FARO Technologies, Inc.    Lake Mary, FL 32746 6204
Dec 11, 2007 Compatible with Platinum FaroArm and Quantum FaroArm portable CMM, and Geomagic, Polyworks, Rapid Form, and other 3rd-party software programs, Laser ScanArm v3 7-axis contact/non-contact measurement device can scan dark/reflective surfaces with 35 micron accuracy. When equipped on Quantum Series, users can scan up to 30 ft away without requiring cables or interface boxes. It is suited for inspection, point cloud-to-CAD comparison, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, and 3D modeling.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Dec 07, 2007 Delivering over 38 W output at 532 nm with 45 nsec pulsewidth, AVIA(TM) 532-38 diode-pumped, solid state laser includes sealed, water-cooled laser head and compact air-cooled power supply. Based on AVIA O/A platform (oscillator/amplifier cavity), laser system integrates Total Pulse Control software suite that enables customized pulse control and power on demand. Applications include singulation of microelectronics packages, wafer scribing, and edge isolation in solar cells.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Nov 30, 2007 MATRIX(TM) 355 series incorporates PermAlign(TM) (soldered) component mounting technology and AAA(TM) (Aluminum-free Active Area) pump diodes. UV-compatible materials in laser head and multi-pass harmonics optimize pulse-to-pulse noise stability, thermal pointing stability, and beam quality. While MATRIX 355-1-60 delivers 1+ W at 60 kHz pulse repetition rate, MATRIX 355-2-20 delivers 2 W at 20 kHz. Both offer complete control over pulse energy and timing.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Nov 26, 2007 Model AVIA 355-7 achieves highest average power at repetition rates near 60 kHz, but can be operated at pulse rates as high as 100 kHz, enabling high throughput micromachining processes. It features pulse width of less than 30 ns, automated crystal shifter, THG crystal life of 60,000 hr, and automated stabilization mechanisms (First-pulse suppression, ThermEQ(TM), PulseEQ(TM), and PulseTrack(TM)). Posilock(TM) beam position sensor and feedback loop offer less than 25 µrad/°C beam-pointing stability.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Nov 20, 2007 Diamond E-400 sealed, pulsed CO₂ laser incorporates RF power supply within laser head and integrates into workstation or robotic tool. Able to be operated with pulse repetition rates up to 100 kHz with fast rise and fall times, system offers beam quality of M₂<1.2. It is suited for cutting metals, and drilling, scoring, and scribing ceramics, as well as for cutting paper, fabrics, plastics, and composites with minimum charring.

Amada America, Inc.    Buena Park, CA 90621
Nov 12, 2007 Model FO4020NT 6,000 W laser features shuttle tables, automatic focal and assist gas control, and automatic nozzle changing device. Offering 3,150 ipm max X- and Y-axis speed and 2,362 ipm max Z-axis speed, system supports sheet sizes up to 80.7 x 160 in. with positioning accuracy of 0.0004 in./20 in. It includes X-axis dual drive rack and pinion gantry and Water Assisted Cutting System (WACS(TM)) with adjustable water mist to absorb heat generated by cutting process.

Leica Microsystems, Inc.    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Oct 31, 2007 Leica AM TIRF MC (Multi-color, Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence) system allows entire fluorescence excitation spectrum to be used for real-time visualization of live cell dynamics. Scanner sensor automatically matches TIRF angle at all wavelengths to required penetration depth and positions laser so TIRF penetration depth remains constant. Solution integrates 4 solid-state lasers for excitation of fluorophores at wavelengths from 405-632 nm.

Laser Photonics, Inc.    Lake Mary, FL 32746
Oct 23, 2007 Utilizing CO2 laser with up to 1,000 W of power, Model SBM1200M cuts plastic, acrylic, wood, stone, aluminum, stainless steel, and most other metals. Non-contact process prevents bowing and minimizes internal stress, reducing damage and deformation. With small footprint and user-friendly interface, system can be integrated into existing production lines.

JDSU    San Jose, CA 95131
Oct 19, 2007 Offered in 2 models, TLS-55 Smart Optical tester is designed for channel routing applications, such as wavelength tracking, in ROADM networks. Features include adjustable output power level, power supply management system with 3-way powering, and USB port for remote operation. While TLS-55C covers all ITU-T frequencies from 1528.384-1563.863 nm based on 50 GHz grid, TLS-55L complementary laser source addresses applications in L-band form 1570.42-1608.76 nm.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Oct 15, 2007 Paladin(TM) Compact 355-4000 solid-state laser delivers 4 W of quasi-CW output at 355 nm. Either air- or water-cooled, device requires single pump diode. It features beam diameter of 1 mm and M2 of less than 1.2, and handles applications in laser direct imaging of high-density PCBs as well as semiconductor wafer inspection

Pinpoint Laser Systems    Peabody, MA 01960
Sep 17, 2007 Combining compact laser transmitter with receiver and digital display, 2D Microgage Laser alignment tool enables precision measuring, machine alignment, and calibration. Laser moves across receiver vertically or horizontally and device operates on batteries over distance of 100 ft. It also features sealed pushbutton keypad as well as serial and USB interface, that connects to laptop or PC, which links to spreadsheets for plotting and analyzing data.

