Optical Technologies Solutions

Product Portfolio
AMS Technologies has a long track record of developing and manufacturing customized optical technologies solutions – tailored to the requirements of applications like:

Life Sciences
- Biomedical Photoacoustic Imaging; Photoacoustic Microscopy, Mesoscopy, Macroscopy
- MALDI Mass Spectrometry (Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionisation)
- Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM)

Pumping of Dye Lasers, OPOs, Raman Lasers
LIDAR
Gas Chromatography
Interferometry
Sensing
Micromachining
Marking
And Many More…

We offer a wide variety of solutions based on DPSS lasers and dye lasers with very short pulse durations (also with wavelengths that change at a very rapid rate ) or higher pulse energies, but also OPOs with very special wavelength ranges such as 1700 nm.

Including, but also far beyond laser technology, we create customized components, assemblies or systems, for example "optical racks" in a practical, modular rack format. Within the optical rack concept, AMS Technologies combines and integrates optical and fiber-optic components, installs lasers and delivers beams – but also offers the development of complex electronics (hardware and software) for control or evaluation as well as comprehensive concepts and realizations of thermal management components and systems.

Consulting & first concept: Together with you, our experienced specialists work out your project’s requirements and come up with a first concept – engineering & integrating fiber optic assemblies, solid state and optics assemblies, thermal management assemblies, plus mechanics, electronics and software.

From design to simulation & test: With our design center and cleanroom for optical technology in Daventry, UK, we can provide optical design as well as mechanical and functional design using CAD tools like SolidWorks, but also characterization, prototyping, simulation and test.

Transfer to production & subcontracting: We take care of tight control and revision of all processes and process steps, documentation and BOM management. With our global and consistent data base and our well-defined workflow for approvals as well as strict and comprehensive revision control, local quality department, and our centralized procurement and supply chain management, we take all this workload off our customers.

Low- to mid-volume manufacturing services: Helping you to effectively outsource your production line, we can even provide you with the necessary leading turnkey contract manufacturing services.

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Related Products
Complementing the company’s optical technologies solutions, AMS Technologies provides optical technology components and products like cameras, discrete detectors & arrays, optical fibers, including patch cables, bundles & assemblies, fiber components, lasers & light sources (including laser safety equipment), optical components, optomechanics & motion control, as well as a variety of optical test, tool and measurement equipment.

And if you are looking for a solution in the thermal management domain, our thermal management experts are happy to define, develop and manufacture your customized thermal management solution for you – some of these solutions may be used as an OEM kit for integration into your application as well. Currently available are thermal management solutions for direct cooling (a mounting plate that is temperature stabilized), air cooling and liquid cooling.

Alternative Terms: Optical Rack; Optical Fiber Solution; Fiber Components System; Laser Technology Solution

17OPO-1-50 S MID-IR (1700 nm) Tunable OPO Source

1700-1750 nm; Output Energy ≤50 µJ; Repetition Rate ≤10 kHz; Pulse Width 2-5 ns; Pump Laser and OPO in Single Rugged Housing Our 170P0-1-50-S MID-IR tunable OPO (optical parametric oscillator) source combines pump laser and OPO in a single, rugged housing and generates laser pulses in the mid-infrared (MID-IR) range around 1700 nm – the applications for such wavelengths are mainly in the field of photoacoustic imaging, in addition to gas chromatography and other analysis tasks. The OPO’s wavelength can be tuned in an extended range from 1700 nm to 1750 nm. Other wavelength ranges (e.g. 1500 nm to 2000 nm) are available on demand. Using an electro-optical Q-switch, very short pulses with typical pulse widths of 2 ns to 5 ns are generated. If different wavelengths, repetition rates, pulse energies or pulse widths is what you are looking for, the laser experts at Elforlight (an AMS Company) are happy to specify, design and manufacture your customized OPO solution. Get in touch with us now to discuss your project’s requirements! Key Features: Tunable Wavelength Range: 1700 nm to 1750 nm (1500 nm to 2000 nm on request) Ideal for Cardiovascular Photoacoustic Imaging Pump Laser and OPO in Single Rugged Housing Operation Mode: Pulsed Pulse Width: 2 ns to 5 ns Pulse Repetition Rate: Up to 10 kHz Pulse Energy: 50 µJ @1 kHz, 30 µJ @5 kHz Beam Quality: Close to TEM00, M2 < 1.3. (Capable of Launch into Multimode Optical Fiber) Beam Profile: Circular Triggering: External Laser Pulse Trigger Option (Input Trigger Signal 5 V) Control: RS232 Interface With: Switch Laser On/Off, Set Laser Energy, Enable/Disable Emission Power Supply: 110 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, ~200 W Safety Features: Redundant Interlock, Warning Outputs Applications: Biomedical Photoacoustic Imaging; Gas Chromatography; Other

