Arges introduces scan head with integrated laser(Dec 14, 2009) The WOMBAT is an innovative, unique, and compact all-in-one laser processing system combining precise 2D and 3D optical scanning solutions using the Spectra-Physics Explorer OEM laser.
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Laser turning mirrors from Laser Research Optics(Dec 14, 2009) A full line of turning mirrors offered in standard and water-cooled types for Amada, Cincinnati, Coherent, Mazak, and Mitsubishi high-power CO2 lasers is available from Laser Research Optics (Providence, RI; www.laserresearch.net).
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Eolite expands rod-type fiber laser range(Dec 11, 2009) Eolite (Pessac, France; www.eolite.com) presents the Octopus laser for thin-film scribing and the Boreas IR150 for high-powered cutting and drilling.
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Scanlab delivers first intelliSCANde 14(Dec 11, 2009) The intelliSCANde 14 from Scanlab is a completely digital scan head featuring a digital encoder for position feedback, iDRIVE-based digital control electronics and a 20-bit, SL2-100 control interface.
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Coherent introduces small 1 kW CO2 laser(Dec 11, 2009) A new sealed 1 kW CO2 laser from Coherent Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) (Nasdaq: COHR) is reportedly the most compact product available at this power level.
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Laser micromachining platform(Nov 12, 2009) The ML5900 from Electro Scientific Industries is an advanced, high-precision system that is optimized for industrial-production.
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Excimer laser micromachining(Nov 12, 2009) The LEAP excimer laser from Coherent Inc. (Santa Clara, CA; www.Coherent.com) offers a combination of output power, low purchase price, and economical operating cost for micromachining applications in microelectronics and medical device manufacturing.
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Improved positioning for high-dynamic motion system(Nov 11, 2009) Aerotech's (Pittsburgh, PA; www.aerotech.com) Enhanced Throughput Module (ETM) improves positioning performance of high-dynamic motion systems by directly measuring unwanted motion of the machine base and communicating it back to the controller for compensation.
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10kW power/energy sensor(Oct 7, 2009) The 10KW Power/Energy Sensor is designed for materials processing applications, such as welding and metal cutting, and measures YAG and fiber lasers in the 1040-1100 nm range, and CO2 lasers at 10.6 microns.
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Micromachining workstation for laser direct-write processing(Oct 5, 2009) Newport's new micromachining workstation is specifically designed for high-precision laser direct-writing (LDW) and patterning. The flexible device can be integrated with several lasers to produce 2- or 3-dimensional patterning and writing on virtually any material.
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