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Handheld Laser Safety: Closing welding knowledge gaps

On-Demand Panel Discussion | Handheld Laser Safety: Closing Welding Knowledge Gaps 📅 Originally broadcast: 28 October 2025 | 3pm GMT 🎥 Now available to watch on demand 🤝 Webcast supported by Kentek Handheld laser welding is rapidly gaining traction across industrial manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and advanced fabrication environments. Offering speed, precision, and flexibility, these tools are reshaping traditional welding workflows. But as handheld laser systems become more powerful and more accessible, they also introduce new safety risks — and significant knowledge gaps for organisations and individuals using them on the ground. This expert-led panel discussion brings together safety specialists, engineers, and standards leaders to explore how to ensure complete safety when using handheld lasers, and how welding professionals can close the critical knowledge gaps that exist across today’s laser welding applications. Why handheld laser safety demands urgent attention Traditional welding companies and individual professionals often find themselves navigating unfamiliar territory when transitioning from conventional arc welding to handheld laser systems. Risks related to optical radiation exposure, reflections, system classification, containment, training, and compliance are frequently underestimated — particularly in fast-moving production environments. At the same time, the laser safety market itself is evolving rapidly. New protective solutions, control systems, and compliance approaches are emerging, but selecting the right tools — and applying them correctly — requires clarity, guidance, and practical expertise. This on-demand panel discussion addresses these challenges directly, focusing on real-world safety considerations, regulatory expectations, and how organisations can embed robust laser safety practices without compromising productivity or budgets. Key themes explored in this discussion The biggest safety challenges associated with increasingly powerful handheld laser systems Common knowledge gaps facing welders, engineers, and employers Practical approaches to laser risk assessment and mitigation How to balance comprehensive safety measures with commercial and operational pressures How to navigate the laser safety tools and solutions market effectively Current and future trends in handheld laser safety that will shape protocols and standards Who should watch This panel discussion is designed for professionals across the laser welding and photonics ecosystem, including: Laser welders looking to stay compliant and safe as tools evolve Photonic application engineers with responsibility for procurement and implementation End users of handheld lasers seeking practical guidance for shop-floor safety Researchers and academics working on, or entering, projects involving handheld laser systems What you’ll gain by watching Actionable insight into best practices for handheld laser safety A clearer understanding of where safety risks are often overlooked Guidance on selecting appropriate safety tools and controls for your environment Awareness of regulatory and standards-related developments affecting laser welding Expert perspectives to help future-proof your safety strategies Expert speakers This panel features authoritative voices from across laser safety, engineering, and standards development: David Lawton, Market Development Manager (EMEA, LATAM, APAC), Kentek Corporation With more than 13 years of experience in laser safety, David supports organisations worldwide in understanding containment, controls, classification, compliance, and training. Known for his pragmatic approach, he helps cut through complexity to make laser safety practical and achievable. Rex Alexandre, President and Principal Engineer, The Handheld Laser Institute Rex is a welding engineer with deep experience in aerospace manufacturing. He played a key role in developing handheld laser welding processes for SpaceX’s Starship programme and now focuses on advancing industrial adoption through standards work, training, and applied engineering leadership. David Werba, Manager of Product Design Compliance and Senior Electrical Engineer, Miller Electric Mfg With over 40 years of experience, David brings unparalleled insight into product safety, compliance, and standards. He is actively involved in numerous international committees shaping welding and laser safety regulations worldwide. Why watch on demand Whether you’re already deploying handheld laser welding systems or evaluating them for future use, this session provides essential context and practical guidance to help you manage risk responsibly. Combining technical insight with regulatory awareness, the discussion equips viewers with the knowledge needed to operate safely — today and in the future. ▶️ Watch now on demand to learn how to close knowledge gaps and strengthen safety practices for handheld laser welding.