Product number: SW11772

Manufacturer: Elforlight

DL Dye Lasers

560-610 nm; Pulse Energy >5, >50 µJ; Repetition Rate >1, >10 kHz; Min. Pulse Width <2, <5 ns; Jitter <±1 ns Our DL series of dye lasers is a compact, easy to install complement to our DPSS laser products. Designed primarily to operate with the SPOT DPSS lasers for short pulses, the dye lasers can also be combined with the FQS DPSS lasers to produce higher energies. DL series dye lasers convert the output of our pulse lasers to other useful wavelengths, whilst maintaining the benefits of short pulses and high repetition rates. The self-contained dye reservoir and pump enable operation for several weeks on one dye fill. Options of broad and narrow wavelength bandwidth (15 nm to <1 nm) are available. Key Features: Wavelengths: 560 nm to 610 nm (Other Dyes/Wavelengths Available on Request) Max. Pulse Energy: >5 µJ, >50 µJ Repetition Rate: Single Shot to >1 kHz, >10 kHz Minimum Pulse Width: <2 ns, <5 ns Jitter: <±1 ns from external trigger input (typ. 0.5 ns) Beam Diameter: ~1 mm at Output Aperture Line Width: ~4 nm Compact Size Easy to Install Common Base Plate Available for Dye/Pump System Self-contained Dye Pump Tuning Option Dye Used: Pyrromethene 597 Dimensions Dye Head: 270 mm x 122 mm x 60 mm Applications: Photoacoustic Imaging; Spectroscopy

Product number: SW11776

Manufacturer: Elforlight

FQS DPSS Lasers

Actively Q-switched DPSS Lasers; 365, 532, 1064 nm; Pulse Energy >100->400 µJ; Repetition Rate ≤10 kHz; Min. Pulse Width <4, <5 ns; Jitter <±1 ns Our FQS range of DPSS lasers builds on the very successful SPOT actively Q-switched laser technology. Adopting key technical design features, the FQS range provides a series of models delivering up to 400 µJ with pulse widths of less than 5 ns. The FQS lasers’ jitter is maintained at a low level across the range. The compact laser head can be used to pump our dye laser products to produce a comprehensive range of wavelengths. The UV variant of the FQS has been very successful as a light source for MALDI (Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization) applications. Key Features: Wavelengths: 355, 532, 1064 nm Pulse Energy @1 kHz: >100 µJ to >400 µJ Repetition Rate: ≤10 kHz Minimum Pulse Width: <4 ns, <5 ns Jitter: <±1 ns (typ. ± 0.5 ns) WRT ext. trigger input Spatial Mode: TEM00, M² <1.2 Beam Diameter: 1 mm at Output Aperture Beam Divergence: <1 mRad at 1 mm Diameter Polarization: >100:1 Variable Power Output RS232 Control Manual Safety Shutter User Interface (Interlock, On/Off Switch) Air Cooled External Trigger Laser Diode Protection 19” Rack Power Supply Universal Mains Input: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Max. Power Consumption: 1000 W Dimensions Laser Head: 240 mm x 210 mm x 100 mm Dimensions Power Supply: 19 Inch Rack, 2U High Applications: Photoacoustic Imaging; MALDI Mass Spectrometry (Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization); Pumping of Dye Lasers / OPOs / Raman Lasers; LIDAR; Micromachining

