IPG Photonics Corporation
image
  • Home
  • Events
  • Laser Applications and Automation Seminar
« All Events

Laser Applications & Automation Seminar

MAY 12-13, 2026

|

Conferences

|

USA

|

Davenport, IA

IPG Image

May 12th & 13th

IPG Photonics - Genesis Systems
8900 N Harrison St. 
Davenport, IA 52806 

This seminar is offered free of charge.
 

Robotics Automation Presentation

Registration Now Open

Laser Applications & Automation Seminar is a two-day, in-person educational event designed for welding engineers, manufacturing engineers, operations leaders, and technical decision-makers exploring or expanding the use of industrial laser technologies. Hosted at IPG Photonics’ Davenport facility, the seminar delivers a practical, application-focused look at laser welding, cleaning, surface modification, and automation—covering everything from process selection and part design to safety planning, virtual tools, and real-world production case studies. Through expert-led sessions, hands-on lab demonstrations, and open Q&A discussions, attendees will gain actionable insights to confidently evaluate, implement, and optimize laser solutions within their manufacturing environments.

Register Now
Laser Cleaning

IPG is offering two days of events, exploring topics such as:

  • MIG vs. Laser Welding: Selecting the Right Process for Your Application
  • The Evolution of Handheld Laser Welding & Cleaning Technologies
  • Manufacturing with Lasers, what you need to know: Laser Automation Fundamentals
  • Laser Applications in Manufacturing: Welding, Cleaning, Surface Modification


Plus application lab demos

Event Agenda

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

08:00 – 08:30 AM: Registration Opens (Main Entrance) - Breakfast & Networking 

08:30 – 08:40 AM:  Welcome to IPG

08:45 – 09:25 AM: Session 1: Selecting the Right Process for Your Application - MIG & Laser Welding

09:30 – 10:10 AM: Session 2: The Evolution of Handheld Laser Welding & Cleaning Technologies

10:15 – 10:40 AM: Networking/Break

10:45 – 11:25 AM: Session 3: "Manufacturing with Lasers, what you need to know" - Laser Automation Fundamentals

11:30 – 12:00 PM: Session 4: Laser Safety Planning in Manufacturing Environments

12:00 – 01:25 PM: Lunch/Networking/Demonstrations

01:30 – 02:25 PM: Session 5: Economic Drivers of Automation 

02:30 – 03:10 PM: Session 6: Laser Applications in Manufacturing: Part 1 – Welding

03:15 – 03:55 PM: Networking/Break

04:00 – 04:45 PM: Session 7: Laser Applications in Manufacturing: Part 2 - Cleaning & Surface Modification

05:00 PM: Day 1 Complete

 

Tuesday Evening: Dinner Event Downtown Davenport 

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

08:00 – 08:30 AM:  Breakfast & Networking 

08:30 – 09:10 AM: Session 8: Designing Parts and Tooling for Robotic Welding Success

09:15 – 09:55 AM: Session 9: Preparing for Automation: Virtual Tools Digital Validation  

10:00 – 10:25 AM: Lunch/Networking/Demonstrations

10:30 – 11:10 AM: Session 10: Real-World Case Studies: Laser Solutions in Production

11:15 – 11:55 AM: Session 11: Industry Roundtable: Insights from Laser Automation Peers with Q&A

11:55 – 12:00PM: Closing Remarks - Lunch

 

Download as a PDF

 

 

 

Session topics subject to change

Register Now

 

 

 

 
RTJForm