January 31st 2012
New Power & Energy Meter for Mobile Application
BFi OPTiLAS, pan-European partner of Ophir, is proud to announce 2 new products and capabilities.
The Quasar App connects to Ophir's Quasar device via Bluetooth. Once connected, the App displays power readings from the laser measurement sensor that is connected to the Quasar device within a range of 10 meters. With the Quasar App, users can select the wavelength and then just watch the data come in and be displayed on your Android phone.
BFi OPTiLAS also introduces the StarLink Series of laser measurement sensors. StarLink is a collection of the most popular power/energy sensors bundled with Juno, a USB-based PC interface, and StarLab laser measurement software. Together, the Ophir sensor, Juno USB interface, and StarLab software form a meterless laser measurement system that is flexible, portable, and affordable.
The StarLink Series includes the most popular of Ophir's high performance laser sensors, from the high damage threshold Pyro-C, to the high sensitivity, multifunction power/energy/position sensor, BeamTrack 3A-QUAD. The StarLink Series, containing the Juno, provides superior performance, including the ability to measure down to picowatts with photodiode sensors, and 10KHz repetition rates with pyroelectric sensors.
January 23rd 2012
New Laser Diode Modules For Machine Vision
BFi OPTiLAS Extends Its Machine Vision Solutions with ProPhotonix InViso™ Micro
BFi OPTiLAS, European partner of ProPhotonix Ltd, is pleased to announce the launch of InViso™ Micro, an extension to its highly successful InViso laser diode module product line.
InViso combines a flat form factor with a "no tools required" external focus to produce an extremely uniform laser line. Its unique form factor provides instant alignment and expedites integration while ensuring a high-degree of repeatability.
InViso Micro incorporates all the existing InViso features while delivering fine line widths down to 16 µm at 120 mm working distance. Both InViso models are available in a range of wavelengths and power levels up to 100mW.
January 23rd 2012
Ultra-Low Absorption Coatings by Precision Photonics
BFi OPTiLAS, pan-European partner of Precision Photonics Corporation (PPC), is pleased to announce the availability of its ultra-low absorption line of thin film coatings.
Enabled by advanced in-house metrology and expertise in
ion beam sputtered (IBS) deposition, we are able to routinely deliver anti-reflection (AR) coatings with losses less than 0.5ppm, and high-reflection (HR) coatings with losses less than 2ppm.
This unique capability is based on photothermal common path interferometry, and when combined with proprietary calibration methods, results in measurement sensitivity of less than 0.1ppm for optical materials like fused silica.
Measurement services to customers wishing to measure absorption in their own coatings or substrates is also available including two dimensional mapping of surfaces.
The combination of extreme durability, high reliability, precision spectral control, and high laser damage threshold makes ion beam sputtering the coating method of choice for
high power laser applications and low loss optics. Those unique performance should be of major interest to customers using these optics in ‘world leading’ 10kW class laser systems.
January 23rd 2012
New PR-740 Spectroradiometer by Photo Research
BFi OPTiLAS, pan-European partner of Photo Research Inc is proud to announce the introduction of the latest in the SpectraScan spectroradiometers series, the PR-740.
The PR-740, the next evolution of the PR-730 shares many of the PR-730’s attributes such as a cooled 512 element detector, multiple apertures and variable bandwidth. There are, however, two major differences between the PR-730 and PR-740 – sensitivity and speed.
The PR-740 boasts a sensitivity improvement of 20:1 over the PR-730, and a speed improvement of approximately 250:1! A 1 fL (3.4 cd/m2) measurement takes about 3 seconds! The sensitivity of the PR-740 (5E-6 with the 2° aperture) makes it possible to perform virtually all display testing, including contrast, gray scale linearity and gamma, spectrally!
Please contact your local Acal BFi team for additional information or the latest brochure.
July 4th 2011
OPHIR: BeamTrack Laser Power/Position/Size Sensors
BeamTrack is a unique series of thermal detectors that combine multiple functions in one device: power, energy, beam position, and beam size. The sensors also provide information on centering and beam wander, all in a compact unit that is the same size as single function detectors of the same power level.
BeamTrack sensors are the only laser detectors able to measure power, position, size (PPS), energy, centering, and wander in a single device. Sensors are available with a range of aperture sizes, from small 12mm to large 50mm. The detectors use broadband or P-type absorbers and measure a broad spectral range –150nm to 20µm.
