Why Beam Profiling at Multiple Power Levels Can Make or Break an Additive Manufacturing Build
In metal additive manufacturing, the laser does far more than simply melt powder. It directly influences part density, mechanical strength, […]
Introducing the Ophir® SP301Q CQD Beam Profiler
Cost-Effective, High-Performance Beam Characterization from Visible to SWIR Accurate laser beam characterization is essential across a growing range o…
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Introducing Ring/Core BeamGage: Characterizing Ring/Core Laser Beams for Welding & Additive Manufacturing
The Measurement Challenge Behind Modern Beam Shaping As advanced laser technologies continue to influence industrial welding and additive manufacturin…
Meet the Ophir SP403P, SWIR Beam Profiler
A Practical SWIR Beam Profiler for Large-Area Laser Diagnostics Measuring shortwave infrared (SWIR) laser beams in real-world environments has long
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From Welding to 3D Printing: Choosing the Right BeamWatch® Profiler for Your Laser
Laser beam profiling is essential for maintaining consistent laser performance, optimizing industrial processes like welding and additive manufacturin…
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Meet the SP203P: A Cost-Effective Solution for SWIR Emission Measurement
In the ever-evolving landscape of photonics, the demand for efficient and reliable measurement solutions continues to soar. Ophir is proud
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Choosing the Correct Laser Beam Characterization System for Your Additive Manufacturing Chamber
Today, additive manufacturing (AM) is being used on industrial scales and not only to print prototypes, so the quality of
Green and Blue Laser Welding
Laser welding, cutting, or cladding has become increasingly popular and, in most cases, has been performed at the NIR wavelength
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High Power Lasers – Just Measure It
Laser power and the applied laser densities are constantly rising. These high-power lasers are more likely to be used in
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Measuring Challenges of Wide and Divergent Beams
Article by: Yoni Groisman, Karol Sanilevitch, Roei Yiftah, Dr. Simon Rankel VCSELs, LEDs, edge emitting, and fiber lasers are used
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WB-I VIS: Wide Beam Imager for 350-1100nm wavelengths -Now operates with Ophir’s new, high resolution camera SP932U
The challenge Many applications involve widely diverging or large beams such as VCSELs, laser diodes, LEDs, and fiber lasers. Those