DVT, Inc.    Norcross, GA 30093
Mar 11, 2003 IntelligentScanner, with integrated light, reads up to 180 codes/sec. It provides automatic identification and data capture by reading bar codes, Data Matrix, and OCR characters to communicate coordinate information to motion control, SPC, HMI, and PLC packages. Built-in Ethernet communications allow data acquisition and simultaneous transmission for date/lot code verification, documentation, and part tracking. Unit interprets all popular code formats.

Ludeca Inc.    Miami, FL 33172
Mar 10, 2003 Compact smartALIGN® simplifies laser shaft/coupling alignment by utilizing smart navigation with joystick and 2 keys. On-screen help text guides operator to results for best corrective shimming and horizontal moves. Design incorporates rechargeable battery and backlit display. Alignment readings are given in 3 steps: Dimension, Measure, and Result. Unit provides graphic display of machine centerlines in addition to foot and coupling values.

Hilti Inc.    Tulsa, OK 74121
Mar 06, 2003 Models PD 22 and PD 28 provide measurements in 0.3 sec with accuracy of ±1/12 in. Pythagoras function can be used to measure height and width of building. In tracking mode, units measure distance continuously while operator moves tool. Model PD 28 includes data storage for up to 1,000 measurements, which can be transferred to computer or pocket PC. Both battery-powered meters include spike for corner measurements and bubble level for horizontal measurements.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Mar 05, 2003 Multi-kilowatt, water-cooled Models PM1K-100, PM3K-100, and PM5K-100, with 100 mm diameter surface area, and Model PM5K-200, with 200 mm diameter surface area, measure energy output of diode laser bars, large cross-section laser beams, diode laser arrays, and high-divergence laser beams. Probes measure output of lasers ranging from 0.19–11 µm with 1 W power resolution. Devices feature maximum average power density of 26 kW/cm² and maximum pulse energy density of 0.6 J/cm².

ILX Lightwave Corp.    Bozeman, MT 59771 6310
Mar 05, 2003 Suited for use with LDC-3926 16-Channel High Power Controller, 42 W Model LDC-3926339 Laser Diode Current Source Module is for development and production testing of EDFA and Raman amplifiers and high-power pump lasers. Module provides power output of up to 6 A at 7 V, constant current/power control, external modulation, and 4-wire forward voltage measurement. Laser diode protection features such as adjustable compliance voltage and hardware current limits are also included.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Mar 03, 2003 Q-switched, diode-pumped AVIA 355-X delivers 10 W of 355 nm light at 60 kHz using 2 field-replaceable, aluminum-free active area (AAA) diode modules. Suited for high-speed materials processing applications, Solid-state laser utilizes HGXâ„¢ harmonic generation technology that results increased third harmonic crystal lifetime. Unit features single shot to 100 kHz operation and industrial package designed for field-installed lifetime of over 20,000 hrs.

Unitek Miyachi Lasers    Monrovia, CA 91017 7133
Feb 28, 2003 Models LW500A and LW600A pulsed Nd:YAG lasers offer average output power from 500–600 W. They feature real-time power feedback, 20-segment pulse shaping, and power ramp-up and ramp-down. Units include removable touch-screen controlled pendant and up to 4 built-in fiber outputs which can be configured in Time Share and/or Energy Share modes, so critical applications can be addressed using one or more workstations located up to 30 m apart.

Edmund Optics    Barrington, NJ 08007
Feb 27, 2003 Assemblies provide collimated beam of desired diameter or focus light to one spot. Antireflection-coated lenses are diffraction-limited and are capable of achieving spot sizes as small as a few microns in diameter. Products may be used in pairs to couple input and output light of optical devices and are available in three wavelength ranges: 350-600, 600-1050, and 1050-1600 nm. Effective focal length at 633 nm is 11.0 mm with clear aperture of 5.5 mm.

UDT Sensors, Inc.    Hawthorne, CA 90250
Feb 25, 2003 Series Nd:YAG can be used in photovoltaic or photoconductive mode. Sensing areas of Quad photodetectors are divided into 4 independent quadrants. Models SPOT-15-YAG and SPOT-9-YAG offer sensing areas of 15 and 9 mm, respectively. Single-element Models PIN-100-YAG and PIN-5-YAG have sensing areas of 100 mm² and 5 mm², respectively. N on P silicon units operate in fully depleted mode to satisfy high-speed requirements of military and commercial applications.

Tapeswitch Corp.    Farmingdale, NY 11735
Feb 24, 2003 Angle Guardstar B, manufactured to meet user-specific requirements, offers one-piece, aluminum extruded body that measures 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 in., allowing for integrated appearance on equipment. Unit, consisting of emitter and receiver, make up self-contained system which is capable of safety functions without additional equipment. Interface configuration can be used with various safety relay units, fail-safe PLCs, and control units.

