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SUMMARY:AILU Workshop: Optics & Beam Delivery
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nSponsored by Laser Trader\n  \nIntroduction\n \nChair: Bethan Smith (MTC) \nMaterial processing applications such as cutting\, drilling\, welding\, and surface structuring rely heavily on advanced beam delivery and control to achieve high productivity and consistent quality across metals\, plastics\, ceramics\, glass\, and other industrial materials. Innovations in optics for beam shaping\, fiber-optic delivery\, articulated arms\, scanning heads\, and welding and cutting heads have played a central role in enabling higher throughput\, easier integration\, improved reliability\, and greater overall efficiency. \nThis workshop will feature presenters discussing recent developments in optical components\, beam-shaping methods\, and beam-delivery hardware—including galvo scanning heads\, articulated arms\, and processing heads for welding and cutting. These insights will be valuable to beam-delivery manufacturers\, optics suppliers\, system integrators\, and end users of laser material processing\, as well as researchers working to advance the field. \nAs well as listening to the presenters\, there is plenty of time for networking with the other delegates and a handful of exhibitors. The meeting includes tea/coffee breaks and a buffet lunch. \n  \nProgramme\n9:30 – 10:00 am Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:10  Welcome\nBethan Smith\, MTC \n10:10 – 10:30  Novel Optical Coating Techniques for High Power Laser Material Processing Applications\nSamuel Thienel\, Laser Components \n10:30 – 10:50  Flexible mechanisms for free-space delivery of laser energy\nNick Clark\, Alban Laser Systems \n10:50 – 11:10  Single-Step AI Control of Coherent Beam Combination for Agile Beam Shaping\nBen Mills\, University of Southampton \n11.10 – 11.40  Tea & Coffee Break \n11:40 – 12:00  A stable beam for a stable process\nFabrice Meier\, Cailabs \n12:00 – 12:20  Agile Femtosecond Lasers for Precision Multi-Material Manufacturing\nNicolas Valero\, Amplitude Laser:  \n12:20 – 12:40  Innovative hollow core fibre beam delivery solutions for Ultrashort Pulsed Lasers\nBenoît Beaudou\, GLOphotonics \n12.40 – 1.50 pm Lunch\, Exhibitors and Networking \n1:50 – 2:10  Beam Shaping for Advanced Laser Manufacturing\nAndrea Geltrude\, PowerPhotonic \n2:10 – 2:30  Example applications in laser beam manipulation for micro-structuring of materials\nOlivier Allegre\, University of Manchester \n2:30 – 2:50  Keyhole stabilisation and spatter-free welding with Adjustable Mode Beam fibre lasers\nMustafa Coskun\, IPG Photonics \n2:50 – 3:20 Tea & Coffee Break \n3:20 – 3:40  UK Laser Damage Assessment and IBD Coatings for High-Power Applications\nAndrew Ritchie\, BRL Laser Damage Ltd. \n  \nVenue\n \n\nManufacturing Technology Centre \nMTC Events\nAMTC Building\nAdvanced Manufacturing Training Centre\nAirfield Drive\nAnsty Business Park\nCoventry\nCV7 9JU \nWhat3Words: encodes.backed.balancing \nGo to Google Maps \n  \n  \nTravelling by car\nThe MTC in Coventry is located minutes away from Junction 2 of the M6. \nHead into the Ansty Business Park through a set of traffic lights. Go straight over the next two roundabouts and then take the first exit at the third roundabout. From here\, take the first right for the AMTC Building car park. \nParking at the AMTC building\nLocated within our beautiful grounds\, the parking facilities at our AMTC building in Coventry have 275 complimentary car parking spaces and 10 large disabled parking bays. The parking is secure with barrier control\, and we have dedicated EV parking for electric vehicles. \nPlease only use dedicated car parking when travelling by car. Stopping and parking on the roundabout in front of the venue is prohibited at all times\, including for dropping off and picking up. Please be aware that regular law enforcement patrol the area and issue fines in accordance with the Road Traffic Act 1988. \n\nTravelling by train\nJust 20 minutes from Coventry Railway Station\, rail is a popular transport option for our delegates. The X30 bus travels from Coventry railway station to the Ansty Business Park every 20 minutes. Alternatively\, there’s a taxi rank situated just outside the station. \nTravelling by air \nBirmingham Airport is less than a 30-minute drive from Ansty Business Park. If you’d like us to arrange Taxis or Ubers from the airport\, please let the MTC know. \n\n\nTravelling by bus\nThere’s a dedicated bus service that runs frequently between Ansty Park and the centre of Coventry. \nThe X30 stops at Pool Meadow Bus Station in Coventry\, and travels via Coventry train station. \nFrom the city centre\, the bus route follows the main artery roads past the University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire\, before arriving at Ansty Park.
