IPG Photonics releases high-power lasers on rack-integrated platform

IPG Photonics (IPGP) has released new high-power lasers built on a new rack-integrated platform. On display at Laser World of Photonics, June 24-27 in Munich, Germany, this product line delivers significant cost savings and operational advantages for manufacturers, including reduced floor space requirements, simplified integration, and enhanced reliability. These new RI lasers require 60% less floor space, reducing facility costs and enabling more flexible factory layouts. RI lasers take advantage of a new generation of IPG laser pump diodes with higher densities of power per volume, which in turn, lowers total cost of ownership. Beyond the reduction in size and weight, the new RI laser platform delivers more consistent processing results, reducing waste and setup time. The new platform provides simplified OEM integration and minimizes or eliminates laser damage or shutdown. Additionally, the RI architecture provides protection against condensation and can be cooled with water up to 25 degrees C, resulting in the ability to increase the maximum operating temperature, while enabling even safer operation in humid environments.