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According to the researchers, battery manufacturing has become a market that demonstrates significant growth nowadays. Mostly, that is because of the accelerated demand from the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Fiber laser manufacturers predict the high growth for integrating fiber laser technology in battery welding equipment (particularly laser-based).
Fiber laser working principles are applied in battery welding. It is not a new laser application but it became really popular only when the electric vehicle (EV) industry started using it. 
Nowadays, researchers are working on creating effective production centers for battery cells for the electric vehicle (EV) industry. They need to investigate how fiber laser technology can be produced to economically contact and join dissimilar materials. So that will help to manufacture battery cells more efficiently and reliably.
There are several scientific projects that are studying the usage of fiber laser technology in battery manufacturing. One of the studies has a goal to find the most effective way to manufacture lithium-ion batteries. The researchers developed a fiber laser system that could join anodes and cathodes to the contacts. The anodes are made of copper and the cathodes of aluminum. The scientists chose different types of fiber lasers for testing. The solution was in applying a turntable with several stations so that a stack is ready in two seconds. 
The other project studies how to connect battery cells more efficiently. The scientists develop processes for bonding copper, aluminum, and steel with a fiber laser working in the nanosecond range. These processes are complicated because thin electrical contacts should not be heated too much. They are sensitive to temperature. It is important to strike a balance here. The connection will not have mechanical stability if there is little welding energy. And on the contrary, when there is too much welding energy, the mode of operation or service life of the batteries can be shorter. 
The third project connected to fiber laser technology includes the experiments on copper-aluminum and copper-steel joints on the pouch and cylindrical cells respectively. The tests demonstrated that they can achieve as good joints as continuous-wave (CW) welding. However,  the energy consumption is much lower. And there is high repeatability and fewer intermetallic phases. The only disadvantage is that the whole process takes more time, so there are still aspects that need to be improved.
In conclusion, the range of laser applications is wide, one of them is battery manufacturing.  The fiber laser systems can unite both a CW fiber laser and a nanosecond pulsed fiber laser. The laser beam can be controlled apart. And except joining, the fiber laser system can also remove material, for example, to construct surfaces.
Optromix Inc., headquartered in Cambridge, MA, USA, is a manufacturer of laser technologies, optical fiber sensors, and optical monitoring systems. We develop and manufacture a broad variety of Fiber lasers, СО 2 lasers, Ti: Sapphire lasers, Dye lasers, and Excimer Lasers. We offer simple Erbium laser and Ytterbium laser products, as well as sophisticated laser systems with unique characteristics, based on the client’s inquiry.
We manufacture laser modules using our technologies based on the advanced research work and patents of the international R&D team. Laser processes are high-quality, high-precision, easily automated manufacturing solutions that provide repeatability and flexibility.
If you are interested in Optromix fiber laser systems or Optromix CO2 lasers, please contact us at info@optromix.com

