General Chair Welcome

Welcome to ICALEO® 2023!

We are excited to host the world’s leading international conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics in Chicago. The Laser has been shown to have the potential to revolutionize solutions for major global challenges like energy usage and supply, global warming, and CO2 footprint. Even the fusion energy breakthrough is based on laser technology.The conference, with peer-reviewed scientific and technical presentations, will focus on the newest results in Micro Applications, Macro Applications, Additive Manufacturing, Beam Shaping and Frontiers in Laser Applications. Additionally, the Battery-Manufacturing Track will give you an overview of the process combined with the newest advances in laser application results.

The Business Session will bring the business aspect and environment of the laser to the audience and the possibility to discuss with seasoned industry leaders from around the world. 

Due to our great location in Chicago, we will leave the conference room on the last day for a unique experience as we travel to where "industrial lasers" live.  Don't forget to join the laser running club, as we start each morning off with a breath of fresh air!

Whether this is the first time you are hearing about ICALEO or you are a longtime attendee, you will find something of interest, new ideas, and an excellent opportunity to network with other laser specialists worldwide. You are welcome to submit an abstract with your research results with the possibility of a peer-reviewed or active attendee of the ICALEO community. Don’t miss this opportunity to be an active part of and meet up with other laser professionals from around the world to learn, share, and make new friends.

The Laser Institute of America Team and I look forward to seeing you in Chicago at ICALEO 2023.

Klaus Löffler   
ICALEO General Chair   
Managing Director, Precitec GmbH

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Review the 2023 Advance Program

Check out the 2023 Digital Advance Program to get an in-depth look at the content and features of this year's ICALEO conference in Chicago, IL. Hear a welcome message from our General Chair Klaus Loeffler, get an overview of the agenda, learn about the conference highlights, and more!

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Program Tracks & Chairs

Laser Additive Manufacturing

Prof. Milan Brandt
RMIT University
Thierry Marchione
Caterpillar

With new suppliers and devices entering the market, and a greater range of materials and material suppliers, Laser Additive Manufacturing is one of the highest growth areas within manufacturing globally. The Laser Additive Manufacturing track shines a spotlight on the latest techniques in additive manufacturing—covering technology, digital twins, materials, processes and applications.  Don’t miss out!

Laser Materials Macroprocessing

Verena Wippo
Laser Zentrum Hannover
Michael Schmidt
Bayerisches Laserzentrum

Laser macroprocessing of materials is required to fulfill todays manufacturing demands for a wide variety of applications. Attendees can expect a diverse range of sessions, including welding of mixed materials, plastic material processing, cutting of metals, and groundbreaking process monitoring techniques. Gain insights from industry experts, witness innovative advancements, and explore the latest trends in research. So, join us for a captivating exploration of innovative laser applications!

Laser Materials Microprocessing

Prof. Andrés Lasagni
Technische Universität Dresden / Fraunhofer IWS
Rainer Kling
Alphanov
Jack Gabzdyl
TRUMPF

The Laser Materials Microprocessing track features a variety of applications and innovative equipment for materials processing on the microscale with a strong focus on Ultrashort Pulsed Lasers. The sessions gather the latest and greatest advancements in their respective fields “Surface processing”, “Glass”, “Microelectronics”, and “Diagnostics and Modeling”, presented by world-leading companies and research organizations.

Frontiers in Laser Applications

Eric Mottay
Amplitude Laser Group
Dr. Jiyeon Choi
Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials
Jared Speltz
University of Dayton Research Institute

The Frontier in Laser Applications (FLA) track explores recent, cutting-edge applications of lasers, highlighting innovation across research and industry. The track will host presentations from a variety of fields: Advanced Laser Printing, Liquid-Assisted Laser Manufacturing, Laser Manufactured Devices, and Frontiers in Laser Processing. The sessions under the Frontier in Laser Application track promise to bring diverse and unique perspectives from real-world applications across laser manufacturing. 

Beam Shaping for Laser Materials Processing

Dr. Alexander Olowinsky
Fraunhofer ILT
Gwenn Pallier
Cailabs

Beam-Shaping is becoming more and more important to laser material processing: for the scaling up of micro processing; for the speed increase in Laser-Powder Bed Fusion; for the e-mobility market for Copper Welding and for battery foils texturing; etc. The beam-shaping track will discuss the many solutions being developed inside the laser (double-core fiber lasers, coherent combining lasers...), and as external optics (DOE, SLM, MPLC…).

Laser in Battery Manufacturing

Christoph Leyens
Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS

The increasing global demand for high-performance, low-cost mass production of batteries calls for laser technologies in battery cell and systems production. In three focus areas - joining, cutting and surface functionalization - the Battery track will highlight the latest developments in academic research and industrial applications, including process optimization, optimized laser energy input, process control and scientific process understanding. Get inspired!

Artifical Intelligence in Laser Processing

Dr. Bo Gu
BOS Photonics
Prof. Andreas Michalowski
University of Stuttgart

The track "Artificial Intelligence in Laser Processing" at ICALEO 2023 explores the fusion of AI and laser manufacturing. Discover cutting-edge research on optimizing laser processes and enhancing manufacturing efficiency. Explore AI's diverse applications in parameter optimization, quality prediction, real-time process monitoring, and control. Join us to unlock the potential of AI-driven solutions revolutionizing laser materials processing, delivering unprecedented precision, productivity, and innovation.

Student Papers and Posters

JP Lavoie
Coherent
Dr. Markus Kogel-Hollacher
Precitec

Each year, ICALEO encourage students from diverse academic backgrounds and institutions around the world to submit their work and be considered for the Student Paper Awards or Poster Presenter Awards. The bright young minds that participate have their work displayed during the conference, illuminating the great work of up-and-coming researchers and celebrating the brilliance and ingenuity of the next generation of laser pioneers.

Program Presentation Schedule