LaserForum 2019
Smart lasers for intelligent production
On October 15, the annual expert meeting "LaserForum", initiated by the IVAM Microtechnology Association, will take place at Trumpf in Ditzingen. "Smart lasers for intelligent production" is the theme of the event.
Laser processes are often simpler and faster than conventional mechanical manufacturing processes and are ideal for digitized and individualized production. They are more suitable for highly customized products than, for example, parallel etching processes or moulding processes that have been developed for a large number of identical products.
The presentations at the LaserForum will cover topics such as 3D printing on the moon, laser structuring in liquids and printed electronics. Three sessions will focus on technologies for smart lasers, intelligent laser production systems and laser applications in the field of microtechnology and microelectronics. During the event, there will be an opportunity to visit the laser production facility at Trumpf.
The event is aimed at manufacturers of optical or electronic components and laser systems, users of laser systems for production or measurement processes and manufacturers or users of material processing systems who are interested in decentralized, individualized, automated production methods.
As part of the series of events, selected issues and trends relating to the use of laser technology in various application sectors are presented in detail once a year. Partners of the event are the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, the Laser Zentrum Hannover and the Chair of Laser Application Technology (LAT) at the Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) as well as the host Trumpf Laser- und Systemtechnik.
You might also be interested in
Stratasys takes over MarkForged
Stratasys is acquiring MarkForged from Nano Dimension for USD 42.5 million, thereby expanding its portfolio in the field of fiber-reinforced composites. The acquisition also strengthens the company's software and materials expertise in industrial 3D...
read more...Timo Göbel, Head of BMW Additive Manufacturing
"Clearly on course for broad industrialization"
The BMW Group's Additive Manufacturing Campus (AMC) is setting the course for the next stage of industrialization. Under the leadership of Timo Göbel, additive manufacturing is being further integrated into all stages of the vehicle life cycle. In...
read more...Real-time control to make recycling materials economical
The Fraunhofer IAPT is researching AI-based closed-loop processes for industrial 3D printing with recycled plastics. The aim is to achieve less waste, greater process stability and profitable printer farms.
read more...Forum Solutions 4AMIndustry shows ways into industrial application
Additive manufacturing has developed dynamically in recent years and has long outgrown its status as a purely innovative technology in many industries. Nevertheless, companies still face the challenge of integrating AM into their production...
read more...Alliance aims to drive forward industrial 3D printing
Machine components, electrostatically shielded transport containers, large components for the automotive, rail and aviation industries or specific medical products straight from the printer - the potential applications of additive manufacturing are...
read more...Photonic microchips with 3D connector
How a 3D system makes photonic chips industrially viable
A research team from Heidelberg is developing a 3D-printed "connector" for photonic microchips. The solution promises a low-loss, standardized coupling of glass fibre and chip - and could fundamentally simplify the production of photonic integrated...
read more...Stratasys simplifies post-processing for 3D printing
Stratasys has launched a partner program for post-processing solutions to facilitate the creation of end-to-end AM workflows. The first partner is PostProcess Technologies, whose automated systems for FDM, PolyJet, SLA and P3 can now be purchased...
read more...Formnext 2026 puts UK and key industries in the spotlight
Formnext 2026 will focus on the United Kingdom as the official partner country. At the same time, the leading trade fair for additive manufacturing is further expanding its involvement in key user industries, including orthopaedics, aerospace and...
read more...AM has arrived in the industry
Formnext 2025, which took place in Frankfurt am Main from November 18 to 21, showed just how dynamically additive manufacturing is developing. With numerous innovations and pioneering developments, the trade fair not only presented new solutions,...
read more...