BeamTrack sensors operate with Ophir's Nova II and Vega smart displays, and Juno PC interface. Each display features a "Smart Connector" interface that automatically configures and calibrates the display when plugged into one of the company’s measurement heads.
April 15th 2011
Bristol Instruments DWDM Wavelength Meter
BFi OPTiLAS, pan-european partner of Bristol Instruments, is extending its range of Optical Wavemeters.
The 428 Series Multi-Wavelength Meter is designed for testing DWDM signals for the Telecom market.
The 428 can measure 250 wavelengths simultaneously, has the highest accuracy on the market and is approximately half the current market leader price. The 428 is available in a 428A and 428B version, with +/- 0.3pm and +/- 1.2pm accuracy, respectively.
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The new 328 Series Wavelength Meters are designed for single wavelength measurement and utilize FFT processing, similar to the 428 Series Multi-Wavelength Meters. It combines the proven Michelson interferometer-based technology with Fast Fourier Transform analysis, allowing the 328 Series to measure CW or modulated tunable DWDM lasers, DFB lasers, and VCSELs.
The 328 Series is designed for the telecom market and fits neatly between the 228 and 428 Series.
BFi OPTiLAS has also added the extended “XIR” range (2.0 – 12.0µm) to the 621 Series Wavelength Meters, and the 721 Laser Spectrum Analyzers. The new models are the 621B-XIR and 721B-XIR.
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April 14th 2011
Ekspla Picosecond Tunable Solid State Lasers
BFi OPTiLAS, partner of Ekspla in France, Ireland, Italy, Nordics and UK, is proud to introduce a new generation of broadly tuneable solid state lasers.
The PG-x03 series offers unique performance with 1 kHz picosecond output tuneable from 230 nm to 16 microns with line width < 6 cm-1.
The PG-xO1 series offers high energy from 210 to 2300 nm or from 420 nm to 10 microns. The units are motorized hands-free and tuning is done via a key pad or USB port of a PC and LabViewTM driver.
Those innovative devices are ideal for non linear spectroscopy, vibrational SFG, surface SHG, CARS, Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF), Z-scan, pump-probe experiments ….
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A full range of new tuneable laser brochures can be downloaded on BFi OPTiLAS web site as well as a new THz spectrometer (up to 3.5 THz spectral range with a resolution of 5 GHz). |
April 14th 2011
Photon inc: Laser M2 Measurement Tool
BFi OPTiLAS, Pan-European partner of Ophir / Photon laser measurement group, is glad to announce the NanoModeScan M2 Laser Beam Propagation Analyzer.
NanoModeScan enables the quantitative measurement and viewing of high power CO2 laser beams. The system is easy to setup and align; the straight line of sight design means little or no attenuation is required.
NanoModeScan is also fast; an M2 measurement can be made in as little as 20 seconds. In addition, the system reports beam waist diameter and location, divergence, and the beam's Rayleigh range for each axis.
The NanoModeScan's ease of use and fast update rate (up to 20Hz) make it ideal for CO2 laser-based material processing, machining, and marking applications where laser performance needs to be adjusted in real-time.
The NanoModeScan's software controlled variable scan speed allows the measurement of both CW and kHz pulsed lasers, covering the entire wavelength range from UV to FIR.
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April 14th 2011
Precision Photonics Innovative Low GVD Polarizing Solutions
Those polarizing beam splitter have been specifically designed for broadband femtosecond applications requiring high extinction and low dispersion. By utilizing a low dispersion coating design within an epoxy-free, fused silica prism assembly, this unique laser component is ideal for all Ti:Sapphire lasers used within the 700-1100 nm wavelength region.
Like our other standard prism polarizers, surface quality will be 20-10 or better with transmitted wavefront < λ/10 and a clear aperture > 10 mm. Low loss IBS BBAR coatings will be provided on the input and output faces.
