Cypress Semiconductor Corp.
San Jose, CA 95134
Oct 10, 2008 Integrating laser navigation sensor and programmable Flash-based MCU on one die, OvationONS(TM) II Laser Navigation SoC features surface tracking performance and power consumption of OptiCheck(TM) technology integrated with programmable CPU, USB interface, and configurable power management unit. It combines with optical lens for 2-piece assembly measuring only 8 x 8 x 4 mm and has form factor based on 0.13-micron SONOS mixed-signal process technology. It supports 0.8-5.5 V operations.

HOYA ConBio(TM)
Fremont,, CA 94538
Oct 10, 2008 Available as replacement for DioDent, DioDent II, and LVIlase soft tissue dental lasers, flexible fiber helps eliminate fracturing and facilitates pocket maintenance. Bendable tips enable posterior access, while nick and fleck cleaving speeds fiber preparation and assures flat fiber tip. By locking fiber in place securely, handpiece prevents fiber from pulling out or pushing in. Fingertip jacket stripping eliminates need for tools.

VibrAlign, Inc.
Richmond, VA 23236
Oct 07, 2008 Fixturlaser GO laser shaft alignment system uses wired connections between display unit and laser sensors and has dedicated horizontal and vertical shaft alignment routines. System offers large detector size, line lasers for acquisition, and built-in inclinometers in both laser transmitter-detectors. Capable of saving its data locally, system can also be connected to computer for download of data via USB connection.

Opotek Inc.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Sep 30, 2008 With footprint of 7 x 12 in., Optolette HE incorporates pump laser, optical parametric oscillator, and optional UV modules on hermetically sealed frame. High Energy version is pumped by Big Sky Ultra 100, which provides peak energy of 10 mJ. Consisting of true solid-state, integrated tunable laser system, Optolette HR incorporates Big Sky Centurion DPSS laser as pump source and can operate at pulse repetition rates up to 100 Hz. Laser head is hermetically sealed with 9 x 12 in. footprint.

Laser Components Group
Hudson, NH 03051
Sep 29, 2008 LS-Series pulsed laser diode modules are offered in 905 and 1,550 nm versions with pulse powers of 40-220 and 10-50 W and pulse lengths of 30-100 and 30-150 ns, respectively. They allow adjustment of pulse power and length via 2 control voltage inputs, and require +12 Vdc supply and TTL trigger signal in addition to the 2 control voltage inputs. Pulse length and output power may be varied while laser is operating.

Videojet Technologies, Inc.
Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073
Sep 24, 2008 Suited for direct parts marking and unique identification coding on variety of metal, plastic, and other hard-to-mark materials, Videojet® 7210 and 7310 pulsed fiber laser coders deliver coding speeds up to 350 and 700 cps, respectively. Units use special air-cooled optical fiber as laser medium, provide compact mechanical design with small marking head and straight-out or 90° beam options, and offer remote application diagnostics and controls.

SPI Lasers LLC
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Sep 16, 2008 Available with 2 and 5 m beam delivery fiber options, 30 W pulsed fiber laser delivers flexibility in frequency range from CW to 500 kHz and characteristic waveforms that allow user-selectable pulses. It is suited for marking, engraving, and ablation applications, especially those where top hat distribution is preferred. Laser has typical M2 of 3.2, providing uniform and flat power distribution over beam. It may be used in dual-head marking stations giving over 10 W per head.

SPI Lasers LLC
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Sep 16, 2008 Capable of operation in ambient environments up to 43°C, ST (Superior Temperature) version of G3 20 W pulsed laser is suited for use in general marking, micromachining, and engraving applications. It typically delivers 21 W and is specified to give over 20 W under all environmental conditions. Designed to produce deeper and narrower marks, laser is suited for use in hot climate geographies such as Asia and South America.

JDSU
San Jose, CA 95131
Sep 09, 2008 Available in wavelengths from 910-980 nm, Series 6398-L4i provides OEMS with way to protect diodes from destructive power feedback during fiber laser operation. Unit features 100 micron fiber delivery at 0.22 or 0.15 numerical aperture. Electrical design eliminates need for additional parts, enabling integration into OEM systems. Laser is suited for industrial, medical, and dental applications, including fiber laser pumping, material processing, and dental soft tissue surgery.

Alignment Supplies, Inc.
Maumee, OH 43537
Sep 04, 2008 Made of stainless steel for use in extreme and harsh environments, Easy-Laser® Extreme(TM) D550 is intrinsically safe and EX-ATEX approved for explosive areas. In addition, shaft alignment system is shockproof, dustproof, waterproof, and classified to IP66 and IP67 standards.