Thanks to the development of ultrafast fiber laser systems in the last century, nowadays, we can observe a lot of their new applications. Fiber laser technology is applied in medical and industrial spheres starting with a cancer diagnosis and ending with 3D nano printing. So new representatives of compact fiber laser modules make our everyday life easier. 
The ultrafast fiber laser development has led to huge technical innovation in fiber laser technology. The scientists achieved big progress at the quality, lifetime, and price of many types of fiber lasers‘ components including beam combiners, Bragg fiber filters, modulators, detectors, etc. Today, fiber laser modules have the commercial availability of doped fibers for multimode laser pumping to deliver single-mode output for a higher power. This technology is used in high-power fiber laser designs for industrial manufacturing applications.
Nowadays, ultrafast fiber lasers look like small black boxes. So the fiber laser manufacturers can easily incorporate them into a wide range of devices. Fiber lasers‘ effectiveness, their mechanical characteristics like the small size and rugged architecture make them suitable for industrial and medical platforms based on fiber laser technology. Moreover, they demonstrate high stability and reliability.
Fiber laser designs have the potential of high gain and they are compact. Ultrafast fiber lasers even with low power can be used as the building block for higher-power fiber laser designs. These low-power fiber lasers can provide output at a variety of wavelengths. 
One of the latest fiber laser designs was produced in Germany. It is modern two-photon microscopy that is on the base of near-IR femtosecond laser pulses. It allows making high-resolution imaging of human skin called multiphoton tomography. From the very beginning, the scientists used lasers that required water cooling and a complex delivery arm. Moreover, they were expensive and quite huge that created inconveniences. The usage of ultrafast fiber lasers made the operation easier. The fiber laser system requires no water cooling and can be freely moved around a dermatology suite.
However, the small diameter of the fiber core gives some challenges for the scientists who create ultrafast optical pulses. To make an ultrafast fiber laser source, the pulse energies should be low and the chromatic dispersion and nonlinear effects should have a balance. Besides, it is necessary to have a reliable starting mechanism to provide consistent performance. 
Optromix Inc., headquartered in Cambridge, MA, USA, is a manufacturer of laser technologies, optical fiber sensors, and optical monitoring systems. We develop and manufacture a broad variety of Fiber lasers, СО 2 lasers, Ti: Sapphire lasers, Dye lasers, and Excimer Lasers. We offer simple Erbium laser and Ytterbium laser products, as well as sophisticated laser systems with unique characteristics, based on the client’s inquiry.
We manufacture laser modules using our technologies based on the advanced research work and patents of the international R&D team. Laser processes are high-quality, high-precision, easily automated manufacturing solutions that provide repeatability and flexibility.
If you are interested in Optromix fiber laser systems or Optromix CO2 lasers, please contact us at info@optromix.com

A new generation of laser modules was created in trusted identity, payments, and data protection. These laser modules give an opportunity to the customers to implement new laser modules in both the financial payment card and government ID card sectors. 
The popularity of fiber laser technology is increasing enormously in different fields including both the financial and government card markets. This is explained by the increased requirements for greater security and personalization. The design team used many years of experience and modern development in fiber laser technology. That arranges more accurate image quality and good line detailing.
Fiber laser technology plays a significant role in supporting security and image quality requirements because criminals become more sophisticated in counterfeiting ID cards. Fiber lasers are a crucial element of any security strategy because of the accuracy. Modern fiber laser systems are utilized for government applications. Laser modules provide crisp edges and image definition. They employ the highest quality photo images, support texts, bar codes, and various additional security features. Laser modules conform to the security standards of most government agencies all over the world.
The flat and metal cards make the financial card market implement new fiber laser technology, like durable graphics and laser engraving. The new laser modules leverage financial card personalization by applying modern fiber laser engraving technology. These laser modules provide a simple user interface and allow set all the necessary customer requirements up. The laser modules can engrave on various materials bar codes, texts, and bitmap images.
Fiber laser modules can also apply additional security features. They allow for ease of setup and control, integration of multimode laser modules, and etc. Fiber laser modules can also include a vision registration camera. The camera accurately combines engraving and pre-printed elements on the card. Laser modules can have an air-cooled fiber laser as well. The fiber laser employs powerful fiber laser technology put in a small laser module. This laser module does not require external power or a cooling unit.
Thanks to modern complex fiber laser designs the science made a great leap forward nowadays. Fiber lasers are applied in various spheres and provide more energy-efficient fiber laser systems in the conditions of low-budget and different environmental conditions.   
Optromix Inc., headquartered in Cambridge, MA, USA, is a manufacturer of laser technologies, optical fiber sensors, and optical monitoring systems. We develop and manufacture a broad variety of Fiber lasers, СО 2 lasers, Ti: Sapphire lasers, Dye lasers, and Excimer Lasers. We offer simple Erbium laser and Ytterbium laser products, as well as sophisticated laser systems with unique characteristics, based on the client’s inquiry.
We manufacture laser modules using our technologies based on the advanced research work and patents of the international R&D team. Laser processes are high-quality, high-precision, easily automated manufacturing solutions that provide repeatability and flexibility.
If you are interested in Optromix fiber laser systems or Optromix CO2 lasers, please contact us at info@optromix.com