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BFi OPTiLAS also offers dielectric coatings offering unique benefit over commonly used Metal mirrors for general-purpose broadband high reflectors which drawbacks include susceptibility to laser damage, mechanical abrasions and surface degradation. BFi OPTiLAS’s broadband dielectric coating covers a wide range or wavelengths (350-1100 nm) with >99% reflectivity, independent of both angle and polarization. The high-energy ion-beam-sputtering (IBS) process results in durable, dense dielectric films that have superior reflective and mechanical properties in addition to being easy to clean, scratch resistant and insensitive to environmental changes. With high damage thresholds (>5J/cm²) and low absorption, they are ideal for frequency doubled and tripled Nd:YAG lasers, fiber lasers and broadband or tunable laser applications. |
March 17th 2011
ELDIM: Luminancemetre Bas Niveau et Analyseur Temporel
Le système intègre un tube photomultiplicateur très sensible qui permet de mesurer des luminances d’environ 0.0001 cd/m2 avec une optique de collection de +/-1° et un filtre photopique.
L’OPTISCOPE permet de caractériser rapidement & complètement grâce à son logiciel toutes les nouvelles générations d’écrans en luminance, courbe du Gamma, temps de réponse, flicker, MPRT.
Le système est livré avec une précision de +/-3% en luminance et de +/-1% en répétabilité grâce à une autocalibration réalisée en interne via une LED et une photodiode calibrée.
Le temps d’échantillonnage est typiquement de 16µs. Il offre la possibilité d’utiliser un trigger externe ou interne.
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| La société ELDIM conçoit et fabrique des matériels de métrologie et des composants optiques spécifiques pour les secteurs de l'optique, multimédia, aéronautique, automobile et éclairage entre autres. |
February 16th 2011
Silicon Sensor Distribution Agreement for Photodetectors
BFi OPTiLAS, the largest Pan-European Photonics distributor, is very proud to announce it has signed an exclusive agreement with Silicon Sensor International AG.
Silicon Sensor is a European based leading supplier of photodetectors and offers a full range of customized Silicon PINs and Avalanche Photodiodes, Position Sensors and Optoelectronic Modules for use in Medical, Industrial, Military/Aerospace, Security and Automotive markets.
With complete vertical integration, the company can provide the right solution to your light sensing needs and offers custom packaging and spectral enhancements from the UV to NIR. Some of the key features are: Lowest dark current, Minimum series resistance, Lowest capacitance, Long carrier life time, Low cross-talk, Fast response, Minimum reflection, UV-Blue-NIR-1064nm.
This agreement covers the following countries: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Holland, Italy, Luxemburg, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden.
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February 15th 2011
Manlight: 1550nm Miniaturized Pulsed Fiber Laser
| BFi OPTiLAS, pan-European partner of Manlight, is introducing a new version of the well known MENTAD 1550 nm pulsed fiber laser. |
Some new technical development have led to high performance in terms of power (1.2 W) and energy (up to 40 µJ) as well as extended temperature range (- 35°c to + 65°c) and LVDS triggering capabilities. Extremely compact (90 x 70 x 15 mm), the device provides pulse duration from 500 ps to 1.25 µs – adjustable pulse width is also available – with a near diffraction limited beam (M² < 1.1).
The MENTAD product is low cost, low consumption, easy to operate, maintenance-free and is ideal for a number of application including Lidar, telemetry and range finding. |
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February 7th 2011
OPHIR:Shock Absorber for Laser Power/Energy Sensors
The Shock Absorber is the industry's first mounting post designed to allow the operation of sensitive pyroelectric laser power/energy sensors in an environment with vibration.
This special mount smoothes out vibration and eliminates false triggering, reducing the sensor's susceptibility to vibration from 2 to 10 times. Pyroelectric energy sensors are sensitive to acoustic signals as well as thermal.
The Shock Absorber is the first device in the industry to eliminate false signals and leave intact the sensitivity to good signals. This provides more accurate measurement of low energy pulsed lasers, which are often operating in noisy environments.
The Shock Absorber mounting post works with all Ophir energy sensors, including the PE Series of pyroelectric detectors that provide the highest damage threshold, highest pulse energies, and widest spectral range in the industry.
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February 1st 2011
Labpshere Introduces New Software for Sunscreens’ Tests
BFi OPTiLAS’ team, Labsphere representative in France, Germany, Italy, Nordics and Spain, is proud to announce, in addition to its UV-2000S Transmittance Analyzer for Sunscreens, the availability of a new software routine allowing sunscreens to be characterized per the latest global in-vitro testing standards.
The UV-2000S Transmittance Analyzer benchtop R&D system is designed to rapidly measure the spectral transmittance of sunscreen products, especially those with very high Sun Protection Factors (SPF 50+), as well as UVA/UVB protection factor. Its application software automatically converts measurement data to provide the Sun Protective Factor (SPF), UVA to UVB ratio, critical wavelength (COLIPA 2009), Boot Star Rating, UVA I/UV ratio (FDA proposed rule) and UVA-PF (COLIPA Method).
