Laser Welding: Mastering the Technology

 October 12 - 14, 2026

$2,295 per person; $2,095 team rate

Live at the Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O'Hare

21 hours

Gain a solid understanding of industrial laser welding and learn how to apply proven methods to solve real-world problems. This practical course will help you improve your laser welding operations, increase your process efficiency, and achieve high-quality, consistent laser welded assemblies and parts.

During this course, you will: 

• Learn how to implement a laser welding process from concept to production 
• Understand practical laser theory and learn how to select the right laser for your job
• Understand the key parameters that affect high-quality weld production:
  – determine and calculate the operating parameters for your process
  – compute spot size, laser power, power density
• Assess the technologies that are used to monitor laser beam performance and examine which technologies you need to monitor your process
• Explore the welding of dissimilar materials
• Identify supporting technologies—beyond the laser—needed for system integration  

Instructor: Marc Hernandez

The course will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn O’Hare, conveniently located in western Chicago (Illinois) by O’Hare Airport, at 2930 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL. An extended continental breakfast, morning and afternoon breaks, and lunch will be provided daily. These will be provided as part of your enrollment fee along with a printed course notebook that contains a copy of the course material. Hotel accommodation is not covered within the enrollment fee.

We have reserved a block of sleeping rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn; however, you are not required to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn. The block will be available until September 14, 2026, with rates starting at $143.00. If you choose to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn, please make your reservation by clicking the button below. To adjust the dates of the reservation, first select Book a Room, then Edit Stay at the top of the screen. Click on the dates to select the days of your stay, and then select Update Stay. Then select your room, fill out the billing information, and you’re ready to go! Parking is included for the duration of the course.