SEMA Show
NOV 04-07, 2025
|Tradeshows
|USA
|Las Vegas, NV
See us at Booth 30207 - South Hall Upper
IPG Photonics will be exhibiting at the SEMA Show. Visit with us at this four-day event that consistently attracts more than 161,000 individuals and 2,400 exhibiting companies. In addition to connecting manufacturers with buyers, this event provides educational seminars, networking events and features and attractions that highlight industry trends, including live drifting demonstrations, and hands-on workshops including your chance to try our LightWELD handheld laser welder.
IPG at The SEMA Show
Session: Laser Welding in Automotive and Aerospace Manufacturing, and Developing Technologies for Repair Solutions
Thursday, November 7 3:30 PM - 4:30
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Rex Alexandre, Principal Engineer at the Handheld Laser Institute, and former Sr. Welding Engineer for SpaceX will join Dean Brennan of IPG Photonics to demonstrate how laser welding has become popularized as an integral manufacturing technique in transportation industries.
This session will focus on the manufacturing application of laser welding in the OEM automotive and aerospace production process. Understand the engineering objectives of laser welding in a production environment, and the evolving landscape of handheld laser welding technologies for repair process solutions. Attendees will gain insight into fundamental research being conducted to identify the opportunity for utilization, best practices, and industry standards governing the use of handheld laser welding that may set the groundwork for introduction as a future replacement methodology.
In the IPG Photonics Booth
Experience Laser Welding Firsthand: LightWELD® Demonstration
Join us at SEMA 2024 and get hands-on experience with LightWELD® handheld laser welding at our on-site, laser-safe trailer. Attendees will have the chance to try out this advanced welding technology for themselves.
LightWELD® has become a preferred choice across many industries due to its ease of use, quick learning curve, and ability to deliver high-quality welds efficiently. The system minimizes post-weld cleanup and features both pre- and post-weld cleaning capabilities to enhance the final result and save time.
Learn MoreExplore the New LightWELD Cobot System
Discover the capabilities of our latest LightWELD Cobot System at SEMA 2024. This innovative system harnesses LightWELD laser technology to increase productivity, ensure consistent weld quality, and support human welders in high-demand environments.
Our booth will feature two cobot systems with different demonstrations: one will provide hands-on programming experience, while the second, equipped with a safety enclosure, will showcase live welding of various materials and thicknesses.
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Precision Laser Cutting with Vision Alignment Technology
Built for precision sheet metal cutting, the LaserCube Flatbed Laser Cutting System boasts high cutting speeds and accuracy. The demo will highlight its ability to cut reflective metals and demonstrate the machine’s vision alignment system, which corrects for material inconsistencies to ensure precise cut placement.
Learn MoreNew Laser Cleaning Solution Demonstration
Introducing the LaserCell 2000, our latest turnkey laser surface processing solution. Based on the proven LaserCell platform, this compact system features a simplified single-robot setup for faster, cost-effective processing.
Watch live as the LaserCell 2000 performs surface cleaning tasks such as oil removal, rust elimination, and paint stripping, showcasing the system's high-speed capabilities and efficient design.
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Fast Powder Coat Curing with Laser Heating
Witness our laser heating technology in action, demonstrating the rapid curing of powder-coated parts. Using projection optics to target broad areas, laser heating offers unparalleled energy efficiency, speed, and process control compared to traditional methods like convection ovens or infrared lamps.
The demo will show powder-coated samples being sprayed and cured in under two minutes, emphasizing the potential for significantly faster production cycles and enhanced sustainability.
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