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- 25 November 2008
Funding opportunities in High Value Manufacturing: Micro/Nano laser processing success stories - 3 December 2008
AILU Workshop: Laser processing of polymer, metal and ceramic composites
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RSSLatest News
- 20 November 2008
Coherent Single Mode Green Laser Sets Power Record for High Throughput Silicon Micromachining - 20 November 2008
Unequalled speed for complete, scratch-free processing - 20 November 2008
New laser factory in the USA - 20 November 2008
New CUBE Diode Laser Module Offers 100 mW at 660 nm - 20 November 2008
SSaM extends the field of view for scanning head laser systems - 19 November 2008
New BLM ADIGE laser tube cutting system takes centre stage - 19 November 2008
Versatile Synrad CO2 Lasers are a Natural Fit in the Medical Product Industry - 19 November 2008
BFi OPTiLAS Ltd introduce The Vega - 12 November 2008
Coherent GmbH news - 12 November 2008
BLM Group leaves a lasting impression at EuroBLECH 2008 - 20 November 2008
Coherent Single Mode Green Laser Sets Power Record for High Throughput Silicon Micromachining - 20 November 2008
Unequalled speed for complete, scratch-free processing - 20 November 2008
New laser factory in the USA - 20 November 2008
New CUBE Diode Laser Module Offers 100 mW at 660 nm - 20 November 2008
SSaM extends the field of view for scanning head laser systems - 19 November 2008
New BLM ADIGE laser tube cutting system takes centre stage - 19 November 2008
Versatile Synrad CO2 Lasers are a Natural Fit in the Medical Product Industry - 19 November 2008
BFi OPTiLAS Ltd introduce The Vega - 12 November 2008
Coherent GmbH news - 12 November 2008
BLM Group leaves a lasting impression at EuroBLECH 2008
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What is AILU?
AILU is a well-established, independent, not-for-profit organisation run by and for the laser community. AILU is the leading organisation dedicated to meeting the needs of laser users.
It is a UK-based organisation with members extending across five continents. Members include the main UK players in manufacturing industry, job shops and research organisations as well as manufacturers and suppliers of lasers and laser-related equipment and services.
Background
The Association was formed in 1995 and is recognised worldwide as unique in the high level of practical advice it offers on technical and business matters related to laser applications in manufacturing. It is a leader in fostering co-operation and collaboration within the laser community, promoting best practice in industrial laser materials processing and allied technologies and supports the maintenance and improvement of standards for laser safety and performance.
AILU's Laser User Groups
AILU has a number of Laser User Groups please look at their details here. Groups are expanding as members request additional areas of interests to be concentrated on in these focus groups.
Medical Group
Through its involvement in the Photonics Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN), AILU has taken a major step towards expanding into the growing medical sector with the launch of the Medical Group. A workshop to address medical sector issues marked the launch with the support of the Photonics KTN and in partnership with the Health Technologies KTN, in November 2007. For more information see our information page, to download a Medical Group brochure here. For further information look at the webpage here.
Job Shop Group
AILU's most energetic Special Interest Group (SIG) is the Job Shop Group within which subcontract laser-based engineering companies organise their own events, surveys and a website forum. For more information see our Job Shop information page.
Market Development Group
Within AILU's other SIG, the Market Development Group, members are working to encourage the greater use of laser in manufacturing. It is this group that is responsible for the Design for Laser Manufacture website at www.designforlasermanufacture.com. For more information see our Market Development Group information page, to download a Design for Laser Manufacture brochure go here.
If you would like to join any of these groups please contact AILU and express your interests. You can do this by contacting AILU through the online enquiry form.
For more information about AILU including the benefits of membership and how to become a Member follow the About Us link or download UK/EU and International flyers.
Further information and flyer download
For more information about what we do take a look around our site, or download or look at some of the following information sources.
AILU e-Newsletters:
AILU Prospectus and Special Interest Group flyers:
- Download a UK/EU prospectus (PDF 212kB)
- Download an International prospectus (PDF 192kB)
- Download a Design for Laser Manufacture prospectus (PDF 184kB)
- Download a Medical Group prospectus (PDF 190kB)
- Download a Micro:Nano Group prospectus (PDF 289kB)
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