About This Webinar
Lasers are widely used in manufacturing to weld (join) materials, and consistent weld quality is important, especially in life-critical industries such as medical devices, aerospace, and automotive. Historically, this assurance was completed using a combination of pre/post weld checks of process parameters and destructive testing, including pull testing and cross sectioning. In recent years, advanced laser process monitors have been developed to capture signals that are generated during the welding process. These systems collect real-time data — such as melt pool behavior and plasma emissions — to detect weld defects, parameter deviations, and equipment issues early on. This presentation will introduce attendees to the various types of process monitors available today, the specific defects that they can identify, and the potential advantages of implementing the technology in manufacturing and production environments.
Who should attend:
This session is ideal for professionals involved in precision manufacturing and quality assurance, particularly in industries where weld integrity is critical. Attendees who will benefit most include manufacturing engineers, quality assurance and quality control specialists, R&D engineers and process developers, and operations and production managers. Those who work in aerospace, medical device development, R&D, manufacturing, and automotive industries are encouraged to attend.
About the presenter:
Mark Boyle, Ph.D., and his team focus on the development and support of products for a wide range of technologies, including laser welding, resistance welding, micro-TIG welding, reflow soldering, laser marking, laser cutting, and laser micromachining.
As a leader in micro-welding processes, AMADA WELD TECH, INC. provides equipment solutions for a wide variety of industries. Boyle and his team identify emerging trends and requests in this area for future process and product development.
Previously in Boyle's career, he focused on a range of laser-based applications using continuous-wave and pulsed-fiber, diode-pumped solid-state, and ultrafast lasers. He obtained a bachelor of science in physics from the University of Texas at Austin and a Ph.D. in physics, with the specialty of laser-matter interaction from the Free University in Berlin, Germany. Boyle is also a member of the American Welding Society
About the sponsor:
Aerotech Inc. is the global industry leader in precision motion control and automation. From standard positioning technologies, control systems and light manipulation to custom-designed automation systems, our products support research and industrial organizations worldwide. Aerotech solutions enable manufacturing, testing and inspection processes on a micrometer and nanometer scale for the world’s best-known technology companies in industries such as semiconductors, consumer electronics and medical devices.