2026 CCWJ Annual Seminar:

International Conference on:

handheld laser beam welding 

June 25-26, 2026

Earn 16hours

of CPD Credits!

The International Conference on Handheld Laser Beam Welding (HLBW) is a first-of-its-kind event bringing together leading experts, industry innovators, and regulatory bodies to discuss the rapid advancement of handheld laser welding technology. With technical talks, live laser demonstrations, and participation from global manufacturers and end users, this event offers a unique opportunity to see the technology shaping the future of fabrication.

Seminar Highlights

What should you expect to learn?

  • Dr. Doug Hamre
    Repair of Duplex and Super Duplex Stainless Steels using Handheld Laser Beam Welding (HLBW) for Oil & Gas Applications

  • Rex Alexander

    Handheld Laser Beam Welding in Aerospace Manufacturing: A SpaceX Story

  • David Werba
    Handheld Laser Beam Welding (HLBW) Safety Considerations

  • Dr. Felipe Castro
    A Comprehensive overview on HLBW Metallurgy, comparison to the arc welding processes,s and mechanical property differences

  • Prof. Michael Rethmeier

    Influences on the penetration in laserbeam welding - Experimental and numerical results

  • Corey Cox
    Analyzing the Effects of Laser Power and Wobble Optic Parameters

    Dr. Shuang Liu

    Process Control in Handheld Fiber Laser Welding

    Rex Alexander
    Optimization of Welding Parameters for Stainless Steel Handheld Laser Beam Welding

  • Attila Warner
    Fundamental methods of beam profiling and laser power measurement.

    Dr. Simon Jahn

    Experience gathered from several years of using the handheld laser beam welding

  • Dr. Pat Hochanadel
    IIW Document IIW-11: Considerations about Handheld Laser Beam Welding (HLBW): From Concept to Reality

  • Walter Sperko
    Updating HLBW rules in ASME Section IX

High-speed videography of HLBW done at the ccwj