Laser cladding and laser deposition technologies are transforming advanced manufacturing through efficient material processing, surface engineering, and additive manufacturing. These technologies have undergone significant advances in recent years, driven by the demand for high-performance coatings, component repair, and sustainable manufacturing. Developments in high-power and blue laser sources, dynamic beam shaping, and real-time process monitoring have improved deposition quality, productivity, and material efficiency.

These innovations are accelerating the adoption of laser cladding across aerospace, energy, automotive and tooling industries for extending component lifetime and reducing maintenance costs. So, we will bring together manufacturers, machine builders, automation companies, and industrial end users to discuss about the latest advancements and remaining challenges and needs from different industries.