Every laser cutter enthusiast eventually pops the question: how on earth do I align an invisible beam that’s more-than-happy to zap my eyeballs, not to mention torch everything else in its path? We ...

As winter months prompt many small businesses to streamline operations and prepare for the year ahead, demand continues to grow for laser engraving solutions that balance precision, automation, and ...

CO2 lasers are very powerful and reliable laser sources. However, the 10 µm wavelength has the disadvantage that it cannot be seen with the naked human eye nor can it be measured with simple and ...

Laser aficionado [Martin Raynsford] has built up experience with various laser cutters over the years and felt he should write up a blog post detailing his first-hand findings with an often overlooked ...

Data from a recent integrated ground test of the Alpha high-energy laser, its beam director telescope and the associated beam alignment and correction system have provided the team developing the ...

LASER COMPONENTS offers beam expanders for CO2 lasers, useful for guiding the beam over long distances, and increasing power density in the focal point. CO2 beam expanders use AR coated ZnSe lenses in ...