AILU Workshop: Laser Micro Applications

Sponsored by PI (Physik Instrumente) Ltd

Introduction

Chair: Jack Gabzdyl (TRUMPF Lasers UK)

Recent advances in ultrafast lasers have seen them become more affordable, reliable and compact. This, combined with alternative (shorter) wavelengths is creating new applications which are able to match the needs of medical devices, consumer electronics and displays. Attend this workshop to learn more about the cutting edge of small scale applications including cutting, etching, drilling, texturing and additive manufacturing. Hosted at TRUMPF’s facility near to Luton Airport, this event will include opportunities for exhibitors, networking and sharing of research between academic and industrial manufacturing.

Programme

09:30 – 10:00  Registration & Refreshments

10:00 – 10:10  Introduction & Welcome
Jack Gabzdyl, TRUMPF

10:10 – 10:30  Laser production of microparts – perspectives from a contract manufacturer
Nadeem Rizvi, Laser Micromachining Ltd

10:30 – 10:50  High throughput laser drilling of high-density precision microholes in metals: challenges and future prospects
Themis Karkantonis, Oxford Lasers

10:50 – 11:10  Laser micro machining for medical device applications
Mike O’Key, OpTek

11:10 – 11:40 Break

11:40 – 12:00  Ultra-short material processing of glass 
Richard Carter, Heriot Watt University

12:00 – 12:20  Surface integrity evaluation in laser micro-texturing
Manuela Pacella, Loughborough University

12:20 – 12:40  Optimisation of bio inspired Surface Texture designs in combustion systems
Samuel Bigot, Cardiff University            

12:40 – 13:50  Lunch

13:50 – 14:10  Laser structuring for spectral attenuation of different wavelengths and heat management
Jack Gabzdyl, TRUMPF

14:10 – 14:30  Laser Processing with Spatial Light Modulators (SLMs)
Jim Leach, Hamamatsu

14:30 – 14:50  USP laser platform for cutting-edge solutions
Antonio Raspa, Luxinar

14:50 – 15:20 Break

15:20 – 15:40 Laser micro-machining for hydrogen applications
Mitchell Leering, MTC

15:40 – 16:00 Femtosecond glass processing using bessel beam shapers
Scott Barrie, PowerPhotonic

Venue

TRUMPF Ltd
Unit A
President Way
Airport Executive Park,
Luton
LU2 9NL

Accommodation

Recommended Hotel:

Premier Inn St Albans City Centre
1 Adelaide Street
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL3 5BH

Sat Nav Directions:  AL3 5EB

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