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The Importance of Laser Beam Measuring Equipment in the Industrial Manufacturing World

W. Edwards Deming stated “If you can't measure it, you can't control it," and "You cannot inspect quality into the product; it is already there."

From Ophir Photonics Group 14 Sep 2015

Using the RM9 Radiometer System to Measure Very Low Power IR Lasers

Laser beam powers are typically measured using thermal sensors and photodiode-based sensors. Thermal sensors are used for high laser power measurements.

From Ophir Photonics Group 14 Sep 2015

Defining the Response Time and Integration Time of Energy Sensors

There is a lot of confusion surrounding the terms “integration time” and “response time” of energy sensors. This article will define these terms with respect to Ophir’s pyroelectric “Smart Sensors.”

From Ophir Photonics Group 14 Sep 2015

M-Squared: The Key Performance Indicator (KPI) of Lasers

Due to the number of technologies available today, users are swamped with tons of data, especially in areas of business and marketing. The same is true when measuring lasers too.

From Ophir Photonics Group 14 Sep 2015

An Introduction to Industrial Laser Beam Profiling

Laser beam profiling can prove to be a valuable practice when incorporated into the laser’s planned, corrective or preventative maintenance routines.

From Ophir Photonics Group 14 Sep 2015

Using Critical Laser Scribing Processes for Solar Cell Manufacturing

Solar cell manufacture is becoming a highly competitive field as high speed automation techniques tend towards zero defect tolerance. YAG lasers are being used for error-free scribing of solar panels.

From Ophir Photonics Group 11 Sep 2015

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) for the MitySOM-5CSx from Critical Link

Critical Link, a company specializing in embedded solutions, is dedicated to quality. Critical Link’s system-on-modules are used in key applications such as medical, scientific, industrial, transportation, defense and telecommunications, to name a few.

From Critical Link LLC 31 Jul 2015

Critical Link Products are to be Launched into Space

In the past several years, Critical Link technology has been employed in a myriad of “industrial strength” applications in diverse fields. The latest in this line of news is that MityCAM, a Critical Link technology, is going to be launched into space.

From Critical Link LLC 31 Jul 2015

North America Runs out of Ipv4 Addresses: All Critical Link Linux-Based SoMs Have IPv6 Support Available

Recently it was announced that North America had finally run out of IP (IPv4 – 32 bit) addresses. In this context, an intriguing question arises regarding the status of IP addresses in Latin America, Europe and Asia over the past few years.

From Critical Link LLC 31 Jul 2015

gRAY Laser Power Detectors for Easy OEM Integration

In this interview, Susanne Dröscher from greenTEG talks about the new OEM-focused additions to their gRAY product line, which will be launched at LASER World of PHOTONICS in Munich, June 21-25 2015.

From greenTEG AG 17 Jun 2015