It is also possible to buy from private individuals on-line via classified ads in USENET newsgroups, other discussion groups and bulletin boards, auctions, and private Web sites.
Where actual manufacturer's model numbers are listed in the catalog or on the Web page, it is a good idea to confirm that the specifications actually do match. Inaccuracies in catalog entries are very common (like a HeNe laser listed as 5 mW that turns out to be only .5 mW, oops). Similarly, it would be disappointing to say the least if you blew a visible laser diode because the driver board actually required a regulated input when the listing claimed otherwise. :-(
Compare prices as well. There can be a wide variation in the price of the identical system or component among the various surplus houses or other suppliers. Haggling (at least with private individuals) may get you a better deal especially if you can identify lower prices elsewhere. More expensive items may be in better condition or newer, but not always - and it may not matter for your purposes. Consider using COD (Cash On Delivery) for payment if available (instead of a check, money order, or credit card) when dealing with a company for the first time or when in doubt about their integrity. For purchases from individuals, in addition to COD, a partial payment arrangement (e.g., 50% percent up front, 50% after receipt and inspection of merchandise) shouldn't scare off someone who has nothing to hide if they can verify *your* integrity. The latter shouldn't be a problem if you are a regular contributer to USENET newsgroups or frequent buyer and/or seller on eBay! :)
A commercial supplier should know how to pack and ship fragile merchandise to prevent damage. However, when ordering from a private individual or if you should need to send laser parts through the mail, or via UPS, Fed-X, Airborn, etc., packing should be done such that the box can withstand being drop-kicked from a 10 story building. Four inches of bubble-wrap or styrofoam peanuts on all sides should be considered a minimum with adequate protection between items as well. Insurance is also a worthwhile expense though successfully filing a claim could be an ordeal. Stickers marked 'Fragile' and 'Do Not Drop' may just make the package a more inviting target. :-)
Then, when you receive your merchandise, make sure you actually were sold what was expected. Confirm that it behaves as advertised. I have received HeNe laser power supplies marked with reversed polarity, for example. Honest (or otherwise) mistakes in packing and labelling do occur. And, of course, DO NOT open the inner packaging or attempt to power an item that was shipped in error as getting a refund may be much more difficult if the seller can honestly claim you damaged something.
I've only had to file an insurance claim once, with the U.S. Post Office (USPS). That was for a 15 to 20 mW HeNe laser head I had gotten along with a power supply on eBay. The bore of the laser head was fractured, most likely due to the package falling onto a concrete floor. (The power supply was not damaged.) From my perspective, the packing was not totally adequate but would have been fine for ordinary handling, even tossing it onto a pile of boxes. Thus, I would have not been terribly unhappy to have the the claim denied with an excuse of "inadequate packing". Then, I would go back to the seller and it is likely we would have come to some acceptable agreement. However, I filled out the claim form, obtained the insurance receipt and an itemized cost receipt from the seller, and included a description along with a diagram of the damage. I went into my local post office with these as well as the box and all packing material, the broken laser head partially disassembled so the damage could be easily seen, and a mockup of the power supply to show how everything was arranged. Since the claim was for only $50, they paid it on the spot. It turns out that $50 is the USPS limit for this - otherwise it would have had to go through the system, with an uncertain and no doubt long time to completion. (I did forgo reimbursement for part of the shipping cost but figured that a bird in the hand.....) Aside from just getting in under the instant payment limit in this case, one key to getting an insurance claim paid without hassle is no doubt having all the original packaging and complete documentation to present when filing the claim. And, with the value only being $50, I was dealing with a PO clerk, who had no vested interest in minimizing the cost to USPS or receiving bonuses based on the dollar value of rejected claims! :)
Also see the sections: Laser Sales and Service Companies and Laser and Optics Manufacturers and Suppliers for sources of mostly expensive laser products. However, some of those companies may have overstock and surplus sales as well as items like diode laser modules that are more reasonably priced.
Obviously, for a model that is still being sold, the manufacturer's literature or Web site will often provide enough info. User and service manuals may also be available as well as for older lasers that they still support. In addition, there may be many variations on a given model depending on the type of optics installed and possible tube replacement or upgrade.
Unfortunately, few manufacturers maintain detailed specifications or other information readily accessible (e.g., on-line) for older models. After all, why should they help you fix the laser that you've been happy with for the last 5 years for only $500 when they can sell you a shiny new and improved one for $20,000! :(
There are a variety of other places to look for specifications but their accuracy can vary based on the objectives of the provider (e.g., honesty, vested interests, optimism, technical knowledge).
Just keep in mind that these are items for sale so power output ratings must be taken with a sliver of optical glass (at least for lasers like ion and ruby/YAG where output power is adjustable).
Also see the section: Buyer Beware for Laser Purchases.
Here are some comments on laser power and other claims that you should be aware of before purchasing a used laser:
Note that there are some multi-mode (non-TEM00) HeNe tubes with wider bores and a different mirror curvature that produce up to perhaps twice the power output for a given tube length. However, with multiple axial modes, these are not suitable for many applications like interferometry and holography. They are also not very common compared to single-mode TEM00 HeNe tubes.
Also, the power output of non-red HeNe lasers - green (543.5 nm), yellow (593.9 nm), and orange (611.8 nm) - will be only about 1/10th to 1/4th that of an equivalent red (632.8 nm) one. Thus, a 20 inch green laser head is good for about 2 mW (compared to 8 to 15 mW for red) and a 10 inch head, perhaps only .2 mW (1 to 2 mW for red). As with normal red HeNe lasers, there is no way to boost power and the CDRH sticker rating is normally much greater than what is actually possible. However, the beam WILL look a lot brighter mW/mW compared to red due to the response curve of the eye, which can be misleading to sellers and buyers alike.
Note: Since the gain of these wavelengths is so low, they also have a shorter life and the chance of finding working surplus green or yellow HeNe lasers is much lower than for red. I would not recommend bidding on an eBay auction for one of these unless guaranteed to be working. The likelihood of the problem for an "unknown condition" green or yellow HeNe laser being just mirror alignment is small to none!
And, just because the male Alden connector of the laser head fits into the mating female socket of a randomly selected power supply doesn't mean they will work together! HeNe lasers of all sizes usually use the identical connectors! (Many people have been known to throw out perfectly good HeNe tubes and heads if they failed to start or operated erratically when in fact, power supply compatibility was the real problem!) On the other hand, don't assume compatibility just because the laser tube or head and power supply were supposed to work together - many of these same people have no idea what this means and make the assumption that because the laser worked once (if that), it would be fine forever. The life of the HeNe tube and/or power supply may be shortened and/or power output may suffer.
Large-frame HeNe lasers like the Siemens LGK-7676/L/S and functionally similar Spectra-Physics 107/907 which show up on eBay and from surplus dealers either untested or without measured output power are probably high mileage tubes which may run but will not meet new power specs. However, they are very well built, really nice to play with, and probably have a lot of life left. Just don't expect good as new performance from them. Around 50 percent of rated power is typical.
Finally, HeNe laser heads in like-new condition that show up as surplus or on eBay without end-caps (output aperture and Alden connectors) were probably manufacturing rejects pulled from the line before being completed since they didn't meet spec in any of a number of areas including: output power value, stability with warmup, mode cycling percentage, polarization ratio, or other aspects of beam quality. Thus, what you end up with may have undisclosed problems. This is also likely true of bare HeNe tubes (often without any identifying labels) - especially 'other color' (than red) types in pristine condition but where the locking collars or mirror adjusters are loose and the seller suggests that "alignment is all that is needed to make them lase and then you will have gotten a great deal". Note that it is likely that some of these have found their way to resale via less than legitimate channels - especially if the serial numbers have been removed! Even if they do work or can be made to work, items like this have trouble written all over them. And, don't believe claims that tubes were "purchased new and used very little" if they don't have any labels. A tube sold as a tube (not part of a laser head) will almost certainly be labeled with model and serial numbers at the very least, usually with a sticker on the side. Similarly, a laser head should also have a similar label. It's the law in both cases. And, even the manufacturer can't tell specs by inspection! :)
Having said all this, a used or off-spec HeNe laser may still be just fine for many purposes as long as you understand exactly what you are getting. For more information on HeNe laser sizes and power output, see the sections starting with: Internal Mirror HeNe Tubes up to 35 mW - Red and Other Colors. And some have very interesting and unusual behavior. :)
Also see the section: Expected Output Power and Used Ion Lasers.
I would recommend against even considering the purchase of high power diode lasers or laser diodes from eBay or other similar source unless they are supplied in their original sealed packaging, there is a no questions asked money back warranty that is enforceable, or you know the seller to be honest and aware of proper handling procedures for laser diodes. If you insist on bidding on one of these, compare the any specifications provided by the seller with the device's datasheet if possible. Sometimes, very professional looking charts will be included on the auction page without mentioning that they show a weak or damaged diode.
Note that there are several sellers offering what they claim to be high power laser diodes suitable for DPSS laser pumping where a wavelength in the 808 to 810 nm range is needed. However, many of the surplus high power laser diodes originate from graphics arts equipment like platesetters which almost invariably use 820 to 880 nm diodes, most likely for cost reasons. So, an unscrupulous or unknowledgeable seller may be passing these off as DPSS laser pump diodes when in fact they are pretty worthless for that application. In fact, the only hobbyist use I know for these would be as burning lasers since the beam can be focused very nicely to carve wood or plastic or an unsuspecting finger. :( :) If what you're interested in is a diode pump for a DPSS laser, make sure the seller guarantees the wavelength to be close enough to 808 nm that modest cooling or heating (+10/-15 °C from 25 °C based on 0.3 nm/°C can tune the wavelength to the optimum value for peak absorption in the lasing crystal (usually, Nd:YVO4 or Nd:YAG). Just showing a photo of one of these diodes producing green light from a DPSS laser crystal is not a sufficient test as there may be some output but it will be only a small fraction of what's possible with a diode emitting at 808 nm. Some sellers claim to have gotten significant green power from a DPSS laser crystal using diodes that look identical. My guess is that either (1) they were smoke'n sump'n or (2) the particular diode they were using was actually around 808 nm but that's no guarantee that the one in the auction will be as well.
Where an entire LPSS laser head or complete laser is offered, the only way to really know what is can do is to check the manufacturer's specs or test it. In most cases, the seller isn't able or won't do this so you're on your own.
Furthermore, as with other types of lasers, the CDRH rating is almost always much higher than anything that can be achieved and sustained in practice. For example, Coherent C315M-100 lasers have a "300 mW max" rating and Uniphase uGreen 4601-10, -20, and -50 lasers have a "125 mW" max rating. Realistic maximum output power is not likely to exceed 1/3 to 1/2 of either of these and may be much less in the case of the lower power uGreen lasers.
For more info, also see the section: About Laser Power Ratings.
Attempt to determine what is actually possible - don't take the seller's word for it. You can't confirm actual output over the Internet or from a catalog but at least you will know that you aren't likely to get 5 mW from a HeNe laser head only 10 inches long, 300 mW from a surplus ALC-60X argon ion laser without a meltdown, or 125 mW from *any* Uniphase uGreen laser!
Many people also claim that the lasers they are selling have low hours or were only used briefly a few times ("only driven by a little old lady to church on Sundays."). In most cases they actually don't have a clue and such claims carry about as much weight as the campaign promises of politicians. :) Unless the laser was originally purchased new, they (or you) may have no real way of determining how much it was used. For HeNe lasers, this may not matter that much since if the laser works when you get it, it will probably continue to work for as many hours as you are likely to care. But for ion lasers, you could be getting a low pressure tube that is on its way out. While there is usually an elapsed time meter present on ion lasers it isn't a reliable indication of past use as the tube may have been swapped or a mechanical meter may have recycled back to zero (more than once!) and like automobile odometers, can be reset. With other types of lasers, it may be even more difficult to determine the amount of use. High power diode lasers and diode pumped solid state lasers may have a life expentancy of only a few thousand hours to begin with and the one being offered may be near the end of useful life. And, if abused at any time, all bets are off and it may not even make a good boat anchor!
Finally, here are some other common statements paraphrased from various actual eBay offerings:
Whether buying from a surplus outfit or a private individual, don't expect to get a new laser for bargain basement prices. The well known laser surplus places may buy up reject inventory from major laser companies like Melles Griot - laser heads and tubes that didn't meet spec even when new. Unless the item is clearly stated to be new and meets new specs, this can probably be assumed. If the model number is given, sometimes it's possible to tell a reject. For example, with Melles Griot lasers, a '-Q' suffix (e.g., 05-LYR-171-Q) means that the yellow HeNe laser head (in this case) didn't meet specs but still lases somewhat - its performance wasn't so terrible that it went to the crusher. (I have one that varies between 1.5 and 2.5 mW of yellow on a several minute cycle due to 3.391 um IR mode competition. It's still a very nice laser but not useful for many applications.) However, even if you know what to look for, the Q designation may not make it to sticker attached to the laser. With private sales there are several more levels of unknowns unless the laser was purchased new (unlikely!), the seller worked for a company that purchased it new before the project was cancelled, or the pedigree is completely known. :)
And the most amusing listings I've seen on eBay lately go something like: "Argon-Ion Laser Tube Air-Cooled Add Gas and Go". Right, like all that is needed is a bottle of argon gas from your friendly welding supplier. Not! Even if these are usable at all (they could very well be rejects), just a bit more is needed. See the chapters on argon/krypton ion lasers before you end up with an expensive paperweight.
The only real way to protect yourself from deceptive or exaggerated advertising claims is a combination of getting the detailed specifications, buying from a reputable supplier, and obtaining a purchase arrangement that includes a binding money back guarantee in writing or some other way of cancelling a deal for merchandise that turns out not to be or do what was claimed!
Of course, once you receive your laser, the only way to be truly sure of the output power is with a laser power meter or by comparison with another laser of known performance.
Remember: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. You aren't likely to be the only one to have 'discovered' a bargain - if no one else has bid it up at eBay there is probably a very good reason!
Also see the section: Equivalent Brightness Ratings and Laser Pointer Visibility since this is another area where the real and the imaginary are often jumbled together!
Having said all that, I did a very scientific test with one of my dead Spectra-Physics 084-1 barcode scanner HeNe laser tubes from which I had already cannibalized the mirrors. This is about 10 inches long with a spider supporting the bore (the most fragile part in an HeNe tube subjected to mechanical shock) at about the halfway point. I used about 2 to 3 inches of bubble wrap all around and stuffed it into a worn cardboard box about 5" x 6" x 13" 'sealed' with an elastic band. I then abused this package to every way possible short of using a nuclear bomb (which were temporarily out of stock): Tossing it across the room, dropping on various sides and corners with and without spin from 7 feet onto a concrete floor, kicking it through the uprights, sitting on it, etc. The mirrorless tube survived just fine - the bore was well supported. What does this mean? Probably not much except for this particular model HeNe tube and it is still possible that the bore shifted slightly within the spider. There is no way to know that for sure without testing on a live tube (but it can also generally be corrected). However, in all likelihood, the typical HeNe tube would work just fine if packed in this manner (or better) even after all the abuse OOPS could dish out. :) Of course, an entire external mirror laser would likely be a much different story, especially one with a long plasma tube. And even if the glass parts survive, circuit boards and structural components can fracture from relatively low G forces if not well supported (due to poor design).
Of course, the general rule is: If you ship a dead laser wrapped only in a single layer of brown paper, it will arrive in perfect condition. But, if you ship a functional laser in 6 inches of foam inside a box inside 12 inches of bubble wrap inside another box inside a crate, it will arrive in a thousand pieces. :) And if you then try to file a claim, it is possible for the carrier to insist that no amount of packing material is adequate.
And as far as plastering the package with "Fragile" and "Handle with Care" stickers, I'm not convinced that there is any correlation between the number, size, and color of the stickers and survival rate. There may even be a negative correlation - such markings simply make your package a more inviting target. Even putting a high value on a package - not to be able to claim it if there is damage but simply to make the shipper take more care in handling - may not work. So, as noted above, the only way to have reasonable assurance of a laser or any delicate or fragile equipment arriving intact is to pack so that it can be dropped from a 747 at cruising altitude without a parachute and not be damaged.
The only relatively common similar item I know of that is more fragile than a laser tube is a rotating anode X-ray tube. (This is what X-ray types call the "insert", not the entire X-ray head.) With these, the heavy anode/motor assembly - which may weigh several pounds - is attached to the glass envelope only at one end with most of the mass at the unsupported end. So, even though the glass is rather thick and would normally survive some trauma, a relatively modest physical shock will cause the tube to fracture. To have any chance of survival during shipping, the anode/motor assembly must either be secured to a rigid structure as it is when mounted in the X-ray head assembly so that it can't flex with respect to the glass envelope, or the entire glass tube must be packed with something like 12 inches of soft foam rubber all around to minimize the g-forces when the box drops onto the sorting conveyer from 10 feet up. And even this is no guarantee.
Note that no matter how well packed a laser is, shipping companies may give you a hard time about insurance claims and point to some disclaimer in their contract printed in 2 point type that disallows any coverage for lasers and other scientific apparatus. Some don't even consider the manufacturer's original packaging to be adequate even for computer monitors, let alone lasers. Of course, the seller may have simply sent you a broken laser. :(
Here are some somewhat humorous but all too true guidelines. This was originally posted to the USENET newsgroup alt.lasers for a specific shipping company, whose name I have deleted.
(Based on a posting from: NiteliteProducts.com (dglassburn@mindspring.com).)
Many years of experience has shown that insurance claims through shipping companies are next to impossible to recover. Their reasons are as follows and they will deny claims in the following order:
In fact, I deal with a company that ships metrology lasers all over the World and they never insure with the shipping company for more than the minimum. I do not believe they even self insure. But, everything is very well packed and no credible amount of abuse is likely to cause damage. These are small lasers so it's not that difficult.
(From: Steve Roberts.)
I carefully build crates around my lasers, and insulate the lasers from shock with spray in foam that self hardens. Its a wonder how two of my crates have been reduced to kindling lately. One arrived sans crate! A third CO2 tube marked for special fragile handling by UPS (often pronounced OOOPS) didn't make it, it's been reduced to scrap glass. Same for an incredibly well packed 50 mW HeNe laser last year. I specified and paid for FedEx, but the seller used OOOOPPS to pocket the difference and ended up paying for my dead laser as a reward.
As for the broken CO2 tube, I'm driving 250 miles each way to replace it for the customer to keep my sanity, and my truck has a good suspension. According to a local driver, all OOOOOPPPSS packages drop 6 feet into a rotary sorting bin. I've had a few customers spec OOOOOPPPPSSS lately because FedEx was too expensive. Never again!
I've had good luck with FedEx, only one package ever got smashed. Delta Air Freight also has done a decent job for me.
For small air-cooled lasers I've used the U.S. Postal Service, sent 'registered', so it's hand carried and locked up each night in a safe. I Had remarkably good results with the snail mail folks - slow, but it gets there in one piece. A little pricey, but competitive.
