Oct 22 2007
Coherent Inc. has released its latest series of laser direct imaging equipment suitable for PCB direct imaging, semiconductor inspection, bioinstrumentation, FPD production and materials processing. The Paladin Advanced, the company’s new flagship in its Paladin series, is the next generation of the previous Paladin 8W model and brings a significant reduction in cost-of-ownership, with no compromise in performance, longevity and reliability.
A more efficient pumping scheme results in half the number of pump diodes previously used, only one power supply and no extra amplifier—allowing for a significantly improved Watt per dollar ratio, while keeping output specifications the same. This new model allows deeper penetration of applications based on Paladin technology and enables new applications, e.g. in materials processing.
During LASER 2007 in Munich, Coherent released the new Paladin Compact 355-4000. Offering 4W at 355 nm, the Paladin Compact 355-4000 is a breakthrough in compactness and cost of ownership. Its power level and performance match those of the much bigger Paladin 355-4000, while requiring just one pump diode. And like all Paladin Compact lasers, the new 4W version is available either air-cooled or water-cooled, potentially saving the cost of an energy-hungry closed-loop chiller.
With the release of the new Paladin Advanced and the Paladin Compact the next-generation of high-power UV laser sources for commercial applications is complete. Using the same proven design principles and manufacturing techniques as their predecessors, Paladin series lasers now cost less to purchase and less to operate.