Intense    Glasgow   United Kingdom
Aug 30, 2007 Available in wavelengths of 830 nm ± 5 nm, Model HPD6020 provides optical quality needed for defense, medical, and print and imaging applications, including targeting, sighting, medical imaging, and computer to plate. It is based on Quantum Well Intermixing technology which increases brightness of laser diodes while avoiding problems associated with catastrophic optical mirror damage. Laser has 11 mil operating hr and comes in standard packages including 5.6 mm, 9 mm, and C-mount.

Photonic Lattice, Inc    Sendai City 980-0845  Japan
Aug 24, 2007 Heat-tolerant elements consist of patterned photonic crystal polarizers and wave plates that make it possible to generate stable azimuthal and radial polarizations at 1,064 nm. Products include laser mirrors LMR-1064 (radial) and LMA-1064 (azimuthal) as well as polarizers PLR-1064 (radial) and PLA-1064 (azimuthal), which have clear aperture of 5 mm. Also available, SWP-1064 wave plate array can produce radial or azimuthal polarization and has clear aperture of 7 mm.

JDSU    San Jose, CA 95131
Aug 24, 2007 Series 2495-L3, 808 nm fiber-coupled diode laser, optically pumps Nd-doped material to generate 1064 nm output, which is used directly or converted to green and UV laser light through harmonic conversion. With it, dentists can treat diseased gum tissue without disturbing surrounding healthy tissue. For therapeutic bio-stimulation, it provides localized heat to stimulate damaged muscle tissue and relieve pain. Several 2495-L3 devices with 4 W fiber output can be bundled together.

Videojet Technologies, Inc.    Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073
Aug 21, 2007 Combining line speeds up to 50 fps and 50 W of laser power, Videojet® 3430 employs flexible system components such as articulated arm and small marking head to promote integration in tight production line areas. Mobile laser coder can be moved to different lines as coding needs change and is protected against environment via IP65-rated, stainless steel housing. Along with self-contained cooling system, unit includes user interface with password-protected security levels.

New Wave Research    Fremont, CA 94539
Aug 01, 2007 Suited for demanding 24/7 production-line environments, semi-automated AccuScribe 2112 features automated alignment, positioning, focus, and partial wafer scribing, while fully automated AccuScribe 2150 includes automated loading and unloading of wafers from and to cassettes, eliminating need for operator. Both systems utilize UV DPSS laser technology and advanced optical and image processing technologies. They include wafer edge detection and backside alignment capability.

New Wave Research    Fremont, CA 94539
Aug 01, 2007 Optimized for high g-force gantry operation to 3g, QuikLaze 200 and BDS1000 industrial microscope combine to create optomechanical platform that features bolt-on installation. Along with beam-shaping true color optics, beam delivery system, and camera port, FPD system offers selectable repetition rates from single shot to 50 Hz continuous, Tri-lite beam blending configurations, and rotational X-Y shutter. Uses include LCD repair, semiconductor failure analysis, and light micromachining.

Newport Corp.    Irvine, CA 92606
Jul 27, 2007 Pantera(TM) diode-pumped solid-state laser provides 12 W of stabilized UV power at wavelength of 355 nm. It uses fiber amplifier platform that is powered by fiber coupled, hermetically sealed diodes and is not affected by external influences such as mechanically-induced misalignment. High power picosecond laser is suited for wide range of OEM applications, particularly in solar cell, flat panel display, printed circuit board, and semiconductor manufacturing.

OmniGuide, Inc.    Cambridge, MA 02139
Jul 26, 2007 Suited for otology procedures, OtoBeam enables CO2 laser-based energy source to be placed at surgeon's fingertips for accurate control when operating on delicate structures of middle and inner ear. Photonic bandgap fiber technology allows laser energy to be guided through flexible fiber, providing surgeons with precise and safe device for stapedectomy procedures. Flexible CO2 laser fiber also promotes control over penetration into target structures and formation of footplate rosette.

Fixturlaser AB    Molndal SE-431 21  Sweden
Jul 17, 2007 Fixturlaser OL2RXA laser based wireless shaft alignment tool enables production personnel to adjust fixtures by use of point lasers. System is upgradeable for measurements of dynamic movements, such as thermal growth and process forces. System capabilities include 3D flash tutorials, measurement of several machines, saved measurements, and sight adjustment which enables fixture mounting without alignment-system use.