Modern research has to act on social, economic and environmental developments to provide solutions for the existing and upcoming global challenges. For this reason, LANE offers a platform for an international exchange of ideas, opinions, perspectives, results and solutions concerning photonic technologies. In order to give a detailed overview, the conference aims not only at scientific contributions, but integrates the industrial perspective and their relevance for application as well.

Laser Material Processing:

• Additive Manufacturing
• Beam Sources & Components
• Laser Assisted Processes
• Laser Beam Cutting & Drilling
• Laser Beam Welding, Brazing & Soldering
• Laser Safety
• Precision Processing with Short & Ultrashort Pulses
• Sensing & Control
• Simulation & Modelling
• Surface Treatment & Forming

Emerging Technologies & Hot Topics:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning
• Fast Beam Manipulation & Beam Shaping
• Material Processing in the Visible Wavelength Range
• Industry 4.0 & Digitalization 

Special Sessions:

• Country Special: Laser Technology in Singapore
• Laser Processes for Future Mobility (Joint Session with the AITEM LaserEMobility Community)
• Manufacturing in Space
• Solidification Cracks during Laser Beam Welding