ASSOCIATION NEWS
Bright prospects for growth
UK opportunities for Laser Manufacturing
2026
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BRIGHT PROSPECTS FOR GROWTH
Along with the MTC, AILU has been putting together a UK strategy document called Bright Prospects for Growth. This document looks at the UK adoption of laser material processing, identifying the status of adoption compared to other markets and looking at progress since the last report “Lasers for Productivity” in 2017.
The new report highlights some of the growth sectors specific to the UK and some of the barriers to adoption. There is a full SWOT analysis and the report concludes by proposing some actions that should be taken to improve the adoption of lasers in UK Manufacturing.
Read the report using the QR code below.
UPDATED MEMBERS' DIRECTORY FOR 2026
AILU is working on the 2026 issue of our Members’ Directory of Products and Services which will be published in January in time for Southern Manufacturing.
600 copies of the directory will be printed so that they can be picked up at all the events we are supporting next year - these include Southern Manufacturing, MACH 2026, Photonics Means… and Advanced Engineering.
The directory lists the products and services offered by 150 member organisations. It also contains useful information about AILU and serves as an introduction to our network and the benefits of membership. We also have updated our online directory with the same information. Check out your entry and make sure it is accurate and up to date.
AILU POLICIES AND POSITION STATEMENTS
The External Engagement Group under the leadership of Richard Carter has put together a set of AILU Policies which can be found on the website under “About Us”. Policy areas include:
• Environment & Sustainability • Skills & Training • Adoption of Lasers • Export Controls • Standards • Safety
These policies are supplemented by position statements that build on the areas above and seek funding for other areas like AI and digitalisation. These areas are where AILU believes action is required and they define a number of goals that we have to improve the landscape for our members.
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