Photonics News 39
Photonics News Magazine - Issue 39
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Editorial
PN #39
US Manufacturing: Adding Value to the Economy & People
Ever since LASER COMPONENTS established the US sales office in 2000, we have been striving to develop creative solutions for today’s complex manufacturing demands. Today, the LASER COMPONENTS GROUP includes multiple US manufacturing locations adding value to the US job market and increasing our strong presence in the US. We understand the business culture of our customers, and therefore can hone in on customer product requirements, engineering requirements, and end customer requirements; all helping to have a quick turnaround time for information and product specifications. We are essentially closer to our customers both geographically and technologically.
Economically, having strong US roots also allows us to help new technology flourish. So, not only are we distributing and effectively facilitating business requirements, we are also supporting great US-based talent and engineering, the creation of next generation product development, and a melting pot of great minds.
A great example of how we continue to bring great minds together is our upcoming IR WORKshop. Based on a proven concept in Germany, we brought this event to the US so that scientists, engineers, and industry leaders can brainstorm and communicate about the advancements in the IR industry. SPIE Photonics West is another example of our US presence where customers can meet with our colleagues and international suppliers.
We wanted to share this information with you and have decided to dedicate this Photonics News edition to the various key technologies and developments we have in-house. Visit us at one of our events or give us a call and explore how we can help you and your business. We can achieve so much more when we are a group of collective minds.
Sincerely,
Gary Hayes
CEO/General Manager, Laser Components USA, Inc.
Production Sites
Beyond Borders
FLEXPOINT Laser Modules
FLEXPOINT laser modules are produced at two locations in Germany. This task is exciting because the laser modules are so different. In addition, these products are constantly being further developed. Daily tasks are, therefore, in constant flux and measuring stations continually adapted.
Laser Optics for the Highest Possible Energy Densities
Everybody is familiar with the scene in Goldfinger in which the antagonist attempts to slice James Bond 007 in half with a laser beam. In 1964, this film was pure science fiction. Just one year earlier, the first CW laser had been developed – at a power level of approximately 1 mW. This is not even strong enough to cut through a sheet of paper.
Lasers in the kW range are now a part of everyday industrial life and would not fascinate people anymore at the movie theater. For research purposes, the first devices are in use with several hundred terawatts. However, neither welding lasers nor fusion reactors can function properly without proper optics. At high power levels and energy densities, the expectations are high.
Fiber-optic Assemblies
APD & PLD
QuickSwitch® Pulsed Laser Diode and APD Line Array
For autonomous driving or room surveillance with laser scanners, innovative and reliable components are required to design entire systems for novel applications.
Differential PYROS
Pyroelectric detectors are used in the measurement of IR radiation. Our new pyroelectric detectors with differential amplifiers have achieved a performance level that has only been achieved via special processes. The differential output also improves the interference resistance.
New Products
Beyond Borders
LASER COMPONENTS USA - Your competent partner for optical and optoelectronic components in the United States.
Welcome to LASER COMPONENTS USA, Inc., your expert for photonics components. Each product in our wide range of detectors, laser diodes, laser modules, optics, and more is worth every Dollar ($/USD). Our customized solutions cover all conceivable areas of application: from sensor technology to medical technology. You can reach us here:
116 South River Road
Building C
Bedford, NH 03110
USA
Phone: +1 603 821 7040
Email: info(at)
