Hands-on laser welding and safety training Workshop
In the realm of advanced manufacturing, laser welding has emerged as a pivotal technique that combines efficiency and precision. As industries increasingly adopt this technology, understanding the associated safety protocols is paramount. The ’Hands-on Laser Welding and Safety Training Workshop’ aims to equip participants with essential knowledge and practical skills in laser welding while emphasizing safe practices.
The workshop will feature a comprehensive agenda, including an overview of the VADILA (laser safety project) by Professor Antti Salminen, insights into laser welding activities at UTU, a critical discussion on safety protocols in handheld laser welding by Saeid Parchegani Chozaki, and live demonstrations of handheld laser welding techniques.
The webinar is free of charge. However, we require registration in advance.
Welcome!
PROGRAMME
09:00 Morning Coffee
10:00-10:10 Overview of the VADILA project Professor Antti Salminen, Mechanical Engineering
10:10-10:30 Laser welding activities in UTU, Professor Antti Salminen, Mechanical Engineering
10:30-11:00 Safety in handheld laser welding, Saeid Parchegani Chozaki Doctoral Researcher, Mechanical Engineering
11:00-12:00 Handheld laser welding demonstrations
The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme.
REGISTRATION
The workshop is free of charge but participation requires registering in advance. Please register latest on Thursday 16th October 2025.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Anna Huusko, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, anna.huusko@utu.fi, mob. 050 326 8147
VADILA
VADILA project is co-funded by the European Union and implemented by the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering of the University of Turku (project number 404253). The funding authority is Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council from the EU Regional and Structural Policy Programme ”Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021–2027”.