Since the end of the last century, fiber lasers have been considered to be elements of different scientific directions starting from the telecom market and ending with the medical procedure market. Moreover, they are widely used in a variety of advanced and scientific laser applications. 
Different wavelength ranges, short pulse durations, nonreactivity to environmental conditions, small size, and other important factors of fiber laser designs play a crucial role in their popularity among the scientific and government communities. Fiber laser technology often solves problems that other modern technologies can not. Nowadays, we can find industrial fiber lasers in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, transport, consumer devices, and other industries. 
From the very beginning, when the fiber lasers were implemented they were in great request for the processing of metals. Now they are applied for 3D printing, surface cleaning and modification, and many microprocessing methods of a great variety of materials.
Fiber laser modules can provide higher output powers and laser beams of good quality. That helps to achieve efficient energy consumption and resistance to vibration and environmental conditions. That’s why there is no wonder, they make a fast return on investment. 
The first fiber lasers were mostly effectless. But then new methods of delivering the pump light into the cladding were discovered. These methods allowed making fiber lasers more powerful and showing their true potential. That was a revolution in fiber laser systems and the new era began. As a result of this revolution, fiber laser modules were adapted to mass production.
Fiber lasers proved to be a reliable and powerful instrument for different applications. They are present in a wide range of different scientific spheres and directions. However, they still have a great development potential that continues to grow.
Optromix Inc., headquartered in Cambridge, MA, USA, is a manufacturer of laser technologies, optical fiber sensors, and optical monitoring systems. We develop and manufacture a broad variety of Fiber lasers, СО 2 lasers, Ti: Sapphire lasers, Dye lasers, and Excimer Lasers. We offer simple Erbium laser and Ytterbium laser products, as well as sophisticated laser systems with unique characteristics, based on the client’s inquiry.
We manufacture laser modules using our technologies based on the advanced research work and patents of the international R&D team. Laser processes are high-quality, high-precision, easily automated manufacturing solutions that provide repeatability and flexibility.
If you are interested in Optromix fiber laser systems or Optromix CO2 lasers, please contact us at info@optromix.com

The researchers from the UK produced a self-cooling fiber laser. This fiber laser is based on a silica fiber laser design. The scientists are going to create fiber laser-based devices that could achieve exceptional purity and frequency stability. That will allow avoiding the necessity of external cooling, for example, using a water-based cooling system.
A self-cooling fiber laser with a silica fiber laser module can be applied for the development of progressive fiber laser systems. These fiber laser systems are useful for low-power, high-precision metrology and information transportation.
The cooling was successfully achieved when the researchers decreased the energy level of the light. The tests’ results demonstrate that the silica fiber laser module getting colder upon light excitation. The scientists also used anti-Stokes fluorescence to achieve cooling. This means an addition of a rare-earth ion to the fiber laser module. The ion absorbs the light from the laser beam and then produces it at a higher energy level. As a result, the fiber laser module temperature is getting lower. 
The process is a complicated task because of the ytterbium that is usually taken during the test. Ytterbium ions can take impurity and release heat energy. This process is called “concentration quenching”. The researchers created a glass composition with the necessary for the experiment quantity of ytterbium to avoid this effect. 
The light frequency and its power were more stable because there were no changes in the temperature of a self-cooling of fiber laser design. That helped to preserve the cooling effect. 
The tests prove that the fiber laser system is capable of supporting high-power and large-scale laser applications in the terms of increasing performance efficiency. There were also developed two additional silica fiber laser applications. The scientists intensified the laser beam at the same time preserving the negative average temperature change. 
According to the researchers who developed these constructions, there is still a lot to improve in the future. The extracting percentage, as well as the level of efficiency, are at a low level. That’s why this newly developed technology can’t be implemented and needs some time for adoption for high-power laser applications.
Optromix Inc., headquartered in Cambridge, MA, USA, is a manufacturer of laser technologies, optical fiber sensors, and optical monitoring systems. We develop and manufacture a broad variety of Fiber lasers, СО 2 lasers, Ti: Sapphire lasers, Dye lasers, and Excimer Lasers. We offer simple Erbium laser and Ytterbium laser products, as well as sophisticated laser systems with unique characteristics, based on the client’s inquiry.
We manufacture laser modules using our technologies based on the advanced research work and patents of the international R&D team. Laser processes are high-quality, high-precision, easily-automated manufacturing solutions that provide repeatability and flexibility.
If you are interested in Optromix fiber laser systems or Optromix CO2 lasers, please contact us at info@optromix.com

Specialists have developed new measurement solutions for highly effective manufacturing processes. Their whole design is based on the range of fiber lasers for sensing. The latest fiber laser design of a measuring mechanism allows gaging the inner geometric parameters of the cylindrical steel bands. That function is commonly used in the tire industry for non-contact measurement of steel band rims. This construction can be easily installed on the conveyor for more effective work.

