Seminar

Boost performance in advanced manufacturing with plasma & laser

Discover how plasma and laser technologies improve adhesion, quality and process reliability in additive manufacturing, composites and advanced industrial applications.

Why plasma matters for manufacturing

Plasma and laser technologies are increasingly used to improve surface quality, adhesion and process reliability in advanced manufacturing. During this afternoon session, you will discover how these technologies are applied in additive manufacturing, composites and other industrial processes. Through a mix of expert insights and industrial use cases, you will learn how to optimise materials such as polymers, fibres and powders, and how to translate these improvements into real production environments.

For whom?

Users of FDM and additive manufacturing technologies
Companies working with polymers such as ABS, PETG, PLA and high-performance materials
Engineers and R&D managers active in composites, polymer processing and advanced manufacturing
Experts in bonding, coatings, painting and surface treatment
OEMs and suppliers in demanding sectors such as space, defence and high-performance industry
Companies exploring innovative solutions for powders, fibres, parts and functional surfaces
Actors involved in advanced materials, additive manufacturing and industrial innovation networks

Key takeaways

Understand how plasma can improve interlayer adhesion in FDM parts
Evaluate the impact of plasma treatment on part quality and process stability
Learn how plasma and laser technologies can support advanced manufacturing processes
Discover effective approaches for treating fibres and oxidised powders
Explore applications in bonding, coatings, painting and surface activation
Gain insights into high-performance materials, including reinforced polymers and lightweight alternatives to metal
Compare different technology solutions for different industrial contexts and investment levels
Learn from concrete industrial testimonials and validated project use cases

Programme

Time	Subject
12:30–13:00	Lunch & networking
13:00–13:30	Introduction and plasma fundamentals Overview of plasma and laser technologies, their role in advanced manufacturing and the objectives of the session.
13:30–14:20	Plasma for AM processes Applications in additive manufacturing and related processes, including how plasma and laser improve process stability, material behaviour and production efficiency.
14:20–15:00	Industrial processes and testimonials Concrete examples from industry showing how plasma and laser are implemented in real production environments, including lessons learned and impact on performance.
15:00–15:30	Break
15:30–16:20	Plasma for materials
16:20–17:00	Demonstrations and networking

About this event

This event is organised within the framework of the Tech4Fab, VerAdMa and PEEK2Space projects, bringing together expertise from research centres, industry and innovation networks across regions.

PEEK2Space
Led with the support of SPW Wallonie, this project focuses on high-performance materials and advanced manufacturing applications.
VerAdMa
A collaborative research initiative on advanced manufacturing technologies.
Tech4Fab -crossS3
A cross-border project supporting innovation in materials and manufacturing technologies.