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22 May 2019

Lasers for Makers Workshop

• Sector: Lasers for Makers
• Location: Imperial College Advanced Hackspace, White City, London
• Attendees: All welcome

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INTRODUCTION

Want to learn about how to get the most out of your laser cutter? Come to our the Laser for Makers workshop. Hosted by the Imperial College Advanced Hackspace and the Association of Industrial Laser Users (AILU), this first-of-its-kind event will bring together laser experts and users to explore how the desktop/compact CO₂ laser cutters are being put to best use in small businesses, prototyping workshops, schools and hackspaces.

Laser cutting using compact and affordable CO₂ lasers of the plotter style is perhaps the biggest single application area and represents the biggest share of the market by number of units. This workshop will provide useful knowledge about the technology, software, materials and applications available to sole traders, small businesses, hobbyists, teachers and students.

The modern compact laser cutter is a very low cost machine. At this workshop, we aim to help users get the most from these machines - using them more safely and achieving a better quality result. For many people this type of laser will be the first one they will come across (in school, college or university) and the use of laser cutting and engraving allows a whole range of unique and innovative designs to be realised.

 

PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME

3.00 - 4.00 pm    Registration & tea/coffee 

4.00 - 4.20 pm    Welcome to event and introduction - Ryan White (ICAH)

4.20 - 4.40 pm    Introduction to lasers – what can they do? : overview of laser processing applications - Dave MacLellan (AILU)

4.40 - 5.00 pm    Let’s talk about laser cutting: how lasers cut, wavelength of light vs. materials - Mark Millar (Essex Laser)

5.00 - 5.20 pm    Keeping lasers safe: eye & skin safety, cutting fumes, fire hazards - Neil Hussey (Firetrace) 

5.20 - 5.40 pm    Laser Cutters at Home - Dominic Morrow (Smoke & Mirrors)

5.40 - 6.00 pm    Getting the most out of your laser cutter: expert tips & techniques

6.00 - 6.30 pm    Q & A Forum (ask the experts) panel including the event speakers

6.30 - 8.00 pm    Canapes & Drinks -  Networking with suppliers/exhibitors

8.00 - 9.00 pm    Exhibitors clear away – people can stay to chat 

9.00 pm              Close

 

VENUE

Imperial College Advanced Hackspace
Stadium House
68 Wood Lane
London
W12 7TA

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REGISTRATION

• Delegates:     £10.00 +VAT
• Students in full-time education:     £7.50 +VAT

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