Why Beam Profiling at Multiple Power Levels Can Make or Break an Additive Manufacturing Build
In metal additive manufacturing, the laser does far more than simply melt powder. It directly influences part density, mechanical strength, […]
Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity for the Ariel Power Meter Using the Ophir COM Object
Wireless Bluetooth connectivity brings flexible, safe remote laser power monitoring to industrial systems using the Ariel power meter and COM automation.
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Introducing the Ophir® SP301Q CQD Beam Profiler
Cost-Effective, High-Performance Beam Characterization from Visible to SWIR Accurate laser beam characterization is essential across a growing range o…
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Introducing Ring/Core BeamGage: Characterizing Ring/Core Laser Beams for Welding & Additive Manufacturing
The Measurement Challenge Behind Modern Beam Shaping As advanced laser technologies continue to influence industrial welding and additive manufacturin…
Meet the Ophir SP403P, SWIR Beam Profiler
A Practical SWIR Beam Profiler for Large-Area Laser Diagnostics Measuring shortwave infrared (SWIR) laser beams in real-world environments has long
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Thank You for Visiting MKS Ophir® at SPIE Photonics West 2026
SPIE Photonics West 2026 brought together the global photonics community once again, and we were thrilled to meet so many
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The 2026 Ophir® Photonics Product Catalog: Designed to Support Real-World Laser Measurement Challenges
Laser measurement today spans a wide range of applications, from industrial manufacturing and additive manufacturing to scientific research, quantum t…
Ophir Photonics Is Headed to SPIE Photonics West 2026
With more than 50 years of laser measurement experience, MKS Ophir® continues to support engineers and researchers working at the
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Shaping the Future of Laser Measurement: A Conversation with Reuven Silverman
As the laser and Photonics industry enters 2026 amid rapid advances in power, speed, and production demands, we sat down
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Happy New Year from Ophir!
As we begin a new year, we want to thank our customers, partners, and colleagues around the world for being
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Measuring Laser Power Above 100 kW? How Is It Done?
Laser systems operating above 100 kilowatts are no longer futuristic but measuring them accurately and safely is still a major
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Laser Marking: 30 Years of Innovation and Why Beam Quality (M²) Is the Hidden KPI for 2025
Introduction: The backbone of traceability, and the hidden KPI From automotive VINs to medical UDI/GS1 DataMatrix codes, laser marking underpins