EdgeWave IS Series is a series of high-power ultrashort pulse (USP) lasers developed by EdgeWave GmbH of Germany, mainly for industrial micromachining, precision manufacturing and scientific research applications. This series of lasers is known for its high stability, high beam quality and industrial-grade reliability, and is suitable for applications such as high-precision cutting, drilling, and surface structuring.
Core technical features
1. Laser parameters
Pulse width:
IS series: <10ps (picosecond level)
IS-FEMTO sub-series: <500fs (femtosecond level)
Wavelength:
Standard wavelength: 1064nm (infrared)
Optional harmonics: 532nm (green light), 355nm (ultraviolet)
Repetition rate: adjustable from single pulse to 2MHz
Average power:
Standard model: 20W ~ 100W (depending on configuration)
High power model: up to 200W (customized)
Pulse energy:
Picosecond level: up to 1mJ
Femtosecond level: up to 500μJ
2. Beam quality
M² < 1.3 (close to the diffraction limit)
Pointing stability: <5μrad (to ensure long-term processing accuracy)
Beam roundness: >90% (suitable for precision micromachining)
3. System stability
Industrial-grade design: suitable for 24/7 continuous production
Temperature control: active water cooling/air cooling system to ensure long-term stable operation
SmartPulse technology: real-time pulse control to optimize processing quality
System architecture
1. Seed source
Use patented solid-state mode-locked oscillator to ensure ultra-short pulse stability
2. Amplification technology
CPA (Chirped Pulse Amplification): for femtosecond lasers (IS-FEMTO series)
Direct amplification: for picosecond lasers (standard IS series)
3. Control system
Touch screen operation interface: real-time monitoring of laser parameters (power, pulse, temperature, etc.)
Industrial communication interface: supports EtherCAT, RS232, USB, etc., easy to integrate automated production lines
Intelligent pulse management: adjustable pulse train (Burst Mode) to optimize the processing effect of different materials
Industrial application advantages
1. High-precision processing capability
Suitable for brittle materials (glass, sapphire, ceramics) and highly reflective materials (copper, gold, aluminum)
The heat-affected zone (HAZ) is extremely small, suitable for high-precision micro-machining
2. High production efficiency
High repetition rate (MHz level), suitable for mass production
Modular design, easy to maintain and upgrade
3. Wide application compatibility
Electronic industry: PCB cutting, FPC processing, semiconductor micro-processing
Photovoltaic industry: solar cell scribing, edge isolation
Medical industry: stent cutting, surgical instrument marking
Automotive industry: fuel nozzle drilling, battery pole processing
Optional configuration
Harmonic conversion module (optional 532nm or 355nm output)
Beam shaping system (such as flat-top beam, ring beam)
Automation interface (supports robot integration)
Customized power/pulse options (for special application requirements)
Summary
EdgeWave IS Series lasers are ideal for precision micro-processing due to their high power, ultra-short pulses, excellent beam quality, and industrial-grade stability. Whether it is a femtosecond or picosecond laser, this series can provide high-precision and high-efficiency processing solutions for multiple industries such as electronics, photovoltaics, medical and automotive.