Some suggestions:
(From: Bob.)
I recently had a problem with UPS breaking something on me, and although they paid the insurance claim, I looked to ways to better package fragile items. I have come up with the following: Wrap the breakable in a few layers of small bubble bubble wrap. This provides a layer of cushioning for the object. Then use self expanding polyurathane foam just like the stuff used in foam-in-place machines, but this stuff is the 2 pounds/cubic foot foam used in building boats. Two gallons of the stuff runs about $40 and is enough to fill a 55 gallon drum about 2/3rds full. The cool thing about this stuff is that if you use it to ship your items, they truly become indestructable. Use cheap industrial type trash bags to keep the foam from getting on the cardboard box and what you are shipping. Make a 'seat' of foam to lay the breakable in, then fill in the box with another trash bag and then foam fill, so that the box is totally full of foam. Make sure you use at least 4 to 6 inches of foam on all sides. So long as you start out with a cardboard box of decent integrity, you now have an in-destructable shipping box. I recently shipped a large X-ray tube in a double corrugated cardboard box that was 18 x 18 x 18 inches. At first the UPS manager didn't want to accept the shipment saying it wasn't properly packed for a fragile item. I then knocked the box off of the counter it sat on, stood on it, and hopped up and down a few times. Needless to say a proper application of marine foam is super strong!!! It still has some give to it, so if a box was dropped on a corner it would dent a small bit (you want some degree of deformation, otherwise you don't have any shock absorption effect going on!), but it makes your box virtually drop and or crush proof. I use the stuff to ship ANYTHING thats fragile now.
(From: Laserlover (rpoulin@rohcg.on.ca).)
I use MSAS Cargo International and add "All Perils" Insurance coverage to cover my butt and packing has to be up to their standards. All the other carriers like Fed-Ex, DHL, Purolator and the infamous UPS (OOOPSsss) will only pay for loss (mechanical damage) - and forget about anything made of glass or ceramic. MSAS Cargo International won't try to screw you as long as you can prove value of goods with quote from the original company or second source in the industry. Also take pictures before and after packing to prove integrity of goods being shipped.
The following definitely belongs in the humor department though it would be effective.
(From: Rob (rob@lasers.org).)
Ship all lasers in coffins or caskets!
I can see it now. When picking up the package from the airport, opening it up for inspection just to see the looks in their face as you open it on their dock. Shippers may feel sorry for you, and airlines may give you a free ticket to fly along with it, or at least priority seating.
Didn't they do this during Prohibition? Well, at least in the Jack Lemon movie "Some Like It Hot". :) --- Sam.
(The following approach was inspired by a laser packed and shipped to me by George Sohnle. I have added to it slightly.)
Use a heavy cardboard shipping box with minimum dimensions of 14x15x50 inches. This is still within the maximum dimensions (girth plus length, or 108 inches in this case) of most carriers, for Ground shipping at least.
For the laser I received, the box and most of the packing is in a condition that can be reused. So, if and when I ship this laser, I'll probably factor a deposit (like $50) into the shipping cost, so the buyer can send it back to me.
(From: Someone who has had bad luck with laser shipping.)
The box was at least 6" larger or more on each side of the laser head. I still have the box. The box is perfect and still is.
I can only figure it took a nasty drop by the shipping company. I was at my local hub and I got to witness something that made me about pass out.
I saw 3 huge boxes come out of the truck and go onto a roll table. Then came a little box. Then about 2 minutes later, 4 large boxes. When the 4 large boxes pushed the little one into the 3 large boxes and stop, the little box in the middle just made a sound like a glass bottle got crushed.
You could see that it was crushed to 1/3rd its size. I'm like that's gone. They still put it in the truck to get shipped out.
So after seeing that I can only imagine what my poor laser went though.
That's why I phone to pick items up. As I told you I know our local hub manager and when I know a package is coming in. I phone him, he will set it aside so I can pick it up. Only if I am unable to pick it up will I allow it to be delivered. Then it bounces on the truck until 4 to 4:30 PM when they are in my area.
(From: Sam.)
I wonder about that. The SP-127 box wasn't damaged at all? The tube is rather well mounted assuming it's original SP construction with all screws installed and tightened. It should be fastened at both ends, two straps for the large cathode bulb, and the two bore straightening assemblies. So, if the box is filled with packing peanuts or foam and the laws of physics still apply inside the box, it would take a really phenomenal shock to break the tube.
At the very least, you will need to provide an invoice to the shipper (e.g., USPS, UPS) listing the item(s) to be shipped and the declared value. I do avoid using the word "laser" so as not to risk an overzealous or just greedy inspector from attempting to dig out an overdriven laser pointer. So far, I've shipped a variety of (non-weapon) lasers overseas without incident. For small HeNe lasers, I just put "barcode scanner tube" (for the SP-084) and "particle scanner tube" (for the one-Brewster Climet 9048) with a declared value of $0.00 on the invoice and on the Postal form (for total weight under 4 pounds), marked them as a "gift". These weigh next to nothing so they don't attract the attention of overworked customs inspectors and there's nothing illegal about shipping these lasers to most foreign countries anyhow. Putting some small value other than $0 may attract even less attention though.
For larger HeNe lasers or DPSS lasers where insurance is desired, the value for Customs can't be less than the insured value. So the buyer may need to pay duty or VAT or whatever, but that's still worthwhile given the overall discount compared to new! However, as noted elsewhere, getting major insurance claims honored for damage may be impossible, so packing must be even better for international shipments. And should the package be lost, you'll need proof of value to have any chance of getting it paid. I've yet to have anything actually lost, though USPS did "misplace" a large HeNe laser for a month or two. It somehow ended up in U.S. Customs, when it should have been going out of the USA. Then, just as I was about to file a claim, it mysteriously got moving in the proper direction!
Some additional comments follow.
(From: Mike Harrison (mike@whitewing.co.uk).)
For the UK in particular, anything which has a declared value below UKP18 (about US$25) as merchandise, or UKP36 ($50) as a gift will not be charged import duty, so putting these values will not cause a problem, and might look more credible. Above this there is duty (typically 17.5% VAT) on the goods value PLUS the postage charge, then another UKP3.75 'handling charge', and the package can be delayed by 1 to 2 weeks."
(Portions from Steve Roberts.)
On a simple unstabilized cheap HeNe laser there are no export controls as far as I know. I have never heard of any regulations on anything that did not have strategic importance, especially if you're only shipping one. Were it a dozen then I would be concerned. Several U.S. HeNe laser manufacturers have sold entire state of the art HeNe production lines to China. Don't loose any sleep over it.
Besides, it's importing things where customs is concerned with lasers. And unless it deals with drugs, murder, or white collar crime, the U.S. is never going to extradite you. :-)
However, for high power diodes lasers or parts of lasers, green YAGs, lasers over a few watts, lasers that can be used as weapons, lasers that stabilize themselves, lasers that can blind pilots, LIDAR, something like research picosecond or Terawatt lasers, and lasers that can be used for semiconductor or uranium processing, one has to be careful. These need approval from the State Department. In addition, shipping to laser or other high tech equipment or parts to certain specific countries will raise red flags with the Government so you will have to do your homework to avoid a serious hassle or worse.
(From: John_LeB (jleb_888@hotmail.com).)
All proscribed technology is covered under the Bureau of Export Administration. The Export Administration Database provides links to the files listing various technologies.
There is a PDF file which you can find that will list proscribed technology. There are links on the web site to regional and national phone numbers where reps will talk with you. You want category 6 - Sensors and Lasers.
I went through all of this to get my crypto software licensed for export and got an exemption on it. So it is relatively easy to navigate once you get to the page and find the PDF files with the info.
To export out of the USA, you would just need either an export license or an exemption. Then in the packaging you would need to put the export license number on the packing list, if I'm not mistaken.
The listings below are mostly in alphabetical order, domestic (US) followed by foreign. Their position or even their existence on these lists does not imply anything about my impression of their quality, reliability, or integrity. However, there may be additional specific comments included in the description.
They still offer nice thick free catalogs which are a must-have. All ordering is via the Web, telephone, or snail mail.
Offerings include new, used, or surplus lasers and laser components. Quality and prices may vary quite widely - check them out before ordering!
This site is one of the best kept secrets of the Web. It is definitely worth checking out since there is so much there!
Check out their Blue Light Argon Lasers for low cost Cyonics/Uniphase systems and laser heads. They may still have a limited quantity of very inexpensive ($50) argon ion laser heads that could be weak, in need of mirror alignment, or near end-of-life but are still good for things like ion laser power supply testing. Some may be repairable. Send email to info@mi-lasers.com.
One person who bought a red laser rated at 5 mW said that what they received was an apparently new in box, bare HeNe laser tube made by "The Shanghai Institute of Laser Technology" (S.I.L), whoever they are. Though marked 8.5 mW, it probably didn't output more than 5 mW. He recommends against buying Bull's supposedly compatible power supply as it may fry if used with tubes larger than about 2 mW (as he found out after 10 minutes). (However, I didn't see any HeNe laser power supplies on their lasers page.)
They also have a separate optics catalog (Stock number 24799) which you can also request via email (but they may want to charge you a whole $1 for it if you don't order something at the same time. Hint: Commenting that "Sean is a cool guy" will almost assure a free catalog!). This looks like a very nice source listing hundreds of inexpensive (mostly glass) lenses, mirrors, and other optical items.
Check out the on-line links to Silicon Valley Surplus Sources as well.
This company is of the 'I thought I died and went to heaven' variety (whether you believe in that stuff or not) if you are need specialized high voltage rectifiers for your HeNe, CO2, or other laser or general high voltage power supply projects. They have an on-line catalog with complete specifications and offer to send a print catalog as well as free samples. I don't know to what extent this includes free samples to hobbyist types who may not be ordering $1,000,000 worth of merchandise. They say: "qualified OEMs only" which suggests not but it may still be worth a try if you only need a little diode or two, or will then need to buy 100 more. You can never tell when a company will consider the possibility of a referral or future loyal customer to be worth a modest initial investment! However, please don't abuse the privilege if they are accommodating.
This Web-only store appears to have the perfect selection of high voltage components for HeNe laser power supplies and other HV projects including capacitors, diodes, and even wire, and at very reasonable prices. I wish they had been around when I was building his sort high voltage electronics in the past and had to recycle parts from other equipment! :)
The following companies carry a wide selection of semiconductors (including many Japanese types) and in addition have replacement parts for microwave ovens (and other consumer electronic equipment) which may be useful for some laser power supply designs:
(From: Kim Clay (bkc@maco.net).)
I live in West Palm Beach, Florida & there aren't any surplus or discount electronics places close but I have found some nice sources on the web. Like
(To get an idea of what Kim has been putting together, see the section: Kim's Mid-Size HeNe Laser Power Supply (KC-HL1). --- sam)
This place is definitely worth an 'at least check out their Web site'. Much weird stuff including specialized parts (as well as plans and complete kits) needed for the laser and other projects in the two Iannini books [2] and [3] (though cheaper alternatives using readily available components may be available). Laser related products include HeNe, diode, and DPSS (green) lasers; laser pointers, mini-light shows, laser listeners and communicators; CO2 and YAG lasers; and some parts like power supplies, rods, and flashlamps. Many are available as plans, kits, or completely assembled and tested systems.
Most of the products they offer in areas like lasers and high voltage seem reasonable (though claims may sometimes be shall we say, a bit optimistic), if you are interested in something in one of their more way-out departments like anti-gravity, realize that the laws of physics haven't been repealed on their site and you shouldn't be disappointed when the item that arrives isn't a fully operational "Back to the Future" hoverboard. :)
Note: Plans and Kits has gone through some twists and turns over the laser year or so including legal proceedings likely due to questionable dealings or something worse. I do not have any details. Much of what they sell is of limited value at best and should probably be avoided like a laser beam to the eye. This place has gotten multiple thumbs-down in its former life as Unlimited Underground Electronics (UUE) for exaggerated, way out, conflicting, unrealistic claims (I'm being generous), and shoddy merchandise - everything else is unknown. However, in all fairness, there have been satisfied and repeat customers as well, perhaps those who are knowledgeable about what they are buying and can inspect (and possibly select) the merchandise in person. This site is amusing to visit but anyone who knows more about technology than a ripe carrot will realize that much of the blurb on their site has to be bogus.
There is also a chatroom and bulletin board/discussion group on the site which might provide some additional amusement (for a few milliseconds, anyhow) especially as some technically knowledgeable people attempt to clarify, correct, or dispute some of the claims. If you think about buying anything from them, realize that what arrives may bear little resemblance in appearance, function, or performance to what is described on their Web site. Terms like "Ready to go" and "Perfectly matched" may have different meanings that what you might assume. :)
PKU also offers a set of plans for using a HeNe laser tube to build a high power mercury vapor ion laser. I assume this is supposed to be similar to the one described in the chapter: Home-Built Helium-Mercury (HeHg) and Other He-Metal-Vapor Lasers and represents a tantalizing shortcut if it can be made to work. See the section: Using a HeNe Laser Tube in a Home-Built HeHg Laser? where I speculate on how such a conversion might be done.
This may also mean high prices for many items (at least compared to what you might have expected) so you should be sitting down when you are browsing the catalogs or Web sites of these suppliers. However, there are exceptions.
Lasers and optics as well as many bargain priced new and surplus scientific items. The new research quality items are expensive but there are many reasonably prices parts, kits, and just plain old fascinating stuff.
Their catalog is a must even if you never intend to purchase anything. I remember fascinating trips to their retail store stocked with bin-upon-bin of interesting and unusual (and sometimes unidentifiable!) optical and electronic items. I do not know what it is like these days.
Other possibilities: Companies clearing their 'dead storage' or excess inventory, or going out of business, and auctions and liquidation sales.
You can often find small lasers and laser parts at high tech flea markets and hamfests. Sometimes intact research lasers will show up there but often they are so old that the tube is gassy and usless (unless you are into regassing).
CAUTION: What you may end up with is/are one or more BIG lasers in unknown condition. These are extremely dangerous on all fronts - especially electrically and should they work, from the high power beam! You MUST do this in a responsible manner both for your own and others' safety as well as to not abuse the fabulous opportunity that a successful outcome can provide.
Old lasers may be available from biomedical sources like hospitals and clinics. These places buy the latest, work them to death or until something better comes along, then puts them in storage and eventually sells or gives them away for scrap. If you do find an offer of one or more of these, you will need transportation (e.g., a truck or large minivan - they won't fit in the back of a Honda Civic!) and some buddies to do the heavy lifting.
WARNING: Where the laser came from a hospital or clinic, you must assume that the business end at least (the articulated beam guide) has probably been in all sorts of places you wouldn't want to go and may have collected all sorts of stuff you wouldn't normally eat or use for bathing! Yes, they were supposed to have been sterilized but given that the laser may have been put into storage because it failed, such procedures may not have been performed. You MUST clean the entire thing except for the actual interior of the laser head with a strong disinfectant as noted below. (Perhaps you can pick up a couple gallons of hospital-grade disinfectant at the same time - one swipe of alcohol may not be enough!) Take care - there is going to be sharp sheet metal and other hazards - open wounds and biomedical waste are not a happy combination!
The most likely type of lasers available from biomedical sources will be old but could very likely be serviceable or repairable. Most common types are CO2, but you may end up with a high power YAG or Ar/Kr ion type. For the latter, it is quite likely you won't have the power feed required to use them without serious effort and expense as high current 230 VAC three-phase is often what is used. The 'smaller' CO2 units will run on standard 115 VAC, 15 or 20 A.
Thus, think several times before actually taking these recommendations seriously - you could end up with a major headache or a major bonanza depending on your negotiating skills, technological abilities, and LUCK!
The following approach has worked for me quite a few times. Mostly you get dead units but to quote Clara Peller: "Partz is partz".
Call your local hospitals. Tell them you're looking for old lasers for parts and make sure they understand you're going to demedicalize them, Ask for Biomedical or Clinical Engineering - get past the secretary and and talk to a tech or engineer. Avoid talking to accounting or materials management if you can, they want money. Make sure you tell them your end use is a home made engraver. If they are reluctant to let you have it, offer to smash the delivery arm in front of them with a sledge. These people are used to getting such calls, mostly from companies that recycle medical gear.
Don't be shocked if you hear: "Be here in 15 minutes with a truck and some people to help you load it". Ask for units by Coherent or Sharplan. You WILL need the pickup truck or a decent sized minivan. Take a complete set of allen wrenches including the larger sized ones and tools/socket set to partially dismantle it. Expect to be told the unit will be free or low cost - you're helping them dispose of a 200 to 500 pound monster. Use gloves when you take it apart as most CO2s are used for gynecology. When you get it home, scrub it down with alcohol except for the tube assembly. Take plastic sheets, tarps, rope and trash bags.
If they don't have one, still ask for their address to send them a letter or business card so they can reach you in the future. If they ask you to take a skid or two of other scrap do so. Also ask if they know of other biomed guys with units laying around.
(From: Bob.)
Hospitals would be the first and best place to look. Although nice letters may be the formal polite way of locating equipment, all the people I know who have had any luck getting any lasers from any hospital did so by wearing out their telephone. It seems as though the fellow responsible for getting rid of the hospital's equipment is always a busy harried individual who is willing to let an average Joe get a laser because he offers to make it as painless for the hospital person as possible. In other words, he doesn't have to make any telephone calls, you just show up with a truck and the manpower to load something he considers garbage. Also keep in mind that you may talk to 10 people at the same institution before you actually talk to the fellow responsible for their surplus equipment. It's much easier to get passed down the chain if someone you call can simply tell you over the phone "you need to talk to Harry at ext. 234" than if you send a letter that places the responsibility onto someone else to actually see to it that your letter gets to the right hands, possibly several someone elses. Other sources of lasers might include local businesses (i.e., read the Sunday want-ads for advertisements of auctions, especially if you have any aerospace or other high tech industry in town. You may also want to try large print shops, occasionally universities will excess equipment, and naturally there is always the Net - eBay and other places are gold mines for used equipment but you need to spend the hours in front of the computer screen to find them and you better know the value of what you bid on so you don't get the short end of a bad deal.
(From: Robin S. (lasernerd@hotmail.com).)
I work in the machine shop at a cancer research hospital. There's a huge 4.5 W argon/2.5 W dye laser in the back they didn't even know WAS a laser. You may want to find the machine shop/work shop if you go hunting. Personally, I'd go in person. Some people may be inclined to help you, and some may be too lazy (the phone makes it very easy to be lazy). Be VERY nice, and food ALWAYS helps! Bring a 6 pack of doughnuts or something. You may not get anything, but they'll be willing to talk to you.
However, you will probably not get the power supply since the they are usually not replaced when the laser heads die. Therefore, before pursuing this, realize that a power supply will have to be bought ($300 to $1,000 or more) or built. The latter is a non-trivial undertaking. See the chapters starting with: Argon and Krypton Ion Lasers.
(From: Flavio Spedalieri (fspedalieri@nightlase.com.au).)
