As for any technology and process, there are always new developments and innovative ideas which take the technology to another level. In the case of laser hardening, the AL-ROCK mobil system from ALPHA LASER significantly expands the potential for this already highly effective process.
Aerotech is offering its users an upgrade in scanner performance with an extended controller function: the Enhanced Scanner Control (ESC) can be used without additional set-up or programming effort and ensures fewer errors with more throughput.
Chasestead Metalwork has unveiled its newest investment: a state-of-the-art Laser Next 2141 from manufacturer Prima Power. This is the largest machine in Prima Powers’ 3d laser range, offering a flexible solution for laser cutting large metal parts.
Pro-Lite Technology has launched the Laservision FS1 Laser Welding Safety Face Shield. The FS1 Face Shield is based upon an industrial safety visor that protects not only the wearer’s eyes but also their face from the hazards caused by laser radiation.
Are you considering purchasing a hand-held laser for welding, cleaning, marking?
Make sure you know what the safety requirements are, including:
Preetesh Mistry from laser safety experts Pro-Lite will guide you through the safety requirements and recommend how these systems can be used safely in a static or mobile application.
As well as a presentation, there will be the opportunity to have questions answered in a Q&A session at the end of the webinar.
The webinar will be recorded and accessible for free via YouTube and Vimeo.
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.
Speakers from research, manufacturing and the subcontract industry are included in the schedule together with those in the supply chain for laser welding, cutting, texturing and drying. Optics and beam delivery as well as innovative laser sources are driving advances – often in challenging reflective materials like aluminium alloys and copper.
This event is for:
There are opportunities to network with other delegates, presenters and exhibitors over generous coffee breaks and an extended lunch. After the event there is an option to tour the facilities at WMG where you can see the implementation of laser welding in e-mobility and discover the research areas that are being investigated.
09:30 – 10:00 Registration & Refreshments
10:00 – 10:10 Introduction & Welcome
Pasquale Franciosa, WMG
10:10 – 10:30 Effect of static laser beam shaping on gap bridging for welding copper hairpins
Lara Al Botros, WMG
10:30 – 10:50 A CFD study on laser cutting and ultra-thin copper foils for e-mobility applications
Alessandro Fortunato, University of Bologna
10:50 – 11:10 Electron beam welding for battery pack production
Colin Ribton, TWI
11:10 – 11:40 Break
12:00 – 12:20 Artificial Intelligence in camera-based online process monitoring
Axel Luft, Scansonic
12:20 – 12:40 Beam shaping to change challenging laser welding process into tolerant ones
Thibaut Atche, Cailabs
12:40 – 13:40 Lunch
13:40 – 14:00 Laser welding of aluminium alloys for battery coolers using dynamic beam laser
Eyal Shekel, Civan Laser
14:00 – 14:20 Minimising risk when welding live cells to make modules and battery packs
Phil Carr, Carrs Welding
14:20 – 14:40 Introducing laser welding to battery manufacturing
Brett Ramshaw, Alexander Battery Technologies
14:40 – 15:10 Break
15:10 – 15:30 Drying of battery electrodes: Technical & economical comparison of concepts
Andre Eltze, Laserline
15:30 – 15:50 Beam Shaping Techniques to Enhance Laser Welding of EV Components
Alex Griffiths, PowerPhotonic
15:50 – 16:50 Tour of WMG laser welding facilities
WMG
International Manufacturing Centre (IMC)
University of Warwick
Lord Bhattacharyya Way
Coventry
CV4 7AL
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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 a tour of the laser facilities at Cranfield University. Members of the ECG will deliver presentations highlighting the current focus of their research or application area.
The seminar is open to AILU members and non-members and would be of interest to those who might like to join this group or would benefit from networking with this enthusiastic and talented pool of individuals.
09:30 – 10:00 Registration & Refreshments
10:00 – 10:05 Welcome
10:05 – 10:20 Multi-Energy System for Bead Shape Control
David Rico-Sierra, Cranfield University
10:20 – 10:35 Enhancing Mass Transfer in LPBF: A Dive into Oscillating Laser Scan Strategies and Melt Pool Dynamics
Ioannis Bitharas, Heriot-Watt University
10:35 – 10:50 Laser Material Processing of Ceramic Matrix Composites
Priyanka Ghosh, MTC
10:50 – 11:05 Surface Engineering of AM Biomedical Implants
Raja Abdullah, University of Birmingham
11:05 – 11:35 Refreshments
11:35 – 11:50 Automated Assembly of Laser Systems
Donald Risbridger, Heriot-Watt University
11:50 – 12:05 Laser Surface Texturing of Stent Materials for Cardiovascular Applications
Jialin Dong, Loughborough University
12:05 – 12:25 The Latest Developments in AM at the Welding & Additive Manufacturing Centre (Keynote)
Goncalo Pardal, Cranfield University
12:25 – 13:25 Lunch
13:25 – 14:05 Tour of laser facilities at Cranfield University
Martell House (Building 300)
1st Floor East, LR3
Cranfield University
College Rd
Wharley End
Bedford
MK43 0AL
See Site Map here
Martell House is located at the south of the map in square B6-7
Getting to Cranfield – https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/About/How-to-find-Cranfield
Who would have thought that a chance meeting in the queue for Genesis tickets back in 1974 would develop into a steadfast friendship and eventual business partnership as Anton Schwarz & John Powell launched Laser Expertise Ltd in February 1984.
On its stands at MACH (NEC, 15th – 19th April) , Laser Lines will be showcasing a range of 3D printing technologies and there will be live demonstrations of laser welding and marking.
Recol Ltd, a provider of sheet metal fabrication, precision machined components and mechanical assemblies, has placed an order for a new AMADA FLW ENSISe 6 kW automated fibre laser welding machine.