The other function of this machine is that it can be used for creating 3D modeling with the help of fiber laser systems. The mechanism consists of a two-axis motion system that rotates fiber lasers for sensing. That creates a radial 3D scanning frame inside the steel belt. The laser beam allows getting the data about the measured parameters like height, diameter, roundness, chamber width, angle, etc.

The mechanical hardware contains the mounting frame, housing with interfacing connectors, and fieldbus. Fiber lasers for sensing connect a fiber laser module with the probe software and as well with the PLC. The probe software and the fiber laser module are unified to provide all necessary data. The data can be used to display the graphical information about a measured component. Moreover, it provides a file output that can be used in further analysis. The system is suitable for both vertical or horizontal orientation as the customer needs.

The finally developed construction also includes other options with other fiber laser systems. They are used as sub-systems for multiple measurements of different customers’ units, usually as part of manufacturing processes. The different specimens with fiber laser systems constitute fully machine integrated systems, for instance, for welding lines and automated assembly measuring length, diameter, thickness, etc. The rest systems allow manual operation with hand controls or mouse activation to record the results of measurement and display them in real size or as a model. 
Optromix Inc., headquartered in Cambridge, MA, USA, is a manufacturer of laser technologies, optical fiber sensors, and optical monitoring systems. We develop and manufacture a broad variety of Fiber lasers, СО 2 lasers, Ti: Sapphire lasers, Dye lasers, and Excimer Lasers. We offer simple Erbium laser and Ytterbium laser products, as well as sophisticated laser systems with unique characteristics, based on the client’s inquiry.
We manufacture laser modules using our technologies based on the advanced research work and patents of the international R&D team. Laser processes are high-quality, high-precision, easily-automated manufacturing solutions that provide repeatability and flexibility.
If you are interested in Optromix fiber laser systems or Optromix CO2 lasers, please contact us at info@optromix.com

Scientists from Hong Kong have developed a new hybrid imaging technique that is called optical-resolution photoacoustic microscopy (OR-PAM). The system is based on a fiber laser with a highly concentrated laser beam. It consists of five wavelengths which makes it highly effective in studies and it can be employed in several fields.
The OR-PAM can be applied mostly for multi-contrast functional imaging. During the development, the research team faced some restrictions like the limited laser beam wavelength of most fiber lasers and the limitations of the scanning methods. To get better results the scientists created a multimode laser based on a single fiber wavelength nanosecond laser module source. It takes sub-micro seconds to switch different wavelengths that make multifunctional OR-PAM simultaneous.
The whole fiber laser system is created based on the stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) effect. A fiber laser applies a laser beam with a longer wavelength than the usual one. The generated SRS wavelength remains at high rates when the energy of the laser beam source goes beyond the threshold. Photoacoustic imaging uses the fact that when a surface or tissue is pointed by a laser beam, it takes the light and produces heat. The heat causes thermal expansion, which generates a photoacoustic (PA) wave or a mechanical ultrasonic wave. After that, the scientists can get an image that demonstrates the light absorption distribution.
This invention based on fiber laser technology can be an enormous boon for medicine because it can make a multiparameter image for accounting physiological parameters in vessels like the diameter, depth, etc. That would help to make a disease model while research or treatment. With the help of this five-wavelength OR-PAM, the scientists could also get imaging of tumor development, lymphatic clearance, and brain imaging.
This new system based on the fiber laser can also show the subcellular measures like hemoglobin concentration, blood flow speed, blood oxygen saturation, and lymphatic concentration. That allows the scientists to study disease models, for instance, cancer, and find new ways of treatments for it.
The research team met two main problems while developing multifunctional OR-PAM. The first problem is that the microenvironment of blood vessels changes with time, so long-term scanning with a multimode laser can cause some inaccuracy. The other is the asynchrony among the different laser sources which may cause systematic errors in calculation.
That’s why they created a multimode laser that contains five fiber lasers. This new system can produce multifunctional imaging with a single multimode laser and in a single scanning. So it shortens the time for making an image and improves its accuracy.
Optromix Inc., headquartered in Cambridge, MA, USA, is a manufacturer of laser technologies, optical fiber sensors, and optical monitoring systems. We develop and manufacture a broad variety of Fiber lasers, СО 2 lasers, Ti: Sapphire lasers, Dye lasers, and Excimer Lasers. We offer simple Erbium laser and Ytterbium laser products, as well as sophisticated laser systems with unique characteristics, based on the client’s inquiry.
We manufacture laser modules using our technologies based on the advanced research work and patents of the international R&D team. Laser processes are high-quality, high-precision, easily-automated manufacturing solutions that provide repeatability and flexibility.
If you are interested in Optromix fiber laser systems or Optromix CO2 lasers, please contact us at info@optromix.com

