AILU Membership

What is AILU?

AILU is a well-established, independent, not-for-profit organisation run by and for the laser community. AILU is the leading organisation dedicated to meeting the needs of laser users.

AILU is a UK-based organisation with members extending across five continents. Members include the main UK players in manufacturing industry, job shops and research organisations as well as manufacturers and suppliers of lasers and laser-related equipment and services.

Background

AILU was formed in 1995 and is recognised worldwide as unique in the high level of practical advice it offers on technical and business matters related to laser applications in manufacturing. It is a leader in fostering co-operation and collaboration within the laser community, promoting best practice in industrial laser materials processing and allied technologies and supports the maintenance and improvement of standards for laser safety and performance.

Key benefits of AILU Membership

• The AILU Magazine: The Laser User
• The AILU Website: Forums; Virtual Laser Expert; Design for Laser Manufacture: hundreds of technical articles; picture library.
• Training and Networking: Free consultancy; Workshops; Member Directories; Special Interest Groups.
• Website: free multiple entries in AILU’s Products and Services Directory.

Who is AILU for?

• Laser users in all sectors.
• Those using lasers or laser fabricated components as part of an in-house manufacturing process.
• Laser job shops.
• University departments, research institutes and consultants in laser processing.
• Machine builders, laser system integrators, and equipment suppliers.
• Associations and other organisations with a direct or indirect interest in laser technology and applications.

Look at the different sections to see the benefits for you.

 

AILU Member Activities

Which activity most accurately describes your organisation's laser-related activities?

  • Manufacturer or supplier of laser equipment: Laser sources or embedded laser equipment
  • Manufacturer or supplier of laser-related components: Laser beam manipulation components and/or measurement devices (e.g. optics, optical mounts and drives, detectors, analysers)
  • Manufacturer or supplier of auxiliary equipment: Auxiliary equipment and hardware for lasers and embedded laser equipment optical, mechanical and electrical for use with lasers (e.g. gas and gas supply hardware, cooling, power supplies, lamps, workpiece manipulation, drive software, safety eyewear, laser guarding)
  • Laser User: Organisation using lasers, excluding sub-contract manufacturers and research centers
  • Sub-contract user of lasers: Job Shops
  • Research Centre active in laser use: e.g. R and D organisation, University department, commercial R and D department, Government institution, test house
  • Supplier of technical services to laser users and suppliers: e.g. training, technical/safety advice, report writing, optical design services, machine integrator, software control, equipment repair and calibration
  • Supplier of non-technical services to laser users and suppliers: publishing, conference organisation, financial advice and services, management services
  • Potential laser user
  • Interested in laser technology and applications: e.g. government bodies, associations
  • No laser interest

 

AILU Membership Rates (2008/09)

 


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