Photonics West Special Edition

INFINITY SERIES ADDS NEW MODELS: i150W and FAST PULSE

Stable Power of < 3% from 3 to 150 watts

Fast Rise/Fall Times of < 40 μseconds

?Superior Beam with M2 < 1.2

Hermetically sealed laser gas, no refills

Iradion Laser Inc., Uxbridge, MA. The popular Infinity laser product line continues to expand with the addition of: 1) a 150-watt model, and coming soon, 2) the Fast Pulse Series with Rise/Fall times that are typically in the range of 20 μseconds!

Until recently, Infinity models featured the popular power levels of 50, 60, 80, 100 and 120-watts. After a successful R&D and Beta Testing program, the product introduction of the i150W laser now adds a 150-watt model to the compact Infinity family of lasers.

OEM Machine Builders and Integrators benefit from the common footprint of all Infinity lasers, because their interchangeability reduces engineering, manufacturing and inventory costs. Furthermore, Infinity models offer system builders with a choice of other specifications providing additional unique features. In short, the Infinity Series represents the most flexible CO2 laser product line that is available in the industry.

It allows OEM Machine Builders and Integrators the ability to customize their system specifications while using an universal laser platform:

·?50, 60, 80, 100, 120 and 150-watt power levels

·?11.2, 10.6, 10.2 and 9.3 μm wavelengths

·?Standard rise/fall times < 75 μseconds or Fast Pulse rise/times < 40 μseconds

·?Fan cooling or water cooling

·?Patented Ceramic Core CO2 Laser Design

“Message From The CEO/President”… Philippe Brak

EOAs CEO and President of Iradion, and on behalf of our Iradion team, I want to express thanks to our customers and suppliers. Your valued business and support are greatly appreciated. You helped Iradion Laser achieve its best year of sales and shipments in 2022!

As I mentioned in the last newsletter, InnoLas Photonics was acquired by our parent company, thus joining Iradion Laser in a global alliance. Both laser companies will work together to offer Ceramic Core CO2 lasers as well as Diode Pumped Solid State (DPSS) and ultrashort pulse fiber lasers. Since InnoLas Photonics has a great reputation in Europe and Asia; we are confident that markets in the Americas represent great opportunities.

In addition, Iradion will be introducing new Infinity models in 2023: the i150W model as well as a new Fast Pulse Series. Expanding the popular?Infinity product line with more models, our customers will greatly benefit??from interchangeability, because the Infinity’s universal platform provides unprecedented flexibility. Our customers have the ability to “customize” their workstations and systems while minimizing engineering, manufacturing and inventory costs.

Visit us at Photonics West 2023. Thank you again for your valued business!

?IRADION SERVICE PROGRAMS SET A STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE

Iradion Laser Inc., Uxbridge, MA. Iradion’s QC and Service Department has been receiving high marks from its North America customers as well as accounts throughout the world for the success of its unique laser service and support policies. Four customer-focused service support programs with rave reviews are:

1) The Rapid Response Service Program insures that problems are recorded and responded to within 24 hours by sending an email to: [email protected]. The results are impressive: many issues are resolved with phone support, while 95% of repair/replacement lasers are shipped within 4 days.

2) Iradion’s warranty policies represent an unique protection plan for its lasers. The standard 2-year laser warranty is further backed by a 7-year guarantee against laser gas degradation. In the unlikely event of degradation, Iradion will provide a no charge laser gas refill up to 7-years from shipment.

3) Customized Final Testing and Documentation prior to shipment are available. All Iradion lasers are tested, but if a customer’s project requires special testing, Iradion Engineering and QC departments can be consulted to generate customized QC procedures and Final Testing documentation.

4) Laser Maintenance and Operation Training Programs are available that are designed to assist our customers’ engineering, manufacturing and/or service personnel.

Edward Revell, Technical Services Manager, summarized Iradion’s commitment, “Iradion’s success, growth and innovation are because the company recruits and trains exceptional candidates. In doing so, it has grown and created a multi-cultural organization; a dedicated, professional team that strives to provide the highest quality products and services to our customers. When you buy an Iradion laser, you have invested in the Iradion Team that is committed to your success, today, and for the future.”

INNOLAS PHOTONICS ULTRASHORT PULSE FIBER LASERS

Iradion Laser Inc. and InnoLas Photonics will be on display at the Photonics West 2023 Trade Show scheduled for January 31 through February 2, 2023 in the Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA. The advanced technology Iradion and InnoLas lasers will be displayed in Booth #3044.

InnoLas Photonics GmbH, Krailling Germany, has an excellent reputation for designing, manufacturing and selling Diode Pumped Solid State (DPSS) and ultrashort pulse fiber lasers to customers that process micro applications found in electronics, medical, micromachining, jewelry and other industries. The Iradion and Innolas Photonics alliance will benefit the global reach of both companies and their products.

