Bordeaux, France – 19 décembre 2022. Amplitude, a leading manufacturer of ultrafast lasers, announces the acquisition of Fastlite, a French high-technology company specializing in ultrafast pulse shaping, characterization, and optical parametric amplifiers. The acquisition is expected to be completed in early 2023, pending regulatory consultations and approvals.
Amplitude and Fastlite have long-established ties and have worked together to bring advanced ultrafast technology to the market.
” We have worked with the Fastlite team for many years, and it is an honor to have them join the Amplitude family. The complementary expertise of the two companies will enable Amplitude to design and manufacture the next generation of ultrafast lasers.” says Eric Mottay, President, and C.E.O.
“ Fastlite shares the same passion for ultrafast laser technology as Amplitude, and I am looking forward to our teams working together. Amplitude’s world largest ultrafast laser portfolio constitutes an invaluable asset towards the offering of Ytterbium pumped OPA and OPCPA products and solutions. ” explains Pascal Tournois, CEO.
More information about Amplitude:
Amplitude is the international specialist and leader in femtosecond lasers for industrial, medical, and scientific applications. Combining research & innovation with industrial efficiency, Amplitude delivers advanced and reliable femtosecond lasers to a worldwide customer base. With Amplitude manufacturing sites and extensive support and application development facilities in Europe, Asia, and north America, Amplitude is committed to expand laser applications through product quality and proximity with its partners and customers.
More information about Fastlite:
Fastlite is a recognized leader in ultrafast scientific instrumentation and has since 2016 offered to the ultrafast scientific community customized ultrafast laser sources based on Ytterbium-pumped Optical Parametric Chirped Pulse Amplifiers.
Press contact:
Agnès BUYS MAULEON – Global Communication Manager
agnes.mauleon[a]amplitude-laser.com
Don’t miss out on early bird savings by registering before AUGUST 12!
The Industrial Laser Conference is a one-day conference taking place on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 as a part of IMTS in Chicago, IL.
Don’t be left behind! This conference will teach you how to incorporate lasers into your manufacturing processes to stay competitive in the current high-tech market. We will cover industrial applications of lasers, such as: Additive Manufacturing, Cutting, Welding, Marking and more. Most importantly, we will show you how to apply lasers to increase your profits and efficiency.
Early Bird Registration – $315 (until August 12, 2022) Standard Registration – $395 (after August 12, 2022)
ORLANDO, FL (March 19, 2018) – The Laser Institute of America is excited to announce that the 2018 Lasers for Manufacturing Event® (LME®) will be held at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois March 28-29. This year will be the first time the event will be co-located with the Laser Additive Manufacturing (LAM®) Conference, which takes place March 27-28.
LME offers an opportunity for anyone interested in using lasers in manufacturing to learn more about commercial applications and interact with companies that offer laser manufacturing solutions.
The event will feature about 60 exhibitors, including Amplitude, Ekspla, Light Conversion, Lumentum, SPI, Alabama Lasers, GF Machining Solutions, Hass Laser technologies, Lasea, Kentek, LPW Technology, and Powder Alloy Corporation.
LME is made possible by generous sponsors Han’s Laser, IPG Photonics, Laser Mechanisms and Trumpf. All four companies will have exhibit booths attendees can visit to learn more about the laser manufacturing solutions they provide.
On day one, keynote speaker Ron D. Schaeffer, a technical consultant for PhotoMachining, will give an overview on the industrial laser market, and host a tutorial on current trends in laser micromachining.
On the second day, Dr. Geoff Shannon from Amada Miyachi America will give his keynote address on lasers used for medical device manufacturing, and David Havrilla of Trumpf will present a tutorial on Laser Welding Techniques and Applications.
Throughout both days of the event, industry experts will host an ongoing series of laser introductory courses on the exhibit floor that will cover topics such as laser sources, beam delivery systems, laser safety, laser marking, laser cleaning, laser cutting, laser welding, laser cladding and optics.
An “Ask the Experts” booth will also be open both days on the exhibit floor. Organized by Directed Light Inc. President Neil Ball, this booth will have laser industry experts ready to help supply attendees with all the information they need to increase profits and efficiency and expand their businesses.
After gaining a world-class laser education from the exhibitors and experts, attendees can enjoy live laser demonstrations, tour the TRUMPF smart factory, and relax and mingle during the complimentary ice cream social and drink reception. All LME attendees will also be entered in a giveaway.
For more information, and to register for the event, visit www.laserevent.org.
About LIA
The Laser Institute of America (LIA) is the professional society for laser applications and safety serving the industrial, educational, medical, research and government communities throughout the world since 1968. www.lia.org, 13501 Ingenuity Drive, Suite 128, Orlando, FL 32826, +1.407.380.1553.
