In high-power laser processing, source power alone does not determine results. Beam size, focus position, and energy distribution all affect the real power density at the workpiece, making measurement essential for process consistency.
Why Power Density Matters in High-Power Laser Processing Read Post »
Understand your Ophir calibration dates and when to recalibrate for reliable laser measurement performance.
When Should You Calibrate Your Ophir Device? Read Post »
StarBright and StarLite are handheld laser power and energy meters designed for different measurement needs. This blog post compares their features, use cases, and key differences to help you choose the right meter for your application.
When aligning a complex optomechanical system, small adjustments can affect beam power, position, and stability at the same time. BeamTrack sensors, combined with StarLab software, help users monitor these changes in one workflow for faster alignment and troubleshooting.
Watch: Beam Pointing Stability Measurement Made Easy with BeamTrack and StarLab Read Post »
Meet Nir Ptashnik, PLM for Ophir Power Meters, and learn how customer insight drives precision in laser power measurement.
Meet the Team: Nir Ptashnik, PLM, Ophir Power Meters Read Post »
Why does a laser power meter show negative readings? Learn common causes and simple fixes for accurate laser measurements.
Laser Power Meter Negative Reading: Why It Happens and How to Fix It? Read Post »
This year marks 50 years since Ophir was founded in 1976 as a team working on precision infrared optics and
50 Years of Ophir Photonics: From a Jerusalem Lab to a Global Laser Measurement Brand Read Post »
In metal additive manufacturing, the laser does far more than simply melt powder. It directly influences part density, mechanical strength,
Wireless Bluetooth connectivity brings flexible, safe remote laser power monitoring to industrial systems using the Ariel power meter and COM automation.
Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity for the Ariel Power Meter Using the Ophir COM Object Read Post »
Cost-Effective, High-Performance Beam Characterization from Visible to SWIR Accurate laser beam characterization is essential across a growing range o…
Introducing the Ophir® SP301Q CQD Beam Profiler Read Post »
The Measurement Challenge Behind Modern Beam Shaping As advanced laser technologies continue to influence industrial welding and additive manufacturin…
A Practical SWIR Beam Profiler for Large-Area Laser Diagnostics Measuring shortwave infrared (SWIR) laser beams in real-world environments has long
Meet the Ophir SP403P, SWIR Beam Profiler Read Post »
