Oclaro, Inc.    San Jose, CA 95134
May 21, 2013 Based on single emitter, Model BMU80 is available at output powers of 80 W with 0.15 NA or 65 W with less than 0.14 NA at 1 kFITchip rating, making it suitable for pumping kilowatt and high power pulsed fiber lasers. Multimode laser diode chip features proprietary optical scheme that delivers light into fiber with high-coupling efficiency. Controlled under-filled NA along with cladding mode stripping feature allows users to minimize losses at combiner.

OSI Laser Diode, Inc.    Edison, NJ 08820
May 21, 2013 Featuring standard thermal characteristics at Ta = 25°C, dual-wavelength MCW Combiner Series and triple-wavelength TCW TriBiner Series offer divisional wavelength values of 650, 850, 1,310, 1,550, 1,625, and 1,650 nm. TriBiner version also incorporates 650 nm red laser option, making it suitable for fault-finding tasks. Typical applications for RoHS-compliant lasers include OTDR instruments, spectroscopy, photon counting, optical sensors, and talk sets.

Spectra-Physics, Inc.    Mountain View, CA 94043
May 16, 2013 Combining laser resonator and control electronics in single housing, Explorer One 349-120 delivers pulse energy of greater than 120 µJ at 1 kHz repetition rate with pulse width of less than 5 ns, while Explorer One 355-300 delivers more than 300 mW output power at 50 kHz repetition rate with pulse width less than 8 ns. Units have low pulse energy noise of less than 2% and 3%, respectively. Weighing less than 1.5 kg, DPSS lasers are suited for micromachining and bioinstrumentation applications.

Spectra-Physics, Inc.    Mountain View, CA 94043
May 16, 2013 Ultrafast laser system, combining automated Spirit™-OPA (optic parametric amplifier) and Spirit 1040-4 or 1040-8 industrial-grade femtosecond laser, tunes virtually gap-free from mid-IR to deep ultraviolet (DUV), from 16 µm to 210 nm, and offers user-adjustable repetition rates from tens of kHz up to 1 MHz. Functionality serves such time-resolved spectroscopy applications as single molecule studies, nonlinear optics, and fluorescence lifetime measurements.

Spectra-Physics, Inc.    Mountain View, CA 94043
May 15, 2013 Producing >45 W (225 µJ), Quasar® 355-45 features TimeShift™ technology for pulse shaping and burst-mode operation as well as programmable pulse widths from <5 ns to >100 ns over repetition rates from 0–1 MHz. This UV laser is suited for use in precision manufacturing of microelectronic devices and components. Also available, Quasar 532-75 features >75 W (375 µJ) green output. This platform combines fiber laser, power amplifier, and harmonics technologies to optimize performance.

Spectra-Physics, Inc.    Mountain View, CA 94043
May 15, 2013 Combining laser resonator and control electronics in one housing, Explorer® One™ comes in versions with wavelengths of 349 and 355 nm, weighs less than 1.5 kg, and withstands shock and vibration with accelerations of up to 100 g. Explorer One 349-120 delivers pulse energy of >120 µJ at 1 kHz repetition rate, while Explorer One 355-300 delivers >300 mW output at 50 kHz repetition rate. Respectively, lasers have <5 and <8 nsec pulse widths and pulse energy noise of <2% and <3%.

Laser Diode, Inc.    Edison, NJ 08820
May 13, 2013 Designed to meet optical test equipment needs, MCW Combiner (dual-wavelength) and TCW TriBiner (triple-wavelength) instrument laser series feature divisional wavelength values of 650, 850, 1,310, 1,550, 1,625, and 1,650 nm. MCW Combiner series includes 3 models with various standard options. TCW TriBiner series comes in 2 standard versions; standard version fiber-coupled device also incorporates 650 nm red laser option. Both series are RoHS compliant.

Spectra-Physics, Inc.    Mountain View, CA 94043
May 10, 2013 With more than 10 W average power, Spirit™ ps 1040-10 is suitable for semiconductor and LED manufacturing, flat panel display processing, thin film ablation, and nano structuring. Laser delivers beam quality of M2<1.2, stability of less than 1% rms over 100 hours, and short pulse width of 13 ps. Providing user-adjustable repetition rates from single shot to 1 MHz, system includes integrated pulse picker for fast pulse selection and control.

NP Photonics, Inc.    Tucson, AZ 85747
May 09, 2013 Offering users turnkey, ultra-broadband, IR source, SpectraChrome™ laser delivers supercontinuum spectrum from <1,000 nm to >4,500 nm. This quasi-continuous wave, 30 MHz system produces picosecond pulses suited for time-resolved metrology. Fiber-delivered output facilitates integration into any tool or research environment.

Spectra-Physics, Inc.    Mountain View, CA 94043
May 02, 2013 Excelsior® One™ series is based on It’s In the Box™ design, where laser cavity and control electronics are integrated into single package. Available wavelengths include 515 and 553 nm, which deliver 50 mW, and 594 nm, which provide 100 mW. Delivering TEM00 mode quality, series includes direct diode and diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) technology in consistent, compact footprint with common electronics interface. All models are equipped with RS 232 software interface.

