J. P. Sercel Associates Inc. (JPSA; Manchester, NH) has added the IX-100-C to its line of high-precision laser micromachining workstations, and UV laser processing technology. The IX-100-C is ideal for R&D labs and universities searching for an affordable and flexible system in a compact footprint. The IX-100-C is extremely versatile; allowing for the widest range of wavelengths and laser types to be used in cutting edge micromachining applications requiring the highest quality results.

A wide variety of accessories and options enable the system to be used with wavelengths from 157nm through 1064nm. Galvanometer technology permits f-theta lens from 100mm to 254mm focal length to be used with fields of view up to 170mm x 170mm. The moving mirrors of the galvanometer provide rapid scanning over a large area with reasonable accuracy. The system also includes fixed beam delivery optics for applications that demand the highest precision. The system also utilizes JPSA's high accuracy motion control equipment including XY stages up to 200mm x 200mm and high precision Z-Theta stage technology. A variety of vacuum chuck designs are offered for general purpose and specialty configurations.

In making the announcement, Bill Kallgren, sales manager, said, "The IX-100-C allows R&D researchers, job shops, or universities a single tool which can be used with any number of lasers and laser types. The system can easily be configured for excimer, DPSS and ultrafast lasers on a single platform. Due to the high accuracy of the IX-100-C, the user can quickly and fully exploit the laser being used and experience rapid development of laser applications and process parameters."

The first system is scheduled to ship in Q4-2008 and a fully enclosed CDRH Class I configuration is planned.

For more information, visit www.jpsalaser.com, or call Tel. 603.518.3200.

Mon Nov 10 07:48:00 CST 2008