Laser Cladding/Consolidation Workshop
September 22^nd, 2010
 

The Industrial Materials Institute of the National Research Council (NRC-IMI), in collaboration with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA), will host a one-day workshop on Laser Cladding/Consolidation (Additive Manufacturing Technology) on September 22nd, 2010 at NRC’s Centre for Automotive Materials and Manufacturing in London, Ontario.

This workshop will provide manufacturing and design engineers with an understanding of Laser Cladding/Consolidation processes for:

• Fabrication of functional net shape metal components from powder raw material without moulds or dies and with minimal material waste
• Production, reinforcement and repair of high-strength and wear resistant features on tools and critical mechanical components

Presentations will be provided by leading researchers in this technology area, as well as by industrial companies with experience applying Laser Cladding/Consolidation in their businesses.

Participants will be encouraged to offer their insights regarding potential industrial applications of this technology, and mechanisms by which it can be most effectively and efficiently made available to the regional manufacturing community.

A tour of NRC-IMI’s newly-established Laser Cladding/Consolidation Prototyping Service Lab will also be provided.

Please note that the fee for the participation in this workshop is $25 Can.  As space is limited to 90 participants, early registration is encouraged.