The platform allows users to view, archive, retrieve and export data for measurements on both bare substrates and product substrates and supports evolving regional methods. The most recent software is supplied with new purchases of the UV-2000S and current users can upgrade with subscription-based updates.
January 26th 2011
Ekspla: ATLANTIC Serie DPSS Short Pulse Lasers
BFi OPTiLAS, partner of Ekspla in France, Ireland, Italy, Nordics and UK, is proud to introduce a new generation of Diode Pumped Short Pulse lasers.
The Atlantic picosecond laser delivers 16 W of average power at 1064 nm, with high pulse energy (up to 160 μJ), high beam quality (M² < 1.5) and a very high repetition rate (up to 500 kHz) of typically 10ps pulses.
Optional harmonics are available at 532 nm and 355 nm. The system is sealed to provide long-term stable operation in manufacturing environments and has been designed for hands free, PC controlled operation.
Its integrates a built-in self-diagnostics system and advanced status reporting. Atlantic has been designed as a low-maintenance-costs solution and is an ideal tool for a number of micromachining applications
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January 21st 2011
OPHIR: THz Light Calibrated Sensors
BFi OPTiLAS, Pan-European partner of Ophir laser measurement group, is glad to introduce the 3A-P-THz Power/Energy Sensor. The 3A-P-THz is designed to measure THz light sources from very low power to very high power, up to 3W, 30x the power levels of competing products.
In addition, it is the only power/energy sensor on the market that is traceable to standard laboratory calibration (it been calibrated to read THz radiation at the PTB national metrology institute in Germany).
It measures short pulse or CW lasers in the 0.1 to 10THz wavelength range. The sensor's p-type absorber provides a larger aperture and flatter spectral response than most similar devices, maximizing performance across the entire spectral range.
Optical power can be measured from 60µW to 3W, and energy from 20µJ to 2J.
The 3A-P-THz is less expensive than traditional systems and is compatible with all Ophir meters and PC interfaces, including the Orion PE, Nova, Nova II, Vega, LaserStar, USBI, Pulsar, and Quasar. Each display features a "Smart Connector" interface that automatically configures and calibrates the display when plugged into one of the company's measurement heads.
January 20th 2011
EKSPLA: Tunable KHz Integrated Laser
BFi OPTiLAS, is very proud to introduce an integrated kHz tunable DPSS laser system developed by Ekspla.
The device integrates a DPSS pump laser and an OPO into a single housing and provides narrow linewidth output from 210 nm to 12 microns, with pulse duration of about 3-5 ns at a repetition rate of 100 Hz to 2.5 kHz.
The output wavelength can be set from a control pad with backlit display or from a personal computer through RS232 interface using supplied LabView drivers.
Applications include Laser-induced fluorescence , Photolysis, Photobiology, Remote sensing, Metrology, Gas spectroscopy and other laser spectroscopy applications.
BFi OPTILAS and Ekspla collaboration in France, Italy, UK and the Nordic countries.
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January 20th 2011
OPHIR: Volume Absorbers with 20X the Power Handling Capacity
BFi OPTiLAS, Pan-European partner of Ophir laser measurement group, is glad to introduce a new line of high damage threshold power volume absorbers for short pulse lasers (<1us).
The PF Sensors absorb a laser's energy in the volume of the material being used. The sensors make use of a spray deposited on the surface and provide significantly higher power handling capacity and faster response times than the typical glass or ceramic substrate. They can handle up to 20x the power density, up to 3KW/cm2, and the response rate time is as fast as 1s.
The PF Absorber Sensors is available today in four models for 15 to 150 Watts lasers. It allows power densities up to 3KW/cm2 instead of the usual 50W/cm2. The sprayed on coating is more durable and can be produced in any size needed. Because the absorber is a layer and not a solid surface, response times are faster.
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November 10th 2010
Luminit: Directional Tuning Diffuser Films
BFi OPTiLAS, pan-European partner or Luminit LLC, a leading manufacturer of diffuser and light management technology solutions for the LED lighting industry, announces that Luminit Light Shaping Diffusers® can now be modeled in many leading optical simulation packages.
