The symposium G01: Advanced laser-based post-processing in AM is held in collaboration with the CLASCO project and addresses a central challenge in metal additive manufacturing: how to transform as-built parts with complex geometries into application-ready components with improved surface quality and added functionality. CLASCO’s specific contribution lies in the combination of laser polishing, surface texturing, in-situ monitoring, and adaptive process development. These approaches are particularly relevant for industrial fields with demanding requirements, including aerospace, medical technology, and energy. 

The project will be represented through the following contributions: 

Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 12:20 PM - 12:40 PM, Lecture Room 4
Marcelo Sallese (TU Dresden): Linking Photodiode Signals to Surface Roughness in Textured Additive Manufactured Ti-6Al-4V Parts by Direct Laser Interference Patterning
This lecture presents a sensor-based approach in which photodiode signals and machine-learning methods are used to predict surface roughness during DLIP processing of additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V parts. 

Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM, Seminar Room 6
Ugo Andral (sylas): From Polishing to Patterning: CLASCO’s Intelligent Dual-Laser Solution for Advanced Surface Finishing
This contribution introduces a five-axis dual-laser machine developed within CLASCO that combines polishing and texturing while integrating infrared sensing, plasma monitoring, and AI-based process prediction. 

Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 3:20 PM - 3:40 PM, Seminar Room 6
Aidan Cloonan (DePuy Synthes): Ti6Al4V medical devices with functional laser textures
This lecture addresses the application of functional laser textures to Ti6Al4V medical devices and their role in application-specific surface engineering. 

Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM, Seminar Room 6
Ignacio Tabares (TU Dresden): Sustainable Laser-Based Post-Processing of LPBF Scalmalloy®: From Surface Smoothing to Functional Microstructuring
This presentation demonstrates how continuous-wave laser remelting and subsequent picosecond DLIP can reduce roughness, improve surface quality, and enable controlled microstructuring of LPBF Scalmalloy®. 

Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 7:13 PM - 7:16 PM, Poster Pitch, followed by Poster Evening from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Ignacio Tabares (TU Dresden): Wettability tailoring of AM Ti64 and Scalmalloy via a dual process of laser polishing and Direct Laser Interference Patterning
This poster shows that laser polishing combined with DLIP can significantly reduce roughness and generate stable hydrophobic surface properties on AM Ti64 and Scalmalloy. 

In addition to the technical program, CLASCO will host a Women’s Lunch at the conference (Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm). The format is conceived as a low-barrier exchange with different lessons learned perspectives and remains open to participants free of charge. One perspective is pitched by CLASCO consortium partner ABCircular by Khadija Sarquah. 

Further information and registration are available here: https://dgm.de/am/2026/program/womens-lunch

We look forward to welcoming you at the CLASCO booth at Additive!

More information on Additive 2026 conference: https://dgm.de/am/2026/