InnoLas Photonics FEMTO, BLIZZ, CORE, NANIO and mosquitoo X models offer a wide variety of pulse widths, pulse energies, repetition frequencies and wavelengths ranging from 355 nm to 2 microns. InnoLas Photonics features a wide range of lasers to meet the demands of most applications.

The BLIZZ model offers pulse widths as short as 15ns and pulse energies up to 1000μJ, the BLIZZ is the perfect tool for today’s demanding applications that require high output power, excellent beam quality and superior pulse-to-pulse stability even at high repetition rates. The BLIZZ air offers a competitively priced, air-cooled alternative.

The CORE model is based on an all-in-one design that comes with????exceptional short pulse widths. The latest hyperclean UV technology and the integrated closed-loop air purification system ensure longest laser lifetimes.?With pulse widths <15ns @ 40kHz, pulse energy of 150μJ @ 40kHz, and peak power of 10kW @ 40kHz, the CORE is a versatile tool for a variety of systems.

The NANIO models offer a wide range of operational options from a?pulse width of 25ns @ 60kHz and pulse energy of 133μJ @ 60kHz up to a pulse width of 60ns @ 400kHz and a pulse energy of 2.5μJ @ 400kHz. It is truly an useful tool for many applications. Also, the NANIO series lasers minimize downtime, because many components can be replaced easily without dismounting the laser head.

The mosquitoo X features pulse energies as high as 200μJ and peak powers up to 13kW make the mosquitoo X the perfect tool for today's demanding 24/7 applications. Superior pulse-to-pulse stabilities, very high repetition rates and an extremely competitive pricing are the key facts to high throughput at minimal costs per part. It has become an attractive option for competitive projects and systems.

The new FEMTO model is an excellent tool for demanding 24/7 industrial use. An integrated pulse picker / modulator, together with pulse-on-demand and burst mode options, combined with wavelengths of either 1950nm, 1030nm or 515nm represents a brand new concept in the laser industry. A new approach for totally new kinds of applications is now possible.

?By combining Iradion’s exclusive Ceramic Core CO2 laser product lines with the innovative InnoLas Photonics portfolio of DPSS and ultrashort pulse fiber lasers, the companies provide a broad selection of lasers capable of addressing a wide range of applications in many segments of the market.

Iradion Laser, Inc. will expand its sales and service support for its ceramic core CO2 product lines as well as all InnoLas Photonics products. In other global markets, Iradion Laser, InnoLas Photonics and distributors will support the full complement of these products and services.

?As stated in the patent, with Iradion’s innovative design, the CO2 laser gas mixture is hermetically sealed in an inert aluminum oxide ceramic core. The external metal RF electrodes sandwich the chamber, thus exciting the gas remotely. This protects the laser gas from degradation which can cause laser power loss.

The Infinity diagram reveals the ceramic core that hermitically seals the laser gas. The external metal RF electrodes remotely energize the laser gas to produce an excellent laser beam quality of M2 < 1.2.

In comparison, conventional CO2 lasers enclose the laser gas mixture with the metal electrodes in a glass or metal chamber using rubber seals or welding. Over time, the laser gas degrades as metal atoms contaminate its purity, and helium leakage alters the mixture, so a laser gas refill is often needed every 3 to 5 years.

Iradion lasers eliminate this problem. Other benefits include better power stability and consistent pulsing profiles, because the ceramic chamber has a low coefficient of expansion versus metal tubes. Moreover, this innovative architecture requires fewer components reducing the laser size and weight. The design equates to production cost savings resulting in some of the?most competitive CO2 lasers pricing in the industry.

On left, Iradion seals CO2 laser gas in a ceramic core with electrodes on the outside. On right, traditional lasers place CO2 laser gas and electrodes in metal or glass chamber prone to gas contamination and seal leakage.

Iradion offers two other Series; the Eternity which includes 25, 30 and 40-watt models and the Destiny which consists of 200 and 250-watt models?

All the three product lines offer Iradion’s patented ceramic core laser technology and its unique benefits.

Prior to shipment, extensive QC testing of each laser generates a Final Test Report documenting: model, s/n #, power levels, rise/fall times, power stability, pulsing frequencies, beam quality and other metrics.

Finally, all Iradion lasers are protected with a 2-year warranty, a 7-year warranty against laser gas degradation and a RAPID RESPONSE SERVICE PROGRAM that insures a service response within 24 hours.

Iradion Laser Inc. Headquarters in Uxbridge, MA is a modern facility that houses Administrative offices, Sales and Service, R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Final Testing, QC, Shipping and Receiving.?

Contact Iradion for more information:

Telephone Number: 401-762-5100

Email: [email protected]?