URL:https://www.ailu.org.uk/event/ailu-workshop-optics-beam-delivery/
LOCATION:MTC\, Ansty Park\, Coventry\, CV7 9JU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:AILU Member Event - Laser Matters 2025
DESCRIPTION:LASER MATTERS\nMTC\, Coventry\nWednesday 5th November 2025\nFree to attend. \nHosted by MTC\, this free event is an opportunity to see how the latest innovations in laser processing are transforming manufacturing and unlocking new growth opportunities.  \nBreakthroughs in laser processing have enabled precision\, speed and flexibility to transform production and accelerate new product development –  enabling manufacturers to boost productivity\, cut emissions and innovate faster. \nJoin Laser Matters for demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies and insights from laser and manufacturing experts to help advance your laser journey.  \n  \nFind out more here the-mtc.org/laser-matters-2025
URL:https://www.ailu.org.uk/event/ailu-member-event-laser-matters-2025/
LOCATION:MTC\, Ansty Park\, Coventry\, CV7 9JU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:MTC Event: Laser Matters
DESCRIPTION:LIMITED SPACES – REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE \nMaking its return from Liverpool in 2023\, the MTC is hosting our annual Laser Matters event on the Wednesday 6th November at our site at Ansty Park\, Coventry. \nThis event is a go-to for those with an interest in laser technology and exhibits why the MTC and UK manufacturing is a global leader within this area. Hear from key experts as they discuss topics such as: \n•    The future directions of lasers \n•    Laser processing in medical\, aerospace\, tooling\, rail and automotive \n•    AI laser source \n•    Water jet guided laser processing \n•    High power laser drilling/cutting \n•    Process monitoring \nThere will also be the opportunity to tour the MTC laser facilities\, giving you an insight into why the MTC has been named the Centre of Excellence for Laser Processing. \nGrasp the chance to conversate with like-minded individuals during the open networking sessions throughout the day\, over a coffee or a bite to eat from our exquisite in-house catering staff. \nThere will be limited spaces available for this event\, so make sure you register your interest now: www.the-mtc.org/laser-matters-2024
URL:https://www.ailu.org.uk/event/mtc-event-laser-matters/
LOCATION:MTC\, Ansty Park\, Coventry\, CV7 9JU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:MTC/BGA Technical Networking and Awareness Day on Laser Technology for Gearing
DESCRIPTION:Laser Technology for Gearing\nIn collaboration with Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) the British Gear Association (BGA) are holding Technical Networking and Awareness Day on Laser Technology for Gearing at MTC technical centre in Coventry on 24th May 2023. The MTC is part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVMC)\, which is supported by Innovate UK. The HVMC is the catalyst for the future growth and success of advanced manufacturing in the UK. It consists of seven technology and innovation centres across the UK and its vision is to work with companies of all sizes to bridge the gap from concept to commercialisation. \nFocus: Laser Technology for Gearing \nVenue: Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) – Coventry\, CV7 9JU \nDate: 24th May 2023 Time: 09:00 – 16:00 \nFree Attendance \n  \nAbout the Event\nThe Technical Awareness Day will include presentations on the topics below as well as machine demonstrations and tour of the MTC state of the art facility. \n• Laser Peening for improved performance \n• Development in laser surface texturing for improved tribological performance \n• Latest developments in metrology and measurement \n• Latest developments in laser-AM \n• Impact of Electrification and Net Zero on latest laser technology development \nThere will be plenty of opportunity to network with the leading Gear companies\, manufacturers\, distributors and academics. This will be your chance to share opportunities\, discuss challenges and promote your interests to likeminded people. Lunch will be provided. Please note places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis so please book soon to avoid disappointment. \nTo reserve your FREE place online please visit: www.bga.org.uk \nYou can also book your place direct by emailing Kirsty & Lynne in the BGA office admin@bga.org.uk
URL:https://www.ailu.org.uk/event/technical-networking-and-awareness-day-on-laser-technology-for-gearing/
LOCATION:MTC\, Ansty Park\, Coventry\, CV7 9JU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:AILU Workshop: High Power Laser Welding
