Additive Manufacturing: Maintaining Quality & Control
Additive manufacturing (AM) has exploded in the last few years. No longer just a tool for quick plastic prototypes, AM […]
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Laser Beam Analysis
Recent updates and news in the world of Laser Beam Analysis
Overcoming Challenge of Measuring Multiple Lasers using Ophir-Spiricon XC130 InGaAs camera
As is common in most university research environments, necessity is the mother of invention. In this case, a lab needed
Video: Why does measuring your laser beam help you maintain quality processes?
Why does measuring your laser beam help you maintain quality processes? In this week’s video, we explain the purpose of
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The Importance of CO2 Laser Optimization
Every laser user, along with their superiors, wants the laser system to operate optimally. When these systems aren’t optimized, time
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And the winner is – BeamWatch AM !!
We are honored that our Beam Profiler, BeamWatch AM received the Platinum award which is the highest possible award in
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What’s M-Squared, again?
Here’s a surprising statistic: Nine out of ten laser technicians have no idea what M² is. Most laser beam characteristics are
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Why does measuring your laser beam help you maintain quality processes?
Much like a light ball that degrades over time, a laser beam at the work surface has to be maintained
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New laser fails to perform according to specifications – What can you do about it?
Just imagine the following situation: you’re a well trained and experienced manufacturer engineer. Your company had just purchased a laser
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MKS Announces Ophir® BeamWatch AM, Non-Contact Laser Beam Monitoring System for Additive Manufacturing
Andover, MA – November 20, 2017 – MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes
Beam Profiling 101: Intro to laser measurement
One of the most common questions Mark S. Szorik, Pacific Northwest Regional Sales Manager at Ophir Photonics is being asked,
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Reducing Production Waste with Laser Profiling and Characterization
A laser profiling system can characterize and identify which variables affect product quality and waste. Knowing and creating a process is stable, consistent, predictable, and capable goes a long way toward generating sustainable profit, waste minimization, and end customer satisfaction. Read how to do it here:
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Can a Simple Sensor Really Replace a Laser Beam Profiler?
So you need to profile your laser beam but are worried about the cost of a beam profiler? Or maybe
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