BTDF data is now available for download on our
website. The data is in Radiant Imaging's .IS file format and can be easily converted to other popular formats like LightTools, Zemax and Optis.
Soon we will also offer the BTDF and BRDF data in ASCII format that is compatible with TracePro, please stay tuned. BFi OPTiLAS also provides Directional Turning Film (DTF) is an asymmetrical linear micro-prismatic product that provides 20° turning of a collimated or semi-collimated LED source (i.e. LED with a secondary optic or reflector).
Our lighting customers are finding many applications for it in their next generation lighting fixtures.
November 10th 2010
Luminit-Flame Retardant & UV Stable Diffusers
BFi OPTiLAS, pan-European partner or Luminit LLC, a leading manufacturer of diffuser and light management technology solutions for the lighting and display industry, is proud to announce a number of new developments including injection molding capabilities, flame retardant and UV stable substrates.
BFi OPTiLAS is now able to supply monolithically injection molded diffuser structure into windows up to 6 inches in size. This provides OEMs a cost effective rigid diffuser solution that helps meet energy star requirements. BFi OPTiLAS's process is also compatible with the use of a wide variety of substrates and resins.
It can use readily available UL certified substrates from key polycarbonate manufacturers like Bayer and Sabic with flame ratings from HB, V-2, V-0 to 5VA. For outdoor applications, we have access to substrates with UV blocking coatings that protect the bulk substrate and diffuser from yellowing.
October 15th 2010
Super Broadband Polarizers
| BFi OPTiLAS, Pan-European partner of Precision Photonics, now offers a new range of broadband low dispersion polarizers and super broadband polarizing beamsplitter cubes. Those beamsplitter cubes are derived from a unique combination of IBS coatings, ultra-precise fabrication capabilities and patent-pending, epoxy-free bonding technology-Chemically Activated Direct Bonding™ (CADB®) which results in a zero-bondline, zero residue interface at the hypotenuse. |
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Thus, they are environmentally stable and exhibit high laser damage thresholds in both reflection and transmission, making them ideal for high-power broadband, Nd:YAG and fiber laser applications where fluencies are greater than 500 mJ/cm² and calcite or cemented cube polarizers cannot be used.
Our low dispersion design offers an epoxy-free, broad bandwidth from 700-1000 nm with a low GVD, dielectric coating specifically designed for femtosecond laser applications. The super broadband polarizer cube maintains a > 500:1 extinction ratio throughout the entire Visible to Near-Infrared (400-1100 nm) without sacrificing overall transmission or damage threshold (> 6J/cm²!) |
October 6th 2010
Precision Photonics Optical Catalogue 2011
BFi OPTiLAS, Pan-European partner of Precision Photonics, announces the new PPC's 2011 Capabilities Brochure and Catalog. The updated catalog will include an expanded list of standard products as well as information on new capabilities, current R&D efforts and innovative applications.
Call us now to be one of the first to receive that new Brochure. |
 Download New 2011 catalogue-( PDF 3M) |
September 9th 2010
LABSPHERE : Systèmes de Caractérisation de DEL Labsphere
BFi OPTiLAS, Evry – partenaire européen de Labsphere est heureux de vous annoncer le nouveau système Labsphere de caractérisation de DEL.
Le modèle Labsphere TOCS de caractérisation thermique, optique et électrique permet des mesures rapides, précises et simultanées de spécifications optique et thermique de DEL.
Les fabricants, intégrateurs et utilisateurs de DEL doivent être vigilants quant aux caractéristiques thermiques et électriques des DEL à cause des variations thermiques qui peuvent affectées les performances en terme de couleur, puissance de sortie, durée de vie, efficacité lumineuse ainsi que les performances de linéarité.
Le système TOCS comprend une sphère intégrante avec lampe, un spectromètre CCD haute résolution (gamme spectrale de 360 nm à 1000nm); un support électrique et thermique et un contrôleur de température.
Ce système TOCS est disponible avec des sphères intégrantes de diamètre allant de 20 à 76 inches.
Le logiciel puissant TOCS-SS est fourni avec chaque système.
Le système de caractérisation de DEL TOCS est parfaitement adapté pour les applications suivantes : DEL intégrée, Modules & réseau de Diode, rétro-éclairage, éclairage à base de semi-conducteur.
