Intel Labs announces industry-leading advancements in multiwavelength integrated optics, including the demonstration of an eight-wavelength distributed feedback (DFB) laser array that is fully integrated on a silicon wafer and delivers excellent output power uniformity of +/- 0.25 decibel (dB) and wavelength spacing uniformity of ±6.5% that exceed industry specifications.

Gentec-EO announced today that its UP-QED laser power detectors series was awarded the Gold Honoree by 2021 Laser Focus World Innovators Awards.

Following its recent launch of integrating sphere laser power detector series, Gentec-EO now adds another model of fast laser power detectors, the IS50A-1KW-RSI.

Gentec-EO launches the HP60A-15KW-GD-QBH power detector series for measurement of fiber lasers with power up to 15kW. This new laser power detector is ideal for those in need to measure average laser power for burn-in tests, during long periods of time or even quickly in the field with the simplicity of connecting a fiber laser output directly to the detector.

Bright Ideas presents the most captivating news and innovations in photonics. This week, LLNL researchers are debuting a new laser-based ultrasound method for detecting tiny surface and subsurface defects in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) 3D metal printing, while Fraunhofer ISE is revealing its high-efficiency process for producing more than 15,000 large-scale solar panel wafers in just one hour — about twice as much as the industry standard. 

MKS Instruments, Inc., a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, has announced the Ophir® BeamPeek™, an integrated beam analysis and power measurement system for fast, accurate, real-time measurement of lasers in additive manufacturing chambers.

G.L. Services is launching version 6 of LaserSafe PC software at the Laser World of Photonics in Munich from April 26-29. LaserSafe PC is the leading laser safety software that creates laser safety calculations under 21CFR1040.10/.11, ANSI Z136, and IEC EN60825.

Day two of 2022’s Defense + Commercial Sensing trade show brought us to Ophir Photonics’ booth to talk with Derrick Peterman about what solutions they provide to customers wanting to troubleshoot their lasers. Derrick shows us which of Ophir’s products can help diagnose issues for optimal performance.

Infrared devices product manager Gary Spingarn of Hamamatsu met with Photonics Online on day two of Defense + Commercial Sensing 2022 to talk about quantum cascade lasers. Hamamatsu offers packages featuring lower power consumption. Other products in their lineup include quantum cascade detectors, infrared LEDs, and more.

On day one of SPIE’s Defense + Commercial Sensing 2022 trade show, Fel Legrand from Gentec-EO introduces the company’s latest releases for laser power and energy measurement applications.

Laser Components is pleased to partner with Micro-Hybrid Electronics, a German company that produces infrared components for test/measurement applications. Matthias Gunther explains his desire to increase Micro-Hybrid’s footprint in the United States.

Félicien Legrand with Gentec-EO met with us on the second day of Photonics West 2022 to explain why your time is better spent developing improved laser processes when compared to the time invested in setting up laser beam diagnostic tools. He also gave us a brief introduction to the new Miro Altitude – a laser power display and energy device ideal for even the most demanding applications.

In this video from day one of Photonics West 2022, Mario Paredes from Armadillo SIA explains how their new optical fibers are suitable for high power laser delivery applications. Learn more about this product and how Armadillo SIA specializes in fiber optic solutions by watching the video.

The BeamSquared® system is a compact and fully automated tool for measuring the propagation characteristics of CW and pulsed laser systems from the UV to NIR to Telecom wavelengths.