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Single Emitter Diodes to Deliver Over 20000 Hours MTTF Operation

Alfalight, Inc., an innovative manufacturer of highly efficient and reliable high-power diode lasers, today introduced their AC3-808B and AC3-808BW series of high-brightness 30 W 808 nm fiber laser pump sources based on high-reliability single-emitter (SE) laser diodes. The new third-generation combined power modules (CPM III) provide over 20,000 hours MTTF and do not suffer the catastrophic failure mode inherent in conventional bar-based emitters.

21 Jan 2008

High-Reliability Single Emitter Pumps Deliver Power and Efficiency for Industrial Lasers

Alfalight, Inc., an innovative manufacturer of highly efficient and reliable high-power diode lasers, today introduced a new series of laser pump diodes, the AM6-940B that provides 10 W of 940 nm light output with a high brightness 105 µm 0.15 NA fiber.

21 Jan 2008

Alfalight Introduces High-Power Pump Diodes for Solid State Lasers

Alfalight, Inc., an innovative manufacturer of highly efficient and reliable high-power diode lasers, today introduced a new series of laser pump diodes, the AM6-808B and AM6-808BW providing 5 W of 808 nm light output with a 200 µm 0.15 NA fiber.

21 Jan 2008

Additional Capability Allows Laser to Accurately Cut 3D Profiles

Laser 1 Technology, a premier laser cutting and machine shop, announced that it now has 5 axis laser cutting capability. The 5 axis process works with a laser head that can move around a work piece in combination with the work piece it self being rotated as needed. The laser nozzle tilt allows access to a variety of surfaces. This process is very cost effective for 3 dimensional cutting shapes and sizes where tooling costs would make manufacturing prohibitive.

21 Jan 2008

New Adaptive Optics Toolkit Provides Easy and Affordable Option for Researchers

Thorlabs, Inc. and Boston Micromachines Corporation (BMC) today announced the Adaptive Optics (AO) Toolkit, a new kit that makes adaptive optics easy, affordable, and widely available for researchers.

21 Jan 2008

LightPath Introduces Molded Aspheric Collimating Lens for MWIR Laser Diodes

LightPath Technologies is introducing a new aspheric molded lens for collimating light from MWIR, such as quantum cascade lasers (QCL). The 390035 lens expands the range of LightPath Technologies Infrared Aspheric Lens product line to specifically target lasers with a wavelength between 2 microns and 5 microns.

21 Jan 2008

LightPath Technologies Introduces a new Chalcogenide Glass

LightPath Technologies is pleased to introduce Black Diamond 2 chalcogenide glass for the molding of infrared aspheric optics. This new glass provides an additional material for the design and production of molded infrared lenses.

21 Jan 2008

LightPath Technologies Introduce Latest Optically Isolated Laser Collimator

LightPath Technologies is pleased to introduce the IsoBeam(TM) Fusion Collimator. This new collimator combines the high power capabilities of LightPath's Fiber Fusion collimators with a high power optical isolator to prevent harmful back reflections from reaching the laser.

21 Jan 2008

Moritex Introduces Compact Digital CCD Microscope for Inspection of Gemstones

Moritex has announced that its compact MSX-500Di digital CCD microscope has enabled luxury jewellery specialists Wharton to inspect, measure and electronically document precious gemstones handled by the company.

21 Jan 2008

New Lasers for High-Precision Applications

JDSU will be highlighting new commercial lasers at this week's Photonics West conference in the San Jose Convention Center. JDSU's booth will feature multiple commercial laser and optical communications solutions that support a wide range of applications, including microelectronic, biophotonics and inspection, among others.

21 Jan 2008

Unique Technology Combination Enables New Features

JDSU is advancing the world of polarization optics with today's announcement of its ability to combine thin-film and liquid crystal polymer technologies to produce high-quality custom birefringent components.

21 Jan 2008

NCR Scanners Built to Maximize Operational Efficiency

Building on the successful launch of the NCR RealScan 78 OFX bi-optic scanning platform introduced last year, NCR Corporation is extending its family of retail bar-code scanners with the introduction of the NCR RealScan 74 OFX and NCR RealScan 84.

21 Jan 2008

Bausch + Lomb Acquires Intraocular Lens Maker

Bausch & Lomb, the global eye health company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire eyeonics, inc.

21 Jan 2008

Laser Technology Create Products for Animal Societies

CAMIC designs co-owner Michael Caston announced today the opening of a new online store, www.crittergiftshop.com, to help animal rescue organizations and shelters raise money for their cause. The design firm uses state-of-the-art laser technology to create products for animal societies to use in fundraising. The products are intended for rescue groups, yet all pet lovers will enjoy them.

20 Jan 2008

Enablence Technologies Acquires Supplier of PLC Based Photonic Devices in California

Enablence Technologies Inc., a developer of Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) transceivers for optical modems, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of ANDevices Inc., subject to certain approvals, consents and conditions. ANDevices is a supplier of Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) based photonic devices for the Access, Metro and Long-Haul communication markets and is based in Fremont, California.

20 Jan 2008