August 4th 2010
IBS coatings - Mid-Infrared 2.94 μm - 5 μm
BFi OPTiLAS, Pan-European partner of Precision Photonics, has successfully developed broadband anti-reflection (BBAR) coatings for the 3-5 μm spectral range capable of extremely high temperature operation and survivability; recent results have demonstrated operational survivability to 1000º C!
Other examples of custom MWIR IBS (ion-beam sputtering) coatings include plate polarizers for 2.94 μm, narrowband AR coatings at 3.4 μm and dichroic mirrors with high reflectance at 2.94 μm and high transmittance at 1.5 μm.
Contact your local BFi OPTiLAS sales office for more information.
June 4th 2010
Fiber Coupled Laser Diode Packages
BFi OPTiLAS, Pan-European partner of Bright Solutions, offers a unique range of Fiber Coupled Diodes and Pumping Modules. It is available with output power from 5 to 600 Watts, wavelength from 635 to 1500 nm or multi-wavelength, 100 um to 600um fibers, 0.15 to 0.22 NA, working in CW or pulsed operation. The BFP line of high power fiber coupled diode lasers is available in different sizes from few Watt to 600W of output power. Based on an integrated multi-single emitter design, they are particularly suited for heavy duty pumping applications, ensuring very long lifetime, low current operation and the highest brightness in a miniaturized package.
Custom solutions up to the kW range are enabling integrated manufacture of high power fiber lasers. Vibration / Shock proven devices, current and temperature controlled modules, and extended temperature ranges are available for aerospace and military applications.
BFP packages can be coupled to standard optical connectors like SMA, FC, ST, and can include a variety of accessories from aiming beam to integrated controllers, aimed to medical, industrial, scientific and aerospace direct applications. Multi-wavelength solutions are well suited for a variety of medical applications.
The BDL line of passively cooled, high brightness fiber-coupled diode lasers, assembled with proprietary technology, are available in various sizes from 9W to 120W and in the most common wavelengths. The integrated optical design, accurate test and selection of semiconductor materials and efficient thermal management make these devices the ideal choice for applications requiring reliability, long lifetime and simple passive cooling in a small footprint. It is available in 5 innovative packages.
May 4th 2010
ELDIM : Analyseur Goniomètrique pour l'Eclairage
BFi OPTiLAS France distributeur exclusif de la société Française ELDIM introduit le nouveau système à angle de vue EC MASTER.
Ce nouveau système permet de mesurer en champ proche tous types de luminaires avec une excellente résolution angulaire dans un espace restreint (pas besoin d’une salle de plusieurs dizaines de mètres) à un prix plus intéressant.
Le système couplé avec la platine de positionnement XY est tout automatisé et permet de remonter aux valeurs de luminance, chrominance en champ lointain avec rapidité et précision.
L’analyse en angle de vue va de +/- 60° à +/-88° suivant le type de capteurs et optiques à transformée de Fourier utilisées.
La société ELDIM conçoit et fabrique des matériels de métrologie et des composants optiques spécifiques pour les secteurs de l'optique, multimédia, aéronautique, automobile et éclairage entre autres.
April 9th 2010
Precision Photonics: Stock for Waveplates
BFi OPTiLAS and Precision Photonics have stock of 1" and 100mm diameter zero order waveplates for 1064 nm.
These retardation plates can be sold as-is, core-drilled or diced to almost any dimension in just a day or two, and they are already coated with our high energy, low loss IBS anti-reflection coatings (R < 0.1%!).
BFi OPTiLAS also offers custom multiple order and zero order crystal quartz and sapphire waveplates in sizes from 1 mm to > 2" for research, semiconductor, biomedical and aerospace applications
April 7th 2010
Labsphere/ SphereOptics extend their relationship
BFi OPTiLAS' team is very proud to announce two important news regarding the extension of its collaboration with Labshere. First of all, following the acquisition of SphereOptics by Labsphere, BFi OPTiLAS will now also both product ranges in countries where the collaboration was already in place i.e. Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
On top of that, the agreement has also been extended to include the Nordic territories and will, from now on, cover also Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.
The combination of BFi OPTiLAS, Labsphere and SphereOptics companies' capabilities will offer European customers a whole new range of products, offering state of the art performance and a very competitive price, with the local support of a well known service organization.
Lasphere /Sphere Optics integrating Sphere product Line
March 18th 2010
Low Cost UV-NIR Spectrometers
BFi OPTiLAS, thanks to its collaboration with Ocean Optics, announce a new range of low cost spectrometers, with extended spectral range allowing covering the full UV-NIR range from 200 nm to 1050 nm, with a resolution of 2 nm.
