Aculight Corporation    Bothell, WA 98011
Dec 08, 2004 Operating in the eye-safe region near 1.54 microns, Model PF1550-36 measures 12 x 13 x 3.5 in. and can be rack-mounted or used on bench-top. Fully contained laser has all-fiber design, and power levels can be remote-controlled with PC via RS-485 port. Unit generates diffraction-limited, 3–5 ns pulses at repetition rates between 20 kHz and 1 MHz. It produces 4 W of average power at repetition rates over 50 kHz and peak powers in excess of 15 kW.

BEA Lasers    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Dec 07, 2004 Second generation super green laser diode modules exhibit brightness level 8 times brighter than red laser diodes (at 650 nm). Output makes products suited as replacements for HeNe lasers. They incorporate automatic power control, controlling power stability within ±3% utilizing light monitoring driver circuit. Uses include spectroscopy, particle measurement, medical tissue analysis, interferometry, flow visualization, and positioning applications.

LMI Technologies Inc.    Southfield, MI 48075
Dec 03, 2004 Series DLS-2000 single point laser sensors have offset distances of 4.0 in., 10 in., or 19.7 in. for long-range version. They deliver 25 micron resolution at 1.8 kHz scan rate, 1.667 kHz for long-range version. Measurement range is 11.8, 24, or 118 in. with accuracy of ±0.05%. Digital RS-232 and RS-485 interface converter permits interface connection to most PC or PLCs, and aluminum enclosure allows operation in temperature range of 32°-122°F.

Linden Industries Inc.    Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Nov 10, 2004 Intended for high-pressure mixing heads used for polyurethane processing, LaserSiteâ„¢ allows precise aim of manually directed shots in open pour applications or can be used as guide in programming robot pour patterns. Device projects 3 red dots onto surface of mold, indicating exact starting point of pour in mold and path at which mix head is directed. LaserSiteâ„¢ can be added to any high-pressure mix head with output nozzle length of 1.5 in. or greater.

GSI Lumonics Inc.    Maple Grove, MN 55369
Oct 28, 2004 Designed for precision materials processing applications, Spectron SLD6000 series produces output power from 5–10 W and utilizes conduction-cooled diode bars. Models offer choice of Nd:YAG or Nd:YVO4 lasing media, water or air-cooled configurations, and direct or fiber-coupled options. Diode-pumped, solid-state lasers feature sealed head design and software for laser control, monitoring parameters, and making all data accessible to system builder.

ASI Instruments, Inc.    Houston, TX 77024 1802
Oct 15, 2004 Featuring all digital design, LaserTrak 200 measures level, position, and distance of bulk solids at up to 200 ft. Timing systems and self-correcting signal processing allow measurement in harsh conditions. Housed in NEMA 4X aluminum enclosure, unit includes stainless steel dust tubes with built-in purge port to prevent dust build-up and protect optical lens from being coated. Transmitter can be programmed with desktop/laptop PC as well as Palm or Pocket PC.

FARO Technologies, Inc.    Lake Mary, FL 32746 6204
Oct 13, 2004 Portable 3D measurement system, FARO Laser Tracker X, measures large-scale parts, tooling, and machinery. It measures XYZ coordinates with laser by following hand-held mirrored, spherical probe. Three dimensional position of probe is reported in real-time. XtremeADM eliminates need for interferometer to measure distance, and enables FARO Laser Tracker X to overcome line-of-sight issues. System offers 230 ft range with up to 0.001 in. accuracy.

Pinpoint Laser Systems    Peabody, MA 01960
Oct 11, 2004 Consisting of laser transmitter and digital receiver that is connected to handheld display, Microgage Universal Alignment Kit provides measurements of machinery rail straightness, parallelism, and surface flatness. Readings appear on LCD display and alignment units are presented in 0.001 or 0.0001 in. increments or in millimeters. Rotating base is included for checking flat planes. Interface cable allows readings to be uploaded to laptop or PC for analysis.

French Technology Press Office, Inc.    Chicago, IL 60601
Oct 07, 2004 LYDYA(TM) Q-CW and CW laser diode drivers are for single diodes, bars, and stacks, and are available with or without TE temperature controller. Computer controllable devices include diode shunt that remains plugged to diode terminals and short-circuits when diode is not used, output stage designed to avoid transients, and high power circuitry that supplies regulated adjustable current and provides over-current protection.

NLC Laser    Phelps, WI 54554
Oct 07, 2004 Hinged around Sealed DC laser technology, Integrator Series Lasers produce stable, pinpoint heat source suited for high-speed processing in non-metal applications. They provide non-contact sterile processing and can be employed for services including drilling holes as small as .002 in. in diameter, cutting, marking, perfing, sealing, and kiss cutting. Energy from one unit can be split and delivered to multiple processing points.

