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.
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.
Introducing the Ophir® SP301Q CQD Beam Profiler Read Post »
Ophir Ring/Core BeamGage enables precise characterization of ring-core laser beams, improving process control, energy distribution, and weld quality in additive manufacturing and laser welding.
Meet the Ophir SP403P SWIR beam profiler – delivering practical, cost-effective large-area beam analysis, with reliable visualization, alignment, and measurement in lab and field.
Meet the Ophir SP403P, SWIR Beam Profiler Read Post »
Guide to BeamWatch laser beam profilers, explaining non-contact measurement and how to select the right system for welding and 3D printing.
From Welding to 3D Printing: Choosing the Right BeamWatch® Profiler for Your Laser Read Post »
Why Camera‑Based Beam Profiling Is Essential High-precision laser processing has become a vital manufacturing tool in industries ranging from automoti…
Advanced CMOS Camera-Based Laser Beam Analyzers Read Post »
In the ever-evolving landscape of photonics, the demand for efficient and reliable measurement solutions continues to soar. Ophir is proud
Meet the SP203P: A Cost-Effective Solution for SWIR Emission Measurement Read Post »
Today, additive manufacturing (AM) is being used on industrial scales and not only to print prototypes, so the quality of
Laser welding, cutting, or cladding has become increasingly popular and, in most cases, has been performed at the NIR wavelength
Green and Blue Laser Welding Read Post »
Laser power and the applied laser densities are constantly rising. These high-power lasers are more likely to be used in
High Power Lasers – Just Measure It Read Post »
Article by: Yoni Groisman, Karol Sanilevitch, Roei Yiftah, Dr. Simon Rankel VCSELs, LEDs, edge emitting, and fiber lasers are used
Measuring Challenges of Wide and Divergent Beams Read Post »
The challenge Many applications involve widely diverging or large beams such as VCSELs, laser diodes, LEDs, and fiber lasers. Those
