The Lairdside Laser Engineering Centre (LLEC) has launched The Laser Initiative to help Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) in the Merseyside and Wirral area to assess whether laser technology can help to increase the size and profitability of their business. 
A Resource for Industry
The LLEC bridges the gap betwwen research concept and shop-floor production, allowing UK businesses unrivalled access to expertise, equipment and training in the field of laser material processing
The Centre’s ability to transfer processes from laboratory experiment to robust industrial method is a valuable new resource for manufacturing industry
Laser Research & Technology Development
Near-market research in industrial applications of high power lasers, together with systems development translating University research programmes into shop-floor techniques
State-of-the-art Laser Facilities
A suite of industrial laser types integrated with multi-axis processing stations and CAD/CAM interfaces provide foe near-market R&D, technology demonstration and training