Trotec is now expanding its product range to include the Speedy 100 cross, the first industrial diode laser plotter. This innovative machine has been developed to meet the increasing demands […]

Cyklop Needham announces the departure of Aled Ellis, who has stepped down from his role as Managing Director after more than 20 years of transformative leadership.

Prima Power now integrates robotics completely in-house, thanks to the recent acquisition of its long-standing partner Sistec, enhancing and bringing to a higher level of automation all technologies, from laser cutting […]

The Association of Industrial Laser Users (AILU) held its 31st AGM on 21st May 2025, and is delighted to announce that Paola De Bono (TWI) was elected as its first […]

The EU-funded FLASH project aims to revolutionise manufacturing by leveraging future-proof, highly customisable and energy-efficient laser-based production systems to achieve highly precise photon distribution, with applications in cutting, drilling, welding, […]

Hungarian artist Márton Nemes spent two years planning and creating his exhibition “Techno Zen.” In the summer of 2024, it became the centrepiece of the Hungarian pavilion at the Venice […]

Luxinar has expanded its services to customers worldwide by setting up a smart applications laboratory for its ultrashort pulse (USP) laser sources at its UK headquarters.

A pioneering partnership has been forged between AkzoNobel and IPG Photonics focused on applying laser technology for curing powder coatings.

Cyan Tec has launched its latest cutting-edge 8 kW high-powered laser welding system. The advanced laser system features a fully interpolated 7-axis configuration, utilising a 6-axis robot on a 7th-axis […]

Prima Industrie has signed a definitive agreement to sell its specialised company, Prima Additive, to Sodick Co., Ltd. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the second […]

Honouring “Remembrance Through Metalwork” is something that Midtherm Laser is incredibly proud of and it was a privilege for the company to contribute to the recently unveiled Peace Monument, organised […]

In partnership with Clive Smith Guittard Engineering, the TLM Laser Job Shop has engraved premium stainless steel door plates to elevate Lindt’s luxury brand experience in central London.

Brewfitt, a Yorkshire based drinks solution company, approached Micrometric with a clear vision for its CoolTube drinks dispenser. It needed a compact heat exchanger that required precision-engineered components to deliver […]

Paragon Rapid Technologies needed to replace its ageing on-site nitrogen generator with a new model that would be more efficient and achieve the high purity required in its selective laser […]

Laser Micromachining Ltd., supplier of laser micro-manufacturing services to industry, is celebrating 20 years of operations in 2025. As part of the continuing growth and evolution of the business, Dr. […]

Neda Baktash, from Coherent’s Glasgow site, has become an Optica Ambassador for 2025.

The AeroScriptPlus DrillOptimizer function, which is available in the Automation1-iSMC control configuration, enables profile-specific optimisation of the motion path and motion parameters for drilling vias with Aerotech’s AGV Galvo scanners.

AMADA continues to grow and expand in Europe. It’s main mission is to ensure customer satisfaction, and through some recent changes, this has been maintained through commitment in Europe by […]

Precision work at Real Madrid – laser fabricator Lasercor manufactures thousands of stainless-steel louvers for the front of the Bernabéu Stadium.

The EYE-Q principle is Q-Fin’s revolutionary system that combines the power of vision, automation and intelligence to achieve unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in automated product handling.

Lasermet, the global leader in laser safety solutions, announces the launch of the Caiman Laser Safety Door Controller, engineered to set a new benchmark in high-risk laser environment safety.

TRUMPF is using artificial intelligence (AI) to increase productivity and quality of laser welding in automotive manufacturing.

The all-new Nukon Cross Fibre Laser Cutting Machine is designed to push the boundaries of efficiency, precision, and productivity.

Yamazaki Mazak has unveiled a major investment in its European Manufacturing Plant by fully automating its Sheet Metal Department while also launching a new website for European customers.

Flow Science, Inc. proudly announces the release of its FLOW-3D 2025R1 family of products, which now includes FLOW-3D AM and FLOW-3D WELD.

Eagle announces the opening of its new American subsidiary, strengthening its presence in the United States.

Spectrum Technologies Ltd is proud to announce that it has achieved a SME Climate Score of B (the highest SME rating for 2024) from the Carbon Disclosure Project, recognising the […]

Midtherm Laser is proud to announce that it has passed re-certification for BS EN 1090: UKCA certification for structural steel and stainless steel up to and including Execution Class 4 […]

Donaldson BOFA has launched a new mobile fume extraction system with articulated arms capable of filtering emissions associated with heavy-duty laser processes, soldering and organic solvents.

LASEA, a leading player in high-precision laser technologies, announces the appointment of Christophe Seuret as head of LASEA Switzerland.

TRUMPF is now offering its laser systems as automated complete solutions for end users.

Yorkshire Laser & Fabrication’s commitment to achieving the highest standards of quality and safety has resulted in them being awarded BS1090 certification.

At ILAS 2025 next week, Brinell Vision will launch new range laser protection products for UK laser welding, cutting and Additive Manufacturing companies.

