MKS Inc., a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, has announced Ophir® Ring-Core BeamGage® software at SPIE Photonics West 2026. This patent-pending software is the first commercial package to accurately characterize ring-core-shaped beams using industry-standard beam profiling methods.
Ophir Ring-Core BeamGage software is the first commercial software designed to accurately characterize ring-core-shaped beams using industry-standard beam profiling methods. Image Credit: MKS Inc.
Designed for use in industrial applications, including laser welding and additive manufacturing (selective laser melting), Ophir Ring-Core BeamGage software is based on Ophir BeamGage Professional, the industry's most advanced beam analysis software. The new software includes all the calculations needed to make accurate laser beam measurements. Ring-core features include Polar Chart, which enables precise alignment and adjustment between the ring and core, as well as measurement of key parameters such as ring-to-core offset, power ratio, gap size, diameters, and centroids. Ophir Ring-Core BeamGage software is compatible with most Ophir beam profiling cameras and provides real-time combined and separate measurements of the ring and core laser profiles.
"The introduction of beam-shaping technologies has enabled the use of ring-core-shaped lasers in high-power industrial applications," said Reuven Silverman, General Manager, Ophir Photonics Products. "In laser welding, for instance, ring-core-shaped lasers create a more stable keyhole which significantly reduces spatter, minimizes optics contamination, accelerating the welding process and lowers the need for rework. The result is higher uptime and consistent quality of welds and parts. Ophir Ring-Core BeamGage software provides the measurements and analysis needed to enable faster processing while preserving precision and reliability."
Ophir Ring-Core BeamGage software is based on Ultracal™, MKS' proprietary baseline correction algorithm that helped establish the ISO 11146-3 standard for beam measurement accuracy. The software provides advanced image processing features, NIST-traceable power measurements, trend charting, data logging, pass/fail production testing, and multilingual support.
Availability
Ophir Ring-Core BeamGage software is available now.