Free online webinar Thursday 19th September 2024 15:00 - 16:00 BST Overview The solutions to common welding defects such as porosity, cracking, and lack of fusion can be difficult to pinpoint when relying solely on experimentation, which provides limited details about process dynamics. CFD can drive experimental analysis through […]
Introduction Chair: Pasquale Franciosa WMG, University of Warwick With the drive towards electrification of transport by road, air and sea this topic is a key focus for laser material processing applications right now. This event will explore the latest advances, trends, and challenges in the rapidly evolving fields of battery manufacturing technology and electric mobility. […]
Sponsored by Free online webinar WATCH HERE Thursday 27th June 2024 14:00 - 15:00 BST Details Are you considering purchasing a hand-held laser for welding, cleaning, marking? Make sure you know what the safety requirements are, including: Laser eye safety (Goggles or face-mask) Laser skin safety (overalls, […]
Wednesday 5th June 2024 Cranfield University Founded 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 industrial laser backgrounds including research centres and industrial manufacturers. On Wednesday 5th June the Group will host a morning seminar followed by […]
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. […]
Introduction Chair: Danijela Rostohar, Coventry University Artificial Intelligence (AI) is highly topical globally due to much-publicised developments in everything from smart listening virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa through spam filters, facial recognition, autonomous vehicles, smart walking robots and large language chatbots like Chat GPT. In manufacturing huge changes are taking place, enabled by […]
Introduction Founded in 2017, AILU’s Early Career Researchers (ECRs) Group represents the next generation of laser industry and academic professionals. The Group, operating as a committee with an elected Chair and Secretary, is spread across research centres and industrial manufacturers both in the UK and Europe. On Wednesday 6th December the Group will host a morning […]
Introduction AILU’s active Job Shop Community represents over 150 UK laser subcontractors offering laser material processing as a service. If you haven’t been before, these meetings are “laser focused” on delivering high value content to our members and non-members in this sector. With electricity price fluctuations still showing high volatility, AILU is pleased to present […]
Workshop Chair: Tony Jones (Cyan Tec) The rise in the number of laser cleaning systems on the market has led to a rapid increase in the uptake of the application. Advantages of cleaning by laser are the following: Non-abrasive process which doesn’t contaminate the surface Selective cleaning with no damage to the underlying surface Suitable […]
Sponsored by Introduction Chair: Tian Long See (MTC) Energy generation requires radical transformation globally between now and 2030 due to more rigorous climate targets set by the UK government and around the world. This has presented huge challenges in terms of material resources, manufacturing, installation, servicing as well as infrastructure. […]
