WEBINAR

Simplifying CO₂ Laser Systems from Development to Production

Register now to learn how system-level CO₂ laser design reduces risk and speeds the transition to production.
June 10, 2026
6:00 PM UTC
1 hour

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Industrial manufacturers are under increasing pressure to bring laser-enabled processes into production faster while maintaining precision, repeatability, and throughput. CO₂ lasers remain a proven platform for cutting, welding, marking, drilling, and materials processing applications, but moving from a validated process to a fully integrated production system often exposes unexpected challenges across optics, motion control, software, beam delivery, and commissioning.

Join us as we take a practical, system-level look at what it takes to successfully deploy CO₂ laser technology in real-world industrial manufacturing environments. From early-stage process development through integration and final commissioning, the session will explore the technical and operational decisions that determine whether a laser application scales efficiently or stalls before production.

Through real-world implementation examples, you will learn how to:

  • Evaluate and optimize CO₂ laser processes earlier in the development cycle
  • Minimize integration risk across laser sources, optics, controls, automation, and software
  • Solve common commissioning and production-readiness challenges before they impact uptime and throughput
  • Apply a system-level engineering approach that accelerates the transition from prototype to scalable manufacturing

Whether you are designing a new laser-based production platform or optimizing an existing manufacturing process, this session will provide practical insight into improving deployment speed, system performance, and manufacturing efficiency with CO₂ laser technology.

Speaker:

Matthew Tedford

Matthew Tedford

Software and Controls Product Manager

Novanta

Matthew Tedford is a Software and Controls Product Manager at Novanta, bringing over 15 years of experience in precision motion and laser-based applications. With a strong foundation as an Applications Engineer, Matt has collaborated with a diverse range of customers across industries including Marking and Coding, Additive Manufacturing, Converting, and MicroMachining. This hands-on experience has shaped a deep understanding of customer needs and technical challenges, enabling him to drive innovative product strategies and deliver impactful solutions in high-performance laser systems.

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