I have managed to get two air-cooled argon lasers free of charge. Argon laser are used in industrial high-speed printing machines. If you contact your local companies, you may get lucky.
Some companies that deal with these types of printers are Xerox, Dainippon Screens, and Ricoh.
My lasers came from Dainippon Screens. The lasers worked well. One of the lasers is multi-lined. The company was throwing them out, but as I called in earlier, and left my name, they actually thought to call me back.
If you speak with the technical repairs department, and mention that you are requiring a laser to teach a bunch of students, then you could be lucky.
Please be aware that in these printers, the lasers are usually tuned to 488 nm (bright blue). Some laser heads may have a line tuning prism on the back and these are tunable to any of the 8 or so argon ion wavelengths.
The following alternatives are most often offers from private individuals (though not always - buyer beware) and are in addition to the zillions of companies that have Web sites. There are varying amounts of risk in not dealing with a well known reputable company. Prices can vary from dirt cheap to way out of line. So you MUST know the value of what is being offered. Unlike companies which compete with each other, some of these people may start with a very high price and hope there is a least one sucker out there!
In addition to honesty and ethics concerns, once you settle on a price, make sure the seller knows how to pack your (often fragile) equipment properly. It is amazing how much abuse can be inflicted by package shipping companies like UPS and the U.S. Postal Service. If it costs you a couple of dollars extra for a larger box and more bubble wrap or styrofoam peanuts - and shipping insurance - it may be well worth it!
Offers of inexpensive lasers, laser components, and other related items may also appear from time-to-time on various other discussion groups. See the sections: Laser (Email) Listservers and Laser Discussion Groups and Technical Forums. One that sees a fair amount of this type of traffic is:
It allows both private and commercial postings for buy, sell, trade, wanted, employment opportunities, announcements, etc. This is where you might find your next BIG laser!
While this section is titled "Auctions", eBay (and similar services) have other types of listings including fixed price (Buy-It-Now), with or without optional "Make Offer", and others.
Here are some specific laser related searches to get you started. These are designed to return serious laser related items without being inundated with laser pointers, laser printers, laserdiscs, laser engravings, and countless other common things with the word laser in their description:
Note: Since the eBay search engine appears to sometimes distinguish between singular and plural, if you don't include both (as I've done above with laser and lasers), you might miss that opportunity of a lifetime to buy 1,326 argon lasers. :) Also, for some of these, it may be useful to cut and paste the search string directly into the eBay Smart Search Page to modify or add options or exclusions which can cut down on the amount of unwanted garbage returned by these searches.
And, for the home-built laser enthusiast:
You can of course customize your own search strings. For example, if you are interested in pulsed lasers, you may want to enter: "flashlamp,flash lamp,flashlamps,flash lamps,arclamp,arclamps,arc lamp,arc lamps" in the eBay search box which will gather just about anything in the lamp department. :) One can spend a semi-infinite amount of time searching the eBay site.
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For a long time and up through September, 2009, the eBay search facility placed an annoying gyrating banner Ad at the top of the results page. For several years, simply disabling Javascript in your Web browser got rid of the annoying Ads and even speeded up loading, but this did screw up some listings where Javascript is used by the seller, as well as the Feedback system for most auctions. Now (as of Summer 2009), Javascript seems to be an integral part of the default listing format and is required to be enabled for access to multiple photos, and shipment and payment information. So, while it is still possible search and view the basic listing with Javascript disabled, getting any details requires it be turned on and the listing to be reloaded. Oh well, it was good while it lasted. :( :) Do they truly believe there is some benefit to presenting the same Banner Ad for multiple searches? And, for a week or so, with Firefox at least (V3.5.3), if even a single eBay search was performed with Javascript enabled, then subsequent searches would hang if Javascript was turned off during that Firefox session. (Exiting and restarting Firefox would reset it.) Javascript could be used for anything else within eBay or elsewhere as long as it wasn't enabled during an eBay search. Go figure. :) I don't know if this was an greedy attempt to frustrate people who used the "disable Javascript trick" of if it was simply a transient bug that got fixed. In any event, the quirk magically disappeared without any changes at my end.
NEWS FLASH!! As of October, 2009, the banner Ad at the top of the results page is gone, replaced by something similar along the left-hand side. For some reason, that seems less objectionable, perhaps because it doesn't jump out and hit you over the head as soon as the results page appears. So, I'm less inclined to disable Javascript during eBay searches. Also, with Javascript enabled, the time will count down by the second during the last hour, and the high bid amount and high bidder will be updated every few seconds within the last few minutes of the auction, getting closer together near the end. Finally, some useful eBay features with Javascript! :)
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And on searches in general:
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Since when does technology get worse? Searches used to allow the "*" wildcard as an option, but now throw it in all the time even when not wanted. In the past, if a search term was "ABCD", it only found matches where an entire word was ABCD. Now, any character string that includes ABCD in it will be a match. So searches return gobs of totally unrelated useless listings, often more than 10 times that of the good stuff. I'd like to believe this is just computer programmers with too much time on their hands who have to justify their existence by constantly changing everything. But I suspect it to be something more insidious like eBay attempting to boost sales by forcing users to wade through view lots of auction listings they would normally not see, even if the correlation between what they want and what they get is 0.000000. :)
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Now, back to buying and selling. :)
Make sure you know the true market value of the merchandise and limit your maximum bid to what you consider it to be worth TO YOU! Avoid getting carried away in the excitement of last minute bidding - there will be other opportunities. Also, where the seller is actually a surplus dealer or other commercial enterprise, check out their Web site or catalog - the same item(s) may be listed there for a fixed price which may be much lower than where the bidding ends up. I've seen eBay auctions where the identical item went for more than twice the catalog price! In addition, depending on the day of the month, phase of the moon, or a particular tea leaf reading, there may be a variation in final bid price for similar items by a factor of 5 times or more - and the lower priced one(s) might even be in better condition or newer! As an example, in one case, I picked up something for $16.50 while the next week, an older and less desirable version of the same model went for $117.00! So, don't go overboard bidding up an item thinking another one won't show up. It will - for lasers and scientific stuff at least - maybe not an original Rembrandt. :)
Some more considerations:
There is no hard cutoff as to what to consider an acceptable feedback rating. If I see something of around 99.5 percent positive or above, I consider the seller reliable. But pay attention to the balance between feedback as a seller (what is probably important to you) and feedback as a buyer. In addition, look at the feedback as a function of time. If recent feedback - say in the last year - is entirely satisfactory, then transgressions in the past can be given less weight. And, of course, also make the evaluation based on the item in question. If a hundred other sellers have something similar, then there's no need to take a risk on a seller with a poor feedback rating. But the item is one of a kind, then it may be worth the risk. Just take all precautions possible to protect yourself should the transaction turn sour.
Unfortunately, the entire feedback system stinks and is much less useful than no doubt its original intent. Some certifiably shady sellers have high feedback ratings even though much of what they sell is misrepresented or just plain junk. Unfortunately, the feedback game for sellers seems to be to avoid receiving anything but positive feedback at all costs. It's really irrelevant what's actually taken place as long as the feedback is positive. If you as a buyer issue negative feedback, it is nearly 100 percent certain that you will get negative feedback in return no matter what the facts. Sellers learned a long time ago not to issue feedback until after they received it from the buyer. So, try to resolve problems through the eBay system before going negative! However, you've already gotten some, it should be possible to respond to it so at least your side of the story will be there for all to read (subject to the 80 character limit!).
In addition to the Positive/Neutral/Negative rating, the feedback system also now includes number ratings on five areas: listing accuracy, seller communications, speed of shipping, and cost of shipping. However, entering these is optional and the results will supposedly not be directly associated with your eBay ID. (Of course, if the seller doesn't have that many auctions, this can't be avoided.)
If you are a non-smoker and the odor of tobacco smoke residue bothers you, ask if this might be an issue with the item. Such problems are probably more likely with consumer electronics than lasers since one isn't *supposed* to be smoking in an optics/laser lab, but it won't hurt to ask. And, any tell-tail odor of tobacco smoke may mean that internal optics are contaminated aside from the thing being down right stiky. :)
Here are some other things to watch out for:
I understand when it costs $100 or more to ship a large frame laser but when there is a flat $25 fee for shipping, handling, and insurance for something like a small hand-held power meter, I consider that IPM. Such a device just needs a decent size box with ample bubble wrap and peanuts.
I've done experiments packing fragile HeNe laser tubes with 2 inches of packing and then making my best attempts to wreck them including across room tosses and drop kicking through the uprights. Couldn't do it. Now I'm not defending flimsy packing - overpackings is always better than underpacking. When I ship something like a HeNe laser or a power meter, it will be in a box with at least 4 to 6 inches of packing all around. Having done more buying than selling, it doesn't cost me anything because I save all packing materials. So, I've yet to add any sort of handling charge except for PayPal costs. I particularly love auctions where the seller talks about the expense of packing and then sends the thing in a box that's obviously travelled across the continent a dozen times with 1/4 inch wads of previously read newspaper for padding. :)
IMO, one is not supposed to be treating shipping, handling, and insurance as a profit making operation, that is for the bid price on the item. I much prefer auctions where the buyer pays the actual shipping cost that can be checked at the USPS, UPS, or FedEx Web sites. And I understand the justification for a reasonable handling/packing fee. But some auctions have taken this to ridiculous extremes and the sellers are obviously profiting from the extra charges.
Sometimes, the auction listing will quote a ridiculously high shipping cost that may be 3 times or more what the carrier shown would charge for the cheapest (Ground) service via their Web site. It won't hurt to contact the seller and question the shipping charges. They may quote you a price that's low enough to make bidding worthwhile. The eBay shipping isn't infallible.
Note that apparently, eBay has no problem with sellers charging flat handling fees but will cancel auctions that include handling fees based on a percentage of the final bid price.
Also note that while charges for overseas shipping will be high - perhaps much higher than you might expect or might like - there are also limits to what's reasonable there as well. Check with various carriers (e.g., UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL) to get an idea of what should be expected.
I would suggest avoiding those sellers that practice shipping, handling, and packing charge inflation unless the item is so unique that a similar one won't likely show up again from someone else without the attached strings. If you really can't live without bidding on an item which includes significant handling charges, just treat them as part of the bid price when determining your maximum bid.
There is no guaranteed way to prevent sniping other than by using an unrealistically high maximum bid or by doing it yourself. I actually think the rules should be changed so auctions end when there hasn't been a bid for some specified amount of time (say 1 minute) after the last accepted bid, or the official ending time, whichever is later - basically more like "real" auctions. This would be somewhat better for the seller, only slightly more traumatic for the bidders, and would totally eliminate sniping as an effective winning strategy. Some other on-line auctions like Labx apparently work something like this.
And, you can now snipe (or be sniped) automatically through the use of Web sites that will do the bidding automatically at the last nanosecond. Three of these are eSnipe, Auction Sniper, and Powersnipe.com. There are many more. But using one of these is no guarantee even if the specified bid price would have been high enough to win. You could still lose an auction if the snipe time is specified to be too close to the end of the auction and the server is busy or Internet traffic is high. However, I wouldn't be at all surprised if this and other similar sniping methods eventually force auction sites to change their end-of-auction rules as suggested above. While like everyone else, I don't like to be sniped at the last millisecond, at least if it's a real person, that's still a fair game. However, my personal opinion is that automated sniping is not playing by at least the spirit of the rules, though I may be forced to use automatic sniping occasionally when I'm not available at the end time of an auction or don't want to risk forgetting about an auction or falling asleep, as has been known to happen. :)
In addition, even if the auction closes with the shill as high bid, as long as the seller pays the auction's commission, they can simply attempt to sell the item at a later date without any other penalty. Note that if that high bid is then retracted, and you are offered the item in s "Second Chance" auction, it is fair for you to get the item for what it would have cost had that person not bid at all, not your maximum bid or something in between! If the starting price for the Second Chance auction is way above this, think very hard about how badly you want the item. CAUTION: I've seen some Second Chance emails that were spoofed and a scam. Make sure any Second Chance offer directs you to an authentic eBay Web link, NOT something that just has ebay in the URL or an IP number, OR an email address.
Look over the bid histories of the seller's previous auctions - if the same name or names show up as second high bid or with bid retractions in multiple auctions, be suspect. Or, if an item you thought had been sold, reappears from the same seller without explanation (though this may not mean much as many buyers do back out despite the bidding contract, which is rarely enforced. New stricter rules for bid retractions are supposed to make this more difficult though). Shill bidding is also likely if while bidding on an auction you notice the bid price creeping up to your maximum bid and then just exceeding it by the minimum possible increment. If you then submit another bid, it may not be countered and you will be stuck with the item - intentionally. And the seller gets a higher price than would have been likely without the shill's involvement.
Also see Don Lancaster's Enhancing your eBay Strategic and Tactical Skills II. It has hints for sellers as well as buyers.
Although eBay is the most well known general on-line auction company, there are many others - and new ones popping up (and disappearing) daily. These may also offer (fixed price) classified type advertisements. However, from what I've seen, the laser equipment related traffic on these is quite low at the present time, but they still may be worth checking on a lazy Sunday afternoon. You may have a better chance with fewer bidders! And, with the huge number of users of services like Yahoo, there are bound to be at least a few laser related items for sale at any given time. Here are two sites:
There are also sites appearing that are a cross between regular on-line auctions and good old flea markets or swap meets. Compared to eBay, the traffic on these is microscopic but it could be a growing trend. I don't know whether there is enough - or any - laser related stuff on these currently but they are probably worth watching.
Of course, regular low-tech industrial auctions may also turn up some laser related equipment and prices could end up being quite attractive where other bidders are more interested in things like steel shelving, NC machine tools, and front-end loaders. :)
And, the U.S. Government (and others), businesses, and universities, may auction or sell unneeded equipment or excess inventory periodically or continuously. While this is more likely to be beat up office furniture and obsolete PCs, laser related items may also be present. For example, the University of Utah Surplus Property Page lists several pieces of laser and optics equipment. The general public may get to pick over what is left after those connected with the University buy what they want but who knows? You could end up with a 10 kW CO2 laser for $10 if no one else bids on it. :)
(The following is mostly from: Jonathon Caywood (sarlock@twcny.rr.com).)
Experiences with on-line auctions vary. I've done some dealing on eBay and have had very good experiences in selling and buying with no problems. However, I am aware of people who have had unfortunate experiences buying from certain people. There are always going to be some bad apples with something like this. I usually will dig into someone's profile a bit before I will purchase from them. I check their feedback (indicated by the number which follows their account name, click on the number) and look to see what type of feedback they have. Needless to say, someone with 100+ comments, and no negative feedback is usually good to deal with. But people selling what you want don't always have such high feedback.
A few useful things to check on:
Some of my personal rules I use as to who to deal with, and who not to deal with:
Dealing on eBay is a bit of common sense, knowledge of what you're buying, research, and well - a small amount of luck. :)
For a blow-by-blow saga of what I'm experiencing now, please go to Sam's eBay Horror Story #1. I will be updating this as it plays out. I expect the outcome to be satisfactory, but the route it's taking is like one of those nightmares where you're trapped on a 15 dimensional mobius strip. Someone suggested that that was better thanbeing trapped in a 15 dimensional Klein Bottle but I'm not so sure. The latter sounds more interesting. :-)
It was sold via a German eBay site to a German buyer on March 19, 2017 for $90 + shipping.
The item was shipped one day after payment in a Padded USPS Flat Rate envelope via Priority Mail International and was promptly lost by USPS between post offices in the USA before going overseas. This is the first time USPS has ever lost anything shipped or received by me.
Checking the USPS tracking # LK010178498US shows the last entry to be: "March 20, 2017, 11:25 pm Arrived at USPS Facility PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116". The eBay Ship-Cover insurance paid the claim within 2 days no questions asked, so they were satisfied of its authenticity. I still don't know if USPS will refund the cost of shipping it.
However, as soon as I notified the buyer that USPS has lost the item and I was attempting to find out what happened, and made every effort to keep the buyer informed of what was happening, he opened a case and left nasty negative feedback without any effort to work things out: "Breaks purchase contract, never get items". To which I replied on the Feedback forum: "Shipped 1 day after payment, package lost by USPS, buyer informed, refund given".
I had even given him a discount on shipping because the eBay shipping calculator was too high. That's really appreciation. :( My only consulation at this point is that now the buyer looks foolish and petty since he hasn't responded to my explanation on the public forum.
Multiple attempts at communications by myself directly via Messages and direct email, and by eBay failed to produce any response.
After an official request to him to change feedback, his response (translated to English) was: "Item was resold, not lost as claimed". This is in Messages to me, not on the public Feedback forum. Of course there is no basis for this claim.
What does he think? I decided I didn't want to sell it to him and somehow arranged for USPS to lose it? Really. :) Normally, such a blatantly false statement would be considered a lie or fraud. I challenged him to post proof on the Feedback forum but so far he hasn't taken the bait.
Now I understand that if he had made this statement via the public Feedback forum, it might be grounds for eBay to remove the negative feedback. But since it was only done in reply to the Decline request via email, it would not be. This seems absurd. A certifiably false claim doesn't become any less false when made in private in response to a statement that is public (my reply on the Feedback forum summarizing what happened).
If a 10 cent transaction goes sour, there are mechanisms for eBay to resolve it. However, where a bad feedback is left by a nasty or delusional buyer, there is apparently no recourse. At least, that is what I was told by more than one eBay phone representative. I realize that in the grand scheme of things, it makes little difference, but I had been nurturing my 100 percent feedback rating for something like 16+ years. Now, it has been ruined by someone for totally irrational reasons. I can understand him being upset at not receiving his item. But the negative feedback doesn't affect eBay, it doesn't affect USPS, but it does affect me. But the cause was totally outside my control.
And now there doesn't seem to be any way to contact eBay to escalate this to a higher level. The type of contact supported in 2017 is only via phone or the eBay Community (which might sympathize but could do little). I did post a similar decryption there with no response: Buyer-left-negative-feedback-and-now-cannot-be-contacted.
The best I could do as a seller was to refute their claim in a Feedback response, which of course no one reads, only the red negative mark. And it ruined my 100% Feedback rating. :( :) See the previous section.
There is apparently no way to remedy this even though the eBay agent I contacted agreed that the message history confirmed my description. They said they would mark it so it wouldn't count against my performance rating. Sure, and pigs will fly.
I contacted eBay asking if there was some way to cancel a Return Request but there is none. They suggested I just return the item and buy from someone else. Even if I worked something out with the seller (unlikely), it could still count against my performance rating to not return an item after a Return label was created. Many sellers offer free returns, How was I supposed to know that a simple request would put them into cardiac arrest?
I purchased what was supposed to be a DEFECTIVE Western Digital WDBBGB0080HBK-NB "My Book" external hard drive with USB interface. My assumption was that either the expansion box or the drive would be defective, but not both, so there would be some salvage value. Being listed as "For Parts or Not Working", I didn't expect it to usable. And while recognized as a disk by the Windows Disk Management App, it was not possible to format or access the drive, nor would it identify the size or model. Only that there was some type of low level hardware failure.
