What should you consider when measuring close to focus? How small a beam can you measure? When do you need a beam profiler? Get practical answers to laser measurement questions raised during our recent Ophir webinar.
Laser Power, Position and Beam Size Measurement: Your Questions Answered Read Post »
A laser power reading can tell you how much power is being measured. But does it tell you whether the
When Laser Power Looks Right, What Could You Be Missing? Read Post »
Two laser welding systems can produce dramatically different weld quality even when both pass daily power checks. The answer often lies not in laser power, but in power density and beam characteristics.
Why Laser Welders with the Same Power Produce Different Results Read Post »
OEMs and system integrators often face challenges that standard laser measurement solutions cannot address. Learn how MKS Ophir custom laser measurement and beam analysis solutions deliver accurate performance monitoring, seamless integration, and long-term reliability for demanding laser applications.
When Standard Laser Measurement Solutions Aren’t Enough Read Post »
Twenty-five years ago, Jonathan Feust walked into Ophir with a CV in his hand. Today, he is a Principal Test Engineer
Meet the Team: Jonathan Feust, Principal Test Engineer & Technical Support Read Post »
Learn how thermal laser power sensors convert laser energy into heat to measure power and single-shot energy, and how sensor design affects performance.
How Thermal Laser Power Sensors Measure Power and Energy Read Post »
Understand why staying within a laser sensor’s published specifications does not always prevent damage, and how power density, wavelength, exposure time, and beam conditions affect sensor limits.
Laser Sensor Damage Threshold: Why Staying Within Spec Isn’t Always Enough Read Post »
The Ophir F100(150)A-SV-17 is a fan-cooled laser power sensor designed for ultrashort pulse laser measurement in pico- and femtosecond applications, supporting higher-power ultrafast systems used in precision micro-machining and material processing.
Ophir F100(150)A-SV-17 Laser Power Sensor for Ultrashort Pulse Lasers Read Post »
MKS Darmstadt has achieved ISO 9001 certification across its operations, extending its quality management approach beyond its ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory.
MKS Darmstadt Site Achieves ISO 9001 Certification Across All Operations Read Post »
End of Life (EOL) and End of Service (EOS) are often confused, but they represent different stages in a product’s lifecycle. Learn what each term means, how they affect product availability and support, and what steps to take when a device reaches either milestone.
What Is the Difference Between End of Life (EOL) and End of Service (EOS)? Read Post »
Learn how to choose the right virtual meter for your application. Compare USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and RS-232 connectivity options for laboratory, industrial, and OEM measurement systems.
Choosing the Right PC Interface for Laser Power and Energy Measurement Read Post »
Discover how thermal laser power sensors convert laser energy into heat to measure power and single-shot energy, and how sensor design influences measurement performance.
How Thermal Sensors Measure Laser Power and Single-Shot Energy Read Post »
