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Laser-Based Manufacturing III Synthesis & Projects
This application-focused module explores how laser technologies are implemented in industrial manufacturing environments. Participants may choose from a series of technical lectures and real-world case study discussions covering applications such as welding, cutting, additive manufacturing, heat treating, cleaning, marking, polishing, structuring, and laser-assisted manufacturing.
Emphasis is placed on process selection, system integration, troubleshooting, quality improvement, and emerging applications. Participants learn from both technical instruction and practical industry examples drawn from manufacturing environments.
Because laser manufacturing encompasses a wide variety of processes and applications, not every topic will be equally relevant to every participant. To give you flexibility while keeping you engaged with the materials, you can choose the sessions that best match your industry, role, and interests.
To earn the Module III Certificate of Completion, participants must attend a minimum of four (4) sessions, each of which may be either a technical lecture or an industry case study discussion.
Who Should Attend?
- Design and manufacturing engineers working with or transitioning to laser-based processes.
- Senior operators, technicians, and supervisors involved in laser system setup and maintenance.
- Professioanls in aerospace, automotive, or medical device industries seeking to enhance their laser capabilities.
- Evaluate and select appropriate laser systems, process parameters, and quality metrics for various manufacturing applications.
- Troubleshoot laser porcesses and identify root causes of defects and performance issues.
- Apply laser safety standards and understand how process choices affect material and part outcomes.
What You Will Learn
Upon successful completion of this module, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate the suitability of laser-based manufacturing technologies for specific products and production environments.
- Select appropriate laser systems, process parameters, and quality metrics for common manufacturing applications.
- Diagnose common process defects and identify likely root causes.
- Apply structured troubleshooting approaches to improve process capability, consistency, and productivity.
- Assess tradeoffs among alternative laser manufacturing processes and implementation strategies.
- Communicate technical recommendations for laser-based manufacturing solutions using engineering and business considerations.