From experience I knew that opening Western Digital My Book enclosures would be somewhat of a challenge since they are held together by plastic snaps, no screws. However, this one also had tough glue down one side, which seemed strange. In fact, it required a fair amount of effort and significant destruction of the damage to the plastic to free the inner tray that actually holds the hard drive. This was not normal.
And indeed, what was inside was NOT an 8TB drive, but an ancient 80GB drive. That drive when installed in another expansion box behaved flawlessly. A Web search reveals that the My Book WDBBGB0080HBK-NB is indeed the correct model number for an 8TB drive. Of course these days (in 2024), an 80GB hard drive is worth only slightly more than a rock of similar size and weight. ;-)
My conclusion is that this was a customer return. They probably bought it as working, swapped in the old HDD so the weight would be about the same, and then returned it as defective. And upon close examination of one of the listing photos, there is evidence of clear tool damage to the plastic at the joint between the inner tray and outer shell. At which point it ended up on eBay. There is no record of the original sale on eBay in the last three months, but the seller also has a "brick and mortar" store, so perhaps that's where the original purchase took place.
I was first going to blame the seller, but it is highly unlikely they either did the swap or were even aware of it. So they were scammed. This "buy, swap, and return" scenario probably isn't that unusual, though it's the first time I've come across it. ;-(
Several auctions took place in mid-2025 for some expensive photo gear that were listed as "For Parts or Not Working". These were specifically for the following:
Sold price for this crushed drowned camera body: $1,375. Typical eBay selling price for the same camera body in good used working condition: $2,500-$3,000. Current list price new on Nikon Website: $3,699.95.
Sold price for bent drowned lens: $568. Typical eBay selling price used in working condition: $1,800-$2,500. Current list price new on Nikon Website: $2,449.95.
Sold price for flakey camera body: $378. Typical eBay selling price used in working condition: $600-850. Current price new on Amazon: $845.
Note that I do not believe the seller had any involvement in the potential fraud.
The fundamental questions is: Why would anyone pay a decent fraction of list price for either of these basket cases? While it's possible the lens could be stripped down, cleaned, and repaired after replacing the damaged "bent" parts, that is a lot of work with a high risk of failure. However, the Z8 body is almost certainly toast and not repairable by anyone including Nikon. It was partially crushed to the point where the battery was stuck in place and other major parts were physically damaged. And it was completely submerged and probably powered-on, which is not good for electronics. Yet it sold for around half of the cost of a tested working Z8 from a number of reputable sellers on eBay.
So this may be obvious and perhaps I've just come out from under a rock ;-), but my speculation is these were purchased specifically to defraud insurance companies. Here's how it would work: The scammer purchases a policy on the same item with full repair or replacement provisions for any type of damage. They could do that even after winning these eBay auctions with the mangled equipment in-hand. Then just sit on them for a while so a scam isn't totally obvious. If the insurance company requires proof of ownership, they could provide photos of good samples. Proof of registration may be a bit more challenging though. However, many people never bother to register anything so that could be their argument. Or it could be for insured items they already own to obtain low cost spares. In the latter case, the serial numbers might need to be swapped or become illegible if the insurance company insists on confiscating the broken items. ;-) But for something that has been smashed and is inoperable, that would not be difficult. Swapping the SNs for older cameras is just a matter of unscrewing the bottom plate and replacing it. For something like the Z8, it's a bit more involved since the SN is on the recessed well behind the large LCD scree, so more of the camera would need to be disassembled, But that's still not difficult especially as it doesn't really matter if the thing works after the swap!
An alternative less nefarious explanation is that these were purchased to disassemble and resell individual parts. But there would be no way of testing the individual parts and water-damaged parts are no more useful than water-damaged equipment. This may not be an issue with the optics from the lens, but any electronics for either the lens or camera would be suspect.
What happens if the item is purchased is that a tracking number will be provided and eventually the package will show as "delivered", but nothing arrives. If there is a proof of delivery photo provided by the carrier it will be of a delivery location like a front door that is not yours or any of your nearby neighbors. And it is likely that the package in the photo isn't even a size or shape anything like what it would need to be to fit the item that was ordered.
What has happened is that the seller did not use the eBay provided address and shipped a low value or worthless item to another address within your Zip code so as to be able to claim that the item was delivered. It may not even have your name or any name on it.
When this occurs, it is essential that an "Item not Received" Case be opened ASAP after the delivery notification. Contacting eBay directly via phone would also be recommended. If there is too long a delay, the seller may get paid by eBay and that might complicate getting a refund. A Web search will likely say that the carrier (e.g., UPS) must be contacted to confirm the incorrect delivery address to get a refund, but that could be challenging and frustrating. And it is not clear if they would even provide you with an address based only on a tracking number. However, since this is a known scam on eBay, jumping through those hoops may not be required. And it could even be that by the case is opened, the original listing may have been removed, due to the seller having been reported by someone else. And they may have already been booted off eBay. Google Maps can be used to provide a photo of your residence if that is required to confirm the incorrect delivery location. But given the prevalence of this scam, there will likely be no problem getting a refund, usually within a couple days. But do try to confirm that the item wasn't accidentally delivered to your next door neighbor. :( ;-)
This happened to me twice, the first time by accident but the second one deliberately just out of curiosity as it was so obviously a scam. After the bogus delivery and the case was opened - but before the seller was kicked off eBay - the seller sent this message:
Note that the quotes (" ") were in the original message. The entire message
makes little sense and was obviously copied word-for-word from who-knows-where
but it must have been spell-checked as there were no spelling errors! ;-)
Of course nothing ever showed up.
This list is devoted to those companies that are not really manufacturers but
are mainly involved in the buying, selling, distributing, service, and/or
refurb of lasers and laser systems. However, some of them may also develop
equipment themselves or even provide a variety of consulting services, though
this probably won't be their primary specialty. Others may simply be brokers
("middle persons") for laser and other equipment. You may also want to look in
the section: Laser and Optics Manufacturers and
Suppliers since it wasn't always easy to determine in which list to place
any given company and some distributors of laser products appear there as
well. See the section: High Quality New and
Surplus for additional possibilities including companies selling laser
replacement parts, accessories, supplies, etc.
DISCLAIMER: Product and service descriptions and claims are from the company
literature or Web sites. This listing is NOT necessarily an endorsement of
what they offer! Listing is in alphabetical order by company name.
Industrial lasers (cutting, welding, drilling, scribing, and marking),
scientific research lasers (argon ion, erbium, helium-neon, ruby, etc.),
laser show and entertainment lasers (argon and krypton ion). Optical test
and measurement equipment, laser and optical components, vacuum equipment,
electronic test equipment, accessories, more.
Laser repair including supplies and accessories. Cavities, rods, krypton
and xenon Lamps, mirrors, water Filters, and other optical components.
Laser systems for marking, welding, cutting, drilling.
Laser and optics components, eyeware, system integration, more.
Argon, krypton, and mixed gas ion lasers. Development of new products
for specific applications. Service of most manufacturers argon and krypton
ion laser tubes. This company was founded by some of the former employees
of American Laser, now defunct.
Ion tube and complete system rebuilds for Ion Laser Technology (ILT) lasers.
New and refurbished argon and krypton-argon laser tubes for and sales of
used lasers ILT. (DZ acquired the entire inventory and manufacturing line
of ILT when they got out of the laser business.)
While not actually a major manufacturer of lasers (they may package a few
with their name), Edmunds Scientific is so well known that I didn't feel
right about leaving them off of this list. They do resell a variety of
HeNe lasers, an argon ion, diode laser modules, DPSS green lasers, laser
pointers of all types, laser accessories. They are a major supplier of
industrial optics and, of course, popular scientific gadgets of every
conceivable description!
Manufacturer of solid state lasers and related equipment for scientific,
industrial, medical applications, with an emphasis on customized laser
systems. The main products are pulsed tunable picosecond systems.
General electronics consulting as well as the repair of small argon ion,
helium-cadmium, and Nd:YAG lasers.
Ion laser cleaning, alignment, repair, and tube refurb; and ion laser power
supply repair for systems from most major manufacturers.
Their Web site also includes a significant amount of information on ion laser
tube and power supply adjustment, alignment, failure modes, troubleshooting,
and repair. Unfortunately, most of this did not work with Netscape V3.04.
Perhaps, it will work with your browser and/or the problems have since been
corrected.
Laser safety services, laser displays, laser service and refurb, more.
New and used helium-neon, argon and krypton ion, and CO2 laser tubes, heads,
power supplies, and accessories. Also some Nd:YAQ and other solid state
lasers; laser show, welding, and medical laser systems; optics, scanners,
and more. Get your ion laser tubes refilled as well!
High quality used lasers for the scientific, industrial, and laser show
markets. Ion laser repair including complete ion tube refurbishing.
I have been told that HHR does cut deals for hobbyist types. Although there
have been unconfirmed reports of some problems with one laser sold by this
company, recent reports have been positive.
Ion laser resale, repair, refurb; rental and sale of HeNe and other laser
equipment; laser marking and scan control software, laser show software
and equipment; holography consultation, more.
Seller of laser machines and spare parts used for engraving, cutting, and
marking.
Laser gun sights, laser pointers, laser diodes, laser diode power supplies.
New and refurbished lasers and laser show equipment and software. System
rentals. Ion laser tube reprocessing.
Sales, service, and support for Coherent and Lexel ion lasers including
plasma tube repair.
Ion laser tubes (new and rebuilt); medical and surgical lasers, industrial
and scientific lasers; microscopes and slit lamps; parts and accessories,
service, etc. Also, laser light show equipment and software.
Service of solid state laser rods. We repolish and polish used and new
rods for solid state lasers, Nd:YAG, Ruby, Glass, and other materials.
New and used scientific, industrial, medical and surgical lasers, components,
and optics. They also auction laser equipment and parts via eBay (ID:
zlasers).
Remanufactured Industrial CO2 Lasers with 1 to 3 year warranties, third
party service for Nd:YAG and CO2 Lasers, and a complete inventory of spare
parts for the lasers we sell. Their Web site includes a laser chat room.
Lasers and laser systems (surplus and rebuilt), surplus electronics,
buy-sell-trade. Also, low cost DPSS frequency doubled green laser kits
including Nd:YVO4 and KTP crystals, and instructions.
Argon ion, helium-neon, and Nd:YAG lasers and diode laser modules.
Lasers and related equipment, components, and software for laser show and
other applications. Includes: DPSS and other lasers, scanning modules,
small laser display systems, PCAOM devices, optics, etc.
Buy and sell preowned medical equipment including some lasers. Need a
LaserScope KTP? You can buy one through this company without the
uncertainty of eBay! :)
Remanufacture of most any type of glass DC excited CO2 laser and specializes
in RF laser tubes by Coherent, Synrad and most any other manufactures of RF
excited CO2 lasers. They also supply laser field service to many hospitals,
clinics, and doctors offices.
Laser marking and maintenance providers supplying a wide range of
laser safety equipment and spares as well as laser maintenence training.
ThorLabs used to have laser diode
technical information on their Web site but it has apparently disappeared in
favor of strictly commercial interests. Of course, it hadn't been updated
for a few years so probably no great loss at this point!
It is still possible to obtain a print copy of their complete catalog which
may include "Thor's Guide to Laser Diodes" from their web site or by writing
to Thorlabs at the address shown in the section:
Some Laser and Optics Manufacturers and
Suppliers.
Also see: K3PGP's
Laser Diode Manufacturers and
K3PGP's
Laser Diode Specifications maintained by K3PGP (Email: k3pgp@qsl.net).
(This is a listing of a database that is similar or identical the one
from Thorlabs.)
Many major laser diode manufacturers have detailed specifications on
the Web. For example:
Large electronics distributors are gradually improving their selection of
laser diodes, diode laser modules, and components. For example,
DigiKey now carries a half decent
assortment of models from Coherent, Lumex, NVG, Panasonic, and others.
For suppliers of mostly high power laser diodes, see the section:
Sources of Special Parts and Supplies for the
Home-Built DPSS Laser. Also see the section:
Laser and Optics Manufacturers and Suppliers.
Note that the alphabetical listing may go by the historical company name
rather than what they are called now after 17 mergers and acquisitions -
or something in between. For example, Agilent - which used to be Hewlett
Packard and is now called Keysight - is listed with the "A"s. :)
DISCLAIMER: Product and service descriptions and claims are from the company
literature or Web sites. This listing is NOT necessarily an endorsement of
what they offer!
Manufacturer of RF-excited CO2 lasers for applications from spectroscopy
to materials processing. Output power from 40 mW to 10 kW.
Design and manufacture of diode pumped solid state laser and nonlinear
optical conversion technologies for our affordable, wavelength selectable,
laser products.
Manufacturer of precision and custom optical components including optical
flats, front surface mirrors, flat optical quality mirrors, and optical
grade windows.
Aerotech used to manufacture HeNe lasers and components. They are now
primarily involved with positioning mechanics, linear motors, rotary motors
and drives, motion controllers, and laser interferometers. The helium-neon
laser product line of Aerotech was acquired by the Laser Group of
Melles Griot. These products
include power supplies, laser heads and unique, patented single frequency
adapter technology.
Aerotech is listed here mainly for reference should you come across one of
their HeNe tube, laser heads, power supplies, or other related items.
Manufacturer and supplier of just about everything for electronic test and
measurement equipment, and life sciences and chemical analysis. Of most
relevance here are two-frequency HeNe lasers and complete solutions for
interferometry-based metrology applications. Formerly Hewlett Packard, and
now as of 2014, Keysight.
Designeer, manufacturer, and supplier of high power laser diode manufacturer
offering single emitters, multi-element modules, bars and stacks in any
configuration from 635nm to 2 microns. Also provides opto-mechanical
sub-assemblies that incorporate optics, drive electronics and cooling.
Optical crystals, glasses, coatings, and scintillators.
Supplier of optical materials and precision optical components: fused
silica, quartz, sapphire, calcium barium lithium magnesium fluoride, sodium
potassium chloride, nonlinear and scintillation crystals, infrared and
bullet-proof glass, more.
Manufacturer of nonlinear-mirror modelocked lasers and advanced diode-pumped
solid-state lasers (modelocked, CW and Q-switched). They are also a supplier
of a large selection of optical and laser components, and laser accessories.
AMI designs and manufactures a wide range of analog electronic products
primarily for the laser and electro-optics industries. These include
power supplies for laser diodes, arc lamps, and flashlamps; Pockels cell
drivers, sensor amplifiers and pulse stretchers, fiber optics links, and
rangefinder receivers.
Manufacturer of laser diode drivers and TE controllers, mode hop free
diode lasers, photodiode amplifiers and preamplifiers, more.
Manufacturer of high power laser diodes, diode laser modules, and systems,
in the wavelength ranges of 650 to 680 nm, 900 to 980 nm, and 1.8 to 2.1 um.
Manufacturer of highly accurate laser diode drivers, temperature controllers,
and fixtures for test and measurement of laser diodes and LEDs.
Chinese manufacturer/supplier of various types of equipment including
their own HeNe and CO2 laser tubes and YAG rods.
Design and manufacture of single and multimode VCSELs and VCSEL arrays.
Wavelengths include: 760, 850, and 950 nm.
Manufacturer of cameras and camera systems, optical systems, and motion
control products. Formerly, Axsys (and before that, Teletrac) had
interferomtery-based metrology products including single-frequency
HeNe lasers.
Optics, crystal, opto-electronics, opto-mechanics, more.
Supplier of high power laser diodes and fiber-coupled diode lasers, DPSS
lasers, laser diode drivers, green laser pointers, IR cards, and PZT
micropositioners.
Manufacturer and supplier of diode pumped solid state lasers for scientific,
medical, industrial, and entertainment applications.
Compact, rugged, solid state lasers.
Manufacturer of optics, electro-optic instruments, and diode lasers with
integral beam correction microlens - Circulaser(tm).
Supplier of HeNe, CO2, YAG, and other lasers, laser and non-laser
cutting systems, more. May be a reseller of Meredith Instruments' HeNe
lasers since their Web site uses the same photos and have similar
specifications.
Developer, manufacturer, and provider of optical components, modules and
subsystems including lasers, optical amplifiers, transmitters, receivers,
transceivers, advanced photonics tools, thin film filters, VCSELs, High
Power Lasers, and Micro Positioning Components.
High power laser diodes, drivers, fiber lasers, fiber Raman amplifiers,
low noise green modules, visible-to-IR flexible DPSS modules, more.
Boston Laser was formed in January, 2000 from the Laser Diode Division of
Polaroid Corporation.
Manufacturer of fiberoptic components; acousto-optic modulators,
deflectors, Q-switches, and more; NIR process analysis equipment;
and diode laser modules.
Manufacturer of ultrafast fiber laser and fiber amplifier
solutions for the needs of industry, research institutions and universities.
Manufacturer of laser systems and component parts.
Ion laser repair and refurb including rebuilt or replacement plasma tubes,
power supply repair, gas correction, realignment, system upgrading, as well
laser system/equipment rentals. Includes Lexel Laser and have acquired
HeNe laser assets of Spectra-Physics.
Manufacturer of a broad range of closed loop galvanometer-based optical
scanning components and systems.
China based supplier of laser optics and other related components and kits.
Includes vanadate and YAG crystals, non-linear crystals, and optics for
DPSS lasers. The authorized distributor for CASIX in the USA is
U-Oplaz Technologies, Inc..
Manufacturer of advanced laser crystals including SBBO, KBBF, KLN, optics,
and silicon avalanche photodiodes.
Research, development and manufacture of precise optical instruments,
off-the-shelf optical components and custom design optoelectronic systems.
Includes HeNe and other lasers.
Manufacturer of tunable femtosecond lasers for life-sciences microscopy.
Manufacturer of femtosecond lasers for micromachining and spectroscopy.
Manufacturer of non-linear and electro-optic crystals and devices.
Manufacturer of DPSS lasers of many wavelengths including
266 nm, 355 nm, 457 nm, 473 nm, 501 nm, 532 nm, 556 nm, 671 nm, 946 nm,
1053 nm, 1064 nm, 1319 nm, 1342 nm, and 1444 nm.
Manufacturer of high performance DPSS lasers, diode laser modules, fiber
pigtailed lasers.
CO2, tunable-dye, ion, CW, YAG, YLF, ultrafast, diode, and diode-pumped
solid-state lasers (and high power diode arrays), for science, medicine,
and industry.
Other divisions of Coherent, Inc. include the Auburn Group (Coherent-Ealing,
Optics, and Instruments), Medical Group (lasers and fiber optic delivery
systems) and Lambda Physik
(excimer and dye lasers and laser dyes).
Tunable single frequency lasers in the 2 um range: 2047 to 2059 nm for
Tm,Ho:YLF, 2008 to 2018 nm for Tm:YAG, and 2020 to 2030 nm for Tm:LuAG.
