Thematic Sessions

Four tracks spanning the future of surface engineering, from fundamentals to industrial deployment.

Laser surface treatment of a steel shaft, with sparks at the point of contact
1

Conventional & Advanced Surface Modification Technologies

  • Mechanical and laser peening
  • Burnishing
  • Laser surface treatments
  • Cryogenic treatments
  • Emerging processes
Researcher in a lab coat at a microscope, with a microstructure image on the monitor beside him
2

Process, Structure & Property Correlation

  • Microstructure evaluation
  • Residual stress and phase analysis
  • Hardness, wear and corrosion behaviour
  • Experimental, analytical and modelling approaches
Orange industrial robot arm laser-processing a metal mold component on the factory floor
3

Industrial Application

  • Aerospace components
  • Power and energy systems
  • Automotive and transportation
  • Tooling and molds
  • High-performance applications
Automated laser processing equipment with digital monitoring
4

Automation, Digitalization & System Development

  • Automated processing systems
  • In-situ monitoring and sensing
  • Data-driven process optimization
  • Digital twins and simulation
  • Next-generation equipment development

Call for Abstracts

Inviting abstracts across all four thematic tracks above.

Submission deadline: 15th November 2026

Schedule

Dates will be announced soon.