Buying Ultrafast Lasers
Ultrafast lasers produce extremely short pulses of light, typically in the picosecond or femtosecond range. They often contain a mode-locked laser, but comprehensive ultrafast laser systems may include amplifiers to achieve higher pulse energies and peak powers. These systems offer a wide range of parameters in terms of pulse energy and duration, average power, repetition rate, and wavelength.
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Suppliers for Ultrafast Lasers
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![]() Femtosecond fiber lasers - superior lifetime & performance Fluence sp. z o.o.ul. Kolejowa 5/7 01–217 Warszawa Poland See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth A2.416)! | ![]() Halite is a compact, single-box, all-fiber femtosecond laser, specifically designed to meet the most demanding applications in the field of neuroscience, biophotonics, microscopy and engineering. With pulses as short as <180 fs, average power up to 2 W at 1030 nm and the option of second harmonic generation at 515 nm, it is an irreplaceable tool in every lab that needs a reliable, turn-key, ultrafast light source. Thanks to its unique construction and SESAM-free technology it is a cost-effective solution that provides high pulse energy (up to 100 nJ) and an excellent beam quality. Halite’s industrial design facilitates easy integration with both experimental and commercial systems. Product-specific web page |
![]() Solutions for Innovators NKT PhotonicsBregnerødvej 144 3460 Birkerød Denmark See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth B2.219) and CLEO 2025 in Long Beach (CA), USA, May 4–9 (booth 234)! | ![]() NKT Photonics offers a wide range of ultrafast lasers. Our solid-state and fiber lasers are all maintenance-free and come in dust-sealed housing allowing for operation in the harshest environments. Product-specific web page |
![]() The lasers you need. From the people you trust. Our experience, your advantage. RPMC Lasers, Inc.8495 Veterans Memorial Pkwy O’Fallon MO 63366 United States | ![]() Serving North America, RPMC Lasers offers ultrafast lasers with UV to LWIR wavelengths (210 nm – 10,000 nm), including up to 5th harmonics, tunable, narrow linewidth, and broadband options for precision defense, medical, industrial, and research applications. Ultrashort picosecond and femtosecond pulses deliver high energies and peak power, minimizing HAZ with cold ablation for excellent cut quality and advanced glass processing, enhanced by tunable rep rates and pulse widths. Robust, customizable platforms provide tailored solutions with add-ons, integrating easily as OEM or turnkey systems, with extreme shock and vibration resilience for harsh environments. Let RPMC help you find the right ultrafast laser today! Product-specific web page |
![]() all wavelengths. TOPTICA Photonics AGLochhamer Schlag 19 82166 Gräfelfing Germany See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth B2.103) and CLEO 2025 in Long Beach (CA), USA, May 4–9 (booth 217)! | ![]() With more than 20 years of experience, TOPTICA provides high-repetitive femtosecond lasers based on fiber laser technology. TOPTICA offers systems for OEM integrators as well as customized solutions for scientific customers, ranging from compact laser systems to tailored for specific applications, to customized high-power multi-watt laser systems. TOPTICA offers several products fulfilling these requirements: ultrafast fiber lasers based on Erbium (Er) and Ytterbium (Yb) like the FemtoFiber smart, FemtoFiber ultra and FemtoFiber dichro series. Product-specific web page |
![]() Precision in photonics. Together we shape a sustainable future. Menlo Systems GmbHBunsenstr. 5 82152 Martinsried Germany See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth B2.407) and CLEO 2025 in Long Beach (CA), USA, May 4–9 (booth 305)! | ![]() 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. Product-specific web page |
![]() Tune your wavelength RadiantisCarrer Esteve Terradas, 1 Parc Mediterrani de la Tecnologia 08860 Castelldefels Barcelona Spain See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth B2.512)! | ![]() Radiantis manufacturers broadly tunable laser systems based on Optical Parametric Oscillators (OPOs). Our MHz repetition-rate femtosecond and picosecond lasers cover the visible and IR spectral regions. The laser systems include both a pump laser and the OPO in the same enclosure. Product-specific web page |
![]() Lasers beyond the state of the art Active Fiber Systems GmbHErnst-Ruska-Ring 17 07745 Jena Germany See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth A3.327)! | ![]() AFS’s customized kW average power and multi-mJ pulse energy ultrafast laser systems are based on AFS leading-edge fiber technology. They unite multiple main-amplifier channels using coherent combination, a technology which AFS has matured to an industrial grade. All essential parameters are software-controlled and can be tuned over a wide range, making them an extremely valuable tool for numerous application. Product-specific web page |