Laser based eyesafe IR dopppler radar and other remote sensing systems.
Provider of engineering services in the area of conceptual design, detailed
design, product implementation and project management, expanded to include
diode pumped lasers and laser control systems. Standard products include
microchip DPSS lasers, drivers, and and other system components.
Supplier of laser accessories that include laser modulators, beam deflectors,
associated drive electronics, optical isolators, and polarizers.
Standard and custom-designed solid state laser systems for a variety of
applications in science, industry and medicine.
Optical engineering and supplier including: Stock and custom design optics,
optical System design, fiber optics supplies, holographic systems, laser
diodes, mechanical mounting and positioning equipment, optical testing and
measurement equipment, HeNe and HeCd lasers and power supplies, experiment
and demonstration kits, technical assistance.
Creative Technology Lasers is also the U.S. representative for
Electron Co., Ltd.
Distributors of laser pointers, diode laser modules (including DPSS green
and low cost red models) and laser beam profilers, laser diodes (including
some blue/violet types), and providers of related optics and electronics
consulting services.
Manufacturer of non-linear and electro-optic crystals.
Manufacturer of cost effective ultra-compact diode-pumped crystal lasers.
Solid state diode-pumped laser technology,
Provider of high damage threshold optics for laser applicationsd
including polarizers, waveplates, beam steering optics, focusing lenses,
cavity optics, neutral density filters and opto-mechanical assemblies.
CVI acquired Melles Griot from Barloworld Scientific in Summer, 2007.
Manufacturer of custom glass, plastic, and solid state lighting optics and
illuminators.
High voltage power supplies including those for CO2 and HeNe lasers and
capacitor chargers for pulsed solid state lasers.
Manufacturer of continuous, pulsed, super-pulsed and Q-switched, sealed-off,
RF-excited, diffusion-cooled CO2 lasers and associated electronics.
Manufacturer of CO2 laser mirrors and lenses. (Spinoff of Laser Research
Optics.) This company is hobbyist-friendly.
Laser systems, components, and sevices for materials processing.
Standard and custom diffractive optical elements, as well as diffractive
optics macros for Optical Research
Associates (ORA) Code V optical design software.
Manufacturer of Diode Pumped Solid State Lasers. Formerly, part of
Liconix.
Manufacturer of ion laser power supplies including the Aurora 40
single-phase air-cooled "Spectra 265" replacement.
Manufacturer of laser systems (CO2, CO, and other far-IR), analytical
instruments, and sensors.
Manufacturer/supplier of CW and Q-switched DPSS lasers at 1,064 nm and
532 nm, and line narrowed laser diodes.
Supplier of a variety of lasers, holography services, and other products.
Supplier of flowing gas CO2 laser kits, complete CNC Laser Cutting systems
with sealed CO2 lsaer tubes and switchmode power supplies, and component
parts.
Supplier/manufacturer of DPSS low to medium power lasers including green
laser pointers and systems up to 150 mW or more. May be importer for laser
systems and/or components of Far East origin.
Designer and manufacturer of advanced solid-state lasers and systems
for medical, micro-welding, and other applications.
Manufacturer of precision optics. Large catalog of standard items with
custom fabrication available.
Manufacturer of electro-optic products including those formerly from
EG&G/Perkin Elmer.
Metrology equipment including lasers, optics, sensors, electronics, and
complete calibration system.
Manufacturer of over 100 dye laser dyes.
EXFO provides the transport/datacom, copper access and optical test
technologies required to optimize network performance and triple-play
efficiency. Whether for FTTx, IPTV, VoIP, DSL, 10 GigE, next-gen SONET/SDH
or DWDM applications. Also includes the former Burleigh product line
of precise scientific instrumentation for laser test and measurement,
surface imaging and measurement, and nanometer-scale positioning and
alignment.
Design and manufacture of high power single-frequency lasers, efficient
frequency converters, extremely stable and low-noise lasers, and in the
automation of highly complex laser systems for robust remote operation.
Design and development of special products for metrology, cutting
tools, sensors, software, including laser interferometers.
Manufacturer of standard and custom arc lamps and flashlamps. Their
Web site includes extensive specs and lamp design calculation resources.
InGaAs photodiodes, and InGaAsP lasers for fiberoptics, and HgCdTe detectors
for imaging and sensing applications.
China based supplier of crystals and optics. Includes vanadate and YAG
crystals, non-linear crystals, and optics for DPSS lasers. The authorized
distributor for Foctek in the USA. is
Red Optronics.
Manufacturer of optical fibers for mid-IR (4.0 to 16.0 um), core/clad and
unclad fiber, optical losses less than 0.5 dB/m (at 10.0 micron), maximum
power up to 50 W. Includes IR fibers for CO2 laser surgery, IR fiber sensors
for IR-spectroscopy, photothermal radiometry, etc.
Manufacturer of metrology equipment and and materials test instruments
including an iodine-stabilized HeNe laser system.
Design and manufacture of pulsed Neodymium lasers and turn-key holography
systems.
Manufacturer of instruments for the measurement of light/measurement with
light including UV-Vis-NIR radiometers, photometers, color meters,
integrating spheres, optical/laser power meters, reflectance & transmittance
instruments and optically diffuse materials.
Merger of General Scanning and Lumonics. Laser based systems for
manufacturing (drilling, welding, machining, marking) using CO2, excimer,
and solid state laser technology. Also, optics and fiberoptic components.
Manufacturer of laser and non-linear crystals, optics, and other laser
components.
Manufacturer of photomultiplier tubes, image intensifiers, light sources,
microchannel plates, fiber optics plates, photodiodes, position sensitive
devices, LEDs, electron sensitive devices, mercury-xenon lamps, more.
Manufacturer and supplier of all sorts of specialting lamps including
laser flashlamps and arc lamps; infra-red emitters for process heating;
UV lamps for tanning, disinfection and germicidal applications; excimer,
deuterium, reprographic and curing lamps, and more.
Manufacturer of metrology products and systems. They are supposed to be
providing the iodine-stabilized HeNe lasers developed at
National Physical Laboratory (NPL, UK).
Manufacturer of high power visible and IR laser diodes. These include single
emitters and bars in open heatsink, packaged, collimated, and pigtailed
configurations. Standard and custom parts available.
Manufacturer and supplier of standard and custom integrated circuits
including several types for CW and pulsed/modulated laser diode drivers.
Roithner Lasertechnik is one
distributor of iC-Haus parts.
Manufacturer of laser optic materials, optics, components, electro-optical
products and radiation detection devices from gamma ray to far infrared
wavelengths.
A supplier of laboratory benchtop instrumentation for laser diode control,
fiberoptic Test and laser measurement application
Manufacturer of lasers, laser materials, and optical and non-linear
components.
Manufacturer of semiconductors for industrial and consumer applications
including sensors. They used to have high power CW and pulsed laser diodes
but these are now available from OSRAM
Opto Semiconductors.
Innolight GmbH (Germany)
Ultrastable NPRO-based single frequency DPSS lasers at 1,064 nm, 1,319 nm, 532 nm;
control electronics, iodine frequency stabilization setup, phase locked loop
controller, injection seeding electronics, more.
Manufacturer/supplier of light measurement systems, instruments, detectors,
etc.
Manufacturer/Supplier of plastic fiber optics, LED and detectors, and
custom LED and photodetector components; as well as
laser and fiber optic training modules, kits, equipment and supplies
for Grade 3 through University level. They have now taken over the
Metrologic educational laser business but it is not known how many of
the same Metrologic models will be offered.
Manufacturer of standard and custom high performance optical components
including Faraday isolators and rotators, and PPLN.
Manufacturer of IR and UV opticcal components and materials including CaF2,
BaF, quartz, sapphire, Ge, CdTe, ZnSe, Si, KBr, KCl, NaCL, and more.
Laser, non-linear, and other crystals including Nd:YAG, Nd:YVO4, BBO, KTP,
LBO, and LiNBO3. Crystal polishing and repolishing services.
Manufacturer and supplier of optics, lasers and positioners in India including
standard and made-to-order products like lasers (diode and HeNe), optics,
micro positioners, kinematic mounts and educational kits for research and
industrial applications.
Manufacturer of precision optical components including lenses, windows, and
prisms made from a broad range of crystalline and other exotic materials.
Manufacturer/Supplier of laser interferometric measuring equipment
and systems including stabilized HeNe lasers.
Manufacturer/supplier of power supplies for CO2, HeNe, YAG, and other lasers;
xenon lamps, other high voltage applications.
Manufacturer/distributor of medium and large helium-neon lasers (visible and
IR), non-contact gauging systems, diode laser modules, and holography
instruments and supplies.
Manufacturer of mounted and fiber-coupled high power laser diode
bars and stacks.
Manufacturer of high voltage systems for medical and industrial X-ray
applications, capacitor chargers for laser and pulsed power systems, standard
products and customs design services available.
Manufacturer of a wide range of solid state laser components specializing in
pretested systems, subsystems and customized laboratory laser systems.
Site include many references to solid state lasers (but they do not appear
to be on-line).
Manufacturer of DPSS lasers using their proprietary DANICAFC (Double
ENhanced INtra-Cavity Frequency Conversion) technology. Includes some
very unusual wavelengths like CW ruby at 694.3 nm.
Manufacturer of excimer and dye lasers, and laser dyes.
Manufacturer of solid state industrial pulsed Nd:YAG laser sources
primarily for welding, cutting, and drilling of metals.
Supplier of lasers, optics and fibre optic equipment. (Other divisions in
France, Germany, and Belgium may be found through the Laser 2000(UK) Web
page or directly at the Laser 2000
International Homepage.
Manufacture, and design of laser optics for the infra red, especially high
power CW and pulsed lasers. They also manufacture and stock spare parts
for most European, American, and Japanese lasers.
Manufacturers and/or distributors for fiber optics, IR/UV components, laser
optics, optoelectronic measurement, visible and NIR laser diodes and
detectors, far IR (lead salt, 3 to 25 um) diode lasers.
Non-linear laser crystals and optics supplier in the area of the former
USSR. Types include LBO, BBO, KTP and many others.
Fiber optic transmitter and receiver products, GaAs pulsed lasers and GaAs
high power CW lasers.
Manufacturer of large multi-bar laser diode arrays with CW power output
from 100 W to over 1 kW and QCW power output from 500 W to over 5 kW.
Manufacturer of power supplies for Helium-Neon, argon ion, and carbon dioxide
lasers, and tungsten and gas discharge lamps. (Search for "HeNe" or "Argon"
or "Laser" as appropriate. Their Website is in disarray.)
Manufacturer of custom and standard CW and pulsed DPSS laser systems
and modules.
Supplier of blue and green laser pointers, and lab and alignment lasers.
Laser consulting services - cutting, welding, heat treating - process
evaluation, system design, process improvement.
Manufacturer of green, red, & infrared laser diode modules & products,
including DPSSFD green lasers, laser aimers, laser light show, and laser
pointers, as well as fiber optic components and products, including pigtailed
and receptacle communication laser diodes and VCSEL diodes as optical
transmitters, connectorized photodiodes, and integrated optical transmitters.
They also supply laser diodes, photodiode detectors, diffractive optics,
diode driver circuit boards, and laser safety goggles.
Laser solutions for the telecommunications, biomedical, semiconductor,
aerospace, law enforcement and shooting sports industries.
Beam benders and other optical components.
Fiber laser marking and cutting systems.
Designer and manufacturer of Nd:YAG lasers, tunable solid state lasers,
spectroscopy equipment, and laser elemental analyzers.
Supplier of scientific and medical lasers, laser safety and measurement
accessories, metrology products, and other photonics equipment.
Laser Optics, Microlasers and Technologies, from .2 um to 20 um.
Manufacturer of laser power/energy meters and radiometers.
CO2 laser optics.
Manufacturer of laser power and energy measurement products from probes
to complete systems.
Manufacturer of Diode Pumped Solid State (DPSS) Lasers, power supplies, and
accessories.
CO2 laser lenses and/or mirrors fabricated from zinc selenide, germanium,
silicon, molybdenum.
Turn-key medical/surgical laser systems including Nd:YAG at 1,064 and
532 nm, Er:YAG, and CO2 lasers.
Supplier of laser consumables, spare parts, optics, OEM laser sources and
marking systems.
Research and development company specializing in laser metrology and related
applications. Include laser interferometers.
Manufacturer of DPSS lasers including IR, green, and blue.
Formerly part of Siemens. They sold their line to Zeiss, then there was a
management buyout. Lasos now manufactures a good portion of the HeNe and
argon ion laser product line. The Lasos Web site includes specificaitons
for many of the common Siemens lasers and power supplies. They also offer
DPSS lasers.
Manufacturer/supplier of standard and custom optics and optical coatings.
Products include: CO2, Diode, and HeNe laser systems and equipment, distance
measuring equipment, optical components, vision systems and illumination;
sawmill, steelmill, mining and paper industry, and medical lasers, sensors,
and equipment; surplus equipment, optics and lasers.
Green laser pointers and DPSS laser modules, more.
Design and manufacture of CW and Pulsed Nd:YAG lasers for OEM use.
853 Brown Road
Manufacturer of large frame ion lasers. Lexel Laser was acquired by
Cambridge Laser Laboratories in 2002.
Manufacturer of HeCd lasers.
Manufacturer of high power green (532 nm) DPSS lasers for scientific
research, industrial manufacturing, and the life sciences. Includes
lasers up to 15 W for dye and Ti:Sapphire laser pumping.
Optical design, high power lasers, optical fabrication, laser systems,
metrology, thin film coatings and custom machinery fabrication.
Importer/supplier of CO2 laser parts and complete CNC machines, diode lasers,
and a variety of electronics and surplus.
Manufacturer of Diode Pumped Solid State (DPSS) Lasers.
Collimated and fiber-coupled high-power-diode-laser-modules, refractive
beam correction optics, micro-optics for research and development,
accessories.
Manufacturer of laser measurement systems and HeNe lasers. Laser repair
including tube refilling, specifically Spindler and Hoyer. Solving
customer problems and on-site measurements. Sale of measurement devices.
Manufacturer of synthetic crystals (rods and slabs), electro-optics
components, high temperature superconductor substrates.
Manufacturer of Diode Pumped Solid State (DPSS) lasers.
Manufacturing process controls but includes a power supply for the
Spectra-Physics 170 and other large frame ion lasers. They have on-line
manuals and some schematics.
Manufacturer of opto and photo-electronic components including some
laser diodes (it looks like Lumex has cut back on their laser diode
offerings, perhaps to phase them out entirely). They now offer mostly LEDs
photodetectors, LCD displays, gas tube devices, and light pipes.
Design and manufacture of lasers and photonic instruments for applications
in academia, remote sensing, bio-photonics, defence, and metrology.
Manufacturer of devices for measuring and analyzing the power output of
laser devices including low cost (IR) viewing plates, power meters, and
spectrum analyzers.
Design and manufacturing of quality optical thin film filters.
Manufacturer/supplier, service, and rental of lasers and other laser
related equipment for measurement, tooling/calibration, and alignment.
Distributor of Lasers and Instrumentation for life science, medical,
aerospace, quality control and research applications.
Manufacturer of polarization control devices - polarizers, retarders,
liquid crystals, spatial light modulators, mounts, more.
HeNe lasers, diode lasers, DPSS lasers, and sub-assemblies, some optics
and accessories. (Much less than in the past.)
Copper vapor, gold vapor, and dye laser systems, equipment, and components.
Manufacturer and supplier of low cost high volume high quality optics and
opto-electronics including diffractive pattern generators, beamsplitters,
diffusers, custom patterns, microlens arrays, MEMS systems and integration,
adaptive optics, more.
Manufacturer of optical frequency synthesizers, femtosecond fiber lasers,
laser stabilization units, more.
MEOS offers professional applications in the fields of education, industry
and surveillance.
Manufacturer of laser barcodes scanners, industrial scanning and imaging
equipment, and advanced optics. Metrologic's
education laser business has been sold to
Industrial Fiber Optics.
MICOS specializes in innovative systems and components in micro-and
nano-positioning, photonics and laser-technology. They offer a complete
range of standard products as well as experimental kits used in education
and research.
Manufacturer and supplier of gravity measurement and other test equipment
including a stabilized HeNe laser.
High performance diode laser systems featuring: circular, gaussian beams,
extremely low wavefront error, various beam sizes and shapes, and diode
laser modules to laser optical sub-assemblies.
Supplier of extremely compact air-cooled argon/krypton ion lasers for
science, industry, and education.
Manufacturer/supplier of single crystal, materials, and components for
science, education, development, industry.
Optical materials including CVD silicon carbide, zinc selenide, and zinc
sulfide.
Major manufacturer of air-cooled ion laser systems using permanently aligned
internal mirror tubes, replacement ion tubes, conversion kits available to
install their tubes in laser heads from UP, SP, ALC, MG, ILT, and NEC.
Manufacturer of HeNe lasers, stabilized HeNe lasers, diode lasers, DPSS
lasers, and magnetic instruments.
Acousto-optic components for lasers including AOMs, PCAOMs, as well as
industrial systems and volumetric display devices.
New Focus is a supplier of photonics tools for laser applications. Products
include narrow-linewidth tunable diode lasers, ultrafast photodetectors
(DC-60 GHz), electro-optic modulators, wavelength meters, mechanical
positioners, motorized positioners, and high-performance optics.
Design and manufacture small high performance Nd:YAG laser systems.
Precision components and systems used for development and application of
laser and optical technologies. Newport now owns
Spectra-Physics.
Designer and manufacturer of high power diode lasers.
Manufacturer of "Protera" Vertical Extended Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers
(VECSELs or as they call them, NECSELs) in wavelengths including 460 nm,
488 nm, and 532 nm.
Manufacturer of standard and custom crystals and optics.
UK's National Measurement Institute is a world-leading centre of excellence
in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards. Includes
development of several iodine stabilized HeNe lasers, now supposedly
manufactured by Hexagon
Metrology.
Designer and manufacturer of high power visible lasers for entertainment,
specialty lighting.
Gradient index optics including the SELFOC lens for fiber optic
communications, medical imaging, and document reproduction.
Manufacturers of laser display systems, Airoamer, and distributors of
lighting and control systems.
Manufacturer of diode laser modules, drivers, optical power meter, optics,
laser pointers, more. Includes a very compact IC based laser diode driver.
Supplier of IR and visible laser diodes. Some major electronics
distributors like DigiKey carry NVG's products.
Miniature CCD Spectrometers, sensors, light sources, optical fibers,
metrology, education, oem solutions.
Old Omnichrome contact info (may no longer be valid):
Argon/krypton ion and helium-cadmium lasers, power supplies, accessories.
Manufacturer of volume holographic gratings, ASE suppression filters,
pulse stretcher/compressor filters, notch filters, phase masks,
wavelength stabilized laser diodes, collimated lasers, butterfly lasers,
fiber coupled, and single frequency collimated laser modules.
