Akela Laser Corp.    Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Nov 20, 2012 With wavelengths from 635–1,950 nm, laser diode modules come in 3 configurations: single-channel, multi-channel with independently addressable outputs, and multiple outputs controlled by one driver. Integrated cooling and drive electronics enable plug-and-play use, and several emergency shut-off options are available. Designed for 100 micron, 0.22 NA fibers, products can be operated in both CW and pulsed regimes and provide up to 2 W CW per channel.

Laser Research Optics    Providence, RI 02904
Oct 15, 2012 Designed for engraving, marking, and scribing lasers, CO2 Laser Beam Splitters facilitate power measurements and other dual uses by reflecting percentage of beam. Combining 10.6 µm and 0.633 µm wavelengths, Laser Beam Combiners permit alignment and focusing by providing visual light beam. Made from ZnSe with various coatings to achieve polarization states, splitters permit up to 50% transmission, ±3% of reflectance while combiners allow 98.7% light transmission. Both come in ¾–3 in. OD sizes.

Trimble Navigation Limited    Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3913
Oct 15, 2012

Equipped with RC602 radio remote control, Spectra Precision® single grade GL612 and dual grade GL622 can be operated up to 330 ft away. HL750 Laserometer provides digital readout of elevation and can be used at operating diameter up to 2,600 ft. Wireless communication between HL750 and transmitters provides automatic Grade Matching, which allows measurement of unknown grade values between 2 points. For maximum accuracy, PlaneLok automatically locks beam on receiver and keeps it on grade.

NTC America Corporation    Novi, MI 48377
Sep 24, 2012 Comprising 3 models, TLH Series features fiber optic beam delivery with 2, 3, and 4 kW power options. Five-axis, 3D fiber laser processing machines provide X, Y, and Z axis travel up to 177, 45, and 20 in., respectively, with positioning and cutting accuracy of 0.0015 in./19.68 in. With controllable optical head angles of +720° on C axis and rotation of +135° on A axis, systems are suitable for cutting thin gage mild steel, aluminum, or stainless steel, and work best with materials less than 3/8 in.

BEA Lasers    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Aug 23, 2012 Built to withstand vibration, chemicals, impact, and dust, Ruggedized Industrial Laser System includes 12 mm connector fitted to black zinc coated, stainless steel laser diode housing, with choice of red (MIL-300RH_, 650 nm) or green (MIL-300-GH_, 532 nm) laser diode module. Liquid-resistant product also offers choice of optics - standard round, line, cross, or target - and comes with black PVC coated, 2 m cable with straight or 90° connector, and 3.3 Vdc switching power supply.

Trimble Navigation Limited    Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3913
Aug 13, 2012 Combining laser receiver, laser distance meter, and built-in tilt sensor, Spectra Precision® DR400 DigiRod(TM) provides information required to take rod-less grade readings, even at tilt angles up to 30°. Various grade rods can be emulated including direct elevation rods, cut/fill rods, and indirect reading rods. Receiver has 5 in. vertical reception range that does not require centering on-grade to obtain reading. As stand-alone distance meter, DigiRod can measure up to 160 ft with ±1/16 in. accuracy.

Nextec Laser Metrology LLC    Eastlake, OH 44095
Aug 06, 2012 Increasing QC process speed and precision for manufacturers, WIZinspect 3D multi-position laser inspection solution performs part alignment, inspects all required dimensions, and delivers detailed reports of measured dimensions. Success/failure output is also produced based on relevant part tolerances. System supports integration with factory floor automation, providing in-process, turnkey inspection solution that delivers total precision of less than 14 microns.

Laser Marking Technologies    Caro, MI 48723
Jul 24, 2012 Capable of importing 3D files, Diamond(TM) Series performs cold micro-machining of 3D forms, 2D shapes, and many types of materials including PCD, CVD-D, CBN, tungsten carbide, rubies, and both natural and man-made diamonds. Unit features solid granite base, swiveling monitor that positions flat against machine surface, and solid state laser that achieves surface precision in all depth ranges with continuous in-process monitoring.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Jul 09, 2012 Talisker 500 delivers 10+ W of UV output at 355 nm, 15 W of green output at 532 nm, or 25 W of IR output at 1,064 nm. While 500 kHz repetition rate promotes throughput, combination of 10 ps pulse duration and flexible wavelength options accommodates precision micromachining applications in microelectronics and other industries where peripheral laser damage must be completely avoided. Features include 1,020 x 390 x 170 mm laser head and use of fiber and free-space laser technologies.

Spectra-Physics, Inc.    Mountain View, CA 94043
Jul 05, 2012 Integrating laser head and controller in single package, Excelsior® One(TM) Series of UV, visible, and NIR lasers are available in free-space and fiber-coupled configurations. Plug-and-play units include direct diode and diode-pumped solid-state technology with 11 different wavelengths and average power up to 500 mW. Utilizing only one supply voltage for all models, lasers are suited for flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, and DNA sequencing.