![]() Fully automated ultrafast tunable laser systems SI Stuttgart Instruments GmbHErnsthaldenstr. 17 70565 Stuttgart Germany See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth B2.114)! | ![]() The Stuttgart Instruments Primus is an ultrafast (fs) mode-locked oscillator, based on the solid-state technology. It provides a high average output power combined with a superior low noise level (shot noise limit above 300 kHz) and an excellent long-term stability. The solid-state technology with 1040 nm central wavelength enables the excellent long-term stability by providing several watts of output power at 40 MHz pulse repetition rate and 450 fs pulse duration. Its superior low noise level reaches the shot noise limit above 300 kHz. In combination with the stability and output power, it enables ultrasensitive measurements and makes the Primus perfectly suited as pump source for frequency converters like the Stuttgart Instruments Alpha. The entire system is encapsulated in a solid CNC-cut and water-cooled housing, thus reaching excellent robustness against external perturbations. Product-specific web page |
![]() We Laser The New Industry FYLA LASER S.L.Ronda Guglielmo Marconi 14 CP 46980, Paterna Spain See us at CLEO 2025 in Long Beach (CA), USA, May 4–9 (Kiosk 330)! | ![]() Iceblink is a supercontinuum fiber laser covering the 450–2300 nm spectral range with 3 W of average power and superior stability (<0.5% std. dev.). It is a very versatile white light source with a world of applications in the scientific and industrial sectors, including absorption/transmission measurements for material characterization, VIS, NIR, IR spectroscopy, single molecule spectroscopy, and fluorescence excitation. The spatial coherence and broad spectrum of Iceblink make it a great alternative to classic lamps, single-line lasers, LEDs, and ASE sources. |
![]() Femtoseconds with Confidence Light Conversion, UABKeramikų 2B 10233 Vilnius Lithuania See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth A2.403) and CLEO 2025 in Long Beach (CA), USA, May 4–9 (booth 205)! | ![]() LIGHT CONVERSION has worldwide recognition for its industrial-grade Yb-based PHAROS, CARBIDE, and FLINT femtosecond lasers.
Together, these products cover a wide range of scientific, industrial, and medical applications. Product-specific web page |
![]() Advanced laser technologies EKSPLASavanoriu Av. 237 02300 Vilnius Lithuania See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth A2.107) and CLEO 2025 in Long Beach (CA), USA, May 4–9 (booth 205)! | ![]() The current EKSPLA product line includes lasers providing picosecond and femtosecond pulses. The femtosecond laser line includes:
Due to their excellent stability and high output parameters, EKSPLA scientific picosecond lasers established their name as “Gold Standard” among scientific picosecond lasers. The innovative design of a new generation of picosecond mode-locked lasers features diode-pumping‑only technology, thus reducing maintenance costs and improving output parameters. Second, third, fourth and fifth (on some versions) harmonic options combined with various accessories, advanced electronics (for streak camera synchronization, phase-locked loop, synchronization of femtosecond laser) and customization possibilities make these lasers well suited for many scientific applications, including optical parametric generator pumping, time-resolved spectroscopy, nonlinear spectroscopy, remote sensing and metrology. Product-specific web page |
![]() Enabling new applications with ultrashort laser pulses n2-Photonics GmbHKrausestraße 102 22049 Hamburg Germany See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth A2.601)! | ![]() n2-Photonics offers the Lamiks lasers with:
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![]() Wilhelmine-Reichard Strasse 6 34123 Kassel Germany See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth B2.217) and CLEO 2025 in Long Beach (CA), USA, May 4–9 (booth 137)! | ![]() The VALO Series of ultrafast fiber lasers are unique in their design offering among the shortest femtosecond pulses and highest peak powers which can be obtained from a compact turn-key solution. Pulse durations of <50 fs are achieved using novel fiber laser based technology. The ultrashort pulse durations combined with computer controlled group velocity dispersion pre-compensation, allow users of the VALO lasers to achieve the highest peak power exactly where its needed, which makes the lasers ideal for use in multiphoton imaging, advanced spectroscopy and many other applications.
