innovations in the field is presented through a rich program of expert conferences.
The 2025 edition brought together 162 participants and 34 booths, 79% of which were industrial and 23% from foreign countries.
The conference program is organized around thematic sessions and time for discussion between participants. Simultaneous French/English translation will be provided. To eat, you will have access to coffee breaks and a lunch buffet.
The programme is available here and registration is open
Find out more www.clp-laser.fr/event

AILU Member Event: HPC Laser Summer Open Day - New Product Launch
2026-07-14 09:30 - 14:30 | HPC Laser, Unit B, Ainleys Industrial Estate, Halifax, HX5 9JP, United Kingdom
Date: Tuesday 14th July
Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm
(later times available on request)
Register here

HPC Laser is holding a Summer Open Day on Tuesday 14th July, at its head office in Halifax.
All Open Days are designed to give visitors the opportunity to explore available technology in a relaxed, practical environment.
This Summer Open Day sees the new product launch of the Bodor P3 30kW Fibre Laser Cutting Machine.
The Open Day will include:

Exploring the Range of Bodor Fibre Lasers
Live Demonstrations Throughout the Day
Support and Aftercare Guidance
Complimentary Refreshments

Contact: sales@hpclaser.co.uk

Member Event: Laser Processing of Micro-Filters for Medical & Energy Applications
2026-07-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
OpTek Systems Webinar
15 July 2026 11:00 ET (16:00 BST)
Micro-filters and porous membrane structures are critical to the performance of advanced medical devices, diagnostics, fuel cells, and emerging energy technologies. However, achieving precise, repeatable pore geometries at production scale remains a significant manufacturing challenge.
Join OpTek Systems for a live technical webinar exploring how precision laser micromachining enables tightly controlled porous structures with high repeatability, high open area, and scalable throughput.
READ MORE & REGISTER HERE

AILU Supported Event - COLA 2026 International Conference on Laser Ablation
2026-09-14 09:00 - 2026-09-18 16:00 | 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 conference will be held in Vilnius, Lithuania, from September 14-18, 2026, and promises to be an exceptional gathering of laser scientists, end-users, students and industry professionals from around the world.
Find out more at https://www.cola2026.org/

Important Dates

Abstract Submission opens: 12 January 2026
Abstract Submission closes: 31 March 2026
Author notification: 1 June 2026

Conference Topics

• Fundamentals of Laser-Material Interactions
• Emerging Applications of Laser Ablation
• Quantum Electrodynamics in Extreme Laser Fields
• Pulsed Laser Ablation and Deposition
• Laser Ablation in Liquids
• Laser Ablation in Bulk Materials
• Laser-Based Analytical Methods
• Ultrafast Phenomena
• Applications of Laser Materials Processing
• Laser Direct Writing
• Surface Micro/Nano Structuring
• Laser Micro/Nano Machining
• Laser Applications in Biology and Life Sciences
• Lasers in Nanoscience
• Smart Beam Shaping and Manipulation
• Emerging Photon Sources and Applications

AILU Member Event - Soni-Shape-Laser Open Day
2026-09-17 09:30 - 16:00 | University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, 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 - LANE 2026
2026-09-21 09:00 - 2026-09-25 16:00
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. Please note that there is no preceding abstract phase. Your scientific paper (with a total length of 4 pages) will be reviewed by an international review committee of renowned experts. In case of a positive review result, the paper will be published online as a special issue of Elsevier’s open access journal ‘Procedia CIRP’ and presented live at LANE 2026. Papers published in Procedia CIRP will be available online on ScienceDirect. Procedia CIRP is indexed in the EI Compendex and Scopus databases.
(B) Industrial contribution (presentation only):
Industrial abstract submission deadline is 28.02.2026. Abstracts should consist of about 150 words and must be written in English. Your abstract on your industrial presentation at LANE will be reviewed on its relevance for application. In case of a positive review result, your presentation will be scheduled at LANE 2026.
As the first step on the way to your LANE contribution, please create an account at our conference management system ‘ConfTool’:
https://www.conftool.com/lane-conference-2026
Scientific contributors will receive the paper template in December 2025.

AILU Free Webinar - Tuning the Process: How to Optimize Key Laser Parameters in Micromachining Applications
2026-10-06 15:00 - 16:00 | 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 time, companies must keep a close eye on throughput and productivity.
In 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.

Who should attend?
Application and development engineers that are looking for ways on how to optimize their development processes.
Everybody interested and willing to learn on how to efficiently use laser with short and ultrashort pulses.

Topics to be covered

How to streamline application development processes
Key parameters for short and ultrashort pulse lasers
How to choose the laser for your process
Real world example on how to achieve ablation efficiency with silicon carbide
Application knowledge: Industrial marking and engraving applications with high-energy UV lasers

In addition to the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A session at the end of the webinar.

Get a Head Start
Want 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.
By registering for this meeting you agree that you are happy for AILU and the Sponsors to contact you after the event

AILU Supported Event - Advanced Engineering 2026
2026-11-04 09:00 - 2026-11-05 17:00 | 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 of engineering.
Find out more here www.advancedengineeringuk.com

AILU Member Event: Livestream Laser Safety Officer for Industry Training Course
2026-11-04 13:00 - 2026-11-05 16:00
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 laser safety programs in accordance with international and European standards, including IEC 60825-1, IEC 60825-14, part 14, applicable EN harmonised standards, and the European Directive 2006/25/EC on artificial optical radiation, as well as relevant Swiss occupational safety requirements. The course emphasizes risk-based decision-making, hazard evaluation, and implementation of control measures to ensure safe operation of laser systems across a range of industrial applications. Participants will learn how to assess laser hazards, define control strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and support their organization in meeting its legal obligations for worker safety.
This course is ideal for designated or prospective Laser Safety Officers, Engineers, technicians, and safety professionals working with laser systems, EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) managers and compliance personnel, and Supervisors responsible for laser operations.
Click here for more information and to register

AILU 2026 Annual Job Shop Business Meeting
2026-11-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SQ, United Kingdom
Introduction
The 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!
Not 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.

Programme and further information follow

AILU's Industrial Laser Applications Symposium (ILAS) 2027
2027-03-24 08:00 - 2027-03-25 17:00 | Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth, CV8 2LD, United Kingdom
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.
Enjoy 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.
Make new contacts, expand your network, find business or collaboration opportunities, meet potential employers and employees to develop your organisation or career.
2027 marks the tenth Industrial Laser Applications Symposium
It’s where academia meets industry for all things industrial laser related, so don’t miss out.

See the dedicated ILAS 2027 webpage here: https://ilas2027.co.uk