Product number: SW11775

Manufacturer: Elforlight

neoMOS High Power 1030 1064 nm Lasers

Pulse duration <100 fs – 70 ps; Output power levels 15 W – 100W; Pulse Energy ≤ 250 µJ – 500 µJ; Repetition rates single shot to 80 MHz; Beam quality TEM0,0 / M2 < 1.3 The neoMOS ultrashort pulse laser series combines the reliability and low maintenance of state of the art fiber oscillators with a solid-state amplifier. The ultra-compact laser head has the smallest footprint currently available and enable easy system integration. High stability and long lifetime are provided by design for 24/7 industrial use. The multi-megawatt level peak-power and ultrafast pulses delivered by the neoMOS series are suitable for processing the most demanding materials including transparent glasses and plastics. Typical applications include photovoltaic and electronics production, display glass processing as well as security and decorative marking. The neoMOS laser is available with 10 ps and 70 ps pulse duration as well as the neoMOS SMAART, which combines pico- and femtosecond laser pulses within one compact laser system. The system is based on high reliable and low maintenance fiber oscillators and robust solid-state amplifiers. The new developed laser system further expands the neoMOS pulse duration range into the area of less than 900 fs up to a few ten picoseconds or even nanoseconds. With the short-pulse option the neoMOS SMAART can offer pulse duration down to 100 fs. Key features neoMOS 10ps Pulse durations <10 ps Output power levels ≤ 50 W Pulse energy ≤ 250 µJ Repetition rates single shot to 40 MHz Beam quality: TEM0,0 / M < 1.3 Key features neoMOS 70ps Pulse durations 70 ps Output power levels 15 W Pulse energy ≤ 250 µJ Repetition rates single shot to 80 MHz FlexPulse Technologie Beam quality: TEM0,0 / M2 < 1.3 Key features neoMOS SMAART Pulse durations 40 ps / 900 fs Output power levels 100 / 75 W Pulse energy ≤ 500 / 400 µJ Repetition rate 200 kHz – 2 MHz TEM0,0 Beam quality, M2 < 1.3 Key features neoMOS SMAART with Short Pulse Option Pulse durations <100 fs Output power > 50 W Pulse energy > 150 µJ Applications: Photovoltaic and electronics production, display glass processing, security and decorative marking

Product number: SW11991

Manufacturer: neoLASE

neoVAN 1064 nm Laser Amplifier

Wavelength 1064 nm; Output Power 5 to 100 W; Mode of Operation cw- to ps-pulses; Pulse Energy up to 5 mJ; Beam Quality TEM0,0 / M² <1.3 The neoVAN series is an OEM type solid-state laser amplifier system to boost the pulse energy or average output power for a couple of applications. The flexible system design allows a selection of different power and energy levels based on high reliable and long lifetime gain modules. The ultra-compact and nearly monolithic modules allow easy integration and cost effective upgrading of laser application machines, scientific lasers or low power oscillators. Whether high peak power short pulse picosecond lasers for micromachining applications or single frequency radiation for gravitational wave detection the neoVAN amplifier modules will boost your application. While the fiber coupled, high gain module allows direct amplification of mode-locked oscillators, gain switched or narrow linewidth diodes, the standard free-space modules scales microchip lasers either into high average power or high energy levels. Key features: Output power 5 to 100 W Pulse energy up to 5mJ Mode of operation cw to ps-pulses Beam quality TEM0,0 / M²<1.3 Amplification factor up to 40 dB Easy and compact energy or power boosting Highly flexible and scalable amplifier units Proven long term-stability and industrial reliability Applications: Laser application machines, scientific lasers, or low-power oscillators