Platino Linear® is the latest addition to the Prima Power 2D laser product range, resulting from the perfect balance between Prima Power expertise and quality at affordable investment and operating […]

MKS Instruments has announced the Ophir® 70K-W Ultra-High Power Laser Sensor for accurate and cost-effective measurement in industrial and defence applications.

We at AILU were very sorry to hear of the passing of Ken Watkins, who was a widely-known and well-respected figure in the world of industrial laser applications. 

As a supplier of complete digital solutions to dental laboratories of all sizes, High Wycombe-based Skillbond Direct Ltd is in the business of creating healthy, confident smiles through its restorative […]

The Dynamic Beam Shaping for High-Power Laser Welding workshop, held at WMG, University of Warwick, on January 28, 2025, officially launched the Lasers4MaaS project, a pioneering initiative under the European […]

It was with great sadness that we learned of the recent death of Richard Jessett in Rugby, UK. At the age of 16 he became an apprentice (the first) with […]

In the past few months, the landscape of R&D tax relief claims in the UK has undergone significant changes, in an attempt to tackle abuse and improve compliance.

Ekspla has introduced the FemtoLux 50, the latest in its series of industrial-grade femtosecond lasers. This new system builds upon the success of its predecessor, the award-winning FemtoLux 30, pushing […]

Luxinar is pleased to announce that Stefan Hackl has been appointed the new managing director and will play a key role in driving the company’s strategic initiatives and fostering continued […]

Donaldson BOFA has launched Pro OS – a new operating platform with two-way data connectivity that aims to push the boundaries of productivity for fume extraction technology in high-output markets.

Spectra Medical Devices (Spectra) and XL Precision Technologies (XLPT)  have announced that their newly combined brand presence as Elevaris Medical Devices.

The Dynamic Beam Shaping for High-Power Laser Welding workshop, held at WMG, University of Warwick, on January 28, 2025, officially launched the Lasers4MaaS project, a pioneering initiative under the European […]

Greenfield Engineering’s ethos of continuous investment in its valued staff, comprehensive accreditations and state-of-the-art AMADA manufacturing technology sets this progressive business apart.

Bonding between anodised aluminium & stainless steel can be challenging due to significant differences in their physical & chemical properties. By employing laser surface structuring, Watt Laser has been able […]

Spectrum Technologies, laser wire processing technology and solutions business, is delighted to announce record-breaking financial results for the fiscal year 2023-2024, with sales of £10.2M and profits of £1.4M.

It is all change at Lantek UK as Rob Powell hands over the reins to Adam Ball who has taken over the role of Commercial Director for Lantek UK.

Civan Lasers is proud to announce that Mechanical Engineering Professor Lianyi Chen from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has become the first researcher to acquire a Dynamic Beam Laser (DBL) for […]

Precision machining and fabrication one-stop shop, DC Developments began its working relationship with Mazak in the late 1990s. 

Prima Industrie SpA, through its Prima Power brand, proudly announces the acquisition of Sistec AM, a leader in industrial automation.

Mate Tooling Solutions in Northampton has launched a biodegradable, 100% recyclable slat coating to reduce the frequency with which laser cutters need to change their slats.

MKS Instruments, Inc. has announced the Ophir® 150K-W Very High Power Laser Sensor for measuring very high power levels up to 150 kW with exceptional accuracy and dependable performance.

Amplitude has announced a strategic partnership to advance the field of inertial fusion energy. This collaboration focuses on the development of two high-energy, high-repetition rate laser systems.

Lasermet is launching RealTime LSS, an online laser safety calculator software which performs to laser safety calculations to IEC 60825-1: Safety of Laser Products Part 1.

Daltons Wadkin, a UK multi-material machine solution supplier, has expanded its team by hiring a specialist to lead the company’s fibre laser and sheet metal offering.

TRUMPF has expanded its aluminium portfolio for additive manufacturing, to include alloys that are suitable for the automotive, motorsports, aerospace and bicycle industries.

This year marks 25 years of Ficep UK supporting the steel processing industry. 

Lantek launches v44 of its sheet metal software solutions, giving the next level of connectivity, real-time insights and smart manufacturing.

PowerPhotonic is taking part in a collaborative research project with industrial and academic partners to develop a new type of laser welding process to help optimise EV (Electric Vehicle) battery […]

Cableboss first approached GF Laser (GFL) in March 2024 regarding the potential to mass produce a powder-coated metal bracket to support the running of cables in ceiling voids and walls.

Midtherm Laser made a commitment to reduce its carbon footprint in 2018 and set its own targets.

MKS Instruments has announced the Ophir® 20K-W High Power Laser Sensor, a compact sensor for measuring very high power lasers. 

A new range of flat-bed fibre laser cutting machines from Nukon Lasers UK is making high-quality, high-performance laser cutting accessible to even more subcontractors and manufacturers wanting to laser-cut in-house. 

