Ophir-Spiricon Inc. Releases 2008 Catalog for Laser Meter Measurement Applications


February 25, 2008 - Logan, UT - Ophir-Spiricon, the global leader in precision laser measurement equipment, today announced the release of its 2008 Catalog of advanced laser measurement and beam diagnostics equipment for medical, industrial and scientific research applications. This comprehensive catalog offers one-stop shopping for all laser measurement and analysis needs, from wireless thermal, pyroelectric, and photodiode detectors to portable beam profilers with FireWire and USB cameras. The 2008 catalog features in-depth technical articles on laser power and energy meters, as well as information about the company's newest products, such as the Vega(TM) Handheld Display with backlit navigation and color screen, and Quasar(TM), the industry's first wireless Bluetooth interface that broadcasts laser data from the detector to any PC or laptop within 10 meters.

"We are excited to release our expanded 2008 catalog," stated Ephraim Greenfield, VP Engineering, Laser Measurement Group, Ophir-Spiricon, Inc.

"We have introduced several new products that address the growing complexity for laser measurement and analysis. For example, Quasar, the industry's first Bluetooth wireless interface, showcases our push for continuous innovation and allows our customers to conduct more complex, high power diode laser testing safely and effectively. We are committed to helping our customers capture and analyze the most difficult laser measurement set ups as well as provide higher damage threshold detectors to meet the increasing demands of the laser industry."

Laser Measurement Products & Tutorials

The 2008 Ophir-Spiricon Laser Measurement Catalog covers Ophir-Spiricon's entire range of state-of-the-art measurement products, organized into four categories:

o Heads: including the popular PD300 Series smart heads
o Displays: including the Nova II, Orion, and new Vega handhelds
o Beam Profiling: including the world famous Laser Beam Analysis profilers
o OEM Products: the principal products used in medical and industrial
laser systems

The 2008 Catalog also features a series of tutorials on laser power and energy measurement and beam profiling. Topics covered include principles for operating thermal surface absorbing heads, photodiode heads, pyroelectric sensors, and integrating spheres, as well as aligning laser beams, tuning laser amplifiers, and improving the accuracy of measurements.

Request a Catalog

The 2008 Ophir-Spiricon Laser Measurement Catalog is free of charge. It can be downloaded at www.ophir-spiricon.com or you can receive a printed copy by calling +1 435-753-3729, or toll-free in the US 800-383-0814.

About Ophir-Spiricon

Established in 1978, Ophir-Spiricon is part of the Ophir Optronics Laser Measurement Group. The Laser Measurement Group provides a complete line of instrumentation including power and energy meters, beam profilers and spectrum analyzers. Wholly-focused on laser measurement, the group's modular, customizable solutions serve manufacturing, medical, military, and research industries throughout the world. An unwavering commitment to forward thinking helps keep us "the partner of choice."

For more information, visit www.ophir-spiricon.com.

For more information, contact:
Gary Wagner, President
Ophir-Spiricon Inc.
60 West 1000 North
Logan, UT 84321
Tel: 435-753-3729
E-mail: gary.wagner@ophir-spiricon.com

Web: www.ophir-spiricon.com

PR Office:
Shari Worthington
Telesian Technology
49 Midgley Lane
Worcester, MA 01604
Tel: 508-755-5242
E-mail: sharilee@telesian.com

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