Newport Corp.
Irvine, CA 92606
Aug 07, 2008 Constructed of all-stainless steel, PS-Q Pedestal Post Cube lets researchers mount PS Series Pedestal and Extension posts at 90° angle and create stable, multidimensional structures. Cubes are stacked and aligned onto posts using PS-Q-A thread adaptor that fits into either of 2 counterbores on cube. Thread adaptor enables cube to be rotated to same orientation as any of cubes below it while also providing threaded hole on top of cube for further stacking of posts or other cubes.

Newport Corp.
Irvine, CA 92606
Aug 07, 2008 Excelsior®-594 Laser is multilongitudinal mode laser suited for Flow Cytometry and microscope and DNA sequencing applications that rely on exciting fluorescent dyes, such as Texas Red. Stand-alone, low-power, continuous wave laser features integrated active light loop for output power stability over wide temperature range.

Agilent Technologies, Inc
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Aug 04, 2008 Developed to work with laser-based tools in microscopy market, Multi-Wavelength Laser Combiner provides 19 wavelength options that can be used in 3- to 8-channel configurations. Combiner is based on complex monolithic optic design, which incorporates many individual optical components into one monolithic structure. Since optics are bonded into pre-aligned structure, they do not drift out of alignment due to vibration or fluctuations in ambient temperature.

Leica Geosystems Inc.
Norcross, GA 30092
Jul 28, 2008 Reconfigurable for inside or pod mounting, Leica ALS60 airborne laser scanner has flying height envelope ranging from helicopter-compatible 200 m AGL to 5,000 m AGL for wide-area mapping. Unit allows accurate data collection independent of pulse rate, depending only on flying height. Based on MPiA technology, scanner is suited for LIDAR jobs varying from city mapping applications requiring high point densities to large-area contracts with low point densities.

PolyScience Div. Of Preston Industries Inc.
Niles, IL 60714 4588
Jul 15, 2008 Designed for laser etching, engraving, and marking systems , PolyScience 5000 and 6000 Series recirculating chillers maintain process temperatures from -10 to up to +70°C with ±0.1°C stability. Available with ¼ to 1 hp compressors, they feature temperature and pressure/flow rate digital readouts, one-touch temperature control, ambient temperature tracking, and integral temperature, pressure, and flow alarms. Units can be equipped with centrifugal, positive displacement, or turbine pumps.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Jun 19, 2008 Fully integrated HB-Diode System delivers 75 W of power at either 808 nm from 200 µm core 0.22 NA (numerical aperture) fiber, or 976 nm from 400 µm core 0.22 NA fiber. It operates from 110/220 Vac, and enables user control of diode output through either front panel keypad or electronic interface, including analog, TTL, RS-232, and RS-485. Suited for range of applications, unit also features air cooling, rack mounting option, and coaxial, visible wavelength aiming beam.

FARO Technologies, Inc.
Lake Mary, FL 32746 6204
Jun 09, 2008 Photon and LS Laser Scanners, using FARO Scene v4.5 software, support combining of scans into clusters and their relative alignment. Software also automatically accounts for common slab thicknesses and accelerates scanning alignment by letting users perform registration with common facility objects, including pipes and planes. Other features include support for alignment with checkerboard paper targets and 3D visualization with gap-filling and gradient background color capabilities.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Jun 02, 2008 IndyStar(TM) industrial excimer laser produces stabilized energies of 8 mJ/pulse at 193 nm and 12 mJ at 248 nm operation at repetition rates up to 1 kHz with small beam cross-section (6 x 3 mm). It incorporates RoHS-Almeta tube technology, in which arrangement of electrode capacitors lowers charge density at electrodes without reducing output power, optimizing tube life. Laser can be used in photomask inspection, inkjet nozzle drilling, and micromachining applications.

Photonic Products, Ltd.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
May 27, 2008 Encapsulated in hard-coat anodised case with scratch-resistant sapphire window to protect lens, laser modules withstand harsh conditions, and are static, surge, and reverse polarity protected. They come in 635-830 nm wavelengths with standard elliptical output beam or line or cross generating optics. Units feature optical output powers from 0.95-30 mW, operating voltage of 5 Vdc regulated ±10%, -10 to +50°C operating temperature range, and 2.5 mm dc jack/industrial screw-on connectors.

Laser Photonics, Inc.
Lake Mary, FL 32746
May 27, 2008 LINK Fiber Laser Precision Cutting System can perform effective N₂, AR, or O₂ gas assist cutting under pressures of up to 250 psi. Featuring granite base and direct drive motor with integrated software control, it preserves large amount of detail when cutting and engraving. Using fiber laser technology, system helps cut highly reflective materials, and is suited for cutting and engraving aluminum, stainless steel, copper, and alloy metals.

