YLS low-order-mode Ytterbium fiber lasers range up to hundreds of kW output power, operating in CW/modulated modes up to 5 kHz with wall-plug efficiencies >40%. The dynamic range is from 10% to full power with no change in beam divergence or beam profile, allowing a single laser to be used for both high and low-power applications such as welding, drilling and cutting, a previously unheard of capability. The high brightness allows the use of long focal length processing lenses for vastly improved depth of field and minimal damage to optical components. The units can be supplied with fiber lengths up to 100 meters, different fiber diameters and variety of multi-port beam switches, beam couplers, termination optics and scanners.
IPG Photonics Corporation is the world leader in high power fiber lasers and amplifiers. Founded in 1990, IPG pioneered the development and commercialization of optical fiber-based lasers for use in a wide range of venues such as materials processing, telecom, medical, scientific and other advanced applications. Fiber lasers have revolutionized the industry by delivering superior performance, reliability and usability at a lower total cost of ownership compared with conventional lasers, allowing end users to increase productivity and decrease operating costs.
IPG is the only company that controls the performance, cost and yield of both active fibers and semiconductor pump diodes - the core technology of the fiber laser.