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ALAW® – Advanced Laser Applications Workshop

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Are you ready to see how lasers are changing the focus of manufacturing? June 4-6, 2018 is the 25th Anniversary celebration of ALAW® – Advanced Laser Applications Workshop, the industry’s longest running conference, in Plymouth (Detroit), Mich. Year after year, ALAW brings suppliers, researchers, product developers, and end-users together to advance the use of lasers in manufacturing.

Over 25 cutting-edge suppliers will be on site during the workshop, generating opportunities to network with laser professionals from across the world and gain new perspectives on current pain points. This year’s 22 technical presentations cover key laser topics like: laser welding of multi-materials, remote laser welding, lightweighting, green lasers, hybrid manufacturing, and laser additive manufacturing.

Grow stronger relationships with colleagues and suppliers during three Open Houses at IPG Photonics, TRUMPF Laser Technology Center, and Fraunhofer USA Center for Laser Applications, and two Technology Demos at Laser Mechanisms and Precitec sponsored by nLight. Each open house offers machine and laser demos, showcases of the latest products, food, and drinks.