Leica Microsystems, Inc.    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Feb 21, 2003 Model CD 300FX 1.4 Megapixel, cooled, color camera provides imaging suitable for documentation and publication. Model DC 350FX 1.4 Megapixel, cooled, monochrome camera offers near-infrared sensitivity for analysis and quantification. Both PC-compatible units feature quantum efficiency in excess of 50% from 400-750 nm. Peltier cooling offers exposure times up to 600 seconds while eliminating thermal background noise.

Electro Standards Laboratories    Cranston, RI 02921
Feb 18, 2003 QuickSwitch 4185 Fiber Optic Switch/Converter allows user to access 2 separate fiber-optic 100 Base FX ports from 100 Base TX Fast Ethernet port. Fiber optic/twisted pair copper conversion is built in and unit is compliant with 802.3u 100 Base TX/FX standard. Ports A and B are 1300 nm, SC Duplex, Multimode, 100 Base FX fiber optic ports. COMMON port is 100 Base TX Fast Ethernetport. Front-panel button changes switch position and LEDs display switch-position status.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Feb 18, 2003 FAPâ„¢ 400 Series consists of 8 W, 808 nm FAP and 8 W, 980 nm FAP. Both deliver light via 400 µm diameter multimode fiber bundle, and have typical operating current of 12 A. They operate at less than 2 V and feature typical numerical aperture of 0.14. Units include aiming beam fiber within fiber bundle. They are suitable for medical and direct-diode material processing applications.

TAOS Inc.    Plano, TX 75074
Feb 18, 2003 Model TCS230 programmable color light-to-frequency converter combines configurable silicon photodiodes and current-to-frequency converter on single monolithic CMOS integrated circuit. Output is square wave with frequency directly proportional to light intensity. Full-scale output frequency can be scaled by one of 3 preset values via 2 control input pins. Unit communicates directly with microcontroller. It includes power down feature and comes in surface-mount package.

Acton Research Corp.    Acton, MA 01720
Feb 14, 2003 No. 3000-SI Al+SiO2 optical coating is optimized for maximum UV reflectance with greater than 89% reflectance from 250–300 nm, and broadband reflectance of 200–700 nm. Coating survives mil-spec adhesion and temp/humidity cycling and is more durable than conventional UV Al+MgF2 coatings. It is suited for N2 laser use and for analytical applications that require stability and UV-VIS reflectance. Coating can be cleaned using recommended solvents and procedures.

ASG, Div. of Jergens, Inc.    Cleveland, OH 44110
Feb 14, 2003 Video Microscope Boom Arm Stand provides adjustable, stable method to mount Series IS-3 inspection systems. Solid steel unit provides over 19 in. of reach and offers numerous mounting and inspection angles. Images can be viewed on computer or video monitor. Magnification is variable from 1–450x or 1–230x with manual zoom lens, based on 14 in. monitor. Camera captures 270,000 pixels of full color high-resolution. Maximum usable height is 14½ in., with 18 in. horizontal reach.

APCON, Inc.    Wilsonville, OR 97070
Feb 14, 2003 INTELLAPATCH Switches with multi-rate Ethernet functionality enable cable management, failover, and security applications. Blade provides ability to convert incoming copper link to fiber link, and vice versa, and supports Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet over copper simultaneously. INTELLAPATCH switches, outfitted with 10/100/1000 Ethernet blade, provide non-blocking, any-to-any connections in point-to-point and broadcast configurations.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Feb 12, 2003 GEM Select 100 RF-excited CO₂ laser, for all-optical atom trapping applications, supports trapping lifetimes of greater than 10,000 sec when coupled with power supply. Conduction-cooled waveguide laser has TEM00 spatial mode and provides more than 100 W of output power at 10.6 µm. Brick-like construction consists of all-metal, sealed package that measures 31.125 x 7.75 x 6.75 in. Rear panel provides access to interlock control, key-operated on/off switch, and status indicators.

Schott-Fostec, LLC    Auburn, NY 13021 3120
Feb 11, 2003 Universal Light Source allows for operation of multiple lamps in MR-16 format and includes Modulamp® and connectors. Product is suited for OEM applications where DC power is available and need for light source exists. Compact, lightweight design makes it suited for use in mobile applications or on robotic arms.

Schott-Fostec, LLC    Auburn, NY 13021 3120
Feb 11, 2003 Suited for energy chain and robot arm applications, DCR® III kit with Modulamp® is used to allow light head to operate in potentially harmful environments while power supply remains at safe distance. With lightweight design, kit includes one 10 ft shielded extension cord for use in dynamic applications that are unsuitable for fiber optic bundles.