IR optics, laser measurement system, and optical metrology.
Manufacturer efficient, compact, and widely tunable solid-state laser systems
based on Optical Parametric Oscillator (OPO) technology.
Laser diodes, modules, controllers, optics, laser power meters, accessories.
Designs, manufactures, and markets laser-based precision measurement
equipment for machine tool calibration and compensation, metrology,
nano meter positioning, vibration sensing, and a wide variety of other
industrial applications for the end user and OEM markets.
Supplier and manufacturer of innovative optoelectronic components and
products to the industrial, medical, telecommunications and defense
markets in the UK, Europe and USA including Optowell VCSELs, Opnext
Laser Diodes, and Panasonic Lenses.
High-power diode lasers, diode laser systems and integrated stacks, and
fiber-coupled diode lasers.
Manufacturer of precision electro-optical sensors and measurement solutions.
Formerly, Optra has an interferometer-based metrology product line including
a two-frequency HeNe laser.
Oriel Instruments manufactures over 4000 components and instruments to make,
move and measure light. These include UV-IR CW and pulsed light sources;
nitrogen, HeNe, diode and solid state lasers; monochromators and
spectrographs; detectors and detection systems; FTIRs; CCDs and PDAs for
spectroscopy; fluorescence measurement instruments; optical components; fiber
optics; micropositioning equipment; optical mounts and much more.
Laser diodes (including high power single emitters, bars, and modules), LEDs,
and lamps and lighting products of all types. OSRAM products used to
be available from Infineon.
Manufacturer of precision components for optical beam handling and
positioning.
Manufacturer of laser based systems for high speed imaging, micromachining,
forensics, spectroscopy, UV light generation (by frequency doubling),
entertainment, more.
Manufacturer and supplier of phase masks, high power metal masks, apodization
masks, hydrogen loading system, fiber grating simulation tools and other
optoelectronic components, fiber optics and micro optics products. Includes
low and high power laser diodes, and photodiodes and other sensors.
Manufacturer of laser crystals, non-linear crystals, composite crystals,
optics, hybrid modules, laser pointers, laser modules, and more.
(Manufacturing in China, corporate headquarters in California.)
Manufacture and re-gas CO2 lasers and laser tubes (DC excited, sealed or
slow flow) for medical & industrial applications. On-line laser tube
specifications and prices.
Visible and infra-red laser diodes, laser light sources, bidirectional
devices, LEDs, detectors, collimators, attenuators, more.
Manufacturer of all sorts of opto-electronic and other high tech products.
Manufacturer of DBR laser diodes and SAF-SOA gain chips for spectroscopy,
metrology, and manufacturing.
Laser beam profiling instruments. They have some application notes on laser
beam characteristics available upon request that may of general interest.
Manufacturer of deep UV hollow cathode ion and semiconductor lasers, and
related analytic instruments.
Manufacturer of photonics instrumentation, from components to complete
fluorescence systems. Their Web site includes on-line operation manuals
for some of their products including N2 and dye lasers and a frequency
doubler.
Distributor of all laser diodes, laser diode modules, and related products.
Manufacturer of diode pumped CW, pulsed, mode-locked, and Q-switched
solid state lasers from 1 mW to 400 W or more. In addition to Nd:YAG,
Nd:YVO4, and Nd:YLF IR, green, UV and deep-UV lasers, they have tunable
Ti:Sapphire lasers, OPOs, and more.
Manufacturer of pulsed blue diode lasers, sub-ns pulsed blue/green LED
sources, associated devices, titaniam sapphire laser kits, more.
Manufacturer of HeNe lasers (VIS, IR, stabilized, metrology), HeCd lasers, CO2
lasers, nitrogen lasers, ion lasers, thyratrons, spark gaps, surge arresters,
industrial ceramics, display devices, metal-ceramic units, X-ray tubes, more.
Manufacturer of high power semiconductor laser diodes and arrays, packaged
or bare.
Manufacturer of laser and non-linear crystals, optics, and hybrid modules
as well as motion control products.
Manufacturer of piezoelectric actuators, nanoautomation, high throughput
piezo flexure stages, vibrometer systems, and a variety of scientific lasers
including: pulsed Nd:YAG, dye, Ti:Sapphire, excimer, CW Nd:YAG, tunable
diode lasers, more.
Deep UV lasers, DPSS Nd:YLF lasers, Ti:Sapphire amplifiers, and customized
lasers for science and industry.
Diode lasers and modules, accessories, diode pumped Nd:YAG lasers, HeNe
power supplies, more.
Manufacturer of standard and custom high performance optics.
Effects development, components, and systems for the laser show and laser
lighting industry. Fiber optic system, optical components, electronic
components, diffraction gratings, LaserCAD Software.
Manufacturer of complete laser-based precision marking and cutting systems.
Raman analysis and chemometric model development including narrow line-width
stabilized diode lasers.
Supplier of precision optics including replacement laser optics and
diffraction gratings.
Manufacturer of copper bromide lasers for industry and medicine.
Manufacturer of DPSS lasers.
Manufacturer of lasers, optics, mechanics, instrumentation, and more.
Manufacturer of an innovative line of diode-pumped solid state lasers and
carries out contract research and development on advanced solid state lasers
and associated nonlinear optics. Their Web site also has many technical
papers on solid state lasers and related topics.
Supplier of laser diodes, superluninescent diodes, LEDs, photodiodes,
and modules and systems, for research, development, and production.
Manufacturer of diode, DPSS, fiber, tunable, and other solid state lasers
with both standard products and custom development capability.
Manufacturer of high power solid state lasers and laser systems for the
scientific, semiconductor, medical, and industrial markets.
Non-linear optics, pulse pickers, noise eaters, modulators, regen systems,
EO systems, HV drivers, complete systems.
Supplier of laser pointers, laser tools, laser signts, and other laser
based products.
Manufacturer of dye lasers and accessories, dye seeded OPOs, frequency
doublers, laser optics, energy detectors, Raman cells, and more. They also
overhaul excimer lasers.
Manufacturer/supplier of non-linear and electrooptic crystals and elements.
Manufacturer of standard and custom optics for the defense, commercial,
industrial, and laser markets.
Manufacturer of metrology, spectrascopic, and even some medical and dental
equipment. Includes complete metrology systems based on single frequency HeNe
lasers.
Manucfaturer/supplier of optical components including laser and non-linear
crystals and precision optics for a wide range of laser, semiconductor,
military, space and fiber optics applications.
Coated and uncoated optical components and a comprehensive line of HeNe
lasers including 5 line tunable types. Standard and custom products.
Supplier of lasers, optical parts, coating services, precision mechanical
parts, and OEM services.
Manufacturer of electro-optical assemblies and systems design, development,
and manufacturing.
Manufacturer of high power industrial lasers with 25 locations worldwide.
Products includes DC and RF excited CO2 lasers (1 to 22 kW CW), diode and
arc lamp pumped Nd:YAG lasers (up to 2.7 kW CW and 120 J/pulse), and BIG
diode lasers (up to 2.5 kW CW - yikes!), as well as complete laser marking
systems.
Supplier of laser diodes and laser diode drivers, modules, pointers, solid
state laser and non-linear crystals, accessories, VCSELs, LEDs, UV
photodiodes, night vision devices, tritium light sources, CO2 laser
components, laser power meters, filters, IR detector cards, a few medical
lasers, laser safety devices, more.
Optics of all types from A to Z as well as HeNe lasers, diode laser modules,
microscope components, positioning devices, and assistance with optical
problems and selection.
All kinds of optical components. Their Web site wouldn't work with my
browser so no more info.
Supplier of diode and solid state lasers and accessories.
Manufacturer of measurement instruments including laser power and energy
meters.
Training modules for science, physics, technology education, and the
building trade. HeNe and diode lasers in see-through cases, optics,
and accessories available separately.
Supplier of DPSS lasers, laser pointers, non-linear crystals and precision
optics from Shanghai Dream Laser Technologies (http://www.dreamlasers.com)
in UK and Ireland, Poland, Czech Republic, and Hungary.
Supplier of DPSS and diode lasers, CO2
lasers, Gentec laser power & energy meters, laser safety products, laser
pointers, laser alignment products, non-linear crystals, optics, opto-
mechanical and positioning products, LEDs, spectrometers, more.
High power laser diodes, subsystems, and accessories.
Manufacturer of laser beam diagnostic instruments including optical spectrum
analyzers, sensor cards, beam profilers and power and energy meters.
DFB & Fabry-Perot laser diodes, linear and area photodiode arrays, line scan
and 2-D CCD cameras, 2.2 um and 2.5 um photodetectors.
Manufacturer and supplier of HeNe laser tubes, complete HeNe lasers, CO2
laser tubes, and other glass related equipment.
Supplier of DPSS lasers, laser and non-linear crystals, and precision optics.
Manufacturer of DPSS lasers and systems.
Manufacturer/supplier of medical lasers, aesthetic products, smoke evacuators,
CO2 laser tubes and power supplies, and laser protective eyewear.
Supplier of DPSS lasers at many wavelengths, diode lasers, filters, custom
optics, and crystals.
Supplier of medical HeNe, CO2, Nd:YAG, and diode lasers but also will sell
components including CO2 laser tubes, some optics, and power supplies for
both HeNe and CO2 lasers separately.
Manufacturer/supplier of DPSS lasers, optics, crystals. (May be distributor
for CASIX.)
Optics, optical devices as wekk as DPSS and ion lasers. Appear to
have taken over NEC HeNe laser product line but as of 2015, have
dropped HeNes entirely.
Supplier and distributor of a wide range of optronics products including
CO2, DPSS, YAG, and diode lasers, power supplies, and complete laser
machining systems. Also laser and optical components, and relevant
accessories.
Manufacturer of interferometer-based metrology systems (includes stabilized
HeNe lasers), nano-vibration analyzer, nano-positioning and nano-measurement
equipment, and optical interference testing system.
French manufacturer of high energy excimer lasers, ultra-high resolution
spectrometers and spectroscopic ellipsometers for both R&D and production.
Distributor of DPSS lasers and optics including CASIX DPSS laser kits.
Lasers and laser systems, optics, and optical instrumentation for OEM,
science, and industry.
Manufacturer of Nd:YLF, Er:YLF, KNbO3, fluoride crystals, and UV and IR
optics. Standard and custom parts.
High power helium-neon lasers, sealed CO2 lasers, laser power supplies.
Spectronika is a manufacturer of sealed off copper vapor lasers as well as
associated coated optical components, optics mounts, safety goggles, laser
entertainment systems and associated electronics.
Manufacturer of laser beam diagnostic instruments/software and laser power
meters.
Systems and hardware for ultra-high performance cavity-stabilized lasers.
Manufacturer of optical tables, mounts, and accessories, motorized stages,
and DPSS lasers and diode laser drivers.
Manufacturer of laser systems for structured lighting, specialty optical
fiber, and Lasiris phase masks, in addition to other lighting products.
Laser, non-linear, EO, AO, FE, and birefringent crystals; IR windows, thin
films, targets, etc.
Technology for ultra-short laser pulse measurement.
RF-excited sealed CO2 lasers.
Manufacturer of scientific lasers including diode-pumped, ultrafast, tunable,
and PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) lasers, optical sensors, and industrial
cleaning and marking lasers.
Passively Q-switched DPSS microlasers and ion exchange integrated optics.
Teem Photonics acquired the Nanolaser product line from JDS Uniphase.
Optomechanics, optics, optoelectronics, laser diodes, and fiber optics.
Includes glass and plastic optical components, diffractive pattern
generators, laser diodes, laser diode drivers, more.
Fiber and fiber optic components and accessories, as well as related
product design, consultation, and repair. (Web site includes a glossary,
some tools, and a history of fiber optics.)
Manufacturer of diode lasers, ultrafast fiber lasers, wavelength meters,
laser diodes, and other photonics products.
Supplier of green DPSS laser modules and other laser products.
Manufacturer of high power CO2 and YAG materials processing lasers and
systems.
Manufacturer of tunable, injection locking, amplifier diode laser systems
and frequency doubling systems. Includes direct blue tunable diode laser
covering 388 to 430 nm.
Manufacturer of high voltage power suppltrav
Non-linear crystals and optics. Current USA distributor for
CASIX.
Umicore Laser Optics is a manufacturer of CO2 laser optics and beam
delivery equipment for low to high power lasers.
Supplier of customized high power diode laser systems.
Manufacturer of sealed RF excited air-cooled CO2 lasers.
Supplier of laser diodes and laser diode modules.
Manufacturer of high precision flats, windows, substrates, prisms and
lenses. Materials include fused quartz, crystal quartz, sapphire, Si, Ge,
lithium niobate, lithium tantalate, rutile, strontium titanate, BaF, CaF,
MgO, spinel, and alumina ceramics.
Manufacturer/supplier of optical tables, optical benches, virbration
isolators, enclosures and curtains, beam dumps, and other optical lab
support equipment, as well as laser diode drivers, current meters, laser
safety eyewear.
Manufacturer of laser gain materials such as Nd:YAG, Nd:YLF, and ruby;
non-linear crystals, including KNbO3 for frequency doubling; and
polarization optics such as quartz waveplates, rotators, and thin film
polarizers.
Manufacturer/supplier of lasers including HeNes (up to 100 mW!!, and some
stabilized single and two-frequency), HeCd, CO2, DPSS, tunable Ti:Sapphire.
Also laser accessories, crystals, optics and
optics assemblies, and monochromators and spectrometers.
Manufacturer of high voltage diodes, rectifier assemblies, multipliers,
hybrids, opto-couplers, and power supplies for HeNe lasers, CRTs, X-ray
equipment, and general HV applications.
Manufacturer of HeNe laser power supplies including a universal HeNe
laser test set for powering virtually all HeNe lasers which includes
current adjust, and voltage and current monitoring.
Manufacturer of high performance laser diode drivers and thermoelectric
control products.
Manufacturer/supplier of a variety of HeNe lasers including
stabilized Zeeman-split types for metrology and dual-mode types for laboratory
applications, as well as non-stabilized HeNe lasers and other related items.
The Zeeman-split lasers include the WT307B/C/D which are clones of
HP/Agilent 5517B/C/D. They also repair lasers from HP/Agilent, Zygo,
and others.
Manufacturer of iodine-stabilized HeNe lasers (direct and offset-locked),
laser heterodyne system, and laser calibration software.
Supplier/integrator of laser engraving, marking, and cutting systems.
Zygo designs, manufactures, and distributes high-end optical systems and
components for metrology and end-user applications including several
two-frequency HeNe lasers.
Laser Sales and Service Companies
Note that these are quite moldy in 2026 and are not being maintained up to
date; A Web search is probably better at this point.
2883 W. Royalton Road
Broadview Hts., OH 44147
Phone: 1-440-237-6629
Fax: 1-440-237-0656
Email: anderr@netcom.com
Web: http://www.andersonlasers.com/
101 N. Elliott Rd.
Newberg, OR. 97132
Phone: 1-503-554-1926
Fax: 1-503-554-8285
E-Mail: Info@Cascadelaser.com
Web: http://www.cascadelaser.com/
4420 Metric Drive
Winter Park, FL 32792
Phone: 1-407-679-9716
Fax: 1-407-657-6883
Email: sales@cmslaser.com
Web: http://www.cmslaser.com/
33 River Oaks Parkway
San Jose, CA, 95134
Phone: 1-408-321-8500 or 1-800-468-2326
Fax: 1-408-321-8466
Email: info@directedlight.com
Web: http://www.directedlight.com/
2009 South 4130 West, Suite F
Salt Lake City, Utah 84104
Phone: 801-952-9091 and 801-952-9056
Fax: 801-952-9089
Web: http://www.dynamiclaser.net/
1252 W. 50 S.
Centerville, UT 84014
Phone: 1-801-296-2612
Fax: 1-801-296-2910
Email: don@dzlaser.com
Web: http://www.dzlaser.com
101 East Gloucester Pike
Barrington, NJ 08007-1380
Phone: 1-609-573-6250
Fax: 1-609-573-6295
Email: info@edsci.com
Web: http://www.edsci.com/
Savanoriu Av. 231
02300 Vilnius-53, Lithuania
Phone: +370 5 2649629
Fax: +370 5 2641809
Email: ekspla@ekspla.com
Web: http://www.ekspla.com/
1729 N. 1000 Street
Baldwin City, KS 66006
Phone: 1-785-691-9565
Email: ellison@ellison-research.com
Web: http://www.ellison-research.com/
9G Commerce Circle
Durham, CT 06410
Phone: 1-860-349-1797
Fax: 1-860-349-3873
Email: elc@connix.com
Web: http://www.evergreenlaser.com/
Phone: (+44) (0)20-8441-7421
Email: gls@glservices.org
Web: http://www.laserdisplays.uk.com/
Bergstra_e 15
73525 Schwdbisch Gmund, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)7171-61107
Phone: +49 (0)7171-64679
Fax: +49 (0)7171-6467
Email: info@hb-laser.com
Web: http://www.hb-laser.com/
14306 Puritas Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44135
Phone: 1-216-476-1433
Email: dale@hhr-lasers.com
Web: http://www.hhr-lasers.com/
742-B Gloria Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Phone: 1-800-275-4880 or 1-818-994-9577
Fax: 1-818 994-4709
Email: info@lasershs.com
Web: http://www.lasershs.com/
50 Thomaston Rd.
Litchfield, CT 06759
Phone: 1-860-482-3375
Fax: 1-860-482-2449
Email: sales@jamiesonlaser.com
Web: http://www.jamiesonlaser.com/
2 Harris Court, A4
Monterey, CA 93940
Fax: 1-408-373-0903
Phone: 1-408-373-0701
Email: Sales@laserdevices.com
Web: http://laserdevices.com/
Phone: +44 (0)1754 811137
Email: email.laser@ukonline.co.uk
Web: http://www.laserelectronicsltd.com/
1150 East Main Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
Phone: 1-805-933-0015
Fax: 1-805-933-0042
Email: information@coherentlaser.com
Web: http://www.laserinnovations.com/ or http://www.CoherentLaser.com/
6001 Johns Rd. Suite #211
Tampa, FL 33634
Phone: 1 800 542-3606 or 1-813-249-2324
Fax: 1-813-881-1232
Email: sales@laserlabs.com
Web: http://www.laserlabs.com/ (or http://www.laserlabs.net/)
1411 SE 47th St., Ste 6
Cape Coral, FL 33904
Phone: 1-941-540-8974
Fax: 1-941-540-8974
Email: LaserRodPolish@aol.com
Phone: 1-408-737-2950
Fax: 1-408-720-0249
Email: zs@zoltan.com
Web: http://www.zoltan.com/
32 W. Larch Rd. Unit H
Tracy, CA 95376
Phone: 1-209-835-7623
Fax: 1-209-832-5675
Email: info@lasertune.com
Web: http://www.lasertune.com/
5601 Coldwater Rd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Phone: 1-888-448-7890 or 1-219-471-1110
Fax: 1-219-471-9347
Email: cgraber@fwi.com
O 1301/ D - 64803 Dieburg
Phone: + 49 (0) 6071 / 9869 - 0
Fax: + 49 (0) 6071 / 9869 - 33 (Gruppe 3, analog)
Fax: + 49 (0) 6071 / 9869 - 34 (Gruppe 4, ISDN)
Email: sales@Lg-Laser.com
Web: http://www.lg-laser.com/Default.htm
Neue Rottenburger Str. 37
DE-72379 Hechingen, Germany
Phone: +49 7471 91661
Fax: +49 7471 91666
Web: http://www.medialas.de/
Email: service@medwow.com
Web: http://www.medwow.com/
Phone: 1-614-875-3300 or 1-888-349-8823
Fax: 1-614-875-3311
Email: info@photovaclaser.com
Web: http://www.Photovaclaser.com/
1, Granary Close, Binstead, Ryde
Isle Of Wight, PO33 3HB, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 845 260 2220
Fax: +44 (0) 845 260 2221
Email: info@tlm-laser.com
Web: http://www.tlm-laser.com/
Laser Diode Manufacturers, Part Numbers, and Specifications
The NASA Langley Photonics Group used to maintain a
Laser Diode Manufacturers Database, but it has disappeared. It looks
like that site only existed around 2001. However, it can still be found
via the Internet
Archive Wayback Machine NASA Laser Diode Manufacturer Database Archive
Links. How many of those manufacturers still exist may be
another story. :( :)
Laser and Optics Manufacturers and Suppliers
This list is for companies that actually manufacture and/or distribute and/or
integrate lasers, and laser and photonics components. For sales and service,
see the section: Laser and Optics Sales and
Service Companies (though some may have slipped in here as well -
particularly if they also are a manufacturer). So best to check out both.
