IMPCO Machine Tools    Lansing, MI 48901
Jul 20, 2005 Class II, CE-certified OPTI-Scan can be configured to check any machined part surface and render go/no-go signal. It utilizes lasers arranged around part fixture, each aimed at machined surface of workpiece. System is first shown pre-finished master part and then properly finished master part. Quality of reflected light indicates whether surface has been correctly finished, and results are instantly displayed on control panel.

Melles Griot Laser Group    Carlsbad, CA 92009
Jul 14, 2005 Operating at 561 nm, 85 YCA 020 diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser produces nearly circular output beam with aspect ratio under 1.1:1. It is linearly polarized and operates in single longitudinal mode with M² factor of less than 1.2 and peak-to-peak noise of less than 3%. Compact, conduction-cooled laser head incorporates thermoelectric cooling and automatic power control for stable operation. Typical drift over 24 hr is less than 5%.

Universal Laser Systems, Inc.    Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Jul 14, 2005 Multi-Material Peripheral(TM) VersaLaser(TM) is available with High Power Density Focusing Optics(TM) (HPDFO). For use in compact systems, HPDFO produces increased concentration of power without requiring larger beam path. Product can be used to create high-resolution marks, engrave text, produce graphics and photographs, and vector mark and cut thin lines. It can also scribe and/or etch directly on uncoated metals without use of marking compounds.

Universal Laser Systems, Inc.    Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Jul 07, 2005 Designed for integration into all types of OEM system configurations, CO₂ lasers are available with air or water cooling options. Products include 75 W laser as well as Class IV versions, all with built-in RF power supplies and multiple mounting provisions. Manufactured with Free Space Gas Slab Laser Technologyâ„¢ for optimal beam quality in near and far fields, lasers fit into manufacturing lines, robotics systems, and CNC machines.

MARKEM Corp.    Keene, NH 03431-7100
Jul 01, 2005 Hand-held Graphic User Interface (GUI) for SmartLase® 100i Series supports complex graphic characters with WYSIWYG display and uses simple icons for operation and programming. Interface supports graphic character sets and meets coding needs of export manufacturers who require printed graphic characters. With flexibility of PC, GUI allows access to text files for display and printing.

Melles Griot Laser Group    Carlsbad, CA 92009
Jun 30, 2005 Series 56 ADX, 56 BDX, and 56 CDX are cylindrical with diameters of 9.5, 12.7, and 14.7 mm, respectively. All 3 series are available with output wavelengths ranging from 634–830 nm. Beam options include round, elliptical, or line output. In addition to standard cw operation, options are available that allow modulation with bandwidth up to 100 kHz. Modules are suited for patient-alignment, machine vision, and flowcytometry applications.

Melles Griot Laser Group    Carlsbad, CA 92009
Jun 29, 2005 Suited for biomedical and life science applications, modular Kymaâ„¢ 488 provides 10 and 20 mW output power at 488.0 nm, while consuming less than 15 W of wall power. Output beam is nearly circular and linearly polarized with M² factor of less than 1.2. Conduction-cooled laser head incorporates thermoelectric cooling and automatic power control for stable operation. Long-term power drift is less than 5% over 24 hours.

Melles Griot Laser Group    Carlsbad, CA 92009
Jun 29, 2005 Series 56 RCS incorporates beam-conditioning optics and user interface featuring hour meter, status LEDs, and operator control of laser and thermoelectric cooler currents. Model 56 RCS 002/HV produces 50 mW of output at 408 nm and is specifically designed for reprographics applications. Measuring 2.5 mm in diameter, linearly polarized beam is nearly circular with M² factor of less than 1.2. Modulation rise and fall times are less than 1.5 nsec.

GSI Lumonics    Northville, MI 48167
Jun 23, 2005 Models JK450HP and JK600HP offer rep rates to 1,000 Hz and minimum pulse lengths of 0.2 ms for precise cutting, welding, and drilling applications. LaserViewâ„¢ control technology enables cycle programming triggered by single command, as well as in-process viewing, video capture, and real-time graphical displays of key parameters. Luminatorâ„¢ plug-and-play fiber optic beam features built-in back reflection protection, and pulse shape can be tailored to optimize requirements.

Hypertherm, Inc.    Hanover, NH 03755 0010
Jun 22, 2005 FASTLaser Model LH1575 utilizes Flow Accelerated Screen Technology, which delivers optimum gas flow directly to cut zone, consistently matching beam width and gas flow geometry. FAST technology also minimizes sensitivity to common plate fabricating conditions and variables such as plate chemistry and plate condition. Cutting head offers no-tool lens change and focal length change of 5.0–7.5 in. Lens is gas-cooled, while laser head and nozzle are water-cooled.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.    Osaka 571-8501  Japan
Jun 10, 2005 Suited for communications, 850 nm AlGaAs/GaAs Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) is capable of 12.5 Gbps modulation at operating current of 8 mA with 12 GHz relaxation oscillation frequency. It has planarized structure using BCB (benzocyclobutene) resin with low-dielectric constant formed around light emitting post structure that reduces parasitic capacitance to 0.2 pF. Threshold current is 1 mA, and slope efficiency is 1.1 W/A.