According to recent studies, the global automation industry will greatly grow this year. So, manufacturers should constantly develop new ways to optimize processes and increase the quality of their products. They have to collect more precise information and improve automated identification systems based on fiber laser technology to advance traceability because the supply chains become significantly complex. 
Herewith, the choice of marking technology plays a crucial role in the realization of a traceability system. Marking systems based on fiber laser technology are the best solution for those manufacturers who require high-quality marks that provide conformity and accountability. The fiber lasers for marking arranges it by offering three important advantages: a high contrast, permanent marks, and adaptability to complex shapes. 
Fiber laser systems are especially advantageous at marking high-contrast engravings on aluminum and most other metals. Moreover, they arrange a high level of strength, integrity, and accuracy of the parts being marked.
In particular, it is recommended to apply fiber laser etching for the creation of high-contrast markings on aluminum. The surface of units is getting modified at a microscopic level. The laser beam emits an immense amount of heat to the material surface, melting and expanding it, therefore, producing a texture on the microsurface that results in transforming its color and makes a mark more contrast. Finally, after the long-term changes to the surface texture, the marks change and become permanent and resistant to any kind of damage like abrasion and scratches. 
Additionally, manufacturing parts are often repeatedly applied and can face severe operating environments and extreme temperatures. Marks made by non-permanent marking techniques like inkjets, dot peens, etc. can become deteriorated or difficult to read after a while. Fiber laser etching offers lifetime traceability and legibility of markings on units. 
Also, manufacturers can apply fiber lasers to print deeper high-quality codes that remain readable for a long time. The fact is that marked code passes deeper into the metal and has a rougher surface texture due to the disposed fiber laser properties. Fiber laser etching is widely applied in the automotive industry to prevent any kind of laser features are disposed to produce like sandblasting, e-coating, powder coating, etc.
Industrial fiber lasers for marking are systems with low maintenance, easy automation, long operating life, and do not require consumables.
Optromix Inc., headquartered in Cambridge, MA, USA, is a manufacturer of laser technologies, optical fiber sensors, and optical monitoring systems. We develop and manufacture a broad variety of Fiber lasers, СО 2 lasers, Ti: Sapphire lasers, Dye lasers, and Excimer Lasers. We offer simple Erbium laser and Ytterbium laser products, as well as sophisticated laser systems with unique characteristics, based on the client’s inquiry.
We manufacture lasers using our technologies based on the advanced research work and patents of the international R&D team. Laser processes are high-quality, high-precision, easily-automated manufacturing solutions that provide repeatability and flexibility.
If you are interested in Optromix fiber laser systems or Optromix CO2 lasers, please contact us at info@optromix.com

