Dynamic Beam Shaping for High-Power Laser Beam Welding
28 January 2025
WMG, The University of Warwick, UK
Speakers
Mark Thomson
Mark Thompson is the owner of Photonics Express, a UK company that is focused on finding laser materials processing and metrology solutions for demanding applications. We work with engineering solution integrators to rapidly provide best-in-class solutions for high power, drilling, ablation and welding with in-process monitoring.
Website: https://photonicsexpress.com/
Simone Peli
After getting the PhD in Physics at University of Milan, working on laser investigation of ultrafast electronic dynamics in superconductive copper oxides, in 2020 I joined the R&D department of Castellini Solution with the aim to develop new and innovative laser processes for industry.
Website: http://www.castellini.it/
Pasquale Franciosa
Head of the Laser Beam Welding lab at WMG, the University of Warwick and project coordinator of Laers4MaaS. Chief researcher on several academic and industrial-led projects, advancing R&D in laser welding applications.
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wmg
Ruben Cesana
Ruben Cesana is the Director of Sales at Civan Lasers, bringing over eight years of experience in the Laser Market to the role. Prior to joining Civan, Ruben held Marketing and Sales positions at Elbit Systems, where he contributed to key multidisciplinary projects. Ruben holds a BA in Economics and Statistics and an MA in Business Administration, both from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Website: http://www.civanlasers.com/
Aleksey Kovalevsky
Dr. Aleksey Kovalevsky, IWE obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees at Priazovsky State Technical University (Ukraine). Arrived in Israel in 2015 and has worked in the foundry laboratory at the IIMMT (Israel) since 2016. In 2022 he started as the head of the welding and laser technologies group.
Website: https://imt.technion.ac.il/
Volkher Onuseit
Volkher Onuseit, Dipl.-Ing., earned his Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Stuttgart. After a brief period in industry, he joined the IFSW in 2009. He led the Precision Manufacturing Group and later the System Engineering Department. Since 2023, he served as a senior scientist, advancing research in laser applications.
Website: https://www.uni-stuttgart.de/en/
Domenico Stocchi
Domenico Stocchi is the Research & Innovation Director of Ecor International where he manage technical/scientific projects and oversees funded programs for advanced research and strategic industrial investments. With 25 years of experience in the field of Industrial Research, he has a track record of delivering impactful solutions in funded projects and to clients across various sectors.
Website: https://www.ecor-international.com/
Simon Webb
Simon Webb is the Chief Technology Officer at WMG HVM Catapult. He has over 20 years of experience in aerospace engineering, including senior roles at Rolls-Royce and the Aerospace Technology Institute. Simon was pivotal in the FlyZero programme, focused on zero carbon emission technologies, and led the fan system engineering on the Trent XWB engine and the Titanium-Composite Fan System. He also serves on the boards of the JetPerfect foundation and the Aerospace Technology Institute's Technical Advisory Group.
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wmg
