O PorriƱo will once again be at the center of the European technological map thanks to a program that brings together experts, companies, and users from the sector. Aimen is promoting the tenth edition of International Laser Week, an event that will be held From October 13 to 17 with technical activities, demonstrations and debate around industrial laser.
Among the most relevant new features is a session dedicated to the application of artificial intelligence in manufacturing processes and their monitoring, with a focus on improving efficiency, precision, and processing control.
Program of the 10th International Laser Week
An educational activity is planned for Monday the 13th in schools in the Vigo metropolitan area, where students in the 5th year of Primary School and the 1st year of Baccalaureate will learn about photonics and its industrial uses. This initiative, organized in conjunction with the Ministry of Education as part of Creative Poles, seeks to awaken vocations and explain laser technology in an entertaining way.
On Tuesday 14th, from 9:00 to 16:30, the Workshop Pioneer in Additive Manufacturing, focused on the digitalization of the productive ecosystem and successful collaborative experiences in the industrial field.
On Thursday 16th, from 15:00 PM to 18:00 PM, the focus will be on the Workshop Operatic and Fabulous, with special attention to the dynamic beam forming in laser processingThis technology allows the beam's shape and distribution to be tailored to each application, increasing productivity and quality in sectors such as aeronautics, automotive, energy, and consumer goods.
On Friday the 17th the Laser Recharging Workshop, a technical session dedicated to the trends, materials, industrial challenges, and monitoring systems of this technology, with a practical, industry-oriented approach.
XIX Conference on Materials Processing with Laser Technology
In parallel, on October 15 and 16, the following events will take place: XIX Conference on Materials Processing with Laser Technology, consolidated as a reference forum to learn about advances and uses of lasers in sectors such as aerospace, energy, automotive or metalworking.
As a differentiating element of this edition, a specific session dedicated to the AI applied to laser manufacturing and monitoring, with the aim of further improving efficiency, precision and process control capacity.
Attendance, impact and trajectory of the meeting
In its ten editions, the Week has brought together more than 3.000 professionals from all over the world, consolidating O PorriƱo as a key meeting point for knowledge exchange and technology transfer.
The agenda of this tenth edition combines success stories, analysis of challenges and presentation of innovations, with a practical focus on Real trends and opportunities in laser technology in the industry.
Sponsorships and business collaboration
The event is supported by leading brands in Europe such as ABB, Coherent, EXOM Engineering, Hamamatsu, Iberoptics, Laserline, Lasing, Maxphotonics, Pimicos, MTB, Precitec, Procarelight, Innova Scientific, IPG Photonics and Monocrom, an example of the business community's commitment to advanced manufacturing.
About Aimen
With 58 years of experience, Aimen is a national reference in R&D, materials, advanced manufacturing processes, digitalization and sustainabilityFrom its headquarters in O PorriƱo (Pontevedra), the center has more than 320 professionals and a state-of-the-art infrastructure with laboratories and pilot plants.
Its leadership in laser-based manufacturing technologies is realized in a Laser Applications Center, the only one in Spain for capacities and facilities, and one of the most outstanding in Europe.
The center actively participates in programs such as Horizon Europe and works with companies, universities, and research centers. This network facilitates the knowledge transfer and the provision of high-value services to push a more digital manufacturing, efficient and sustainable.
O PorriƱo is preparing for a week in which industrial lasers, AI and public-private collaboration will take center stage, with specialized workshops, technical sessions and the presence of key sponsors which reinforce Aimen's role as a driver of innovation.