Nextec Laser Metrology LLC    Eastlake, OH 44095
Jun 28, 2012 Used for measuring aerospace jet engine blades and industrial turbine and compressor blades, WIZblade overcomes challenges of freeform blade measurement and inspection. Dynamic range and accuracy of probe facilitate set up of alignment loop and airfoil cross-section path. Comparing all dimensional components to original CAD model, turnkey metrology system reveals form and dimensional deviations. Single point precision is 12 microns, and features precision of 2 microns (100 points best fit).

New Focus, Inc.    San Jose, CA 95134
Jun 25, 2012 Replacing complex resonant second-harmonic generation systems, Vortex(TM) Plus Blue TLB-6802 is suited for research applications such as molecular and optical physics. Single-mode unit provides true continuous-wave, mode-hop-free operation. SMA port for direct-to-diode, high-speed modulation is included. Designed to automatically recognize laser head and designate ideal temperature and maximum current limit, TLB-6700-LN controller can be operated manually or remotely via USB interface.

OSRAM Opto Semiconductor    San Jose, CA 95134
May 22, 2012 Able to help simplify laser system design, SPL BKxx-40WFT series has bar width of 10 mm and cavity length of 4 mm and produces IR radiation in wavelengths from 915-1,020 nm. Efficiency of up to 65% at 200 W optical output power promotes extended operating lifetime of greater than 30,000 hr typ. These direct diode lasers are efficient laser light sources for fiber-coupled systems and are efficient alternative to carbon dioxide lasers.

Spectra-Physics, Inc.    Mountain View, CA 94043
May 16, 2012 Integrating green-pumped Scan Series optical-parametric oscillator and Quanta-Ray® pump laser, alphaScan(TM) aids tumor detection and cancer research. System delivers greater than 50 mJ of pulse energy in near infrared, useful for biological applications utilizing hemoglobin absorption region. With rapid-scan option, system can tune up to 100 nm between alternating pulses for simultaneous detection of 2 distinct markers, or differential absorption measurement of 2 wavelengths.

Newport Corp.    Irvine, CA 92606
May 09, 2012 Designed for stability, Spitfire® Ace(TM) Power Amplifier delivers 12+ W output at 5/10 kHz and 10+ W at 1 kHz repetition rate. Beam quality, with XP cavity, provides M2 less than 1.45 even at highest energy configuration. Also available, Inspire IR OPO, fully automated IR ultrafast optical parametric oscillator (OPO), tunes gap-free from 1,000-1,600 nm with high power and short pulse widths across full range. Design ensures stability and insensitivity to ambient temperature change.

ILX Lightwave Corp.    Bozeman, MT 59771 6310
May 08, 2012 Self-contained and portable, Model LRS-9580 calibrates fixtures, shelves, and measurement electronics for LRS-9550 High Power Laser Diode Life-test and Burn-in System. System can verify fixture temperature sensor measurement accuracy, laser diode voltage measurement accuracy, fixture trace resistance, current set point accuracy, control measurement modules, and temperature measurement accuracy. With ReliaCal System Software, up to 8 fixtures and 1 CMM can be calibrated simultaneously.

Newport Corp.    Irvine, CA 92606
May 08, 2012 Delivering single-mode TEM00 beam quality with M2 less than 1.1 and minimized optical noise, Millennia® Core(TM) green diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers deliver 25 W continuous wave (CW) 532 nm power. Single industrial-grade package integrates power supply, laser diodes, and optical cavity, promoting reliability and facilitating usage in demanding applications that can include ultrafast laser pumping, laser doping of solar cells, and materials processing.

New Focus, Inc.    San Jose, CA 95134
Apr 06, 2012 Providing precision control of laser pointing and position drift, GuideStar(TM) II includes 2 independent Picomotor(TM)-actuated mirror mounts for manual and active 4-axis control with passive stability. Two miniature CMOS cameras offer position sensing and continuous tracking of laser beam positions and profiles, while control algorithm ensures correct alignment of beam in both X and Y, and near- and far-fields. GuideStar II controller can be connected to cameras and Windows computers via USB.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Apr 03, 2012 Delivering over 24 W of output power at 355 nm, Paladin(TM) Advanced 355 24000 provides TEM00 beam with M² less than 1.2, beam pointing stability of less than 20 µrad/°C, long term power stability of less than ±2%, and low noise characteristics of less than 1% rms from 10 Hz to 2 MHz. Mode-locked, diode-pumped solid-state laser maximizes throughput in digital patterning of any-layer HDI PCBs employed in fabrication of miniaturized devices, such as smartphones and tablet PCs.

Carl Zeiss Microimaging, Inc.    Thornwood, NY 10594-1939
Mar 26, 2012 Suited for examination of samples where target structure is deeply buried under material layers, AURIGA® Laser combines advantages of AURIGA® CrossBeam (FIB-SEM) workstation with capabilities of pulsed micro-focus laser. Scanning laser is nanosecond pulsed, diode-pumped, solid-state laser operating at 355 nm. Retrieving target structure is achieved automatically, and laser is equipped with CAD software controlling scanner head to realize specific ablation patterns.