OFS, Specialty Photonics Division    Avon, CT 06001
May 01, 2013 Rated at 500 W, TrueMode-15™ supports up to 36 pump laser diode inputs, within typical 0.15 NA. TrueMode-22™, targeted for 1 kW applications and beyond, supports up to 18 pump laser diode inputs, within typical 0.22 NA. Both single-laser cavities are compatible with OFS' TrueM2™ Beam Combiners, which can combine multiple laser cavities.

Pinpoint Laser Systems    Peabody, MA 01960
Apr 24, 2013 As data accessory for Laser Microgage industrial measuring and alignment system, Capture™ lets operators grab measurement readings on-the-fly from as many as 4 remote laser receivers to analyze alignment and performance of their production machinery and industrial equipment. Windows®-based application records incoming readings, displays results, and increases control capabilities. Solution also interfaces cleanly with spreadsheets, statistical analysis packages, and other programs.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Apr 10, 2013 Offering 33 W of output at 355 nm, AVIA™  355-33 Micromachining Laser includes ThermEQ™, PulseEQ™, and PulseTrack™, which enable precise control of delivered pulse energy, allowing OEM to define and optimize laser process. Laser also has automated harmonic crystal shifter to maintain constant output power for more than 20,000 hours. With Posilock™ beam position sensor and feedback loop, AVIA 355-33 provides optimal beam position stability over lifetime.

LIMO    Dortmund   Germany
Mar 27, 2013 Consisting of 9 fiber-coupled laser modules, L³ LIMO Line Laser System with LIMO Beam Shaping module produces 80 x 0.2 mm homogenous line, with inhomogeneity of less than 2.5% and high intensity of 10 kW/cm². Laser beam can directly irradiate object or be displayed onto target plane via projection lens. Specifically designed for continuous use, system may be considered for short-term tempering, rapid thermal annealing, laser-induced thermal printing, and drying of paints and polymers.

EXFO    Quebec G1M 2K2  Canada
Mar 25, 2013 Housed in IQS-636 platform, IQS-2800 ITLA Tunable Laser Source offers modular test solution that enables researchers and engineers to design and test future ultra-high-capacity network architectures. Lasers are tunable over C and L bands with 10 pm resolution. Providing up to 15.5 dBm of power, IQS-2800 is suitable for various applications, such as coherent/OFDM transmission and WDM network emulation.

Furukawa Electric    Tokyo   Japan
Mar 20, 2013 Featuring 1,420–1,460 nm wavelength range and ±1.5 nm wavelength accuracy, FOL 1437 series offers optical output of ~500 mW and total power consumption of 13.5 or 16 W. Maximum ratings, depending on model, include LD current of 1,700 or 1,800 mA, LD voltage of 2.3 or 2.4 V, TEC current of 3 A, and TEC voltage of 3.5 or 3.8 V.

Edmund Optics    Barrington, NJ 08007
Mar 13, 2013 Designed for OEM and scientific applications, Coherent® High Performance OBIS™ Laser Systems include 19 models that offer same compact design for all wavelength options to promote flexibility and design synergy. Lasers provide wavelengths from UV–NIR on single platform, and each uses Optically Pumped Semiconductor Laser (OPSL) or laser diode-based technology. Providing circular beam, systems have controller integrated into laser head and offer USB, RS-485, and full I/O interfaces.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Mar 12, 2013 Delivering average power of 25 W, Talisker 1000 Series is suitable for precision materials processing applications. Lasers are available in 3 single wavelength versions of 1,064 nm, 532 nm, and 355 nm. Near IR version is suitable for scribing and engraving stainless steel and other metals, while green wavelength delivers higher precision for high value exotic metals. UV wavelength is optimal for processing glass and other transparent or brittle materials.

Newport Corp.    Irvine, CA 92606
Mar 07, 2013 By placing Model UVU-2A into path of UV laser, beam characteristics such as laser mode structure, beam shape, and beam alignment can be observed. Optically clear glass of cleanroom-compatible viewer will glow white green when exposed to UV radiation. Featuring 48.3 mm aperture, thin 5 mm profile, and useful wavelength range of 193–355 nm, viewer is suited for Excimer lasers used in semiconductor manufacturing, micromachining, and eye surgery applications.

IPG Photonics Corp.    Oxford, MA 01540
Mar 07, 2013 Based on single-mode fiber modules, 1,060 nm YLS-xxx-Y13 Series provides estimated mean time of uninterrupted operation of 3+ years. Kilowatt class units include modular digital power supplies with redundancy, digital laser diode current drivers, and hermetically sealed multichannel beam switches. Control system allows integrated control of both laser and process subsystem. Housed in sealed cabinet for extreme conditions, lasers offer process heads for welding, cutting, and remote welding.