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Join us for a test drive of IPG LightWELD!<\/p>

This is a casual, open-house style event focused on handheld laser welding. Bring parts you’re currently working on and try it yourself or use parts we will have on hand.<\/p>

Learn something new, have some fun and have real conversations with Li10 and IPG about the future of welding. Hands-on Demo with LightWELD 2000XR.<\/p>

Come when you can.<\/span><\/p>

Enjoy extended AWS Member Hours from 4:00 \u2013 6:00 PM!<\/span><\/p>

\ud83d\udcc5Date:\u00a0<\/span>Wednesday, May 20, 2026<\/p>

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9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Open House<\/p>

4:00 – 6:00 PM: Special AWS Member Hours\u00a0<\/p>

\ud83d\udccdLocation:<\/span> Li10 Laser, 55B Concourse Way, Greer, SC 29650<\/p>

Spots are limited! Reserve today.<\/p>

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