with data segmented by applications and laser technology from the laser industry’s leading resources. In addition, industry experts presented their views and analysis of laser-market trends, applications development and a business outlook.


David Belforte began the Summit program with a keynote presentation that offered important insights into the global laser and laser additive manufacturing market, as well as a look into the state of the additive manufacturing industry as a whole. Five additional presentations covered pivotal applications used in the industry, including evolutions and applications of engineered welded blanks, laser materials processing, and its new tools, laser welding, laser cleaning, laser removal and the Laser Seam Stepper, a new fiber laser welding tool.


Toward the Summit’s conclusion, panelists engaged in a Laser Manufacturing Forum, also moderated by Mr. Belforte. The participants included Jim Evangelista from Shiloh Industries, Tim Morris of Blackbird Robotics, Inc., Dennis Nadeau of Wayne Trail, and Gene White of Laser Flex. To conclude the packed event, a VIP Reception was held from 5-6:30 PM to allow attendees to meet with high-level executives, speakers and LIA board members in an intimate setting.


Following the Summit from April 26-27, the two-day Lasers for Manufacturing Event at the Cobb Galleria Centre housed dozens of exhibitors, like American Photonics, HAAS Laser Technologies Inc., Pantron Automation Inc., Lumentum and Prima Power. Manufacturing professionals also benefited from the presence and guidance of media, cooperating societies and industry partners like Georgia Manufacturing Alliance, Industrial Laser Solutions and Prototype Today.


The guidance offered at the Summit, in the LME technology showcase, during the educational sessions, and on the exhibit floor allowed attendees to not only obtain crucial information on incorporating lasers into their production, but critical assistance in getting started with instant access to top suppliers.


“This year’s event was an excellent summary of laser machining companies and technology,” said Jefferson Odhner, President of Odhner Holographics.


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THIS YEAR’S EVENT WAS AN EXCELLENT SUMMARY OF LASER MACHINING COMPANIES AND TECHNOLOGY.


New in 2016 – The Laser Technology Tour One of LME’s newest 2016 offerings was the Laser Technology Tour – an intelligible way for first-year attendees to explore the massive event. Tour attendees were able to take advantage of the personal guidance of seasoned event experts, who walked them through the exhibit floor and introduced them to different companies, all while discussing the latest technology and products showcased.


LME’s 2016 installation was exciting, inspiring and informative – and the next LME and Lasers for Manufacturing Summit will continue to be the foremost gathering place for the latest developments and insights for lasers in the manufacturing industry.


To sum up how 2016 attendees felt about this year’s conference in Atlanta, first time attendee Ramiro Mendoza from Brake Parts Inc. LLC said this, “I came to see the latest technology to help my manufacturing production. I saw everything I needed to know!”


Follow updates for the upcoming LME and Lasers for Manufacturing Summit at www.laserevent.org.


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