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Automotive Photonics bei TRUMPF in Ditzingen
Technology day

10th Automotive Photonics

On April 23, 2026, at TRUMPF in Ditzingen.

Shape the future of electric mobility with us!

Leading experts in automotive and laser technology come together at Automotive Photonics to jointly set new trends in mobility. In inspiring presentations and exclusive insights into our technologies, you will experience how innovative laser applications solve key challenges in mobility.

Be there and be inspired by exciting presentations and a tour of our Laser Application Center—together we will shape the mobility of tomorrow!

Venue & time

Venue: TRUMPF Laser- und Systemtechnik GmbH, Building 1.08 
Address: Johann-Maus-Straße 2, 71254 Ditzingen, Germany
Event time: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 08:00 am to 7:00 pm

Highlights of the event

Battery Efficiency

Discover how advanced laser processes increase the energy density and service life of batteries, thereby maximizing the efficiency of electric vehicles.

Car Body: MPI & GigaCasting

Forward-looking manufacturing methods such as GigaCasting and multi-part integrations enable lighter, more stable body structures. They reduce weight and costs and create new degrees of freedom in vehicle design.

Power Electronics

High-precision laser technologies support miniaturization and optimize thermal management in power electronics. This significantly increases efficiency, reliability, and service life.

AI in laser production

The use of artificial intelligence takes precision and efficiency in manufacturing to a new level and accelerates the path to fully automated production.

Take advantage of this opportunity to network!

Exchange ideas with like-minded people and make valuable contacts. Be part of this exciting event and help shape the future of mobility!

Register now free of charge for the 10th Automotive Photonics!

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Who is the event for?

Which laser technologies maximize the efficiency and lifetime of electric vehicle battery systems? How do giga-casting and multi-part integration enable lighter and stronger car bodies? How can AI and precision laser technologies revolutionize the production of power electronics and fuel cells?

These and many other important questions will be answered at Automotive Photonics 2026. The event is aimed at professionals and decision-makers who want to drive innovation in automotive and laser technology – from battery and body manufacturing experts to power electronics and manufacturing technology specialists.

OEM's

Developers, engineers, innovation, application and project managers.

Automotive supplier - Tier 1

Strengthen your company's ability to innovate and make new contacts.

Industry experts & integrators

Get new inspiration and ideas for your specialist area.

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Program*

08:00 am – Get Together & Registration

Please arrive at your leisure and take some time to have an initial chat over a cup of coffee and a light breakfast.

08:30 am – Welcome to Automotive Photonics

Richard BannmüllerTRUMPF - CTO LT, Member of the Managing Board of TRUMPF SE + Co. KG

08:45 am – Battery Manufacturing 2030+: From Hype to Hard Truths​

Dr. Steffen Wirth und Matthias Möhrke, Partner Advanced Technologies, Porsche Consulting GmbH​

09:15 am – WeldBrAIn: AI-Based weld quality prediction and repair in battery busbar laser welding​

Dr. Masoud M. Pour, Global R&D, General Motors Company​

09:35 am – AI Based Laser Application Technologies for Battery Manufacturing​

Ph.D. Jaehun Kim, Team Leader of Advanced Core Technology R&D, SK On​

09:55 am – Advantages of laser metal deposition for EU7 brake discs​

Dr. Thomas Schopphoven, Head of Department Laser Material Deposition, Fraunhofer ILT​

10:15 am – Coffee Break

Time for discussions.

11:00 am – Laser-welded Cooling Plate in Serial Production

Marcel Wegmann, Chief Operating Officer (COO, Feinwerktechnik hago GmbH​

11:20 am – ArcelorMittal Multi Part Integration® - a solution for less weight, cost and CO2 emission in future body in whites​

Daniel Maier, Head of Business Development, ArcelorMittal Europe

11:40 am – Challenges in Laser Welding of Power Electronics​

Rüdiger Garn, Director Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Schaeffler Vitesco Technologies GmbH​

12:00 pm – TRUMPF TechTalk:​ Innovative approaches in automotive production: Laser-based technologies and AI as drivers of modern electric mobility concepts

Johannes Bührle, Director of Business Development Managment, TRUMPF Laser- und Systemtechnik SE 
Dr. Mauritz Möller, Head of Global Business Development Mobility, TRUMPF Laser- und Systemtechnik SE 

12:30 pm – Lunch Break

Time for more conversation.

13:30 pm – Live applications in the Laser Application Center & visit to the INTECH in-house exhibition

Experience the laser in person and look forward to new applications and discussions with our experts.

16:00 pm – Happy Hour & Networking

We look forward to wrapping up the event together with cocktails, snacks, and music.

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TRUMPF SE + Co. KG

Johann-Maus-Str. 2
71254 Ditzingen
Allemagne

Téléphone +49 7156 3030
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