Handheld Laser Welding 2026: Tips for Successful Implementation & Avoiding Common Pitfalls

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Thursday, October 8th | 1:00pm 2:00pm EDT

It has been almost six years since the first truly functional and portable hand-operated laser welding system appeared on the market. Now, in 2026, the benefits of handheld laser welding are broadly accepted, but the path to successful implementation is not yet widely understood. This presentation leverages insights gained from working with the thousands of welders and fabricators that have already adopted manual laser welding to discuss how some achieved immediate success and how others had to learn painful lessons before they could take full advantage of technology. Topics include appointing an equipment champion, the importance of training, identifying “laser-friendly” applications, understanding how laser welding fits in with traditional arc welding, and a live Q&A session immediately following the presentation.


Presented by:

Dan Earley, LightWELD Sr. Product Line Manager IPG Photonics

Daniel Earley is a Senior Product Line Manager at IPG Photonics. He has helped to create innovative laser material processing solutions for diverse applications across a wide range of industries. Dan has been an expert speaker at industrial and educational conferences. He is now responsible for IPG’s LightWELD line of handheld laser welding and cleaning products. 

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