Oxford, UK – December 10, 2024 – IPG Photonics Corporation has achieved a new milestone in their partnership with University College London (UCL), by delivering state-of-the-art high-power lasers, laser depth dynamics, and their auxiliary equipment at the UCL lab at Research Complex at Harwell.  

This cutting-edge equipment will be integral to the work of Dr. Chu Lun Alex Leung as part of his IPG Photonics/Royal Academy of Engineering Senior Research Fellowship in Synchrotron Calibrated Laser Processing Technologies (SEARCH). The research focuses on developing an innovative imaging platform that integrates X-ray and light-based imaging to deepen understanding of laser-material interactions and advance fundamental knowledge in laser technologies. 

The ultimate goal is to revolutionize the calibration and application of laser and sensing technologies, enabling easier flaw detection and closed-loop process control. These advancements will pave the way for manufacturing defect-free components for electric vehicles and advanced propulsion systems, revolutionizing manufacturing standards.


_{Photo taken by C.L.A. Leung at the Research Complex at Harwell. (From left to right) Elliot Burbidge & Trevor Bolton (IPG), Sebastian Marussi & Chu Lun Alex Leung (UCL).} 

Dr. Leung expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I am excited to develop and deploy use-inspired technologies with IPG Photonics Inc. and its subsidiaries in the UK, Germany, and Canada. Looking forward to working with IPG and UCL teams to shed light on laser material processing.” 

Iurii Markushov, Corporate Vice President, Global Applications at IPG Photonics, added, “This partnership aligns seamlessly with our mission to advance laser technologies that enable innovative manufacturing solutions. By combining our state-of-the-art high-power laser systems with Dr Leung’s cutting-edge research, we are not only pushing the boundaries of material processing but also contributing to the broader goals of sustainable manufacturing and a net-zero future." 

About Dr Chun Lun Alex Leung 

Dr Chu Lun Alex Leung is an Associate Professor in Advanced Manufacturing (2023 - present), IPG Photonics / Royal Academy of Engineering Senior Research Fellow in Synchrotron calibratEd lAser pRocessing teCHnologies (SEARCH), and co-director of the Materials, Structure, and Manufacturing group at Harwell, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London. Discover more about his work here. 

About IPG Photonics  

IPG Photonics Corporation is the leader in high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers used primarily in materials processing and other diverse applications. The Company’s mission is to develop innovative laser solutions making the world a better place. IPG accomplishes this mission by delivering superior performance, reliability and usability at a lower total cost of ownership compared with other types of lasers and non-laser tools, allowing end users to increase productivity and decrease costs. IPG is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts and has more than 30 facilities worldwide.  

For more information, visit IPGPhotonics.com