This workshop, part of the EU-funded Lasers4MaaS project, explores cutting-edge advancements in laser welding technologies with a focus on dynamic beam shaping. Tailored for scientists, academics and professionals in high-value manufacturing, this free event aims to review current developments and applications of dynamic beam shaping for the laser welding industry, aided by latest advances in digital manufacturing. Attendees will have a chance to see the dynamic beam shaping technology in action with live demonstrations in the “Advanced Laser Welding with Dynamic Beam Shaping Lab” at WMG, The University of Warwick
09:00-09:30 Registration and welcome coffee
09:30-09:35 Introduction to the event and welcome (Pasquale Franciosa, WMG)
09:35-09:50 WMG HVM Catapult Supporting UK Advanced Manufacturing (Simon Webb, WMG HVM Catapult)
09:50-10:10 UK Laser Welding Market (Mark Thompson, Photonics Express)
10:10-10:30 Overview of CIVAN Lasers and Dynamic Beam Shaping (Ruben Cesana, CIVAN Lasers)
10:30-11:00 Coffee break
11:00-11:30 Potentials of Beam Shaping Strategies and Machine Learning in Laser Welding (Volkher Onuseit, IFSW)
11:30-12:00 Laser Welding with Dynamic Beam Shape Technology: Case Studies on Aluminium Alloys (Aleksey Kovalevsky, Israel Institute of Metals)
12:00-13:00 Lunch
13:00-13:30 Research in Welding and Digital Technologies for Product Diversification (Domenico Stocchi, ECOR International)
13:30-14:00 Welding of Thick Sections with Pure Dynamic Beam Laser (Simone Peli, Castellini)
14:00-14:30 Presentation of the LasersMaaS Programme (Pasquale Franciosa, WMG)
14:30-15:00 Coffee break
15:00-16:00 Tour of WMG Laser Beam Welding Lab and Live Demonstration of the CIVAN OPA6
Learn more about the speakers here.
Venue: WMG, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom
Building, Room: IDL Building, Auditorium
Industry Insights: Learn about the latest developments in laser welding technologies and market trends.
Expert Knowledge: Hear from leading experts in the field of laser welding, dynamic beam shaping and digital manufacturing technologies.
Practical Demonstrations: Experience live demonstrations of advanced laser systems with dynamic beam shaping in action.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with academics and industry leaders and representatives from high-value manufacturing sectors.
Innovation Showcase: Explore how dynamic beam shaping and machine learning with digital twins can drive efficiency and quality improvements in welding processes.
Whether you are looking to stay on the cutting edge of technological innovation or seeking solutions that can drive productivity and sustainability in your operations, this is an event you cannot afford to miss. Join us to be part of SHAPING the future of manufacturing.
We actively look forward to expanding the advisory board. Please reach out to know more about the Lasers4MaaS’s vision!