Fluke Corp.
Everett, WA 98203
Sep 02, 2008 Suited for electricians, facilities managers, and HVAC contractors, Fluke 416D and 411D Laser Distance Meters feature one-hand operation, large LCDs, and automatic shut-off. Fluke 411D measures up to 100 ft with accuracy of ±0.12 in., and provides 3,000 readings from pair of AAA batteries. Measuring up to 200 ft with accuracy of ±0.06 in., Fluke 416D offers 5,000 readings from pair of AAA batteries, 3 line backlit display, memory for saving 10 measurements, and IP54 splash/dust protection.

Snake Creek Lasers
Hallstead, PA 18822
Aug 26, 2008 MicroGreen(TM) APC, when engaged in any feedback loop, can be set to maintain constant output power up to 8 mW TEM₀₀, allowing designers to offer illumination solutions that operate over more than 30°C of change in ambient temperature. Measuring 5.6 mm in dia, compact DPSS laser features monolithic optical design, high electrical-to-optical efficiency, and built-in temperature insensitivity without use of thermoelectric coolers, allowing for battery operation.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Aug 25, 2008 Frequency-tripled DPSS (diode pumped solid state) laser, MATRIX(TM) 355 BE, integrates beam expander within sealed laser head, resulting in output beam diameter of 2.2 mm and divergence of 0.5 mrad. RoHS-compliant product is offered with 1 or 2 W average power and pulse repetition rates up to 60 kHz. It suits precision applications in materials processing and marking, such as stereolithography, LCD/FPD titling, thin film ablation, internal glass marking, and semiconductor scribing.

Key Technology, Inc.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Aug 25, 2008 Combining multiple wavelength lasers with color cameras on one sorter, Raptor Laser optimizes detection of foreign material and product defects in processed and fresh-cut vegetables based on structural properties, chlorophyll levels, as well as color, size, and shape. Solution, equipped with touchscreen control panel and KeyWare® Application Pack operational software, accommodates range of vegetables without requiring laser module change or additional modules.

ID Technology Corp.
Fort Worth, TX 76106
Aug 19, 2008 Able to mark on wide range of materials such as flexible foil, plastics, and metal, F-Series Fiber laser enables high-speed precision printing on most new production materials, and can imprint bar codes, precision logos, and technical drawings. Capable of static or dynamic on the fly marking, it operates with any handheld terminal, touchscreen, or PC. Diode-pumped YAG fiber tube requires no maintenance and no consumables.

Pinpoint Laser Systems
Peabody, MA 01960
Aug 15, 2008 Computer Interface Module, designed for Laser Microgage 2D Alignment System, can be added or removed at anytime by disconnecting interface cable. Pinpoint Capture software is included for selecting and collecting data. It lets users scale measurement readings, apply offsets, change preferred measurement units, and view readings in numerical or graphic formats. Limit settings and indicators are also available, and measurement recording can be done via continuous or trigger modes.

Hamar Laser Instruments, Inc.
Danbury, CT 06810
Aug 11, 2008 Model S-670 3-axis system fits 1-5.5 in. shaft dia, stores up to 500 files, and includes 1-axis super-linear PSD technology with 1 micron resolution. Featuring bracket sets for 1-10 in. shaft dia, S-680 5-axis system has 1,000+ file capacity and 2-axis PSD technology with 0.5 micron resolution. Both systems have measuring range of 30 x 10 mm. Dual Beam(TM) Detector technology allows measurement of center and angle simultaneously with only 1 PSD.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Aug 11, 2008 Delivering 28 W of output at 355 nm, AVIA(TM) 355-28 is targeted at micromachining applications in semiconductor fabrication and packaging as well as solar cell production. It features PosiLock(TM) technology for achieving repeatable spot positioning at work surface, and PulseEQ(TM), which provides constant pulse energy across wide range of rapidly varying pulse repetition rates. Unit also includes automated harmonic crystal shifter to maintain constant output power.

Intense Ltd.
Glasgow   United Kingdom
Aug 08, 2008 Delivering 75 W of peak power from 200 x 10 µm aperture, Series 2675 Epi-Stack is 905 nm short pulsed diode laser that is designed for low duty cycle operation, typically 200 ns, 2 kHz, at operating temperatures of -40 to +85°C. Single, monolithic chip combines 3 epitaxially grown emitters enclosed in rugged, hermetically sealed, 5.6 mm TO56 package. It targets aerospace, defense, and industrial applications such as LiDAR, range finding, and geoscanning-mapping.

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.