Additive manufacturing (AM), including selective laser melting (SLM) and 3D printing, relies on its laser source to properly manufacture 3D-printed [&…
Maintain Proper Laser Beam Parameters for Additive Manufacturing Read Post »
A year ago, Ophir introduced a new product for wide and divergent beams, the Wide Beam Imager. Now Ophir is
Wide Beam Imager (WB-I) for 900-1700nm SWIR wavelength (SP90605) Read Post »
When measuring laser power for troubleshooting or routine diagnostics of a QBH fiber laser, we suggest using a fiber adapter to prevent particles from damaging the fiber tip.
QBH Fiber Adapters for Measuring High Power Lasers Read Post »
If you have any experience monitoring lasers of high powers, you likely know that there are a number of issues
Watch On-demand Webinar: How to Measure Your High Power Laser Read Post »
When measuring your laser beam profile, you expect the measurement to be accurate, so it can be frustrating to see
Blooming and Smearing in Your Beam Profile? Why It Happens and How to Fix It Read Post »
When choosing and using a power meter to measure your laser, one of the most critical specifications to understand is
Understanding the Specs: Power Meter Damage Threshold Read Post »
If you use Photodiode-based sensors to measure your beam power, there are a number of issues that can affect the
Learn how to use the Ariel, Ophir’s new ultra-compact “All in One” sensor for measuring high power industrial lasers up
Watch: Ariel All-in-One High Power Laser Sensor – How to Use Read Post »
We are often asked about the specified ranges of various ambient conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) for Ophir instruments. In this
Effect of Ambient Conditions on Laser Measurements Read Post »
Is your laser’s focal spot where you think it is? The following video shows the focal shift of a 100Kw
Watch: Focal Shift Read Post »
An integrating sphere collects electromagnetic radiation from a source, usually external to the optical device, for flux measurement or optical attenuation.
Integrating Sphere Fundamentals and Applications Read Post »
The development of remote material processing techniques requires increasing the accuracy of the process to permit creating smaller features. Laser
BeamSquared® – Measurement of Long Rayleigh Range Lasers with Small Focal Spot Read Post »
