AILU EVENTS

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. […]

EXHIBITION TABLES SOLD OUT   * Full-time student rate. Those on paid internships will be charged the appropriate delegate rate. w Wednesday 22 March - Thursday 23 March 2023 Mercure Daventry Court Hotel, Daventry, UK The Industrial Laser Applications Symposium (ILAS) is back as a live event! ILAS is a unique 2-day symposium that attracts […]

Hosted by   Introduction Chair: Moataz Attallah, Universtity of Birmingham Metal Additive Manufacturing has advanced significantly in terms of process capability, throughput and quality assurance. Higher power laser sources and advanced scanning hardware and software together with material optimisation have resulted in greater uptake of the application in a wide range of markets. Fine metal […]

Early Career Researchers Seminar Wednesday 30th November 2022   Introduction Founded in 2017, AILU’s Early Career Researchers (ECR) 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. […]

Introduction The combined effects of political uncertainty, global pandemic and warfare in Ukraine have had a huge impact on recent supplies of energy and raw materials. AILU has an active community of Laser Job Shops that assist each other in collaboration for sharing best practice in Business and Technology. This year's Annual Business Meeting is […]

Introduction Chair: Tom Chaffer, TRUMPF Lasers enable a wide array of material processing applications, such as cutting, drilling, welding, surface structuring in metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, and almost any other material used in industry. The capability and capital cost of a laser sources has a significant impact on the overall competitiveness of a manufacturing solution. […]

Sponsored by     Introduction Chair: Wojciech Suder (Cranfield University) With high power fibre lasers now well-established as the laser of choice for welding metals, the thickness of laser welds in all metals is increasing. Keyhole welding, with or without the assistance of arc welding (to make hybrid welds) is possible in material greater than […]

In case of problems with registration, please contact events@ailu.org.uk or j.krauss@blz.org Webinar Organisers: AILU & Bayerisches Laserzentrum GmbH (blz) Event Partners:       Introduction The laser industry and research environment features many strong connections between organisations in the UK and Germany. In spite of Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic, these relationships survive and thrive […]

Sponsored by:       FREE TO ATTEND   REGISTER HERE   Introduction Chair: Lewis Jones, Loughborough University Laser manufacturing in industry has a challenging future ahead as we see the need to implement strategies to reach net zero by 2050. At present the transition to net zero manufacturing is optional, but this is rapidly […]

Programme 09:30 - 10:00   Registration, breakfast rolls (bacon/sausage), pastries and refreshments 10:00 - 10:10   Welcome & Introduction to the day Mark Millar (Essex Laser) 10:10 - 10:20   Welcome to Mazak Alan Mucklow (Mazak) 10:20 - 10:40   Supply chain outlook for sheet steel and aluminium Michael Horan (NASS) 10:40 - 11:00   Reducing energy costs Liam Conway […]