Author Archives: Laser Research

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 […]

CO2 LASER LENSES AID IN SYSTEM ALIGNMENT

CO2 laser optics in front of a cutting laser.

A line of CO2 optics that can be finished with dual-band anti-reflective coatings and are designed for lasers used in the production of precision gaskets has been introduced by Laser Research Optics of Providence, RI. Laser Research CO2 Laser Lenses come in 0.5” to 1.0” O.D. sizes with focal lengths from 1.0” to 2.0” and are offered with dual-band […]

CO2 LASER FOCUSING LENSES FOR CUTTING THICK DIAMOND PLATE

ZnSe Laser Lenses

A line of ZnSe laser focusing lenses for steel cutting lasers up to 4kW that are used to cut thick diamond plate and other heavy steel fabrications has been introduced by Laser Research Optics of Providence, RI. Laser Research CO2 Focusing Lenses come in 1” to 2.5” O.D. sizes with focal lengths from 5” to […]

CUSTOM LENSES & WINDOWS FABRICATED FROM MANY OPTICAL MATERIALS

Various laser optics made from several materials on a blue table in front of a blue background.

Custom optics made from ZnSe, ZnS, fused silica, germanium, silicon, sapphire, and other materials for use in aerospace, defense, laser, process control, materials science, medicine, and other applications have been introduced by Laser Research Optics of Providence, RI. Laser Research Custom Optics can be manufactured in sizes from 0.5” to 5” O.D. with various thicknesses […]

CO2 LENSES & MIRRORS FOR LASER ENGRAVING SYSTEMS

ZnSe laser optics on a blue table with photos of engraved objects in the background.

A line of direct field-replacement CO2 laser lenses and mirrors for engraving and personalizing trophies, plaques, glassware, and related products has been introduced by Laser Research Optics of Providence, RI. Laser Research Personalization Lenses are suited for field-replacement by users in order to maintain uptime and are compatible with 25 to 200 Watt engraving lasers. […]