NP Photonics, Inc.    Tucson, AZ 85747
Jun 07, 2005 Stand-alone Scorpion™ Brillouin Fiber Laser operates over eye-safe wavelengths of C-band from 1,530–1,565 nm. All-fiber design makes unit able to withstand environmental disturbances, while integrated electronic controls ensure low frequency and intensity noise. Applications include sensing, RF-photonics, metrology, communications, and general research and development.

PerkinElmer, Inc., Optoelectronics Headquarters    Fremont, CA 94538-3180
May 25, 2005 With typical peak power of 75 W at 905 nm wavelength, EPI-Cavity Pulse Laser provides same power as stacked device consisting of multiple laser chips, but comes in single, monolithic chip with emitting area 10 microns high. Plastic-encapsulated package is suited for commercial applications, while hermetically sealed metal package withstands harsh environments. Applications include blind spot detectors, traffic flow monitors, and adaptive cruise control systems.

New Wave Research    Fremont, CA 94539
May 18, 2005 Suited for liquid- and air-based Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) experiments, Solo 120XT and 200XT employ one laser head and one power supply. Dual-laser, flashlamp-pumped, Nd:YAG laser systems have resonator frame machined from single aluminum block and have individual machine covers for IR and harmonic sections of laser. Solo 120XT has 120 mJ output, while Solo 200XT provides up to 200 mJ. Each delivers stable green light at 532, 355, or 266 nm.

NP Photonics, Inc.    Tucson, AZ 85747
May 18, 2005 Scorpion™ single-frequency laser operates over eye-safe wavelengths of 1,530–1,565 nm as well as near-infrared wavelengths from 1,030–1,085 nm. Master-oscillator, power-amplifier configuration boosts output while maintaining linewidth to less than 3 kHz. Output power emanates from polarization-preserving single-mode fiber. All-fiber design makes Scorpion immune to many environmental stressors. Unit is suited for sensing, LIDAR, metrology, and communication applications.

Aculight Corporation    Bothell, WA 98011
May 06, 2005 Single-frequency, continuous-wave (CW) MgO:PPLN optical parametric oscillator (OPO) provides continuous tuning in mid-IR wavelength range. Pumped by fiber laser coupled with fiber amplifier, unit generates over 1 W of continuously tunable output in 2–4 micron range and exhibits stable, CW operation at room temperature. Applications include methane gas detection and water vapor sensing.

ASI Instruments, Inc.    Houston, TX 77024 1802
Apr 19, 2005 LaserTrak 80 measures solid surfaces at any angle with no beam divergence or false echoes. Non-contact laser transmitter measures level at distances to 100 ft and measures position at distances up to 500 ft. It employs all-digital design with timing system and self-correcting signal processing functions. Able to select true signal in presence of dust, system includes signal processing software, automatic color compensation, and last pulse detection.

Photonic Products USA    Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Apr 15, 2005 Offered as complete OEM laser diode system, 405 nm Photon Laser Modules produce 4 x 1.5 mm elliptical output beam with 4 mW output power or 2 mm circular output beam with 0.9 mW output power. Glass AR coated optical lens may be adjusted to produce collimated beam or focused spot. Laser offers TTL modulation input, which accepts signals from dc to 1 kHz min and can enable, inhibit, or modulate laser. Operating voltage is from 6.5–12 Vdc at operating current of 90 or 100 mA.

Universal Laser Systems, Inc.    Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Apr 13, 2005 Suited for low-power applications, VersaLaser computer-controlled CO₂ laser engraving and cutting system features 16 x 12 in. engraving table. It functions like printer from Windows-based software programs including Microsoft® Word, CorelDRAW!®, AutoCAD®, Adobe® Photoshop, and BarTender® label-making software. System can cut and engrave wood, paper, fabric, rubber, and plastics, and etch on hard materials such as glass and ceramic.

BEA Lasers    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Apr 07, 2005 Intended for Series 150 and 206 laser diode modules, Model LO-X facilitates edge detection, straight edge determination, and almost any alignment application. Line adapter is offered in 4, 45, 60, and 90° configurations. When paired with Model 150 laser diode module, combined units have focus range from 60 mm to infinity. Housed in anodized aluminum, adapter measures 9 x 16.5 mm dia and laser diode measures 40 x 11.5 mm dia. Operating voltage is 4.5–9.0 V.