When two qualified laser welding systems produced different results, beam profiling revealed a critical difference hidden behind similar power measurements.
Using Beam Profiling to Diagnose Laser Welding Inconsistencies 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 »
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.
Shape the Beam. Control the Process. 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 »
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 »
Meet Ronit Abdoo and learn how she combines technical communication, B2B marketing, analytics, and storytelling to support the photonics industry.
Meet Ronit Abdoo: Connecting Technology, People, and Stories at Ophir Read Post »
