Welcome to the Design for Laser Manufacture website.
The prime aim of the Design for Laser initiative is to provide case studies, sources of information and examples of laser manufactured parts so as to inspire design engineers to 'think laser' from the outset, thereby making the best use of laser-based processing for the fabrication of world-class products.
Use the search bar at the top of the page to see what lasers can do for you. Select any of the drop down menus to search by Process type (e.g. cutting, welding, marking, microprocessing, etc), Industrial sector (e.g. general industrial, transport, security, decoration, etc), and Material (e.g. metal, ceramics, glasses, etc). In the text search box you can use your own search terms, but you need to put quotes around a phrase, e.g. "glass cutting".
AILU's magazine, The Laser User, had an Editorial in Issue 48 (Autumn 2007) explaining how to use the site. To download the article click on the magazine cover to the left or click here.
If you have questions, or comments please contact us. We are always looking for new material, if you would like to know more follow the Submitting Your Material link.
The Association of Laser Users (AILU) is an independent non-profit making organisation run by and for the laser community and dedicated to helping laser users to make the best use of laser technology. To register with AILU click here.
AILU is registered with the BERR Manufacturing Advisory Service.
AILU Technology workshop
AILU's next meeting is about "Industrial opportunities in laser micro and nano processing" and will be held in Warrington, UK. For more details about the event, see the AILU events page, or download the flyer here.
Knowledge Transfer Networks are designed to stimulate innovation in the UK’s key technology sectors by promoting collaboration, best practice and knowledge sharing between industry and academia.
The Photonics Knowledge Transfer Network is a 3-year, £3.3 million project funded by the Department of Trade and Industry; its purpose is to stimulate innovation in the Photonics community, which includes all organisations active in optics and lasers, which includes all AILU member organisations. A significant proportion of this funding is to support a “Power Photonics” Technology Node, through which AILU is taking responsibility for laser applications at a national level.