Product number: SW11989

Manufacturer: neoLASE

neoVAN 1064 nm Laser Amplifier

Output power 5 – 50 W; Pulse duration 1 ns – 5 ps; Pulse energy ≤ 1 mJ; Mode of operation single shot to MHz repetition rates; Beam quality TEM0,0 / M²<1.3 The neoVAN 1064 nm Laser Amplifier with Pulse Picker allow customers to combines the reliability and low maintenance of the neoVAN solid-state amplifiers with fiber coupled seed oscillators. Customized combinations are integrated into ultra-compact laser heads enabling easy system integration. High stability and long lifetime are provided by the neoLASE amplifier design for 24/7 industrial use. neoLASE developed a customized MOPA solution with integrated pump diodes specialy designed for OEM customers. The module type technology allows self-service and therefore dramatically increases system up time and duty cycle. The platform allows new system integration possibilities for short pulse laser applications. Key features: Output power: 5 – 50 WPulse duration: 1 ns – 5 psPulse energy: ≤ 1 mJMode of operation: single shot to MHz repetition ratesBeam quality: TEM0,0 / M²<1.3 Applications: Mode-locked fiber oscillators; short-pulse laser applications

Product number: SW11990

Manufacturer: neoLASE

neoYB 1030 nm Laser Amplifier

Wavelength 1030 nm; Output Power 5 to 100 W; Mode of Operation cw- to fs-pulses; Pulse Energy up to 1 mJ; Beam Quality TEM0,0 / M² <1.3 The neoYB from neoLASE is a solid-state laser amplifier module designed to increase pulse energy or average output power across various applications. It is a standalone unit, containing both amplifier and pump diode, built on the reliable neoLASE technology for durability and longevity. Its compact design and easy integration make it a cost-effective option for upgrading laser machinery, scientific lasers, or low-power oscillators, particularly beneficial for enhancing femtosecond laser systems. The industrial amplifier modules by neoLase enable CPA-free amplification for bandwidth-limited pulses, all within a compact footprint. This facilitates the creation of high-peak-power short-pulse pico- or femtosecond lasers, suitable for micromachining tasks, without the need for complex compressor setups. Additionally, the high-gain pre-amplifier module allows direct amplification of mode-locked oscillators or gain-switched diodes. Furthermore, the main amplifier modules deliver over 50 W of output power, making them ideal for boosting power or energy levels. Key features: Wavelength 1030 nm Output power 5 to 100 W Mode of operation cw- to fs-pulses Pulse energy up to 1 mJ Beam quality TEM0,0 / M² <1.3 Easy and compact energy or power boosting Highly flexible and scalable amplifier units Proven long-term stability and industrial reliability Applications: Laser machinery, scientific lasers, low-power oscillators, femtosecond laser systems

Product number: SW11988

Manufacturer: neoLASE

Optical Racks

Customized, Turnkey Solutions for Optical Technologies Systems; Full Service From Concept to Serial Production With its "Optical Rack" concept, AMS Technologies offers the development and production of customized optical systems and subsystems in a convenient, modular rack format. The spectrum ranges from the combination and integration of optical and fiberoptic components to the installation of lasers and beam delivery up to the creation of complex control and evaluation electronics (hardware and software) as well as extensive thermal management concepts. Concept: Review of Customer Application; Discussion of Target ParametersRight at the beginning of a project, AMS Technologies can support the concept design by reviewing the customer's application and discussing the target parameters. Schematics: Selection of Key Components; Review of Engineering Needs; Development of SOW, Quotation & OrderOur team of optics experts then creates block diagrams and other schematics, selects suitable key components and takes into account all engineering needs, even beyond system integration. BOM Creation: Development of Bill of Material; Development & Design of Customized Components & Subassemblies; Documentation and Revision Control of DesignOnce the statement of work has been finalized, we generate a Bill of Material (BOM), define and develop custom components and sub-assemblies and manage design documentation and revision control. Drawings: Physical Layout of System-level Designs; Simulation & Modeling of System-level Designs; Systems Integration; Realization of Entire Design Projects; Review With CustomerUsing modern design and CAD software, the specialists in the AMS Technologies team then produces the physical layout of the design at system level, including simulation and modelling – the whole process is strictly customer centric with a close involvement of the customer in the entire process. Turnkey Solution: Supply Chain Management for All Components; Assembly & Test of Optical Rack; Installation, Documentation & Training; Maintenance & Service OptionsOnce the final design has been approved, the optical rack is assembled and tested and, if necessary, installed in the customer's system. For series production in small to medium quantities, we take care of the supply chain management for all components, generate comprehensive documentation and offer training, maintenance and service options. We are happy to realize an optical rack that covers your specific requirements and is optimally tailored to your application. Get in touch with our optical technologies experts and discuss your customized optical rack today!

