Meet Avi Belisha: Creative Testing, Desert Adventures, and Continuous Improvement at Ophir
At Ophir, engineering is not only about precision. It is also about curiosity, problem-solving, and the people who help turn […]
Pyrocam IV: Pyroelectric Beam Profiling for Defense Laser Systems
Pyrocam IV helps defense teams profile challenging laser sources across UV and long-wave IR wavelengths, supporting beam visualization, alignment, and verification during development and integration.
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Why Power Density Matters in High-Power Laser Processing
In high-power laser processing, source power alone does not determine results. Beam size, focus position, and energy distribution all affect the real power density at the workpiece, making measurement essential for process consistency.
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When Should You Calibrate Your Ophir Device?
Understand your Ophir calibration dates and when to recalibrate for reliable laser measurement performance.
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Choosing the Right Handheld Laser Power & Energy Meter: StarBright and StarLite from MKS Ophir
StarBright and StarLite are handheld laser power and energy meters designed for different measurement needs. This blog post compares their features, use cases, and key differences to help you choose the right meter for your application.
Watch: Beam Pointing Stability Measurement Made Easy with BeamTrack and StarLab
When aligning a complex optomechanical system, small adjustments can affect beam power, position, and stability at the same time. BeamTrack sensors, combined with StarLab software, help users monitor these changes in one workflow for faster alignment and troubleshooting.
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Meet the Team: Nir Ptashnik, PLM, Ophir Power Meters
Meet Nir Ptashnik, PLM for Ophir Power Meters, and learn how customer insight drives precision in laser power measurement.
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Laser Power Meter Negative Reading: Why It Happens and How to Fix It?
Why does a laser power meter show negative readings? Learn common causes and simple fixes for accurate laser measurements.
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50 Years of Ophir Photonics: From a Jerusalem Lab to a Global Laser Measurement Brand
Explore Ophir Photonics’ 50-year journey from a Jerusalem lab to a global leader in laser measurement, highlighting key innovations in power, energy, and beam profiling technologies.
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Why Beam Profiling at Multiple Power Levels Can Make or Break an Additive Manufacturing Build
Beam profiling across multiple laser power levels is critical in metal additive manufacturing to detect beam changes early, improve melt pool consistency, and prevent costly build failures.
Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity for the Ariel Power Meter Using the Ophir COM Object
Wireless Bluetooth connectivity brings flexible, safe remote laser power monitoring to industrial systems using the Ariel power meter and COM automation.
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Introducing the Ophir® SP301Q CQD Beam Profiler
The Ophir SP301Q CQD beam profiler enables cost-effective, high-sensitivity laser beam analysis from visible to SWIR (400–1700 nm), delivering accurate profiling without InGaAs limitations.
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