Also see the sections in:
Laser and Optics Related Web Links for lists
and directories of manufacturers of lasers, optics, systems, equipment, and
components which may be even more comprehensive.
5603 47th Ave. NE Unit B
Marysville, WA 98270
Phone: 1-360-651-6141
Fax: 1-360-657-4841
Email: access@accesslaserco.com
Web: http://www.access-laser.com/
11805 North Creek Parkway S., Suite 113
Bothell, WA 98011
Phone: 1-425-482-1100
Fax: 1-425-482-1101
Email: laser@aculight.com
Web: http://www.aculight.com/
2331 Silvernail Road, PMB 29
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Phone: 1-262-548-1155
Fax: 1-262-548-1153
Email: sales@advancedoptics.com
Web: http://www.advancedoptics.com/
101 Zeta Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: 1-412-963-7470.
Web: http://www.aerotechinc.com/
5301 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Santa Clara CA 95051
Phone: +1 877-424-4536 (toll-free) or +1 408-345-8886
Fax: +1 408 345-8474
Email: contact_us@agilent.com
Web: http://www.agilent.com/
2031 US Highway 130, Suite G
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Phone: (732) 305-7105
Email: info@akelalaser.com
Web: http://www.akelalaser.com/
Radischeva str.
St-Petersburg, Russia, 196191
Phone: +7-812-329-5597
Fax: +7-812-329-4433
Email: 00000700@mailbox.alkor.ru
Web: http://www.alkor.net/technologies/
701 South Route 73, Suite C
West Berlin, NJ 08091
Phone: 1-609-768-9118
Fax: 1-609-768-3610
Email: almazoptics@erols.com
Web: http://www.almazoptics.com/
Bertha-von-Suttner-Str. 5
D-37085 Goettingen, Germany
Phone: +49-551-7706147
Fax: +49-551-7706146
Email: info@alphalas.com
Web: http://www.alphalas.com/
126 Baywood Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750-3426
Phone: 1-407-339-4355
Fax: 1-407-834-3806
Web: http://www.analogmodules.com/
23399 Commerce Drive, B-4
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Phone: 1-248-888-9760
Fax: 1-248-888-9770
Email: Info_All@analogotechnologies.com
Web: http://www.analogtechnologies.com/
111 Corporate Boulevard
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Phone: 1-908-753-6300
Fax: 1-908-753-4041
Email: sales@applied-optronics.com
Web: http://www.applied-optronics.com/
1201 Prospect Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 543-1302
Fax: (805) 543-1303
Email: sales@arroyoinstruments.com
Web: https://www.arroyoinstruments.com/
Phone: 0086-755-36939309
Fax: 0086-755-86241263
Email: lisaseek@gmail.com
Web: http://www.artworldcn.cc/
Badenerstrasse 569
P.O. Box CH-8048
Zurich, Switzerland
Phone: +41 1 498 1414
Fax: +41 1 498 1412
Email: info@avap.ch
Web: http://www.avalon-photonics.com/
Web: http://www.axsys.com/
1 Innovation Way, Suite 304
Newark, DE 19711
Phone: 1-302-355-0476
Fax: 1-973-400-4114
Email: sales@baseoptics.com
Web: http://baseoptics.com/
825 Dawson Dr., Suite 1
Newark, Delaware 19713
Phone: 1-302-368-7824
Fax: 1-302-368-7830
Email: info@bwtek.com
Web: http://www.bwtek.com/
Huayuan Road, Haidian District
Beijing 100088 P. R. China
Phone: +86-10-82034321/82034362
Fax: +86-10-82034365
Web: http://www.viasho.com/
601 Haggerty Lane; PO Box 8100
Bozeman, Montana 59715 USA
Phone: 1-800-2BIG-SKY
Fax: 1-406-586-2924
Enail: info@bigskylaser.com
Web: http://www.bigskylaser.com/
3047 Orchard Parkway
San Jose, CA 95134
Phone: 1-408-474-0988
Fax: 1-408-474-098
Email: info@blueskyresearch.com
Web: http://www.blueskyreseach.com/
No88, Yung-Lo St.
Lu-Chou City, Taipei, Taiwan
Phone: (886-2)- 2848-7460
Fax: (886-2)- 8282-0390
Email: bst88888@ms2.hinet.net
Web: http://www.blue-sky.com.tw/
2584 Junction Ave.
San Jose, CA 95134
Phone: 1-408-383-1400
Fax: 1-408-919-6083
Email: sales@bookham.com
Web: http://www.bookham.com/
P.O. Box 686, Norwood, MA 02062
Phone: 1-888-GO4RAYS (1-888-464-7297)
Fax: 1-781-386-6426
Email: sales@bostonlaserinc.com
Web: http://www.bostonlaserinc.com/
5024 Campbell Blvd.
Baltimore, Maryland 21236
Phone: 1-410-931-7200
Fax: 1-410-931-7206
Email: office@brimrose.com
Web: http://www.brimrose.com/
575 N. Pastoria Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Phone: 1-408-733-7800
Web: http://www.calmarlaser.com/
853 Brown Road
Fremont, CA 94539
Phone: 1-510-651-0110
Fax: 1-510-651-1690
Email: camlaser@cambridgelasers.com
Web: http://www.cambridgelasers.com/
109 Smith Place
Cambridge, MA 02138 USA
Phone: 1-617-441-0600
Fax: 1-617-497-8800
Email: scanners@camtech.com
1933 South Myrtle Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
Phone: 1-626-305-1161
Fax: 1-626-305-1163
Email: casixus@aol.com
Web: http://www.casix.com/
P.O. Box 143, Fuzhou
Fujian, 350002, P.R.China
Phone: +86 591 3710533
Fax: +86 591 3711593
Email: info@castech.com
Web: http://www.castech.com/
PO Box 8618, #A9 Shangdi Xinxilu, Haidian District
Beijing 100085 China, PR CHINA
Phone: (8610) 82782668
Fax: (8610)82782669,62960597
Email: info#cdhcorp.com
Web: http://www.cdhcorp.com/
Riccarton, Edinburgh
EH14 4AS Scotland
Phone: +44 0-131-451-3646
Email: sales@chromacitylasers.com
Web: http://www.chromacitylasers.com/
Dexter, Michigan 48130
Phone: 1-734-426-2803
Fax: 1-734-426-6288
Email: sales@cmxr.com
Web: http://www.cmxr.com/gate.htm
19306 Redwood Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44110
Phone: 1-216-486-6100
Fax: 1-216-486-6103
Email: Sales@ClevelandCrystals.com
Web: http://www.clevelandcrystals.com/
Changchun New Industries Optoelectronics Tech. Co., Ltd.
No.6142, Renmin Street
Changchun 130022, P. R. China
Phone: +86-0431-5603799
Fax: +86-0431-5696653
Email: sales@cnilaser.com
Web: http://www.cnilaser.com/
Vretenvagen 13
Solna, Stockholm SE-171 54, Sweden
Phone: (US Sales): 1-408-708-4351
Fax: (US Sales): 1-408-708-4359
Email: info@coboltinc.com
Web: http://www.cobolt.se/
5200 Patrick Henry Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Phone: 1-800-537-3786
Web: http://www.coherentinc.com/
655 Aspen Ridge Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
Phone: 1-303-604-2022
Fax: 1-303-604-2500
Email: sales@ctilidar.com
Web: http://www.ctilidar.com/
930 West Silver Beach Road
Belgium, WI 53004
Phone: 262.285.4300
Fax: 262.285.7007
Email: Sales@conceptsresearch.com
Web: http://conceptsresearch.com/
19 Eagle Road
Danbury, CT 06810
Phone: 1-800-748-3349 or 1-203-743-3349
Fax: 1-203-790-6145
Email: sales@conoptics.com
Web: http://conoptics.com/
3150 Central Expressway
Santa Clara, CA. 95051
Phone: 1-408-727-3240
Fax: 1-408-727-3550
Email: continuum@ceoi.com (Scientific Laser Division)
Web: http://www.continuumlasers.com/
14168 Central Ave., Suite C
Chino, CA 91710
Phone: 1-909-548-4876
Fax: 1-909-548-4806
Email: info@controloptics.com
Web: http://www.controloptics.com/
180 Alderwood Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-1042
Phone: 1-925-210-1330
Fax: 1-925-210-1380
Email: wroberts@laser66.com (Will Roberts, president)
Web: http://www.laser66.com/
12, all e Jean Rostand
oBte Postale 44
F-54230 Chaligny, France
Phone: +33 (0)3 83 47 01 01
Fax: +33(0)3 83 47 22 72
Email: mail@cristal-laser.fr
Web: http://www.cristal-laser.fr/
250 Bell Street, Suite 200
Reno, NV 89503
Phone: 1-775-348-4820 or 1-775-348-7047
Fax: 1-702-348-7047
Email: sales@crystalaser.com
Web: http://www.crystalaser.com/
20 Point West Boulevard
St. Charles, MO USA 63301
Phone: 1-636-916-4900
Fax: 1-636-916-4994
Email: st-ceolaser-info@ngc.com
Web: http://www.st.northropgrumman.com/ceolaser/
Phone: 1-505-296-9541
Fax: 1-505-298-9908
Email: cvi@cvilaser.com
Web: http://www.cvilaser.com/
Via Lavino 265, 40050 Monte San Pietro
Bologna, Italy
Phone: +39 051/6765611
Fax +39 051/6759324
Email info@datasensoroptics.it
Web: http://www.datasensoroptics.com/
One Commerce Park
Valhalla, NY 10595
Phone: 1-914-686-3600 or 1-800-811-0638
Fax: 1-914-686-5424
Email: Listed at Web site
Web: http://www.delpower.com/
East Greenwich, RI 02818-1534
Phone: 401-885-7353 Fax: 401-884-5156
Email: sales@DesignResearchOptics.com
Web: http://designresearchoptics.com/
633 River Oaks Parkway
San Jose, CA 95134
Phone: 1-800-468-2326 or 1-408-321-8500
Fax: 1-408-321-8466
Web: http://www.directedlight.com/
5900-J Northwoods Business Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28269
Phone: 1-704-599-9191
Fax: 1-704-599-4997
Email: doc@doc.com
3281 Scott Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Phone: 1-408-496-0300
Fax: 1-408-492-1303
Email: ken_ibbs@dpss-lasers.com
Web: http://www.dpss-lasers.com/
San Diego, CA
Fax: 1-619-295-9755
Email: nightsongs@home.com
2 Bain Squre, Kirkton Campus
Livingston EH54 7DQ, UK
Phone +44 (0)1506 425300
Fax +44 (0)1506 425320
Email: sales@edinst.com
Web: http://www.edinst.com/
65 Byfield Road, Woodford Halse
Daventry Northants, NN11 3QR, UK
Phone: +44 01327 263994
Fax: +44 1327 263973
Email: info@elforlight.com
Web: http://www.elforlight.com/
3389 Sheridan Street
Hollywood, FL 33021
Phone: 1-321-259-8114
Fax: 1-954-963-2344
Web: http://www.elkindustries.com/
Branchburg, NJ 08876
Phone: 1-908-338-5765 (24 hours) or 1-(908-229-1127 (voice mail)
Fax: 1-908-203-0037 or 1-908-218-1168
Email: sales@enlight-tech.com
Web:http://www.enlight-tech.com/
3350 Scott Blvd., Unit 5
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Phone: 1-408-588-1212
Fax: 1-408-588-0150
Email: rich@equilasers.com
Web: http://www.equilasers.com/
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
Phone 1-800-922-3726 or 1-973-697-3700
Fax 1-973-697-3011
Email: sales@escoproducts.com
Web: http://www.escoproducts.com/
3255 Scott Blvd., 1-101
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Phone: 1-408-727-4260
Fax: 1-408-727-1026
Email: info@excelprecisionusa.com
Web: http://www.excelprecision.com/
P.O. Box 31126
Dayton, OH 45437
Phone: 1-937-252-2989
Fax: 1-937-258-DYES
Email: sales@exciton.com or info@exciton.com
Web: http://www.exciton.com/
400 Godin Avenue
Quebec (Quebec) G1M 2K2, Canada
Phone: +1 418 683-0211 or 1-800-663-3936
Fax: +1 418 681-3936
Email: isales@exfo.com
Web: http://www.exfo.com/
c/o TEAM Technologies, Inc.
1400 Eubank Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123-3340
Phone: 1-505-225-3733
Email: info@fasortronics.com
Web: fasortronics.com
Email: info @ feanor.com
Web: http://www.feanor.com/
PO Box 5539
Yuma, Arizona, 85366-5539
Phone: 1-928-344-3310
Fax: 1-928-344-0119
Email: info@fenixtechnology.com
Web: http://www.fenixtechnology.com/
4555 Runway Street
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Phone: 1-805-582-0155
Fax: 1-805-582-1623
Email: Fermionics@worldnet.att.net
Web: http://www.fermionics.com/
P.O. Box 366
283# May Fourth Road, Fuzhou
Fujian 35003, China
Phone: +86-591-7720876
Fax: +86-591-7720672
Email: sales@foctek.com
Web: http://www.foctek.com/
Gaertnerplatz 9, 61130 Nidderau, Germany
Phone: +49.6187.28845
Fax: +49.6187.28948
Email: fli-mazo@t-online.de
925 Sweeney Drive
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Phone: 1-301-790-2585
Fax: 1-301-790-2589
Email: info@frazierinstrument.com
Web: http://www.frazierinstrument.com/
Web: http://www.geola.com/
5 Perry Way
Newburyport, MA 01950-4009
Phone: 1-978-462-1818
Fax: 1-978-462-3677
Email: b.angelo@gigahertz-optik.com
Web: http://www.gigahertz-optik.com/
105 Schneider Road
Kanata, Ontario, K2K 1Y3
Phone: 1-613-592-1460
Fax: 1-613-592-5706
Email: info@gsilumonics.com
Web: http://www.gsilumonics.com/
Talstr. 3
D - 50374 Erftstadt-Friesheim
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 2235 / 955 220
Fax: Fax: +49 (0) 2235 / 756 32
Email: info@gwu-group.de
Web: http://www.gwu-group.de/laser/
360 Foothill Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0910 (USA Headquarters)
Phone: 1-908-231-0960
Fax: 1-908-231-1218
Email: usa@hamamatsu.com
Web: http://www.hamamatsu.com/
2150 Northmont Parkway
Duluth, GA 30096
Phone: 1-770-418-0707
Fax: 1-800-311-8527 or 1-770-418-0688
Email: earneson@heraeusnoblelight.com
Web: http://www.noblelight.net/
4th Floor, 1, Riverside, Manbre Road
London W6 9WA, Great Britain
Phone: +44 (0)20 8600 7240
Fax: +44 (0)20 8600 7231
Web: http://www.hexagonmetrology.com/
1200A Airport Road
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Phone:1-732-249-2228
Fax: 1-732-249-8139
Email: hpdi@aol.com
Web: http://www.hpdinc.com/
461 Taylor Drive
Sanford, Mi 48657-9520
Phone: 1-517 687-6825
Fax: 1-517 687-6162
Email: info@ichauscorp.com
Web: http://www.ichauscorp.com/
375 Saxonburg Blvd.
Saxonburg, PA 16056
Phone: 1-724-352-1504
Fax: 1-724-352-4980
Email: info@II-VI.com
Web: http://www.ii-vi.com/
31950 E. Frontage Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
Phone: 1-800-459-9459 (USA & Canada)
Phone: 1-406-586-1244 (International Inquiries)
Fax: 1-406-586-9405
Email: support@ilxlightwave.com
Web: http://www.ilxlightwave.com
Hovesaatstr. 6
D-48432 Rheine (Germany)
Phone: 49 (0) 59 71 / 981 - 650
Fax: 49 (0) 59 71 / 981 - 659
Email: sales@impex-hightech.de
Web: http://www.impex-hightech.de/ and http://www.impex-hightech.com/
1730 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: 1-408-501-6000
Fax: 1-408-501-2424
Web: http://www.infineon.com/
Garbsener Landstr. 10
D-30419 Hannover, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 511 / 760 727-0
Fax: +49 (0) 511 / 760 727-99
Email: sales@innolight.de
Web: http://www.innolight.de/
17 Graf Road
Newburyport, MA 01950
Phone: 1-978-465-5923
Fax: 1-978-462-0759
Email: ilsupport@intl-light.com
Web: http://www.intl-light.com/
1725 West 1st Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 1-480-804-1227
Fax: 1-480-804-1229
Email: techsupport@i-fiberoptics.com
Web: http://www.i-fiberoptics.com/
64 Harding Avenue
Dover, NJ 07801
Phone: 1-973-328-7000
Fax: 1-973-328-7036
Email: info@isowave.com
Web: http://www.isowave.com/
1 Bridge Street
Irvington, NY 10533
Phone: 1-800-909-4207 or 1-914-591-3070
Fax: 1-914-591-3715
Email: sales@ispoptics.com
Web: http://www.ispoptics.com/
11500 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 400
Los Angles, CA 90064
Phone: 1-310-312-4526
Fax: 1-310-473-0522
Email: hh_iti@earthlink.net
Web: http://www.itieo.com/
210/23, R. A. K. Road, 3rd Fl.