We are excited to be running ILAS 2025 on 26th and 27th March 2025, at which we will present five AILU awards at our Symposium Dinner. If you are, or […]

Yamazaki Mazak has launched the Optiplex 3015 Ez, for those venturing into 2D laser cutting technology. The user friendly CNC control with the 21,5-inc touch display and the new GUI […]

The new FLW-Le, mid-range robotic 3 kW fibre laser welding cell from Amada has features aimed at higher productivity and lower cost-per-part.

Oxford Lasers has announced the successful award of a collaborative research and development (R&D) grant from Innovate UK, namely the INTERPOSE-UK project (advanced INTegratEd ciRcuit interPOsers for SEmiconductor packaging in […]

LASER COMPONENTS UK, provider of high-quality photonic components in the British market, announces a significant management change. After 25 years at the helm, Chris Varney is stepping down as Managing […]

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Jonathan Lawrence, a distinguished leader in laser engineering, on 14th July 2024 while on holiday in Crete, Greece. […]

Nitrogen Supply Company has recently launched an innovative online application designed to assist laser users who are considering or have already made the switch from bulk gas to on-site nitrogen […]

TRUMPF has launched a new laser cutting machine that is particularly suitable for customers with smaller production volumes who are looking for a reliable machine with low investment and operating […]

Spectrum Technologies is excited to celebrate its 35th anniversary, marking three and half decades of innovation and leadership in industrial laser technology.

Coherent has launched the EDGE FLTM high-power fibre laser series, tailored for cutting applications in the machine tool industry.

Photonics Express and the automotive welding team at WMG, University of Warwick, have collaborated to introduce laser handheld welding to the UK e-mobility supply chain.

Aerotech presents the AGV5D, an innovative 5-axis laser precession scanner specially developed for laser micromachining. 

Northern Ireland-based engineering company Hutchinson is making a significant investment in new equipment to further boost its productivity and support planned growth, including the creation of 57 new jobs. 

Kanyana Engineering has followed a policy of providing unique sheet metal services at its Greenfields, Western Australia manufacturing facility since its formation in 1997. 

TRUMPF and US software company SiMa.ai have signed a partnership to develop lasers with artificial intelligence (AI). The goal is to equip several TRUMPF laser systems with AI technology in […]

MKS announces the Ophir® Helios Pro industrial power meter for optimising Li-ion battery welding and other high power laser production applications.

XL Precision Technologies Ltd has been acquired by Spectra Medical Devices and is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spectra.

Without time-consuming clamping and set-up or slow mechanical turning, Trotec’s laser solution can mark round or conical parts up to 100 times faster.

Leading portable industrial fume and dust extraction specialist BOFA has unveiled a new global brand to reflect its closer alignment with parent company Donaldson.

Cyklop International is pleased to announce the acquisition of The Needham Group, including Needham Laser Technologies, based in UK and Ireland.

Based in Stone, England, Prolazer Components is a dedicated precision engineering facility providing laser cutting, fabrication and welding services. 

Over decades of work and experience, KHS Ostroróg in Poland has become a leading manufacturer specialising in the assembly and renovation of production lines, machines, and equipment for the agricultural, […]

ES Precision completed its seventh year in business and has again reinvested profits in more laser technology, increasing its laser plant list to 9 industrial workstations.

Oxford Lasers has been awarded a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) collaborative Research and Development grant for the LINQED project (Linked Ion Traps for Networked Quantum Entanglement Distribution).

Richard Binks, who joins Normanton-based Yorkshire Laser and Fabrication to work alongside Sales Director John Miller, has worked in the sheet metal industry since leaving school at 15.

Aerotech presents its new hexapod. The HEX150-125HL is suitable for high-precision positioning and motion tasks down to the nanometre range. Compared to its predecessor, it has a more compact design […]

Civan Lasers is proud to introduce its new welding head, designed exclusively for its Dynamic Beam Laser. This new product offers a standard solution for welding applications, eliminating the need […]

Founded in London in 2019, Cauli provides award-winning, tech-enabled reuse solutions to disrupt the disposable food & drink packaging market.

TRUMPF recently presented preliminary figures for the fiscal year 2023/24: sales were down around 4% year-over-year at 5.2 billion euros. Order intake fell more sharply, dropping 10% to 4.6 billion […]

Siemens and Prima Power are proud to announce the result of an intensified collaboration that is redefining standards in the automotive manufacturing industry.

Mark Thompson of Photonics Express describes how a new UK first was achieved; in May 2024, a Civan Lasers Dynamic Beam fibre laser was installed at WMG, the University of […]

We at AILU were very saddened to hear of the passing of Reinhard Kelnberger, whom some in the industrial laser community will remember from the days of Lumonics (JK Lasers).

Yamazaki Mazak has introduced its latest innovation in 2D laser cutting machines – the OPTIPLEX Ez series.

Midtherm Laser is delighted to see its laser cut panels in place over the River Stour.

AILU would like to join with many others in wishing Neil Main, Managing Director of Micrometric, the happiest of retirements.