This is available with the either of the well known USB and JAZ optical benches. A special grating has been developed to cover the full spectral range with very good efficiency.
The unique JAZ concept allows measurement in the field with a stand-alone ultra-compact unit.
March 18th 2010
OPHIR-10 kW Power/Energy Sensor
BFi OPTiLAS’, Pan-European partner of Ophir, today announced a new Power/Energy Sensor. Designed for material processing applications, such as welding and metal cutting, the 10 kW measures YAG and fiber lasers in the 1040-1100 nm range, and CO2 lasers at 10.6 microns.
A wide aperture of 45 mm allows for measurement of broad beams. The maximum power for concentrated beams is up to 10 kW/cm2. The maximum energy density for a 10 ms pulse is up to 150 J/cm2.
Indirect measurement methods, such as beam samplers, depend on the calibration accuracy of the beam splitter, which can change when exposed to very high power densities. Systems that use a rise in water temperature to gauge laser power are bulky, complicated to use, and have a slow response time.
The 10 kW power/energy sensor uses a reflective cone to deflect the laser beam over the peripheral circumference of the sensor. This increases the radiated area and reduces the power density to manageable levels. The end result is a fast and accurate measurement for what had previously been difficult to read, and therefore, control.
The 10 kW Power/Energy Sensor features Ophir Smart Connector technology that automatically configures and calibrates connected displays, including the company's Orion PE, Nova, Nova II, Vega, LaserStar, USBI, Pulsar, and Quasar.
January 26th 2010
LABSPHERE : Analyseur d'écrans solaires UV-2000S
BFi OPTiLAS France distributeur exclusif des produits LABSPHERE introduit le nouvel analyseur UV-2000S remplaçant du célèbre UV-1000S permet de mesurer rapidement le facteur de protection solaire UVA «In Vitro».
Ce système a été conçu pour être compatible aux dernières méthodes In-vitro telles que les méthodes COLIPA UVA-PF, Boots-Star et FDA.
L’UV-2000S permet de mesurer simplement et rapidement la transmission diffuse de différents écrans solaires allant de 250 à 450nm. L’analyse «presse-bouton» permet de récupérer les résultats en moins de 5s.
Il calcule automatiquement le SPF, ratio UVA/UVB, longueur d’onde critique.
Le système intègre une sphère intégrante en Spectralon, une source Xénon, un spectromètre et une platine de positionnement précise afin de donner des mesures fiables et répétables dans le temps.
January 26th 2010
SUNNY : Galvanomètres & Têtes de Marquage
SUNNY, notre nouveau partenaire pour les galvanomètres scanners et les têtes de marquage laser est spécialisé dans le développement et la production de systèmes galvanométriques de grande précision ainsi que des scanners proposant des vitesses de balayages élevées.
Ce nouveau partenariat nous permet d'offrir aujourd'hui des systèmes de têtes de marquage complets 2 ou 3 axes couvrant de nombreuses applications industrielles. Nous proposons des scanners avec des ouvertures de 3mm jusqu'à 50mm, 1 ou 2 axes, le composant seul ou bien des systèmes de marquage complets.
En complément de sa gamme de têtes de marquage 2D, SUNNY a développé une tête de marquage 3D (champ de marquage jusqu'à 1000x1000mm²) comprenant un module de focalisation dynamique associée à une électronique de contrôle CYCLONE et à un logiciel SNMark d'édition et de création graphique afin de satisfaire aux nombreuses applications de marquage nécessitant des faisceaux concentrés et de large champ de travail.
Vous pouvez également nous interroger pour les lentilles F-theta et les agrandisseurs de faisceau.
January 26th 2010
AMPLIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES : Photodiodes à Avalanche
Amplification Technologies Inc a développé un produit capable de détecter des signaux extrêmement faibles (photon unique), sur une large plage spectrale (Si ou InGaAs), dans différents types de boitiers.
Des versions « multi-voix » sont aussi disponibles.
Principaux points forts : Détection très faible niveau : photon unique ; Grande largeur spectrale (Si/InGaAs) ; Réponse spectrale relativement plate sur toute la plage ; Excellente stabilité thermique ; Faible tension d’alimentation ; Très haute efficacité quantique ; Large plage dynamique ; Réponse extrêmement rapide ; GAIN TYPIQUE IDENTIQUE A UN PHOTOMULTIPLICATEUR sans nécessité de haute tension.
