Tuesday 26th June at Heriot-Watt University Theme: Laser Based Production Processes

James Watt Institute - Innovative Manufacturing Research Centre Conference 2012

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Heriot-Watt University is showcasing its research activities in Laser Based Production Processes. International guest speakers include:

Prof. Dr -Ing. Eckhard Beyer, Fraunhofer IWS, Innovations in laser welding and brazing using high brightness lasers.Prof. David Rosen, Georgia Inst. of Technology,

Computer-aided design for additive manufacturing: can we exploit shape and material complexity capabilities?Dr. -Ing. Arnold Gillner, Fraunhofer-Institut fur Lasertechnik, High power ultra short pulse laser processing - a new approach for high precision manufacturing.

This international one-day conference will also showcase some of the research undertaken by the James Watt Institute for High Value Manufacturing in laser based production processes. The conference also provides an opportunity to network with academic and industrial colleagues from across the UK and beyond.

LOCATION Postgraduate Centre, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS

PROGRAMME SUMMARYMonday 25th June 2012 19.00 Conference Dinner Tuesday 26th June 2012 08.30 Registration 09.00 Welcome 09.10 Start of Technical Programme 16.10 End of Technical Programme

If you would like to attend please register online at http://jameswatt2012.eventbrite.com

There is no charge for attending the Conference or for the pre-conference dinner. However numbers are limited and places will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.

James Watt Institute - Innovative Manufacturing Research Centre Conference