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![]() Innovative and Reliable AdValue Photonics2700 E. Bilby Rd. Tucson, AZ 85706 United States See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth A2.112) and CLEO 2025 in Long Beach (CA), USA, May 4–9 (booth 118)! | ![]() AdValue Photonics offers picosecond and femtosecond mode-locked fiber lasers emitting in the 2-μm spectral region:
All those devices have a good output beam quality. Product-specific web page |
![]() Unlock the power of frequency combs K2 Photonics AGHardturmstrasse 161 8005 Zurich Switzerland See us at CLEO 2025 in Long Beach (CA), USA, May 4–9 (booth 230), LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth B2.543) and CLEO 2025 in Long Beach (CA), USA, May 4–9 (Kiosk 230)! | ![]() K2 Photonics’ K2-1000-mini is an ultra-compact, 1 GHz repetition rate femtosecond laser engineered for high-power, ultra-low noise operation. Designed for OEM integration, it offers unparalleled stability, making it ideal for optical frequency combs, dual-comb spectroscopy, nonlinear microscopy, amplifier seeding and high-precision metrology. Key advantages:
With its revolutionary GHz-class performance in a miniaturized footprint, the K2-1000-mini sets a new standard in precision laser technology, enabling cutting-edge research and industrial applications. Product-specific web page |
![]() Via Artigiani 27 27010 Cura Carpignano (Pavia) Italy See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth B3.316)! | ![]() Bright Solutions has the NPS narrowband picosecond lasers:
The NPS lasers are suitable for applications like OPO pumping, Raman or fluorescence spectroscopy and multimodal imaging. Product-specific web page |
![]() 43 Sparta Avenue Newton, NJ 07860 United States See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth B2.403, A1.530) and CLEO 2025 in Long Beach (CA), USA, May 4–9 (booth 113)! | ![]() Thorlabs manufactures an extensive selection of ultrafast lasers and related products for control and characterization. Applications from nonlinear excitation and amplifier seeding to THz and supercontinuum generation are served by a family of products covering a spectral range from 700 – 4500 nm. Our femtosecond laser offerings include fiber lasers, and our picosecond lasers include gain-switched and microchip lasers. Complimenting these laser systems is a suite of ultrafast optics, including nonlinear crystals, chirped mirrors, low-GDD optics, and related products for pulse measurement, pre-compensation, and dispersion measurement. Product-specific web page |
![]() Helping our customers reach their research @ commercial goals for over 45 years MPB CommunicationsHead Office 147 Hymus Boulevard Montreal, Quebec H9R 1E9 Canada | ![]() MPBC offers two distinct product lines in the ultrafast regime, our femtosecond fiber lasers and our picosecond fiber lasers. These lasers provide outstanding performance, offering linearly polarized, near-transform-limited pulses with excellent beam quality. They are compact, reliable, and require low maintenance, available either as seeders for high-power laser systems or complete laser systems. Our ultrafast fiber lasers come with a wide range of repetition rates, wavelengths, and output powers, making them suitable for a variety of advanced applications. Product-specific web page |
![]() Lasers for the Molecular Age Cycle GmbHLuruper Hauptstr. 1 22547 Hamburg Germany See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth B2.122)! | ![]() Cycle supplies fiber-based systems with unique features and affordable prices:
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![]() Extreme power at extreme wavelengths Class 5 PhotonicsDeutsches Elektronensynchrotron DESY Notkestr. 85 22607 Hamburg Germany See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth A3.138)! | ![]() Class 5 Photonics delivers ultrafast, high-power laser technology at outstanding performance to advance demanding applications from bio-imaging to ultrafast material science and attosecond science. Our robust optical parametric chirped pulse amplifiers (OPCPA) provide high-power, tunable femtosecond pulses at user-friendly operation. Features of the White Dwarf OPCPA 5 W:
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![]() Lasers, Optics, Electronics. Made in Germany. ALPHALAS GmbHBertha-von-Suttner-Str. 5 37085 Göttingen Germany | ![]() The ALPHALAS product line of PICOPOWER series ultrafast lasers implements advanced methods for generating picosecond pulses, including active, passive or combined mode-locking. ALPHALAS is the only manufacturer that uses the patented and most advanced “Nonlinear Mirror” or “Stankov Mirror” mode-locking method based on second harmonic generation with practically unlimited power scaling. The product line includes cavity-dumped mode-locked lasers, regeneratively amplified picosecond pulses with unsurpassed low jitter < 3.5 ps for pulses “on demand” and MW peak power. Optional harmonic wavelengths are also available. The PICOPOWER-LD series of the proprietary picosecond diode lasers covers the range 375 nm to 2300 nm with picosecond pulses as short as 12 ps and high peak power more than 2 W for specific wavelengths. Numerous applications cover optical parametric generator pumping, nonlinear optics, spectroscopy time-resolved spectroscopy, remote sensing and material processing. Product-specific web page |
![]() Industriestrasse 42 8152 Glattbrugg Switzerland See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth B2.521) and CLEO 2025 in Long Beach (CA), USA, May 4–9 (Kiosk 331)! | ![]() Menhir Photonics offers ultrafast mode-locked lasers at 1.5 μm wavelength. These lasers offer pulse width below 200 fs and fundamental pulse repetition rates that can be chosen from 250 MHz up to 2.5 GHz. These systems are hermetically sealed and all-in-one (laser and electronic is one box). Menhir Photonics’ products have been designed to achieve ultra-low-noise performances combined with high-reliability and robustness, to ensure that they can be used in any situation from laboratory setup to harsh environments. Product-specific web page |
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