Newsletter | April 9, 2025

04.09.25 -- Laser Welding Explained, Intro To Laser Filters, Laser Applications In EV Car Batteries, And More

FROM THE EDITOR

Laser Welding Unveiled: Advantages, Applications, And Industry Insights

Laser precision allows for better quality welds, faster throughput, reduced post-processing costs, and access to new domains of application. So, bring on, right? Well ...

SPOTLIGHT ON LASERS & SOURCES

Advanced SWIR APDs For Multimode Applications

Sensors Unlimited Inc. advances SWIR sensors with Geiger Mode APDs, boosting range finding, laser tracking, and imaging for military and commercial use with enhanced signal-to-noise performance.

Introduction To Laser Filters

Laser filters selectively transmit, block, or manipulate laser wavelengths for applications like Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence microscopy, and laser scanning. 

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Monitoring Laser Micromachining Equipment In Semiconductor Production

Explore the challenge of monitoring laser power within micromachining systems—using short, ultra-short pulse, and UV lasers—to maintain stringent quality standards and minimize defects.

Micro Molded Optics: Bringing Clarity To Medicine

Partnering with an experienced micro molder with advanced equipment and tooling can help manufacturers create innovative, complex optical components for medical instruments.

Laser Applications In EV Car Batteries

Shifting away from a modular approach makes EV battery servicing nearly impossible, so the battery's reliability, safety, and structural integrity must be exceptionally high.

Choosing Between Active and Passive Methods for Enhanced Efficiency

Passive alignment limits scalability, while active alignment offers superior precision and flexibility. Advanced systems now enable rapid, automated alignment for high-yield, cost-effective production.

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FEATURED MULTIMEDIA

Next Generation Optics And Coating Technology

Which optical coating will deliver the best results for my application? That is the key question of this 15-minute presentation with Barbara Herdt, head of the laser optics business unit at Laser Components.

BULLETIN BOARD

OSI LaserScan Brochure

OSI LaserScan is a division of OSI Optoelectronics based in Hawthorne, California. OSI LaserScan has developed a variety of patented laser scanning systems for commercial and industrial use.

FEATURED SOLUTIONS

Helios Pro Industrialized Laser Power Sensors

The Helios Pro is a cutting-edge laser measurement device designed for high-power industrial applications. It can accurately measure laser power up to 12kW without the need for water cooling.

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MKS Ophir

Beamsplitters for High Power Laser Applications

PG&O’s latest beamsplitters features a 200:1 extinction ratio, thus maximizing the split between S&P polarization. This can be a critical factor in many different high-power level tasks, particularly for optics applications up to 10J/cm2 pulsed and continuous wave.

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PG&O Precision Glass & Optics

DC Brushless Servo Motor: BN13

Canon's brushless servomotors are compact in size and provide high output power. Two types are offered with quick response and smooth rotation. Various custom options can be incorporated to fit your applications.

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Canon USA, Inc. Optoelectronic Components

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