Photonics Industries International Inc.
Bohemia, NY 11716
May 23, 2008 PS line of high power Modelocked Pico second lasers includes 70 W 532 nm TEM00 (M2<1.1) green laser that can convert up to 120 W in IR (1,064 nm) to 80 W in green (532 nm), or 30 W UV (355 nm), or 10 W DUV (266 nm), while maintaining TEM00 mode quality. Laser features repetition rate mode locked fixed at 80 MHz and pulse width of less than 25 ps.

Pad Print Machinery of Vermont
East Dorset, VT 05253
May 22, 2008 Operating at speeds to 45 ips, bench-top sized Rapid Fire Cliche Maker comes with PC and uses 10 W CO2 laser to etch polymer pad printing plates to depths from 18-60 microns. Dot size of one tenth of one thousandth of one inch enables extremely fine lines and details, including half tones and 4-color process cliches. Laser-powered system produces etched polymer plates, available in 2 different styles with 10,000 or 20,000 impression lifespans.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
May 19, 2008 With over 18 W of average power at pulse repetition rate of 200 kHz (pulsewidth of less than 15 ps), Talisker mode-locked laser enables precision micromachining at high throughput rates with negligible HAZ. Unit can be used on virtually any material type, including metals, polymers, glass, and semiconductors with choice of IR (1,064 nm), visible (532 nm), or UV (355 nm) output. It combines characteristics of both fiber-based and free space lasers.

Gao tek Inc.
Toronto M1B 2K4  Canada
May 13, 2008 Suitable for SM/MM types of fiber, Model GAO811 handheld visible red laser source can distinguish faults of fiber jumper, jumper board, distribution, frame, and tie-in. It also helps overcome limitation of near blind area of OTDR. Laser cannot only be reflected out from macro bend point, overlay layer, or naked fiber position, but can also be jetted from tie-in which is not linked well. Unit offers greater than 1 mW output power, low voltage warning, and automatic power off.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
May 06, 2008 Utilizing AAA(TM) aluminum-free active area technology, FAP 200 delivers greater than 50 W at 976 nm or greater than 30 W at 808 nm from 200 µm core diameter fiber with numerical aperture of 0.22. FAP 400 provides greater than 40 W at 880 nm or greater than 45 W at 808 nm from 400 µm core diameter fiber with 0.22 NA. Both fiber-coupled diode laser arrays are suitable for materials processing, such as plastics welding and soldering, as well as solid-state laser pumping and medical uses.

GAO Instruments Inc.,
Toronto   Canada
May 02, 2008 With low voltage warning, automatic power off, and energy-save design, GAO810 dual wavelength laser source weighs 0.2 kg and measures 160 x 76 x 28 mm. It is compatible with GAO800 and comes with adapters that support FC, ST, and SC ports. Unit features Fabry-Perot LD emitter, 1310±20 and 1550±20 nm dual working wavelength switch, -3 dBm output optical power, CW laser output, LED output wavelength display, 7.5 V shut off, and requires 3-6 hr of charging.

Pinpoint Laser Systems
Peabody, MA 01960
Apr 18, 2008 Combining laser transmitter with receiver and digital display, Microgage 2D provides precision measuring, machinery alignment, and calibration. As laser moves across receiver, display provides reading of motion, accurate to 0.0001 in. Operating on batteries, tool is machined of solid aluminum with hard anodized coating for wear resistance. Serial and USB interface connect to laptop or PC and link to spreadsheets for plotting and analyzing data.

Photonic Products, Ltd.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Apr 15, 2008 Available in 35 and 60 mW versions, 405 nm Photon Laser Diode Modules produce elliptical output beam of 3.5 x 2 mm with added advantage of TTL modulation input, which accepts signals from DC up to 1 kHz max and can be used to enable, inhibit, or modulate laser. Glass AR-coated aspherical lens may be adjusted to produce collimated beam or focused spot. Beam divergence is typically less than 0.6 x 0.3 mrad. Measuring 12 x 43 mm, modules operate from -10 to +50°C.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Apr 08, 2008 Suited for micromachining applications such as scribing low-semiconductors, dicing thin memory chips, and via hole drilling in PCBs, AVIA 355-23-250 delivers 8 W of 355 nm output at repetition rates of 250 kHz. Q-switched ultraviolet laser can also be operated at lower repetition rates, with pulse energies as high as 80 J. It features M2 < 1.3 beam quality , high pulse to pulse energy stability (noise less than 5% rms at 70 kHz), and beam pointing.

Crafford-LaserStar Technologies
Riverside, RI 02915
Mar 11, 2008 Suited for metal joining and repair applications, iWeld laser system features 40 J/5.0 kW/15 Hz, and has footprint of 19 x 24.5 in. Side entry panels provide access for field maintenance tasks. Applications include medical device component assembly, complex electronic components, high-precision industrial assemblies, and pressure-sensitive hermetic seals in automotive, aerospace, aviation, computer, prototyping laboratories, and medical instrument and consumer product industries.