Author Archives: Laser Research

CO2 LASER OPTICS CREATE SHARP DETAILED SIGNS

Five ZInc Selenide focusing lenses sit on a blue table. There is an engraved sign that reads "Elitemark" hanging on the wall behind them.

A line of OEM-compatible CO2 laser lenses that feature a selection of focal lengths to let virtually all popular lasers become optimized for engraving signs has been introduced by Laser Research Optics of Providence, RI. Laser Research CO2 Lenses are direct field-replacements for most popular engraving lasers and feature a selection of focal lengths from […]

CO2 LASER LENSES FOR CUTTING HEAVY STEEL I-BEAMS

An assortment of Zinc Selenide CO2 laser lenses on a blue table with a large industrial laser cutting steel in the background.

A line of ZnSe laser optics for heavy steel cutting lasers up to 4kW that come in various focal lengths to optimize laser performance has been introduced by Laser Research Optics of Providence, RI. Laser Research CO2 Focusing Lenses come in plano-convex and meniscus configurations in 1” to 2” O.D. sizes with thicknesses ranging from […]

ZINC SULFIDE WINDOWS FOR MILITARY VISION SYSTEMS

an array of clear windows on top of a yellow table with a photo of a military helicopter in the background.

Zinc sulfide (ZnS) windows that conform to MIL-PRF-13830 for use in wide range of infrared, visible, and multispectral applications have been introduced by Laser Research Optics of Providence, RI. Laser Research ZnS Windows are designed for use in single aperture, high performance multispectral military vision and thermal imaging systems that must perform over a broad […]

CO2 LENSES & MIRRORS PRODUCE HIGHLY DETAILED ENGRAVING

Zinc Selenide focusing lenses for laser engravers sitting on a table next to an engraved wooden gavel. There are two other gavels in the background.

A line of direct field-replacement CO2 laser lenses and mirrors for laser engravers that are designed to help produce highly detailed work has been introduced by Laser Research Optics of Providence, RI. Laser Research Personalization Lenses & Mirrors come in 1.0” and 1.5” dia. sizes and are fully OEM compatible with 25 to 250 Watt […]

REPLACEMENT CO2 LASER LENSES OPTIMIZED FOR SIGN & PLAQUE MAKERS

CO2 laser optics in zinc selenide sit atop a green piece of material being cut by a laser.

A line of CO2 lenses that are optimized to match the lasers used by sign and plaque makers to assure clean, crisp cuts and can be replaced by the user has been introduced by Laser Research Optics of Providence, RI. Laser Research CO2 Laser Lenses are optimized for 10.6 microns and feature focal lengths from […]

OVERSTOCK LASER OPTICS LIST FEATURES FIRST-QUALITY PRODUCTION OVERRUNS

Various laser optics displayed against a blue background. The text at the top reads "overstock laser optics".

A new dynamic list of overstock first-quality laser optics resulting from production overruns includes legacy types are offered at a substantial discount has been introduced by Laser Research Optics of Providence, RI. The Laser Research Overstock Parts List features first-quality optics from production overruns that are offered at up to a 40% saving off the […]

ZnSe CO2 LENSES FOR GLASS ENGRAVING LASERS

Zinc Selenide CO2 laser lenses and mirrors on a metal surface with a laser engraver and some engraved glass in the background.

A line of OEM-compatible and field-replaceable ZnSe CO2 laser lenses that are optimized for crystal and glass engraving lasers has been introduced by Laser Research Optics of Providence, RI. Laser Research ZnSe Lenses are optimized for 10.6 microns and come in 1” and 1.5” dia. sizes with focal lengths from 2” to 7.5” in 0.5” […]

ZnSe OPTICS FOR Nd:YAG LASERS MANUFACTURED TO OEM SPECIFICATIONS

Optics for use in Nd:YAG lasers sit on a blue table. A photo of a handheld medical laser using the optics on a patient is in the background.

A line of high quality ZnSe (zinc selenide) optics that are optimized for Nd:YAG lasers and manufactured to medical OEM specifications have been introduced by Laser Research Optics of Providence, Rhode Island. Laser Research ZnSe Medical Laser Optics are optimized at 1.06 microns for use with Nd:YAG lasers and are offered as plano-convex and plane-parallel […]

OPTICAL CLEANING KIT FOR ALL TYPES OF PRECISION OPTICS

All the contents of the LRO lens cleaning kit displayed on a purple table in front of 3 photos or potential use cases.

An optics cleaning kit that includes reagent-grade acetone and isopropyl alcohol as cleaning agents and everything needed to clean precision optics is available from Laser Research Optics of Providence, Rhode Island. The Advanced Optical Cleaning Kit is ideal for all types of precision optics including sapphire, CO2 laser optics, binoculars, microscopes, telescopes, and camera lenses. […]

CO2 LASER BEAM DELIVERY OPTICS FOR ENGRAVING, MARKING AND SCRIBING LASERS

CO2 laser lenses and mirrors on a blue table with a photo of a marking laser in the background.

A full line of CO2 laser beam delivery optics for use with 25 to 200 Watt engraving, marking, and scribing lasers has been introduced by Laser Research Optics of Providence, Rhode Island. Laser Research Beam Delivery Optics include beam combiners, beam splitters, ZnSe output couplers or front mirrors, silicon and molybdenum turning mirrors, silicon and […]