A workshop titled “The Rise of Industrial Lasers: Applications, Innovations, and Hands-on Training” was organized by the Faculty of Engineering, AIUB, in collaboration with the Industrial Engineering & Operation Management (IEOM) AIUB Student Chapter on Sunday, 24 November 2024.

The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Saiful Islam, Vice Chancellor of AIUB. He welcomed the participants and the resource persons from Shenzhen CKD Precision Mechanical & Electrical Co. Ltd.   and discussed various types of lasers, their benefits, and his own contributions to laser-related research projects. Following this, Mr. Wenjun Gong, Deputy General Manager (Bangladesh Section) of Shenzhen CKD Precision Mechanical & Electrical Co., Ltd., introduced the evolution of laser technology, beginning with its inception and early industrial applications, and traced its rapid development in areas such as laser marking, welding, and cutting. He further highlighted the key advancements in laser equipment, including UV Laser Marking Machines, Flying Fiber Laser Marking Machines, and Laser Welding Machine. He also explored the role of laser technology in automation, precision manufacturing, and emerging fields such as smart manufacturing and sustainable development. Additionally, he shared insights into Shenzhen CKD Precision Mechanical & Electrical Co., Ltd growth, research achievements, global market presence, and patented innovations in laser equipment.

After a brief Q&A session, participants moved to the Industrial and Production Engineering Laboratory for a hands-on demonstration for three key laser operations: (i) UV Laser Marking Machine, (ii) Flying Fiber Laser Marking Machines, and (iii) 1500-Watt Laser Welding Machine. The participating students experienced live demonstrations of material marking, engraving, cutting, and welding, which showed the versatility and efficiency of laser technologies.

A total of 200 participants attended the workshop. Mr. Bai Yongming, Managing Director (CN), Mr. Pan Lin, Chief Technical Engineer (CN), and Md Asif Adnan, Maintenance Engineer of Shenzhen CKD (Alumnus of EEE dept. AIUB) conducted the practical session of the workshop.  Honorable faculty members Dr. Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB, Dr. Md. Saniat Rahman Zishan, Director, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB, Dr. Md. Ehasanul Haque, Head, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, AIUB, Mahamudul Hassan, Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, AIUB; Faculty Advisor, IEOM AIUB Student Chapter, Md. Shahariar Parvez, Assistant Professor, Special Assistant (OSA), Department of Computer Engineering, AIUB, Dr. Md. Mahadi Hasan and teachers of IPE department were present in the program. The event provided the participants of IPE and EEE departments with a deeper practical understanding of cutting-edge laser application technologies, while also providing them with a hands-on training session.