Coherent Laser Division    Santa Clara CA 95056
Oct 01, 2004 Based on waveguide design assembled in integrated package, C-Series Lasers deliver either 55 or 70 W output at 10.6 microns and are available as air-cooled or water-cooled units. RF driver is mounted in same housing as laser head, resulting in compact system. All units feature RF supply, and Model C-70 is available in both elliptical and circular beam versions.

VibrAlign, Inc.    Richmond, VA 23236
Sep 30, 2004 Shaft Hog, suitable for measurement and alignment of coupled rotating machines, delivers live readings from dual-laser detectors. System features laser line to facilitate setup and alignment and graduated labels on laser heads to help operator visualize misalignment condition. Visual cue reinforces digital values displayed on unit. Powered with 3 C cell batteries that provide 24 hr, continuous operation, ergonomic tool can be operated with one hand.

NP Photonics, Inc.    Tucson, AZ 85747
Sep 10, 2004 Stand-alone Scorpionâ„¢ Benchtop system includes fiber laser and controller housed in self-contained unit with front-panel controls, LCD display, and RS-232 interface. Providing up to 150 mW of power for any wavelength in 1,530–1,565 nm C band and any wavelength in 1,030–1,080 nm 1 micron band, product has mode stability of ±30 MHz/hr and maintains coherence over distances above 100 km.

Renishaw, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Sep 01, 2004 Housed in stainless steel, NC4 non-contact laser tool setting system features transmitter and receiver units that measure 30 mm in diameter x 35 mm high. It offers repeatable toolsetting at system separations of up to 5 m, and tools as small as 0.2 mm dia can be measured at any selected point along laser beam. Breakage detection can be carried out on tools as small as 0.1 mm. LED, mounted on top of transmitter unit, delivers constant feedback on system status.

JP Sercel Associates, Inc.    Manchester, NH 03102
Aug 20, 2004 Micromachining System Model IX-1100 offers range of working UV wavelengths down to 157 nm. Providing multi-axis motion control, it includes high-precision air bearing stages, excimer lasers with soft pre-ionization, and integrated COMO mask indexing air bearing stages, plus beam homogenizers and imaging lenses. CAD conversion software gives users ability to read Autocad, dwg, and dwx files and generate macro processes and programs to perform direct write functions.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Aug 18, 2004 Paladinâ„¢ 355-8000 features compact, modular OEM design that facilitates integration and serviceability. It offers hands-free operation in harsh industrial environments and employs Permalignâ„¢ manufacturing technology for contamination-free, hermetically sealed package. Product uses AAAâ„¢ (Aluminum-Free Active Area) pump diodes fiber-coupled at power supply and is suited for laser direct imaging of PC boards and computer-to-plate production in reprographics.

LMI Technologies Inc.    Southfield, MI 48075
Aug 10, 2004 Based on laser triangulation, Selcom® SLS 2401 offers stand-off distance of 1.97 or 3.15 in., depending on model, measuring range of 0.8 or 3.15 in., and spot size of 0.002 or 0.004 in. Class IIIb and optional Class II and Class 3R PSD-based unit features microprocessor-based Fast Light Control Circuit, which reacts in less than 8 µs for error-free measurements up to 16,000 times/sec. It includes 16 kHz sampling rate as well as RS232, RS422, and high-speed RS-422 digital outputs.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Aug 03, 2004 Solid-state, Q-switched, AVIAâ„¢ Thorâ„¢ combines pulse energy greater than 500 microjoules with repetition rate of 30 kHz, providing over 15 W of power. PermAlignâ„¢ mounting eliminates need for periodic optical alignment, while HGXâ„¢ UV harmonic generation system routinely delivers more than 15,000 hr of third-harmonic crystal lifetime. Laser enables high-throughput via hole drilling in PC boards, fuel injector nozzle drilling, surface cleaning, and IC singulation.

Pinpoint Laser Systems    Peabody, MA 01960
Jul 20, 2004 Two-Axis Microgage Alignment Kit combines compact laser transmitter with digital receiver and display. As laser moves across receiver in vertical or horizontal direction, display provides readout of motion, accurate to 0.001 in. Kit includes swiveling base for checking flatness and 90° Laser Beam Bender for checking machine tool alignment, adjusting mechanical actuators, assembling complex fixtures, and checking roll parallelism. Product operates over distances to 60 ft.

Automated Precision, Inc.    Rockville, MD 20850
Jul 08, 2004 Modular, expandable XD Series Laser Measurement System gives operators ability to simultaneously measure 1, 3, 5, and 6 degrees of freedom. It includes integrated controller and wireless communication in addition to Ethernet communication capabilities and modular weather station. Portable and upgradeable solution also comes with Winner software. Applications include machine tool and coordinate measurement machine calibration.