The laser market is booming! While the U.S. economy in general is on a tear with the stock markets at record highs, the laser industry in particular is showing better financial numbers than the overall economy. The total laser market was up approximately 20% in 2017 relative to 2016, making it one of the best years in the history of the laser industry, and it appears that 2018 could show just as much growth.
The laser market is growing due to manufacturers discovering the use of lasers to improve their processes. Don’t be left behind by your competitors. Attend the Lasers for Manufacturing Event® (LME®) to learn more about laser applications for manufacturing.
LME was conceived seven years ago as a venue to introduce commercial laser applications to a wider audience. LME 2018 will take place on March 28–29 at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. Two other two-day conferences, Laser Additive Manufacturing (LAM®) 2018 and DigiFab Con 2018, will be co-located with LME. Registration to either conference will include admittance to LME.
LME is small enough that attendees can have personal contact with laser industry decision makers, yet big enough to attract a number of reputable exhibitors and industry icons. In addition to the exhibitor booths on the show floor, there will be technical talks and classes intended to promote the laser industry and to educate.
Why attend LME?
Interact with laser industry experts.
Find out if lasers can help with your manufacturing problems.
Network not only with the exhibitors but other attendees as well.
Sign up for the local field trip to Trumpf’s new Smart Manufacturing Facility. Opened in 2017, the facility features digitally connected production solutions for the sheet metal process chain.
Find a job in the photonics industry – even though this is a manufacturing event, it serves as a good venue for recent graduates because it is inexpensive and gives a lot of bang for the buck.
Increase the bottom line by increasing profits!
Program/Agenda
Keynote Speakers
One of the keynote addresses will be made by Dr. Geoff Shannon from Amada Miyachi discussing lasers for medical device manufacturing (Day Two from 2:15–2:45pm). Henrikki Pantsar from Trumpf Inc. will speak about lasers in heavy manufacturing (Day One at 2:00–2:30pm).
Tutorials
On Day One, I will be giving a tutorial on Current Trends in Laser Micromachining from 8:30 -10:00am. This course will present information on precision laser subtractive manufacturing using mostly UV and USP (Ultra Short Pulse) lasers. On Day Two, a tutorial will be given by David Havrilla from Trumpf on Laser Welding Techniques and Applications. Trumpf is an industry leader in the field of not only laser welding and material removal, but they also have a very large non-laser presence in the manufacturing industry. This course dovetails perfectly with the proposed visit to the local Trumpf facility. These tutorials are free to attendees.
Lasers 101 and 102
These talks provide basic information on many aspects of laser technology. They start at about 10:15am each day and go until the end of the day. The topics will cover laser sources, beam delivery systems, laser safety, laser marking, laser cleaning, laser cutting, laser welding, laser cladding and optics. These short presentations are given by many industry icons, and these presenters are generally available to not only answer questions but to meet informally afterward.
The best part about the 101/102 talks is that they are given on the floor of the exhibition, so there is no need to leave the exhibit floor to attend these talks. In the past, most of these presentations have drawn a standing-room-only crowd.
Ask the Experts
Another extremely useful tool is the “Ask the Experts” booth, also located on the show floor. Spearheaded by industry veteran Neil Ball, this booth will be staffed by various laser experts and will be open for business throughout both days. The format is quite informal, and if the experts cannot answer your questions, they can usually direct you to someone in the hall who can.
Sponsors
It would be impossible to hold these conferences without the sponsorship of our corporate members. The generous sponsors of LME are IPG Photonics, Laser Mechanisms and Trumpf, all recognizable names in the laser industry.
IPG manufactures laser sources and a standard array of laser machining systems and has held to the proposition of driving laser costs continually lower by revenue growth, volume growth and vertical integration.
Laser Mechanisms provides beam delivery components to customers all over the world and is recognized as an innovator in the field of beam delivery.
Trumpf manufactures laser sources, as well as components and industrial machining systems, and has been active in the industry for many years promoting the cutting edge applications.
Exhibitors
At the time of this writing, there are almost 50 exhibitors registered. These exhibitors range from companies providing laser sources (Amplitude, Ekspla, Light Conversion, Lumentum and SPI, for example) to companies that provide a complete industrial laser system (Alabama Lasers, GF Machining Solutions, Haas Laser Technologies and Lasea). In addition, there are a number of optics and components companies to round out everything in between the laser source and the work piece. A number of companies involved in laser safety will be exhibiting, such as longtime LIA supporter Kentek. There will also be some exhibitors in the field of Laser Additive Manufacturing at LME, including companies like Trumpf, Alabama Laser, LPW Technology and Powder Alloy Corporation.