2020 is known by the COVID pandemic and affects numerous fields of the market. The market of fiber laser systems is no exception. For instance, industrial laser systems remain relatively stable. Herewith, specialists even expect growth of the fiber laser market in 2021.
To be more precise, laser systems are regarded as “a solution seeking a problem”. Herewith, fiber lasers are widely used in numerous fields of technology. Even conventional things apply fiber laser technology: LED screens, computers, and smartphones.
Nowadays laser system’s price is constantly decreasing making them more accessible. “It started with small laser marking devices, today it comprises fiber lasers beyond 1 kW power.” Moreover, the number of manufacturers of fiber laser systems increases steadily decreasing the price of laser diodes.
The first trend in fiber laser systems includes quantum technology. The combination of quantum and fiber laser technology requires a lot of miniaturization and integration of tools. It should be noted that quantum technology uses laser beam pulses emitted by compact light sources.
The second trend supposes ultrafast material processing with ultra-short laser beam pulses. The thing is that ultra-short pulsed laser systems are the most popular ones on the market now. These fiber lasers are a type of solid-state lasers that produce very powerful laser beam pulses as short or even shorter than a picosecond.
Their property of high intensity allows breaking almost any material in short times. Nevertheless, they also have a disadvantage – speed limitation. Thus, ultra-short pulsed fiber laser systems still need some improvements. Additionally, researchers plan to increase laser beam power and even to apply multi-beam technologies for an optimal process. Such fiber laser technology is very promising for new applications.
Another trend is connected with researches on extreme laser beam light. Conventional fiber lasers do not achieve exawatt pulses, however, they reach world records in different parameters. Herewith, they continue aiming to ultrahigh intensities around the world. New records in focused intensity can be expected in 2021. Fiber laser technology plays a crucial role because a new generation of scientists enables to create a complex laser system and understand how to conduct experimental research with it.
Optromix is a manufacturer of laser systems, optical fiber sensors, and optical monitoring systems. We develop and manufacture a broad variety of fiber lasers, high-powered fiber lasers, and other types. We offer simple laser products, as well as sophisticated fiber laser systems with unique characteristics, based on the client’s inquiry. 
We manufacture laser modules using our technologies based on the advanced research work and patents of the international R&D team. Laser processes are of high quality, high precision, easily-automated manufacturing solutions that provide repeatability and flexibility. If you have any questions or would like to buy a fiber laser system, please contact us at info@optromix.com

Atom experiments carried out by the International Space Station suppose many preparations, herewith, integrated fiber laser systems are very important for this mission. Researchers plan to perform a cold atom experiment out of the laboratory and into microgravity.
To be more precise, these plans need large improvements in the following elements: laser systems, optics, and electronics. Herewith, these fiber lasers have to be compact and maintain the environmental challenges of a satellite launch. Therefore, fiber laser systems are considered to be very promising for space missions with cold atom experiments.
It should be noted that laser systems used for cooling and trapping have been presented by German researchers. Moreover, their partners promote fiber laser integration, while others provide electronics and other laser modules. The thing is that they use micro-integrated diode laser systems that are installed at the center for trapping and cooling atoms.
Additionally, “a standard diode-laser module as developed at FBH delivers more than 1 W at 780 nm out of a 40 g module.” The fiber laser system has been already tested and demonstrated a long lifetime of 100,000 h mean-time-to-failure. The laser system can withstand extreme temperature changes ( -55° to 85°C).
These diode-laser modules promote the development of complex fiber lasers for various experiments in microgravity. Laser systems with an external cavity offer a high level of spectral purity and stability. This type of fiber laser is installed into a master-oscillator-power-amplifier.
Herewith, it is possible to tune different wavelengths of these laser modules. Thus, they are widely used in a series of missions. The success of the whole experiment depends on the design and production of reliable, compact, and complex fiber laser systems.
Finally, this experiment is very potential. It is necessary to install several fiber lasers, the required optics, and control electronics for a significantly complex system. Moreover, they can be applied in smaller satellites. Such an integrated laser system includes a rubidium vapor cell for cold atom experiments.
The combination of fiber laser systems with an optical frequency comb allows applying them in small and simple vapor-cell-based clocks. The application of complex fiber laser technology, as well as monochromatic systems, advances the step-wise qualification of cold-atom experiments for space flights.
Optromix is a manufacturer of laser systems, optical fiber sensors, and optical monitoring systems. We offer simple laser products, as well as sophisticated fiber laser systems with unique characteristics, based on the client’s inquiry. If you have any questions or would like to buy a fiber laser system, please contact us at info@optromix.com