ASSOCIATION NEWS


WELCOME to the March edition of the Laser User


Welcome to the first edition of The Laser User for 2026. We are delighted to continue providing this publication, created to support, inform and connect the laser user community. Each edition will share new technical insights, highlight developments across the industry, and provide a platform for collaboration and discussion among users, researchers and suppliers.


As we begin the year, there are several important events we would like to draw your attention to. Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on 4 June and will give members the opportunity to receive an update on the work carried out over the past year, as well as to hear about plans for the year ahead. It will also be a valuable chance to engage with fellow members and help shape the future direction of the Association. I encourage all members to participate and make their voices heard.


The AGM also provides an opportunity for members to become more actively involved. We will be inviting expressions of interest from those who may wish to join the committee. Committee participation is a rewarding way to influence activities, expand professional networks, and support the wider laser community. We strongly encourage anyone with an interest to consider putting themselves forward.


Also taking place on 4 June, TWI will be hosting a workshop focused on Handheld Laser Applications. This event will provide practical insight into an increasingly important area of laser processing and offers an excellent opportunity to combine strategic discussion at the AGM with focused technical learning.


We hope this edition of the Laser User proves to be informative and engaging, and we look forward to your continued involvement throughout the year ahead.


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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE •Paola De Bono


paola.debono@twi.co.uk


AILU STEERING COMMITTEE 2025-26 TWI


PRESIDENT: Paola De Bono


VICE PRESIDENTS: Richard Carter Stan Wilford


Heriot-Watt University IPG Photonics


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Dave MacLellan


Elected until 2026 Chris Peters Pratik Shukla Jamie Costello


Elected until 2027 Ben Mills


Donald Risbridger Wojciech Suder


Anode Marketing


UKAEA MTC


Coherent


University of Southampton Heriot-Watt University Cranfield University


Elected until 2028 Lewis Jones


Bethan Smith


Co-opted until 2026 Tom Chaffer


OpTek MTC


Loughborough University


Nazanin Mirhosseini University of Manchester Mike O'Key


TRUMPF


Clive Grafton-Reed Rolls-Royce Cliff Jolliffe Tony Jones


PI


Danijela Rostohar Chris Waters


Cyan Tec Systems Coventry University Micrometric


Past presidents and founder members are also able to attend committee meetings. Anyone wishing to join the AILU Steering Committee please contact the Executive Director.


WELCOME... NEW MEMBERS


Bio-Circle Surface Technology


BRL Laser Damage Industry Laser


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