Where to Buy Lasers for Material Processing

Menlo Systems' femtosecond fiber lasers based on Menlo figure 9^® patented laser technology are unique in regard to user-friendliness and robustness. We offer solutions for scientific research as well as laser models engineered for OEM integration. From the shortest pulses to highest average power beyond 10 Watts and pulse energy beyond 10 μJ we have the solution for your application ranging from basic research to industrial applications in spectroscopy, quality control, and material processing.

Monocrom's high-power lasers are suitable for many material processing applications:

• plastic, wood, metal and fabric marking
• plastic, wood and metal engraving
• metal welding
• metal/steel stamping, bending, heat treatment
• plastic welding
• laser soldering
• laser brazing
• laser cladding
• laser metal cutting
• metal hardening and softening
• laser cleaning
• laser-assisted roll-forming

LIGHT CONVERSION has worldwide recognition for its industrial-grade Yb-based PHAROS, CARBIDE, and FLINT femtosecond lasers.

• The PHAROS series focuses on customizability, reliability, and process-tailored output parameters, providing pulse durations down to 100 fs and pulse energies up to 4 mJ.
• The CARBIDE series features a compact industrial design with both air- and water-cooled models, the latter reaching 120 W of output power for the fundamental wavelength and 50 W for UV radiation, while sustaining excellent output stability.
• The FLINT oscillators extend the parameter range with repetition rates of up to 100 MHz.

Together, these products cover a wide range of scientific, industrial, and medical applications.

CNI has various lasers for material processing applications – for example:

• lasers for diamond marking
• complete crystal engraving machines

AdValue Photonics offers a broad range of fiber lasers for material processing at 515 nm, 1 µm, and 2 µm wavelengths. From nanosecond to picosecond, the variety of pulse width and wavelength options provide possibilities for laser material processing in optimized ways. Different materials, e.g. glass, ceramics, metals, semiconductors, and plastics, can be precisely machined under specific requirements. The fiber lasers are capable of delivering attractive solutions of high efficiency, high yield, and low cost for material processing.

Here is a list of fiber laser products for material processing: AP-515P, AP-1030P, AP-515, AP-1030, AP-1950, AP-QS1-MOD

QPC Lasers manufactures both free space output and fiber-coupled diode laser modules with the highest powers and brightness in the industry at wavelengths ranging from 780 to 2000 nm. Applications include direct diode irradiation for powder cladding and heat treatment, as well as spectrally tailored diodes for plastic welding and cutting.

LumIR offers unique fluorine glass lasers emitting in the mid-IR region – with highly resonant wavelengths between 2.79 μm and 3.3 μm for glass, ceramic & polymer processing, welding, cutting, and additive manufacturing. They can emit up to 10 W output power in CW and QCW operation modes. High precision single mode fiber delivery.

Teem Photonics offers sub-nanosecond Q-switched lasers. In material processing, these offer a good balance between achieving low thermal effects and small to medium footprint.

Depending on the application, wavelengths of use are 1064 nm, 532 nm, 355 nm or 266 nm.

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FEMTOFLASH is an innovative laser that emits bursts of high frequency ultrashort-pulses for industrial micromachining. Unlike traditional single-pulse lasers, FEMTOFLASH emits bursts of high-frequency ultrashort pulses, clustering energy over multiple pulses at GHz level. This groundbreaking approach introduces a more efficient machining regime, ensuring unmatched speed and precision in micromachining processes. FEMTOFLASH's unique features include high burst energy, adjustable burst shapes and flexible number of pulses in the burst, providing users with unparalleled control over their applications.

At the heart of FEMTOFLASH lies a patent-pending design that eliminates CPA and fiber pre-amplifier stages. This not only streamlines the technology but also results in a more compact and lightweight ultrashort pulse laser.

Serving North America, RPMC Lasers offers a wide range of lasers for material processing. With high quality TEM00 beams, nanosecond to femtosecond pulses, UV to IR wavelengths, high-pulse energies and peak powers, various configurations and integration levels from OEM laser sources to a fully integrated micromachining system, and optional add-ons and full customization capabilities, we're sure to have what you need. Let RPMC help you find the right laser today!

Our compact thulium-based sources Thulium-30 and Thulium-60 are particularly well-suited for next generation material processing applications.

SHIPS TODAY : AeroDIODE offers fiber-coupled laser diodes with very high brightness (high brightness means high power and high precision/small spot size when focusing) dedicated to micromachining or fiber laser pumping applications between 808 nm and 1550 nm. Most turn-key diode & driver solutions are optimized for single-shot to CW performances. Many multimode versions are available with CW emission up to 450 W in a 200-µm core multimode fiber or up to 250 W in a 135-µm core fiber or 160 W in a 105-µm core fiber. The highest brightness/power models are based on special laser diodes for 808 nm, 915 nm, 940 nm, 976 nm, 980 nm or 1064 nm.

See also our tutorial on Fiber coupled laser diodes

Discover the precision and versatility of Lumics' fiber-coupled high-power diode laser modules, available as single- or multi wavelength modules with wavelengths from 670 nm to 1940 nm. These modules are designed for applications such as soldering, powder cladding, heat treatment, and plastic welding, featuring single emitters with exceptional longevity thanks to their patented facet-design. The modules can be configured to match the customers fiber and power requirements. Optional enhancements, including temperature, fiber, and power monitor sensors, further extend the capabilities and performance of these advanced modules.