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Fiber-Coupled Laser Modules are offered in 488 and 532 nm versions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:32:47 -0500

FiberTECII(TM) Series laser modules integrate electronics with DC power operation for laser diode drive and protection, direct modulation of output power, and feedback functions. Units include micro lens that transforms elliptical beam into circular one, optimizing efficiency of coupling power into fiber. Various wavelength and power options are available, including 488, 532, 405, and 635 nm products. Modules suit medical, bioanalytical, and automated instrumentation.

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Machinery Squaring Plane facilitates precise equipment alignment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:45 -0500

Coupled with Laser Microgage system, 90-Line Square Plane facilitates accelerated equipment measurement and alignment. Placed into path of laser reference beam, it forms precise right angle laser reference beam. Nosepiece of 90-Line, and right angle laser beam projected from it, can be turned through 360° rotation to define flat reference plane. Together, products provide precise measurements accurate to 0.0001 in. and can be used over ranges to 180 ft.

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Shaft Alignment Instrument is targeted for wind power industry.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:25 -0500

OPTALIGN SMART WIND System is configured with firmware features that ensure measurement accuracy and mounting hardware that is suited for optical alignment of gearbox and generator shafts in wind turbines. Instrument includes Continuous Sweep Mode, static measure mode with up to 8 measurement positions, color backlit TFT screen, and ability to save up to 500 measurement files.

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Fully-Equipped Diode Laser features 1,470 nm wavelength.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:41:12 -0500

Available as standard with output power ratings of 12 and 25 W, 1,470 nm compact diode laser is also offered in custom types with output power greater than 100 W. Fiber-coupled standard devices, suited for medical solutions such as surgery, exhibit absorption in water that enables user-friendly operation. Protection window, fiber-contact switch, monitor diode, and pilot laser are all integrated.

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Laser Beam Combiners meet laboratory and industrial needs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:33:02 -0500

Designed to combine or separate multiple laser beams between 375 and 785 nm at 45° angle of incidence, Dichroic Laser Beam Combiners feature greater than 98% reflection and 95% transmission. Polarization-insensitive products, available at 6 cut-off wavelengths, are constructed from low-autofluorescence substrates with dense, durable coatings and feature Hard Ion-Beam Sputtered Coating. Applications include multi-laser fluorescence imaging and measurement.

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Laser-Based 3D Measurement System is optimized for accuracy.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:28:00 -0500

Employing Agile Absolute Distance Meter (aADM), FARO Laser Tracker ION(TM) offers measurement diameter range of 361 ft and volumetric accuracy of .002 in. at 33 ft. This 39 lb instrument leverages Absolute Distance Meter (ADM) technology to enable operation at rates fast enough to allow for high-density scanning without reliance upon interferometers. Applications include alignment, machine installation, component inspection, tool building/setup, and reverse engineering.

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Dichroic Laser Beam Combiners are polarization insensitive.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:34:23 -0500

Constructed from low auto-fluorescence substrates with hard ion-beam sputtered coating, Dichroic Laser Beam Combiners combine or separate multiple laser beams at 45° angle of incidence. They are available at 6 cut-off wavelengths and are suited for use with 375-785 Nm lasers. Combiners suit variety of multi-laser fluorescence imaging and measurement applications, including laser microscopy and flow cytometry.

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Laser Sighting Tools are designed for IR temperature sensors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:37:53 -0500

With 20 x 1 mm mounting thread, Model LSTL is compatible with PyroUSB sensors, while model LSTS has 16 x 1 mm thread for PyroCouple and PyroEpsilon non-contact infrared temperature sensors. Made of anodized aluminum, lightweight tools screw onto front of sensor for precise indication of where sensor is aiming. Laser is activated by means of push button on front of tool which has latching mechanism. Tools are powered by single lithium 1/2 AA 3.6 V battery.

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Retrofit Services upgrade laser technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:37:52 -0500

Dedicated to replacing older production lasers with energy-efficient fiber lasers, retrofit services allows companies to utilize existing motion system or transfer line while obtaining optimal technology with minimal risk and downtime. Services are provided by team familiar with system integration and can be utilized to replace CO2 and YAG laser sources on existing production lines for applications such as cutting, welding, or cladding.

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Pulsed Green Laser is designed for micromachining.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:31:43 -0500

AVIA 532-23 is Q switched, frequency doubled, diode pumped solid-state laser offering 23 W of average power at 532 nm wavelength. Repetition rate of up to 300 kHz makes device suited for applications such as P2 and P3 patterning of thin film solar cells, micromachining of Micro SD card packages, microelectronics package singulation and silicon via drilling. Laser incorporates PulseEQ(TM) for constant pulse energy over time, and ThermEQ(TM) for uniform pulse energy in burst mode.

