Optical Solutions Enabling Precision Manufacturing | December 2023

 

Innovation Summit December 2022

 

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Optical Solutions Enabling
Precision Manufacturing

Let's redefine what's possible as we illuminate the path to precise, efficient, and transformative utilization of imaging and laser optics for precision manufacturing.

Cupertino, CA

December 7, 2023 | 9:00AM PT

Join us in-person for a FREE event of learning and networking at the Quinlan Community Center in Cupertino. The event will start at 9:00 a.m. Lunch, coffee, and beverages will be provided. In addition, you will have the opportunity to explore our Tech Fair and visit our nearby Solutions Center at the end of the day for a networking Happy Hour.

Free lunch, coffee to be provided and Happy Hour drinks will be provided
Free Netweorking Happy Hour following event at Edmund Optics Silicon Valley
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Preliminary Agenda

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  • 9:00 - 9:30AM

    Registration

 
  • 9:30 - 9:45AM

    Welcome

 
  • 9:45 - 10:15AM

    Machine Vision Advancements

    During this session, Cognex will discuss the latest advancements in machine vision for manufacturing.

     
     
 
  • 10:15 - 10:45AM

    How Ultrafast Lasers are Changing the Materials Processing Landscape

    As access to stable and economical ultrafast lasers has increased, their application in laser materials processing has revealed some key advantages.

     
     
     
    Olivia Wheeler
    Ultrafast Laser
    Optics Engineer
    Edmund Optics
     
    Stefaan Vandendriessche
    Director of
    Laser Optics
    Edmund Optics
 
  • 10:45 - 11:00AM

    Tech Fair Break

     

    Select vendor partners will be available to demonstrate and discuss product, capabilities, and other solutions.

 
  • 11:00 - 11:30AM

    Solutions for Materials Processing Using Nanosecond Lasers

    TRUMPF will explore solutions in manufacturing that utilize nanosecond lasers to address material processing requirements in several applications, e.g. dissimilar metal welding.

     
     
 
  • 11:30 - 12:00PM

    Imaging Lab

    During this interactive demonstration, learn about some of the properties of optics that are low hanging fruit to improve the image quality in your system.

     
     
    Nick Sischka
    Director of
    Imaging
    Edmund Optics
 
  • 12:00 - 1:00PM

    Lunch

 
  • 1:00 - 1:45PM

    Expert Panel Discussion

     

    Trends in manufacturing and development in lasers and machine vision.

 
  • 1:45 - 2:15PM

    Efficient Laser Beam Shaping to Provide Optimized Solutions

    AdlOptica Optical Systems will discuss highly efficient laser beam shapers for focused spots transforming Gaussian to flat top or donut profiles to optimize laser material interactions for specific applications.

     
     
 
  • 2:15 - 2:45PM

    Tech Fair Break

     

    Select vendor partners will be available to demonstrate and discuss product, capabilities, and other solutions.

 
  • 2:45 - 3:15PM

    The Intricacies of Numerical Aperture

    Numerical Aperture is one of the most fundamental specifications in imaging, and is often used as a proxy to resolution. This talk will discuss its meaning, its pitfalls, and what it does and does not tell you.

     
     
    Nick Sischka
    Director of
    Imaging
    Edmund Optics
 
  • 3:15 - 3:45PM

    Developing "Lab-to-Fab" Robust Solutions

    Getting solutions to move from "lab-to-fab" can pose challenges. We will explore the many considerations that need to be thought out during the process leading to higher levels of success.

     
     
    Greg Hollows
    Vice President of Product Strategy and New Product Development
    Edmund Optics
 
  • 3:45 - 4:00PM

    Closing remarks

 
 

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