When Laser Power Looks Right, What Could You Be Missing?
A laser power reading can tell you how much power is being measured. But does it tell you whether the […]
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How Bloom Lasers Uses Beam Quality Measurement to Support High-Performance Laser Manufacturing
Bloom Lasers uses Ophir BeamSquared beam propagation analyzers to verify M², astigmatism, asymmetry, and beam consistency throughout laser production. See how fast, repeatable measurements support quality control for demanding micromachining applications.
Using Beam Profiling to Diagnose Laser Welding Inconsistencies
When two qualified laser welding systems produced different results, beam profiling revealed a critical difference hidden behind similar power measurements.
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Why Laser Welders with the Same Power Produce Different Results
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.
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Shape the Beam. Control the Process.
Discover how adjustable ring/core laser beams distribute energy between the core and surrounding ring and how BeamGage Ring-Core helps measure, align, and evaluate these profiles for laser welding and additive manufacturing.
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When Standard Laser Measurement Solutions Aren’t Enough
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.
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How Thermal Laser Power Sensors Measure Power and Energy
Learn how thermal laser power sensors convert laser energy into heat to measure power and single-shot energy, and how sensor design affects performance.
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Laser Sensor Damage Threshold: Why Staying Within Spec Isn’t Always Enough
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.
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Ophir F100(150)A-SV-17 Laser Power Sensor for Ultrashort Pulse Lasers
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.
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MKS Darmstadt Site Achieves ISO 9001 Certification Across All Operations
MKS Darmstadt has achieved ISO 9001 certification across its operations, extending its quality management approach beyond its ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory.
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What Is the Difference Between End of Life (EOL) and End of Service (EOS)?
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.
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Choosing the Right PC Interface for Laser Power and Energy Measurement
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.
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