As with the sponsors, without the participation of these exhibitors, this exhibit would not be possible. There is not enough space to recognize each of these exhibitors in this article, but each and every one is a valuable contributor to the overall success of the event.
What’s New in 2018?
Perhaps the most exciting new opportunity is the interaction of LAM and LME, which previously were completely separate conferences.
Digifab Con has also never before been held in conjunction with LME. Produced by Fab Lab Hub, this program will explore how digital fabrication – like 3D printing, laser cutting and CAD – is changing the world. Attendees will see exciting technologies like 3D printing, laser cutting, robotics and artificial intelligence and will have the opportunity to meet with visionaries, educators and innovators. Learn how anyone can use digital fabrication to bring new ideas to life and change the world!
Registration is now open! For more information and to register, visit www.laserevent.org.
Ron D. Schaeffer is a technical consultant to PhotoMachining.
INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF SUCCESS AT LAM AND LME 2018
Here are a few tips that may help make your visit a success.
If possible, come with specific questions prepared in advance. If the project is still new, that is fine too, as general knowledge is still very useful especially in the first stage of many planned projects.
Take advantage of the Keynotes, courses, classes, talks, etc.
Take time to talk to ALL of the interesting vendors, even if you have come to the conference for a specific visit or meeting. There is a lot of information available – be a sponge!
Stay at the event hotel if possible as most of the laser vendors and sponsors will be staying there, and this is a perfect venue for less formal interactions – in other words you can grab someone in the hallways, restaurants or bar and get to know them. People do business with people!
Meet the LIA staff and LIA’s new Executive Director Nat Quick. These people are very smart and experienced and know a LOT of people, so they can connect you to the contacts you need. Plus, they are a bunch of good folks who you want to get to know regardless.
Join the Laser Institute of America as a member and receive all of the member benefits. Also, if you really want to get into the technical detail, consider attending our flagship conference, ICALEO, in the Fall.
As manufacturing practices continue to change, how will companies ensure the safety of their employees?
Manufacturing is undergoing a revolutionary phase. That is no secret, nor surprise.
Image: Illinois Applied Research Institute
The shift from traditional manufacturing practices into additive processes is creating new challenges and opportunities across a multitude of industries. It is becoming increasingly common for companies to blur the lines of what services, products, or purpose they provide. Sectors in which manufacturing was outsourced or contracted, such as the medical industry, are now finding new opportunities in additive manufacturing.
More and more companies are going into research and development, or on-site production, reshaping the way prototypes and finished products are created.
However, laser-manufacturing innovation poses an unprecedented challenge. You cannot put an employee in front of a powder bed system, wish them luck, and be on your way. Additive manufacturing machinery, often suited with a high-powered laser, requires specific education to ensure the safety of the operator and other employees.
In some cases, the standards, certifications, and proper operation methods are just now being released, especially when it comes to additive manufacturing. However, what about when it comes to the basics of safely operating and working near lasers?
Laser Safety for the Manufacturing Workplace
Working alongside Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), ANSI Z136 standards outline proper laser safety protocol for the workplace. Laser education courses, such as those offered by LIA, can prepare employees for a laser-ready workplace by including hazard analysis calculations such as maximum permissible exposure (MPE), optical density (OD), and nominal hazard zone (NHZ).
For those in a supervising role, the Laser Safety Officer Course a non-mathematical look at the administrative duties regarding laser safety. LSO courses are designed for all levels of experience and fit the needs of safety professionals, engineers, laser operators, and other related experts.
LIA Offers a Variety of Laser Training Options.
Knowing how to operate laser-based equipment is not enough. Industrial Laser Safety Courses expand upon the knowledge presented within laser processes and addresses the hazards associated in detail, as well as methods to reduce hazardous environments in the workplace.
OSHA and other federal standards are also discussed in the courses, bringing to light the regulatory expectations of a laser utilization in the workplace.
Your Education Options
As the manufacturing world becomes increasingly globalized, it may not always be possible for employees to travel to receive their laser safety education. In this instance, online or on-site laser training options may be worth exploring, allowing employees to receive their laser safety education from the comfort of their home or office.
Need to train an entire crew? On-site education may be your best bet, as it allows the entire staff to be trained at once, with minimal schedule disruptions.
The Laser Institute of America is proud to help serve the industrial communities by offering flexible and convenient learning options in the classroom, online, or even on-site. Receive your laser safety training and education from the leading laser safety source, Laser Institute of America, publisher of the ANSI series of laser safety standards.
For more information on how LIA can help your laser safety program with any of the courses mentioned above, please visit LIA’s Education Page.
The Laser Institute of America (LIA) is the international society for laser applications and safety. Our mission is to foster lasers, laser applications, and laser safety worldwide.Read about LIA or contact us for more information.