Applications : PET Scanners, Imagerie médicale, Détection de Fluorescence, Physique atomique, Spectroscopie, Capteur biologique, Ladar et Lidar, Sécurité, Microscopie Confocale, Vision Nocturne.
January 26th 2010
LABSPHERE : Matériaux de Réflectance pour Optique
BFi OPTiLAS France distributeur exclusif des produits LABSPHERE offre une large gamme de matériaux et revêtements de réflectance diffuse de la lumière.
Pour obtenir un taux de réflexion diffus et uniforme maximal et stable dans le temps, nous proposons différents revêtements nommés Duraflect, Spectraflect, Spectralon et InfraGold fonctionnant sur une large plage de longueur d’onde de 200 à 2500nm. Chacun de ces matériaux permet d’obtenir des réflectances diffuses allant de 90 à 99% pour le Spectral
on.
Nous proposons ces matériaux et revêtements sous différentes formes et déposés sur différents substrats.
Les applications sont nombreuses : Rétro-éclairage en aéronautique, automobile et dans l’éclairage en général, Calibration d’instruments sur le terrain et en laboratoire, Cavité laser, Imagerie médicale, etc.
January 22nd 2010
LASERVISION : Rideau de Protection Laser SHELTER
Ce rideau de protection laser de faible coût et léger est homologué DIN EN 12254. Quatre versions sont disponibles ; deux largeurs (94 cm et 47 cm) et deux hauteurs (2 m et 2.50 m).
D’autres dimensions peuvent être réalisées sur demande.
Les panneaux s'assemblent par superposition (velcro mâle-femelle sur les côtés) et rendent leur utilisation très facile.
Plusieurs options de structures sont également proposées : portiques, tringles ou rails autorisant les déplacements dans différents lieux.
January 22nd 2010
ELDIM : Equipement de Métrologie et Composants Optiques Spécifiques
La société française
ELDIM, nouveau partenaire exclusif, conçoit et fabrique des matériels de métrologie et des composants optiques spécifiques pour les secteurs de l'optique, multimédia, aéronautique, automobile et éclairage notamment.
La gamme se compose des produits suivants :
- Goniométrie : Caractérisation en luminance, couleur et polarisation vs angle sans aucun déplacement grâce aux optiques de Fourier (Gamme EZLite et EZ Contrast)
- Vidéophotomètrie : Caractérisation en uniformité de la luminance, couleur (Gamme ISense, Muratest et UMaster)
- Imageurs spectrals : uniformité 2D en fonction de la longueur d’onde, luminance et couleur (Gamme MSColor32 et MSColor4)
- Analyse temporelle : Mesure du flicker, temps de réponse, etc... (Gamme Optiscope / FPDLite)
- Sources uniformes de calibration à base de LED et de lampes CCFL
January 21st 2010
ELDIM : Solutions d'analyse 2D et angulaires en photomètrie & colorimètrie
La société française ELDIM, nouveau partenaire exclusif, conçoit et fabrique des matériels de métrologie et des composants optiques spécifiques pour les secteurs de l'optique, multimédia, aéronautique, automobile et éclairage notamment.
La gamme se compose des produits suivants :
- Goniométrie: Caractérisation en luminance, couleur et polarisation vs angle sans aucun déplacement grâce aux optiques de Fourier : Gamme EZLite et EZ Contrast
- Vidéophotomètrie: Caractérisation en uniformité de la luminance, couleur : Gamme ISense, Muratest et UMaster
- Imageurs spectrales : uniformité 2D en fonction de la longueur d’onde, luminance et couleur : Gamme MSColor32 et MSColor4
- Analyse temporel: Mesure du flicker, temps de réponse, etc... : Gamme Optiscope / FPDLite
- Sources uniformes de calibration à base de LED et de lampes CCFL
super broadband polarizer maintains a > 500:1 extinction ratio throughout the entire Visible to Near-Infrared (400-1100nm) without sacrificing overall transmission (Tp > 92%) or damage threshold (> 10J/cm2!). These fused silica beam splitters are available with a standard ½” x ½” input face, and custom prism polarizer assemblies will be available in sizes from 1mm to > 25mm.
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