Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Feb 12, 2003 GEM Select 100 RF-excited CO₂ laser, for all-optical atom trapping applications, supports trapping lifetimes of greater than 10,000 sec when coupled with power supply. Conduction-cooled waveguide laser has TEM00 spatial mode and provides more than 100 W of output power at 10.6 µm. Brick-like construction consists of all-metal, sealed package that measures 31.125 x 7.75 x 6.75 in. Rear panel provides access to interlock control, key-operated on/off switch, and status indicators.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Feb 10, 2003 LightStackâ„¢ diode laser stacked array is based on LightStoneâ„¢ bars, which provide 60 W CW in 780–820 nm wavelength range. Typical operating current and voltage is 70 A at less than 2 V. Beam divergence is less than 40º by 10º, FWHM. LightStack is 2D configurable to max of twenty 60 W bars vertically, and ten 60 W bars horizontally. Lifetime of 10,000 hr is enhanced by aluminum-free, active area design, which decreases oxidation.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Feb 07, 2003 AVIA 266-3000 Q-switched, diode-pumped, solid-state, 266 nm laser produces 3W of 266 nm light at 30 kHz for micromachining and glass processing applications. HGXâ„¢ harmonic generation technology produces fourth harmonic crystal lifetime that is 6 times longer than previous generation lasers. Optimized for manufacturing environments, it features single-shot to 100 kHz operation. Laser is pumped by two field-replaceable, aluminum-free active area (AAA) diode modules.

New Wave Research    Fremont, CA 94539
Feb 07, 2003 Orion offers continuous operation at 1 Hz or single shot operation with 5 Hz bursts for 50 shots. Motorized optical attenuator and harmonics and dichroics are available for second, third, and fourth harmonic generation. Energy levels range from 35 mJ at 1064 nm to 3 mJ at 266 nm. Beam diameters range from 2.5–3 mm. Orion is suitable for laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, time-of-flight mass spectroscopy, and general-purpose scientific laser applications.

NP Photonics, Inc.    Tucson, AZ 85747
Feb 06, 2003 Scorpion SMPF-2030 Erbium Micro Fiber (EMF) laser module operates in C-band from 1530–1560 nm and is narrowly tunable. Linewidth is less than 3 kHz, and relative intensity noise is less than -140 dB/Hz at 2 MHz. Suitable for fiberoptic sensing applications, unit does not require external booster amplifier. Measuring 168 x 70 x 19 mm, it is completely integrated with Telcordia-qualified pump laser and control electronics.

Lambda Physik, Inc.    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Feb 06, 2003 Gator® Series solid-state lasers deliver over 10,000 hr of continuous operation. They are completely sealed and can be controlled via RS232 or parallel interface. Ability to vary repetition rate from 5–15 kHz allows user to match laser’s repetition rate to varying feed rates, and variable output power helps user adjust output power to changing process conditions. Units offer option to switch wavelength between 1064 nm and higher harmonics wavelengths.

Lambda Physik, Inc.    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Feb 06, 2003 Compact NOVATEXâ„¢ features 248 nm operation and is also optimized for ArF operation, providing stabilized output energy of 6 mJ at 193 nm. Average output power of up to 6 W at 1 kHz make laser suitable for low pulse energy and high repetition rate micromachining. Laser complies with SEMI S2 standards, and features optics lifetimes of up to a billion laser pulses. Fluorine-optimized NovaTube® lasts several billion laser pulses.

Pinpoint Laser Systems    Peabody, MA 01960
Feb 06, 2003 Model PL-100 produces bright red beam for positioning equipment, aligning production parts, guiding forklift operators, and positioning conveyors. It measures 1 in. in diameter and 5 in. long and has 6 ft cable to wall-mounted power supply. Casing is machined from solid aluminum and protected by clear anodized coating. Mounting hole features ¼-20 thread for attaching to fixtures.

Unitek Miyachi Lasers    Monrovia, CA 91017 7133
Feb 03, 2003 Nd:YAG Models LW300A and LW400A offer average output power from 300–400 W. They feature real-time power feedback, 20-segment pulse shaping, power ramp-up and ramp-down, and removable touchscreen-controlled pendant. Up to 4 built-in fiber outputs can be configured in Time Share and/or Energy Share modes so critical applications can be addressed using one or more workstations located up to 30 m apart. Lasers provide deep penetration, hermeticity, and high repetition rates.

