Ophir Photonics Featured Articles
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Achieving Standardized Measurements With BeamWatch AM
12/1/2017
The BeamWatch AM is Ophir-Spiricon’s beam monitoring system designed specifically for use in the additive manufacturing industry to provide non-interfering real-time beam measurement at the location of the working plane.
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How Ophir-Spiricon Determines The Dynamic Range Of Laser Measurement Products
7/13/2017
This article explains the importance of understanding and stating a dynamic range correctly. This paper also provides insight on how Ophir-Spiricon, a global leader in precision infrared optics and photonics instrumentation, determines its products’ dynamic range properly.
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How To Make Laser Welding And Cutting Affordable And Sustainable
7/13/2017
This article discusses the consequences of poor measurements in more detail, and presents a measurement solution that can help make applications like laser welding and cutting affordable and sustainable.
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Laser Beam Diagnostics In GHz Applications
6/5/2017
It usually is insufficient to rely on one standard measurement technology when working with applications in exotic optical wavelengths and unusually low average powers. This white paper goes through an example of calculating many laser beam diagnostics within high GHz applications.
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What To Expect In A Laser Profiling Demonstration
6/5/2017
When asking someone for a laser beam profiling demonstration, it is important to understand what you are asking for and what you should expect. This white paper covers the steps needed to take to set up a demonstration, and what is expected of each party.
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Working In The Basement: Measuring Signals Below The Noise Floor With A Lock-In Amplifier
6/5/2017
This article presents the advantages of using lock-in amplifiers for measuring signals below the noise floor, how they work, and available devices from Ophir.
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Sensor Fusion Enables Comprehensive Analysis Of Laser Processing In Additive Manufacturing
6/5/2017
This white paper discusses sensor fusion, a process that merges data from numerous sensors to create a more complete understanding of the laser-enabled process.
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Testing High-Volume LED Luminaire Builds
4/20/2017
The lower operating costs of LED luminaires drive growing demand for them in consumer and commercial markets. This increased demand requires an adaptation to improved quality testing methods that can provide superior measurements and not slow down the process of production.
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Assuring Correct Metallurgy In Direct Laser Melting
4/20/2017
This application note presents how Ophir Optics’ BeamCheck system is able to measure critical laser beam parameters for laser-based additive manufacturing.
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Laser Engraving Resolution Chart
1/25/2017
This article reports the measurement results acquired when a metal sheet was scanned with a resolution chart engraved on its surface.