Product number: SW11792

Manufacturer: AMS Technologies

SPOT DPSS Lasers

Actively Q-switched DPSS laser; pulse width <2 ns; repetition rate up to 50 kHz; very low jitter; 1064 nm and harmonics down to 355 nm Utilising advanced technology, SPOT actively Q-switched DPSS lasers provide a short pulse output (pulse widths <2 ns) at repetition rates from single shot up to >50 kHz with very low jitter. The series features fundamental YAG wavelength at 1064 nm and harmonics down to 355 nm. The compact design enables the lasers to be easily integrated into scientific instrumentation. Applications include laser induced fluorescence, time resolved fluorescence, micromachining, biotechnology, plasma generation, remote sensing, photo acoustic imaging, MALDI mass spectrometry and MALDI imaging. SPOT laser systems consist of a laser head with a separate power supply unit. Both units are connected with a cable which is hard wired into the laser head while having a 37 way ‘D’ connector for connection to the power supply unit. The SPOT DPSS laser series feature simple, user-friendly control with the minimum of user defined parameters. The systems are designed as fixed power level devices under automatic operation, or power can be varied by adjusting the pump diode current via RS232 interface. Specifications Wavelength: 1064 nm; 532 nm; 355 nm Pulse Energy: up to 50 µJ Pulse width: <2 ns Low jitter: <±1 ns Repetition rate: up to 50 kHz Spatial Mode: TEM00 M2 < 1.2 Features Low pulse width and jitter RS232 controllable User interface (interlock, on/off keyswitch etc.) Manual safety shutter Active current limit Auto power-up sequence: warmup, current mode Laser diode protection circuitry Monitoring the following parameters: - Diode current limit, diode current setpoint, actual diode current - Diode & chipset temperature setpoint, actual temperature Diode-on-time LCD hour counter (internal) Overtemperature Sensors for heatsink and laser-head Applications: Photoacoustic Microscopy; MALDI Mass Spectrometry (Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionisation); Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM); Dye Laser Pumping

Product number: SW10293

Manufacturer: Elforlight

TETRA DPSS Lasers

Four wavelengths: 532 nm, 555 nm, 579 nm, 606 nm; pulse-by-pulse switchable with 2 kHz; Pulse Energy 20 µJ; Pulse Length <5 ns The diode-pumped solid-state laser TETRA emits very short laser pulses (< 5 ns) of high energy (up to 20 µJ) with four wavelengths in the visible range, which are particularly suitable for multispectral photoacoustic imaging. Using sophisticated technology, the TETRA laser can switch from pulse to pulse between these four wavelengths with a very high pulse repetition frequency of 2 kHz. Utilizing the Raman effect and the light of a 532 nm pump laser, the TETRA laser additionally generates the wavelengths 555 nm, 579 nm and 606 nm. A tunable optical filter separates the four wavelengths and routes one wavelength at a time to the optical output of the unit at a switching frequency of up to 2 kHz. This makes TETRA about ten times faster than tunable lasers based on OPOs (Optical Parametric Oscillators) – typical frequencies of such OPO systems range from 100 Hz to 200 Hz – while also being considerably more cost-effective. The wavelengths emitted by TETRA are well matched to the absorption curves of many blood components, making the laser particularly suitable for photoacoustic tomography in biomedicine. We have equipped TETRA with a number of features to meet the requirements of medical safety standards for use in clinical environments. For instance a fast, fault-tolerant shutter at the laser output interrupts the beam in the event of a fault in the shortest possible time in order to avoid any hazards to a patient.

Product number: SW10291

Manufacturer: Elforlight