Diode pumped solid state laser micro-machining systems are now available for a wide range of applications in the automotive, electronic, semiconductor and medical device sectors.

Oxford Lasers, previously known for its copper vapour laser products, has just launched a range of diode pumped solid state laser micro-machining systems to complements its product range. Dr.Martyn Knowles, Technical Director says 'This was a key strategic decision to broaden our product range so that we can serve a wider group of customers. We have developed an in-depth knowledge of laser micro-machining systems over the last 10 years and are very pleased to add DPSSL systems to that portfolio.' The company has already been successful with this new product range and has supplied 532nm and 355nm systems for medical device manufacture and research applications.

The company also offers systems with 1064nm output for micro-drilling and cutting of metals and with 266nm output processing plastics and glass materials.

Dr.Knowles goes on to say 'The company originally made its name as a laser manufacturer but over the last 10 years our business has increasingly changed to being a system integrator.

Today over 80% of our business is supplying turnkey systems for micromachining and imaging applications and more than 50% of those systems incorporate a laser that we source externally.' Oxford Lasers offer 3 standard system platforms with a fully integrated and interlocked workstation and PC controlled multi-axis part-handling with options such as trepanning heads, optical taper correction systems, galvo scanning systems and automated vision alignment systems.

These systems are ideal for a wide range of micromachining applications in the automotive, electronic, semiconductor and medical device sectors.