UK Supply Chain Analysis for Laser Welding
Laser welding offers significant opportunities for advanced manufacturing, but how well positioned is the UK to supply the technologies, equipment and expertise needed to support its wider adoption?
This whitepaper provides a comprehensive analysis of the UK supply chain for multi-kilowatt laser welding, with a particular focus on applications within aerospace and high-value manufacturing. It explores the availability of laser sources, processing heads, beam shaping and monitoring technologies, robotics, safety systems and system integration, alongside relevant training provision and industry standards.
The analysis highlights the UK’s current reliance on overseas manufacturers for many core laser welding technologies, while identifying opportunities for UK organisations in areas including process monitoring, beam measurement, shielding and enclosure technologies, and turnkey and bespoke system integration. It provides valuable insight for manufacturers, technology providers and organisations looking to understand the UK laser welding landscape and future opportunities for growth.
Download the whitepaper today to understand the UK laser welding supply chain, identify current capability gaps and explore opportunities to strengthen UK manufacturing capability and future technology adoption.