Dutton Engineering (Woodside) Ltd specialises in precision sheet metal fabrication, offering advanced laser cutting and welding services. Using state-of-the-art industrial lasers, we deliver unparalleled accuracy for cutting and welding across materials like stainless steel and aluminum, with capabilities for intricate designs and high-quality.
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Jun, 2025
AILU Supported Event – PLI Conferences 2025: Latest innovations in industrial laser processes
24 & 25 September 2025
CCI Campus, Alsace, Strasbourg
Early Bird registration closes 31 July 2025
The CLUB LASER ET PROCÉDÉS, in partnership with ICUBE, IPG PHOTONICS, IREPA LASER, PRECITEC, and the PHOTONICS INSTITUTE, announces the 2025 edition of the PLI Conferences, to be held on September 24 and 25 at the CCI Campus Alsace in Strasbourg.
This key event will showcase the latest advances in industrial laser processes. “PLI Conferences is a unique event in France, bringing together industry professionals and researchers in a friendly atmosphere. It’s a privileged space for exchange where innovation meets industrial expertise” explains John LOPEZ, President of the CLUB LASER ET PROCÉDÉS and Research Engineer at CNRS.
Highlights include:
- Expert conferences: Talks by specialists to unpack current and future challenges in the sector.
- Exhibition space: Located at the heart of the catering area, the exhibition will feature the latest technologies and solutions from participating companies.
- Networking evening: A convivial gathering, perfect for discussions, idea sharing, and innovation-driven exchanges.
- Thematic panel session: An engaging discussion focused on the energy transition.
Company visits are also scheduled for September 23:
PRECITEC – Visit the new facilities in Gaggenau with live demonstrations: laser welding, high-performance cutting, additive manufacturing, and beam characterization solutions.
IREPA LASER – Tour the industrial workshops and discover additive manufacturing and laser welding with live demonstrations of industrial applications.
ICUBE – Visit the LaserSurf lab to explore ultrashort laser processes and multimodal characterisation techniques.
AERIAL – Visit the centre and learn about the Feerix experimental irradiation station and the facilities dedicated to advanced industrial applications.
Contact: Fanny VOINSON
contact@clp-laser.fr
+33 (0)3 88 65 54 26
https://www.clp-laser.fr/fr/evenement/pli-conferences-2025
27
May, 2025
AILU members contribute to EU FASH project
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, cladding, and micro-machining.
20
May, 2025
Micrometric’s cool solution for drinks dispenser
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 top-tier performance.
15
May, 2025
Amada’s commitment in Europe
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 opening 4 new facilities, in the last 12 months.
14
May, 2025
AILU Event: Early Careers Group Event
Tuesday 17th June
Loughborough 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, suppliers and subcontractors.
On Tuesday 17th June the Group will host a seminar followed by a tour of the laser facilities at Loughborough University. Members of the ECG will deliver presentations highlighting the current focus of their research or laser interests.
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.
Programme
09:30 – 10:00 Registration & Refreshments
10:00 – 10:05 Welcome – Jacob Lavin, Loughborough University
10:05 – 10:25
Gas Dynamic Interactions in Laser Cutting
Jacob Lavin, Loughborough University
10:25 – 10:40
Remote laser welding of Zn-coated steel to aluminium for automotive structural applications
Ali Baghbani Barenji, University of Warwick
10:40 – 10:55
Utilising spherical aberration in laser processing
Dan Wilson-University of Manchester
11:00 – 13:00 Tour of Optical Engineering Building & Emergent Photonics Research Centre
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
Venue
Sir David Davies Building
Loughborough University
LE11 3TU
See page 5 of campus map, Building 14 here and venue map here
Parking permit required for those attending by car which can be paid for in advance or on arrival – https://www.lboro.ac.uk/services/fm/services/traffic-parking/visitors/
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May, 2025
AILU Free Webinar: Implementing Beam Shaping
Sponsored by
Thursday 19th June 2025, 14:00 – 15:00 BST
Free online webinar
Implementing Beam-shaping in the Laser Industry:
Opportunities and Challenges
Speaker: Gwenn Pallier, Product Line Manager, Cailabs
Learn how beam-shaping is used to improve performance in laser material processing applications including welding, cutting, micro-processing and additive manufacturing.
There are many methods to achieve laser beam-shaping, find out more about how they work and what the advantages and challenges are in each case.
Discover examples of applications where MPLC (Multi Plane Light Conversion) from Cailabs has enabled the following benefits:
- Enhanced process quality
- Increased process speed
- Improved depth of focus
Beam-shaping is a hot topic in 2025, this webinar will help you understand how to access the benefits presented by the latest technology.
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.
The PDF version of the PowerPoint slides will be available after the webinar.
AILU EVENT T&Cs
See AILU Event Terms and Conditions here.
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7
Apr, 2025
Donaldson BOFA’s new extendable arms extraction system
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.
19
Mar, 2025
Brinell Vision launches new range of laser protection products
3
Mar, 2025
Kickoff Workshop for the Lasers4MaaS Project
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 Union’s HORIZON Europe program.