Single-Mode Fiber Laser delivers 5 kW.
Press Release Summary:
Featuring 850 x 800 mm footprint, Model YLS-5000-SM delivers virtually perfect Gaussian beam quality and 22% AC wall-plug efficiency. Continuous wave, solid state laser is suited for assist-free remote cutting as well as remote welding in automotive, aerospace, and shipbuilding industries. It also offers solution for many tactical directed energy applications.
Original Press Release:
IPG Photonics Announces Delivery of Five Kilowatt Single-Mode Fiber Laser to First U.S. Customer
Fiber Laser Leader Enters Additional Markets and Applications with World's Brightest Commercial Solid State Laser
OXFORD, MA, March 18, 2009 -- IPG Photonics Corporation, the world leader in high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers, announced today the delivery of the first five kilowatt single-mode fiber laser to a customer in the United States. This laser represents the latest development in the power scaling of IPG Photonics' patent-pending high-power single-mode fiber laser technology.
The Company's five kilowatt single-mode laser, the YLS-5000-SM is the world's brightest CW solid state laser in production, given the combination of output power and virtually perfect Gaussian beam-quality (M^2 = 1.2). IPG Laser GmbH, a subsidiary, previously delivered a similar unit to a European customer. The YLS-5000-SM is a turn-key package that offers a small footprint (850mm x 800mm) and high efficiency, at 22% AC, wall-plug.
Developed for industrial markets, the laser is well-suited for cutting-edge industrial applications. "This level of power and beam quality enables our industrial customers to use fiber lasers for applications which were not previously possible with other lasers, such as assist-free remote cutting as well as remote welding in the automotive, aerospace and shipbuilding industries" said Bill Shiner, Vice President of Industrial Markets. "The increased power and brightness of this laser allows customer to increase processing speeds and eliminate the use of expensive assist gasses in a mobile package."
IPG has also garnered interest in its industrial lasers within defense markets. "There is keen interest within the tactical directed energy market for single-mode lasers having output power in the range of 5kW to 10kW," commented Mike O'Connor, Director of Advanced Applications. "IPG industrial fiber lasers have a reputation for providing high power, reliability, efficiency and ruggedness in a compact package at a low cost. Now with this added combination of high power with near-perfect beam-quality, IPG offers a compelling and proven commercial laser solution for many tactical directed energy applications. IPG can customize the form factor and reduce weight to meet customer requirements."
About IPG Photonics Corporation
IPG Photonics Corporation is the world leader in high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers. Founded in 1990, IPG pioneered the development and commercialization of optical fiber-based lasers for use in a wide range of applications such as materials processing, advanced applications, telecommunications and medical applications. Fiber lasers have revolutionized the industry by delivering superior performance, reliability and usability at a lower total cost of ownership compared with conventional lasers, allowing end users to increase productivity and decrease operating costs. IPG has its headquarters in Oxford, Massachusetts, and has additional plants and offices throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.ipgphotonics.com.
CONTACT:
Bill Shiner
Vice President, Industrial Markets
IPG Photonics Corporation
(508) 373-1144
bshiner@ipgphotonics.com
Michael O'Connor
Director of Advanced Applications
IPG Photonics Corporation
(508) 373-1271
moconnor@ipgphotonics.com