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IR Thermometer has twin lasers/built-in optical telescope.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:31:39 -0500

Featuring dual grip handle to assist in steady aiming in small target, long distance applications, Models PSC PTLST-20-1M and 2M offer temperature ranges of 650-1,800ºC on 1M version, and 385-1,600ºC on 2M. Spectral responses are 1.0 and 1.6 µm respectively. Twin lasers are mounted such that beams converge at target distance, illuminating measured area. Other features include internal 2,000 reading data logger, and max/min audible and visual 3 color alarm signaling on integral display.

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Miniature DPSS Laser measures only 9.0 mm dia.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:28:55 -0500

Designed for applications requiring up to 120 mW TEM<sub>00</sub> output power, MiniGreen(TM) A Series is available with optional integrated photo-detector monitor or high polarization. With near-diffraction limited output beam and low power consumption, laser is suited for portable and battery-driven applications, such as signaling to or guiding individuals by means of aiming, alignment, or pointing laser light.

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Direct Emitting Green InGaN Laser achieves 50 mW output.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:27:40 -0500

Offering optimized modulation capability at several hundred MHz as well as temperature stability, indium-gallium-nitride (InGaN) laser emits 515 nm true green light. It lends to delivery of consistently sharp, true-color, high-contrast images - irrespective of projection distance - in medical and industrial applications as well as light sources in mobile mini-projectors. In pulsed mode operation at room temperature, optical output is 50 mW and threshold current density is ~9 kA/cm².

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Laser Tile Layout Tool offers 45° line capability.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:27:38 -0500

Suited for those laying out tile flooring or wall coverings, GTL3 hybrid line laser lets users align layouts at 0°, 45°, 90°, and 135° from one setup and also helps keep track of straight-line and diagonal alignments. Tool has max range of 65 ft and is accurate to within 1/16 in. at 20 ft. Height enables clear projection of laser lines over obstructions, and alignment of 3 laser lines that converge in front of base eliminates interference from anything that may make surface uneven.

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2D Display stores alignment data.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:35:14 -0500

Intended for use with Laser Microgage 2D family of products, Microgage 2D Display enables operators to record readings in field or on factory floor. Stored measurement and alignment readings can then be downloaded onto computer containing DCU software for analysis, plotting, and storage. Microgage 2D Display, along with Microgage 2D system, can be used for machine tool alignment, roll and web alignment, bore alignment, shaft alignment, and variety of other industrial measuring applications.

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Solid-State Laser delivers over 325 W of output at 532 Nm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:35:11 -0500

Suited for wide range of materials processing tasks, diode-pumped solid-state laser Mamba(TM) Green has integrated doubling crystal shifter and field replaceable gain modules that provide operating lifetime of over 25,000 hr. It has Pulse OnDemand feature that stabilizes laser output characteristics in both single shot and burst mode operation, and includes first pulse equalization. Laser can also be used for semiconductor processing and pumping Ti:Sapphire amplifiers.

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UV Laser delivers over 150 mW of TEM00 output.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:37:13 -0500

Suited for flow cytometry and other live-cell bio applications, Genesis(TM) 355-150 S is based on optically pumped semiconductor laser technology. Unit offers true CW source of 355 nm UV laser light, avoiding potential high peak power problems arising from quasi CW lasers. With low output noise and single spatial output mode, laser is also suited for egg and fertilized-egg sorting as well as fluorescence-based applications, such as confocal microscopy.

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UV Laser suits sapphire scribing applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:37:13 -0500

With laser head measuring 491 x 216 x 141 mm, AVIA(TM) 355-5 Q-Switched DPSS Nd:YVO4 Laser delivers 5 W of 355 nm output at 50 kHz, and is suitable for operation at repetition rates up to 150 kHz. Unit features automated harmonic crystal shifter to maintain constant output power for more than 20,000 hours. Posilock(TM) beam position sensor and feedback loop results in beam position stability over life of laser.

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DPSS Laser targets solar cell processing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:37:12 -0500

Delivering 525 W at 1,064 nm, Mamba(TM) Diode-Pumped Solid State Laser features PermAlign construction for drift-free alignment of resonator optics, pump diodes fabricated from AAA(TM) material, 600 or 800 µm square cross section fiber, and indium-free hard solder pump diode packaging. Pulse OnDemand suite of features, including single shot and burst mode operation, and first pulse equalization, make it possible to utilize every pulse produced by laser.

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Solid State Lasers target life science applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:37:12 -0500

Measuring 125 x 70 x 34 mm, Sapphire(TM) 488 LP offers 150 mW of CW output at 488 nm, while Sapphire 561 LP provides 200 mW of power at 561 nm. Units provide stable beam with M² of less than 1.1 and low noise of less than 0.25% rms from 20 Hz to 2 MHz. Optically pumped semiconductor laser technology produces minimal waste heat, while USB interface, available in OEM version only, enables software control of laser operation and readout of laser operating and status parameters.

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