New Wave Research    Fremont, CA 94539
Jan 31, 2003 Pegasus-PIV dual-head, high repetition rate, diode-pumped Nd:YLF laser system features 10 mJ of 527 nm light output at 1000 Hz, making is suitable for Particle Image Velocimetry applications. It includes dual cavity laser head, single power supply, and chiller. Laser heads may be independently triggered internally, through external TTL trigger, or by computer via RS-232. Each operates from 1–5000 pulses/sec, allowing camera frame rates up to 10,000 frames/sec.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Jan 31, 2003 Producing greater than 1 mW of continuous-wave output at 375 nm, low-power ultraviolet diode laser is housed in small cylindrical package for easy adaptation and mounting. Unit is multi-layer shielded for electrostatic discharge and mechanical protection. It features large thermo-electric cooler with bi-polar linear drives, internal cooling fan with anti-vibration mounting, and back panel on-off switch with power LED indicator.

Pinpoint Laser Systems    Peabody, MA 01960
Jan 14, 2003 Adjustment Plate utilizes 4 micrometers to adjust position of laser. Two are dedicated to straight, linear adjustments in vertical and horizontal directions, and two are for angular adjustments of pitch and yaw. Laser beam can be positioned to within 0.001 in. over distances up to 50 ft. Anodized-aluminum plate mounts to tripods and machines. Applications include checking machinery travel, straightness, precision bore alignment, and verifying parallelism and squareness.

GSI Lumonics    Northville, MI 48167
Jan 06, 2003 Graphical User Interface software, for Series JK continuous wave and pulsed laser systems, provides access to all laser parameters, I/O, data logging, and networking features. Driven by Windows® operating environment, software is available as touchscreen interface option or for use with standard PC. It offers 3 levels of password protection for data and operational security. Tabbed pages allow quick selection of system preferences, including user language and network options.

Melles Griot Laser Group    Carlsbad, CA 92009
Dec 31, 2002 Series 56 ICS CleanBeamâ„¢ lasers provide 635, 640, 660, or 785 nm with modulation capability as high as 350 MHz. They deliver round, spatially filtered beam with M² factor <1.2. Laser temperature is controlled by thermoelectric cooler, which stabilizes output power and minimizes wavelength drift. Fully self-contained units are CE and CDRH certified and require only 5 Vdc to operate. Series is suitable for laser-induced fluorescence metrology applications.

Melles Griot Electro-Optics Group    Boulder, CO 80301
Dec 23, 2002 Self-contained 56 ICS Series Red and NIR CleanBeamâ„¢ delivers round, spatially filtered beam with M² factor of less than 1.2. Product offers output at 635, 640, 660, or 785 nm; output power from 7–35 mW (wavelength dependent); and modulation capability up to 350 MHz. Laser temperature is controlled by thermoelectric cooler, which stabilizes output power and minimizes wavelength drift. Uses include laser-induced fluorescence metrology applications.

Pinpoint Laser Systems    Peabody, MA 01960
Dec 06, 2002 Cylindrical Model CLS-100, with precision, brass housing, provides visible, red laser beam for digital readout receiver. Laser can be inserted into lathe, precision bores, and custom mounting fixtures. It measures machinery straightness, flatness, parallelism, and squareness over distances up to 60 ft. Measuring 1 in. in diameter and 6½ in. long, unit can be plated for wear resistance and runs for 20 hr on 4 AA batteries.

FAG Bearings Corp.    Danbury, CT 06813 1933
Dec 02, 2002 Laser SMARTY identifies and corrects misalignments on equipment sheaves and pulleys. Once device is attached, laser line projects onto targets, and when line falls into target slots, machine is correctly positioned. Unit is suitable for horizontally and vertically mounted machines and will show both parallel and angular misalignments between two pulleys.

Melles Griot Electro-Optics Group    Boulder, CO 80301
Nov 27, 2002 Series 56 ICS 222 Violet CleanBeamâ„¢ is available with up to 6 mW output at 405 nm or 1 mW output at 440 nm. It delivers round, spatially filtered beam with M² factor of less than 1.1. Laser temperature, controlled by thermoelectric cooler, stabilizes output power and minimizes wavelength drift. Suited for use in laser-induced fluorescence metrology applications, series is CE and CDRH certified, fully self-contained, and requires 8 Vdc to operate.

Pinpoint Laser Systems    Peabody, MA 01960
Oct 22, 2002 Microgage 2D consists of laser transmitter and square receiver. It delivers precision of 0.001 in. and can be used for measuring in 2 axial directions at same time, even when distance between laser and receiver varies as much as 70 ft or more. Processing unit provides measurement readings in X and Y axes and offers controls for zeroing readings. RS232 interface provides data for PCs and laptops. Microgage operates on batteries or power supply.

Melles Griot Laser Group    Carlsbad, CA 92009
Oct 18, 2002 The 85 BTA series of compact diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser systems, with output at 442 nm, operate in both single longitudinal and single transverse mode. Lasers include automatic power control for long-term stability. Systems are available with 5, 8, or 10 mW guaranteed output power and are ideal for use in laser induced fluorescence, metrology, and applications where low noise, constant power, high beam quality, and long life are required.