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by\n  \n \n  \n\nIntroduction\nChair: Wojciech Suder (Cranfield University) \nWith 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 50 mm thick. On the other hand\, the high power lasers are capable of welding smaller thicknesses at very high speeds\, opening up new applications involving high quality and high throughput reflective metals like copper and aluminium. \nThis workshop is aimed at sharing the latest results from researchers and manufacturers in the field of laser welding in the multi-kW regime. As price per watt continues to fall and wall-plug efficiency improves\, the inherent viability of laser welding and the ease with which it can be automated makes it more and more the process of choice. \nA range of speakers will present and exhibitors offering products to this market will be on hand to share information about their capabilities.  The MTC is located conveniently for the M6 motorway\, between Coventry and Rugby and delegates will be able to tour the facilities at the end of the workshop. \n  \nProgramme\n09:30 – 10:00  Registration \n10:00  – 10:10   Welcome & Introduction\nWojciech Suder\, Cranfield University  \n10:10 – 10:30  Insight into the latest material joining development at the MTC\nKevin Withers\, MTC \n10:30 – 10:50   Overview of Laser Welding – When to use it and when not\nGoncalo Pardal\, Cranfield University \n10:50 – 11:10   Utilising laser beam shaping technology to improve weld quality in high volume manufacturing for E mobility\nPasquale Franciosa\, Warwick University   \n11:10 – 11:40   Break \n11:40 – 12:00  Dynamic Beam Lasers opening new parameters for laser welding\nMeir Giladi\, Civan Lasers\, Israel  \n12:00 – 12:20   High Power Laser Welding of Copper with and without Ultrasound\nPhil Carr\, Carrs Welding \n12:20 – 12:40  Using laser welding to manufacture industrial machine drive belts\nPeter Brown\, Laser Additive Solutions \n12:40 – 13:50   Lunch \n13:50 – 14:10  Laser Welding for Fusion Machines\nTristan Tremethick\, UKAEA \n14:10 – 14:30  A comparison of the electron beam welding and laser in vacuum welding process for low-medium penetration applications\nMax Nentwich\, Cambridge Vacuum Engineering \n14:30 – 14:50  Industrial laser cladding with metal cored wires\nJihane Guenoun\, Welding Alloys\,  \n14:50 – 15:20   Break \n15:20 – 15:40 Beam Shaping Enhancements for Laser Welding\nCallum Wreford\, PowerPhotonic \n15:40 – 16:00   International Training & Qualification for high Power Laser Welding\nEurico Assuncao\, EWF\, Portugal \nTour of MTC \n  \nVenue\nManufacturingTechnology Centre (MTC)\nAnsty Park\nCoventry\nCV7 9JU \nGetting to the MTC \n\nLocation/parking\nMTC Location/parking \n  \nMain image courtesy Cranfield University
URL:https://www.ailu.org.uk/event/high-power-laser-welding-workshop/
LOCATION:MTC\, Ansty Park\, Coventry\, CV7 9JU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AILU EVENTS
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SUMMARY:Laser Matters
DESCRIPTION:The Manufacturing Technology Centre invites you to join them for their laser processing event\n  \nFREE TO ATTEND – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n  \nThe MTC is hosting Laser Matters on 14 September\, where some of the latest cutting edge laser processing capabilities will be showcased. This includes an industrial scale 5-axis laser texturing machine\, the UK’s first commissioned blue wavelength laser for electrification applications\, a state-of-the-art waterjet guided laser machine unique to the UK\, and a powerful 300W pico-second laser for machining of challenging materials\, amongst others.  With over 30 experienced engineers and technicians and state-of-the-art facilities\, the MTC is a leading laser R&D centre in the UK and is actively working with partner organisations across the country to address the challenges for technology adoption by the industry. The event will feature live technology demonstrations where delegates will get to see all this equipment\, and more\, in action. \nAILU’s Dave MacLellan will be chairing the Discussion Panel. \n  \nWHY ATTEND? \n\nDiscover more about the latest laser technology advances.\nUnderstand how laser technology can boost the productivity and effectiveness of your business.\nMeet laser industry leaders and users and share challenges and opportunities with other organisations and our laser experts. See our state-of-the-art laser capabilities in action.\n\n  \nMTC\nAnsty Park\nCoventry\, CV7 9JU \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ailu.org.uk/event/laser-matters/
LOCATION:MTC\, Ansty Park\, Coventry\, CV7 9JU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AILU MEMBER EVENTS
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