Andover, MA – June 21, 2023 – MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of
enabling technologies that transform our world, has announced the release of Ophir®
BeamPeek™ Software for field technicians, easy-to-use laser beam analysis software for
fast, accurate, real-time measurement of lasers in additive manufacturing chambers. Designed
specifically for the needs of field maintenance, the system analyzes the most critical beam
parameters for process optimization, including Waist Width, Waist Location, Power Density, M2
,
Beam Parameter Product (BPP), Ellipticity, and Rayleigh Length. Technicians are then provided
with a comprehensive view of the beam's shape, size, and intensity distribution, facilitating rapid
identification of any irregularities or deviations.
"Additive manufacturing chambers present a challenging environment for high power laserbased systems and the field team responsible for optimizing performance," said Reuven
Silverman, General Manager, Ophir Photonics. "BeamPeek Software allows users to obtain
critical beam measurements in the shortest time possible with little or no user intervention. If desired, they can also enter their own custom measurement locations with ease. The end result
is clear and concise data that technicians can trust as it is ISO 11146 compliant."
BeamPeek Software provides an easy way to measure laser power and beam caustic
simultaneously, without the need for complex analysis. Features include 2D beam display,
Caustic display, and stacked 3D beam display to represent and visualize beam measurement
results. The intuitive interface can be customized to specific user needs. The Results display
panel represents key laser parameters: Beam Width, Ellipticity, Z location, X alignment, Y
alignment, Total Power, and Average Power density for a given frame, as well as Waist Width,
Waist Location, Power Density at Waist, M2
, BPP, and K for the caustic measurements.
For more detailed results and analyses,
technicians can load the Results file from
BeamPeek Software into Ophir
BeamGage Professional software for full
post-processing capabilities. BeamGage is
the industry's most advanced beam
analysis system. It is based on Ultracal,
Ophir's patented, baseline correction
algorithm that helped establish the ISO
11146-3 standard for beam measurement
accuracy. BeamGage software includes all
the calculations needed to make accurate,
ISO approved laser beam measurements,
including power and spot diameter, power density, spot position, and more. The software
provides advanced image processing features, NIST-traceable power measurements, trend
charting, data logging, pass/fail production testing, and multilingual support.
BeamPeek Software works with Ophir BeamPeek, a compact, ruggedized high power laser
beam analysis and power measurement system for Additive Manufacturing. The system
provides beam profiling, focal spot analysis, and power measurement in just three (3) seconds.
There is no need for water or fan cooling as the system includes a replaceable passive cooling
beam dump tray that eliminates downtime between measurement sessions. The BeamPeek
system is ideal for field service testing of additive manufacturing chamber powder beds. It is
able to withstand chamber conditions, including the presence of metal powder residuals and
when cooling agents or airflow connection points are not available. The BeamPeek system is supported by a range of Ophir software options: BeamPeek Software, StarLab, BeamPeek
Tool, and, for more complex analyses, BeamGage Professional.
Availability & Pricing
Ophir BeamPeek Software is available now. Prices available on request.
Data Sheet: BeamPeek