Krishna Niwas, Wadala (W)
Mumbai 400 031 (India)
Phone: +91-93222 20396
Fax: +91-22-2414 9583
Email: jain@jainlasertech.com
Web: http://www.jainlasertech.com/
1068 Grafton Road
Townshend, Vermont 05353-7702
Phonme: 1-802-365-7714
Fax: 1-802-365-4596
Email: optics@janostech.com
Web: http://www.janostech.com/
163 Baypointe Pkwy.
San Jose, CA 95134
Phone: 1-800 644-8674 or 1-408-434-1800
Web: http://www.jdsunph.com/
Carl-Zeiss-Promenade 10
D-07745 Jena, Germany
Phone: +49 - 36 41 - 64 29 78 or +49 - 36 41 - 21 53 26
Fax: +49 - 36 41 - 64 26 03
Email: info@jenaer-mt.de
Web: http://www.jenaer-mt.de/
No.15 Lanxiang Road
Jinan, Shandong Province, 250032, China
Phone: +86-531-88190006 or 88190005
Fax: +86-531-88190006
Email: sale@jnhyec.com
62 Enterprise Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI
Phone: 1-734-761-4044
Fax: 1-734-761-3322
Email: johng@wwnet.net
Web: http://www.jodon.com/
Gvschwitzer Strasse 29
D-07745 Jena
Phone +49 3641-65 43 00
Fax +49 3641-65 43 92
Email: jold@jenoptik.com
Web: http://www.jold.com/
126 Sohier Road
Beverly, MA 01915
Phone: 1-978-922-9300
Fax: 1-978-922-8374
Email: applications@kaisersystems.com
Web: http://www.kaisersystems.com/
100 Marshland Road
Hilton Head, SC 29926
Phone: 1-843-681-5800
Fax: 1-843-681-4559
Email: kigre@kigre.com
Web: http://www.kigre.com/
Phone: +49 (0) 231 477 30 - 648
Email: info@klastech.de
Web: http://www.klastech.de/
201 West Commercial Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone: 1-800-EXCIMER or +1 954-486-1500
Fax: +1 954 486-1501
Email: lambda@lambdaphysik.com
Web: http://www.coherent.com/
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Phone: 1-847-593-3021
Fax: 1-847-593-5062
Email: sales@lasag.com
Web: http://www.lasag.com/
Britannia House
Denford Road Ringstead
GB-Northands NN14 4DF, UK
Phone: +44-1933-461666
Phone: +44-1933-461699
Email: sales@las2000.demon.co.uk
Web: http://www.laser2000.co.uk
Stratton Park Biggleswade
Beds, SG18 8QS, UK
Phone: +44-1767-600877
Fax: +44-1767-600833
Email: laseroptics@compuserve.com
Web: http://www.lbp.co.uk/
Russkaja str., 43,
630058 Novosibirsk, Russia
Phone/fax: +007 (383-2) 33-37-59
Email: office@lasercrystal.agava.ru
Web: http://www.lasercrystal.agava.ru/
4 Olsen Avenue
Edison, New Jersey, 08820
Phone: 1-908-549-9001
Fax: 1-908-906-1559
Web: http://www.laserdiode.com
110 Genesee Street
Auburn, NY 13021
Phone: 1-315-253-8292
Fax 1-315-253-6368
Email: laserarray@aol.com
Web: http://www.ldai.com/
5318 Ranalli Drive
Gibsonia, PA 15044
Phone: 1-412-443-7688
Fax: 1-412-444-6430
Email: lasersales@martekpower.com
Web: http://www.laserdrive.com/ldicont.htm
3, Vvedensky St.
Moscow, 117342, Russia
Phone: +7-495-720-54-50
Email: sales@laser-export.com
5 Adrian Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M6N 5G4, Canada
Phone: 1-416-729-7976
Fax: 1-480-247-4864
Email: sales@laserglow.com
Web: http://www.laserglow.com/
444 Castro Street, Suite #422
Mountain View, CA 94041
Phone: 1-650-967-0977
Email: lk@laserk.com
Web: http://www.laserk.com/
977 W. Holt Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
Phone: 1-909-868-6818
Fax: 1-909-868-0948
Email: info@lasermate.com
Web: http://www.lasermate.com/
3945 Winton Place, Building B
Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: 1-800-LASER03 or 1-716-272-5420
Fax: 1-716-272-5427
Web: http://www.oemlasers.com/ (alternate: http://www.lasermax-inc.com/
Phone: 1-248-474-9480
41 Skyline Drive, Suite 1005
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Phone: 1-407-829-2613
Fax: 1-407-804-1002
Email: info@laserphotonics.com
Web: http://www.laserphotonics.com/
Baird Research Park
1576 Sweet Home Road
Amherst, NY 14228
Phone: 1-716-688-8251
Fax: 1-716-636-5921
Email: lptsales@lptinc.com
Web: http://www.lptinc.com/
3 The Cross
Malpas, Cheshire
UK. SY14 8NU
Phone: +44 (0)1948 860897
Fax +44 (0)1948 860300
Email: info@laserphysicsuk.com
Web: http://www.laserphysicsuk.com/
San Diego, CA - Plymouth, MI - Gent, Belgium
Phone: 1-619-755-0700
Fax: 1-619-259-9093
Web: http://www.laserpower.com/
23 Wells Avenue
Utica, NY 13502
Phone: 1-315-797-4492
Fax: 1-315-797-0696
Email: sales@laserprobeinc.com
Web: http://laserprobeinc.com/
36570 Briggs Road
Murrieta, California 92563
Phone: 800-262-5273
Fax: 909-926-1984
23 Wells Ave.
Utica, NY 13502
Phone: 1-315-797-4492
Fax: 1-315-797-0696
Email: sales@laserprobeinc.com
Web: http://www.laserprobeinc.com/
Enterprise House
, Manchester Science Park
Lloyd Street North, Manchester, M15 6SE, UK
Phone: +44 (0) 161 226 1064
Fax: +44 (0) 161 226 1063
Email: Query@LaserQuantum.com
Web: http://www.laserquantum.com/
120 Corliss St.
Providence, RI 02940
Phone: 1-888-239-5545 or 1-401-331-3838
Fax: 1-401-331-4404
Email: info@laserresearch.net
Web: http://laserresearch.net/
3070 Orchard Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-2022
Web: http://www.laserscope.com/
Laser SOS USA, Inc.
55 Sterling Street
Clinton, MA 01510-1909
Phone: 978-368-6126
Fax: 978-368-6127
Email: Info@lasersos-usa.com
Web: http://www.lasersos-usa.com/
ul. Radzionkowska 17
51-506 Wroclaw, Poland
Phone:(+48) 509-495-023
Web: http://www.lasertex.eu/
1188 Shengdian Qiuga
Ningbo 315101, China
Phone: +86 (574) 27851328
Fax: +86 (574) 27851329
Email: sales@lasever.com
Web: http://www.lasever.com/
Tatzendpromenade 1a
D-07745 Jena
Phone: 03641-2944-33
Fax: 03641-2944-79
Email: konetzny@zeiss.de
Web: http://www.lasos.com/
Ernst-Abbe-Weg 1
D-99441 Mellingen Germany
Phone: +49 36453 7440
Fax: +49 36453 74440
EMail: info@layertec.de
Web: http://www.layertec.de/
Enhagsvdgen 9
S-187 40 TDBY Sweden
Phone: 46-8-446 48 30
Fax: 46-8-446 48 39
Email: office@latronix.se
Web: http://www.latronix.se
Taoyuan, Taiwan, ROC 333
Tel: 886-3-3197651
Fax: 886-3-3197621
Email: lasers@leadlight.com.tw
Web: http://www.leadlight.com.tw/
7605 Presidents Drive
Orlando, FL 32809
Phone: 1-407-812-4611
Fax: 1-407-850-2422
Email: sales@leelaser.com
Web: http://www.leelaser.com/
Fremont, CA 94539
Phone: 1-510-651-0110
Fax: 1-510-651-1690
Email: info@lexellaser.com
Web: http://www.lexellaser.com/
528 E Weddell Drive, Suite 8
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Phone: 1-888-356-7933 (toll-free, USA only) or 1-408-752-0740/
Fax: 1-408-773-6240
Email: info@lighthousephotonics.com
Web: http://www.lighthousephotonics.com/
80 Colonnade Road North, Unit #1
Ottawa, ON K2E 7L2,Canada
Phone: +1 (613) 749-4895
Fax: +1 (613) 749-8179
Web: http://lightmachinery.com/
Annex Depot, Inc.
9688 Nature Trail Way
Elk Grove, CA 95757
Phone: 1-916-548-7974
Fax: 1-916-880-5600
Email: sales@lightobject.com
Web: http://www.lightobject.com/
1212 Terra Bella Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043-1824
Phone: 1-650-335-1100
Fax: 1-650-335-1170
Web: http://www.lightsol.com/
Bookenburgweg 4
44319 Dortmund, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)231 / 97 53 24-0
Fax: +49 (0)231 / 97 53 24-40
Web: http://www.limo.de/en/
Capkova 22
CZ - 678 01 Blansko
Phone: +420 516 410 151
Fax: +420 516 410 152
Email: limtek@limteklaser.com
http://www.limteklaser.com/
1201 Continental Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
Phone: 1-704-588-2340
Fax: 1-704-588-2516
Email: info@synoptix.com
Web: http://www.synoptix.com/
2400 Charleston Road
Mountain View, CA 94043
Phone: 1-888--544-4892
Email: info@lwecorp.com
Web: http://www.lwecorp.com/
8360 Rovana Circle, Suite 3
Sacramento, CA 95828
Phone: 1-916-387-5661
Fax: 1-916-386-1730
Email: craig@lsione.com
Web: http://www.lsione.com/
290 East Hellen Road
Palatine, IL 60067
Phone: 1-847-359-2790
Fax: 1-847-359-8904
Email: sales@lumex.com
Web: http://www.lumex.com/
Venture Building
1 Kelvin Campus
Maryhill Road
Glasgow, G20 0SP, Scotland
Phone: +44 (0)141 945 0500
Fax: +44 (0)141 946 6389
Email: mail@m2lasers.com
Web: http://www.m2lasers.com/
3644 Airway Drive
Santa Rosa CA 95403
Phone: 1-707-566-2110
Fax: 1-707-566-2119
Email: info@macken.com
Web: http://www.macken.com/
P.O. Box 890
Manchester Center, VT 05255
Phone: 1-802-362-1042
Fax: 1-802-362-5541
Email: maierpho@sover.net
Web: http://www.sover.net/~maierpho/
Phone: 1-408-432-1150
Fax: 1-408-263-4172
Email: joelaser@aol.com
Web: http://www.marktechlaser.com/
340 El Pueblo Rd Suite C
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Phone: 1-831-461-1101
Email: info@markettechinc.net
Web: http://markettechinc.net/
P.O. Box 1000
5964 Iris Parkway
Frederick, Colorado 80530
Phone: 1-303/833-4333
Fax: 1-303-833-4335
Email: sales@meadowlark.com
2051 Palomar Airport Road, 200
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Phone: 1-760-438-2131
Fax: 1-760-438-5208
Web: http://marketplace.idexop.com/store/melles-griot/
Moscow,103489, Zelenograd, RF, "ZENIT",
Phone/Fax: +7 095 532 92 55
Email: mech.lt@g23.relcom.ru
Web: http://www.mechatron.ru/
205 Import Circle
Huntsville, AL 35806
Phone: 1-256-859-1886
Fax: 1-256-859-5890
Email: info@memsoptical.com
Web: http://www.memsoptical.com/
D-82152 Martinsried (Munich, Germany)
Phone: +49 89 1891660
Fax: +49 89 189166-11
Web: www.menlosystems.com
Oehleckerring 11-13
D-22419 Hamburg, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 40 6385 688 0
Fax: +49 (0) 40 6385 688 99
Email: info@meos.com
Web: http://www.meos.com/
90 Coles Road
Blackwood, NJ 09012
Phone: 1-800-ID-METRO
Fax: 1-609-228-6673
Web: http://www.metrologic.com/
Freiburger Strasse 30
DE-79427 Eschbach
Phone: +49 7634 5057 0
Fax: +49 7634 5057 99
Email: info(at)micos-online.com
Web: http://www.micos-online.com/
1401 Horizon Ave.
Lafayette, CO 80026
Phone: 1-303-828-3499
Fax: 1-303-828-3288
Email: info@microglacoste.com
Web: http://www.microglacoste.com/
12771 Western Ave., Suite N
Garden Grove, CA 92841
Phone: 1-714-898-6001
Fax: 1-714-897-0979
Email: sales@microlaser.com
Web: http://www.microlaser.com/
4603 Windrift Bay
West Jordan, Utah 84088
Phone: 1-801-983-2682
Fax: 1-801-443-4820
Email: info@modu-laser.com
Web: http://www.modu-laser.com/
Rudower Chaussee 29-31 (OWZ)
12489 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +4930 / 6392-6620
Fax: +4930 / 6392-6622
Web: http://www.mt-berlin.com/
185 New Boston Street
Woburn, MA 01801
Phone: 1-800-552-2283 or 1-781-933-9243
Fax: 1-781-933-5142
Email: vkennedy@hub.morton.com
Web: http://www.mortoncvd.com/
175 West 2950 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Phone: 1-801-467-3391
Fax: 1-801-467-3394
Email: laser@national-laser.com
Web: http://www.national-laser.com/
Phone: 1-781-255-1064
Fax: 1-781-255-1065
Email: info@bluehilloptical.com
Web: http://www.bluehilloptical.com/neoark.htm
4300-C Fortune Place
Melbourne, FL 32904
Phone: 1-321-676-9020
Fax: 1-321-722-4499
Email: neos@neostech.com
Web: http://www.neostech.com/
2630 Walsh Ave.
Santa Ckara, CA 95051-0905
Phone: 1-408-980-8088
Fax: 1-408-980-8883
Email: contact@newfocus.com
Web: http://www.newfocus.com/
495 Mercury Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Phone: 1-408-328-0220
Fax: 1-408-328-0234
Email: lasers@new-wave.com
Web: http://www.new-wave.com/
1791 Deere Ave.
Irvine, CA 92606 USA
Phone: 1-800-222-6440
Email: info@newport.com
Web: http://www.newport.com/
5408 NE 88th Street, Building E
Vancouver, WA 98665
Phone: 1-360-566-4460
Fax: 1-360-546-1960
Email: info@nlightphotonics.com
Web: http://www.nlightphotonics.com/
1220 Midas Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Phone: 1-408-730-3800
Fax: 1-408-730-3930
Email: info@novalux.com
Web: http://www.novalux.com/
435 Route 206 North
Newton, NJ 07860
Phone: 1-973-300-4400
Fax: 1-973-300-3653
Email: sales@novaphase.com, techsupport@novaphase.com
Web: http://www.novaphase.com/
Hampton Road, Teddington
Middlesex, TW11 0LWa, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 8977 3222
Fax: +44 20 8614 0446
Email: enquiry@npl.co.uk
Web: http://www.npl.co.uk/
801 Ames Avenue
Milpitas, CA 95035
Phone: 1-408-940-0751
Fax: 1-408-404-0817
Email: sales@necsel.com
Web: http://necsel.com/
27 World's Fair Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873 (Eastern Sales Office)
Phone: 1-732-469-9650
Fax: 1-732-469-9654
Email: general@nsgamerica.com
Web: http://www.nsgamerica.com/
Warrington, Cheshire, WA5-1AH, England
Phone: +44(0)1925 243075/6
Fax: +44(0)1925 243077
Web: http://www.nu-light.co.uk/
178 Ralph Wommack Road
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
Phone: 1-912-379-9000
Fax: 1-912-375-9555
Email: nvg@nvginc.com
Web: http://www.nvginc.com/
830 Douglas Ave.
Dunedin, FL 34698
Phone: 1-727-733-2447
Fax: 1-727-733-3962
Email: Info@OceanOptics.com
Web: http://www.oceanoptics.com/
2051 Palomar Airport Road, 200
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Phone: 1-760-438-2131
Fax: 1-760-438-5208
Web: http://www.cvimellesgriot.com/
13580/13620 Fifth Street
Chino, CA 91710
Phone: 1-909-627-1594 (probably sales)
Monrovia, CA 91016
Phone: 1-626-357-9600
Email: contact@ondax.com
Web: http://www.ondaxinc.com/
260-A Fordham Road
Wilmington MA 01887
Phone: 1-800-820-0814 or + 978 657 6410
Fax: + 978 657 6056
Email: optics@ophiropticsinc.com
Web: http://www.ophiropt.com/
2233 Faraday Avenue, Suite E
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: 1-760-929-0770
Fax: 1-760-929-8782
Email: opotek@opotek.com
Web: http://www.opotek.com/
775 SW Long Farm Road,
West Linn, Oregon 97068
Phone: 1-503-638-2525
Fax: 1-503-638-4545
Email: optima-prec@worldnet.att.net
Web: http://www.optima-prec.com/
Phone: 1-310-635-7481
Fax: 1-310-635-6301
Web: http://www.optodyne.com/
Green End Farm, Wood End Green
Henham, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
CM22 6AY, UK
Phone: +44 (0) 1279 210211
Fax: +44 (0) 1279 210212
Email: sales@oe-company.com
Web: http://www.oe-company.com/
461 Boston Street
Topsfield, MA 01983-1234
Phone: 1-978-887-6600
Fax: 1-978-887-0022
Email: info@optra.com
Web: http://www.optra.com/
Stratford, CT
Phone: 1-203-377-8282
Fax: 1-203-378-2457
Email: res_sales@oriel.com
Web: http://www.oriel.com/
3870 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95134
Web: http://www.osram-os.com/
Im Gaisgraben 7
79219 Staufen im Breisgau, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 76 33 / 95 04 - 0
Web: http://www.owis.eu/en/home/
33 Nagog Park
PO Box 2620
Acton, MA 01720
Phone: 1-978-264-9110
Fax: 1-978-263-2868
Email: Oxford.inc@oxfordlasers.com
Web: http://www.oxfordlasers.com/
4321 Garand
Saint-Laurent, Quebec, H4R 2B4, Canada
Phone: (514) 334-4588
Fax: (514) 334-0216
Email: info@o-eland.com
Web: http://www.o-eland.com/
5106 Merano Court, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Phone: (925) 225-9725
Fax: (925) 225-9043
Email: sales@pantotek.com
Web: http://www.pantotek.com/
30 Spinelli Place
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 1-617-499-0050
Fax: 1-617-499-0051
Email: support@parallax-tech.com
Web: http://www.parallax-tech.com/
43 Wall Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 1-609-924-7979
Fax: 1-609-924-7366
Email: info@pd-ld.com
Web: http://www.pd-ld.com/
Wellesley, MA, 02481
Phone: 1-781-237-5100
Web: http://www.perkinelmer.com/
1155 E. Collins Blvd., Suite 200
Richardson, TX 75081
Phone: 972-235-7584
Fax: 972-235-1609
Web: http://www.photodigm.com/
6860 Santa Teresa Blvd,
Santa Jose, CA 95119
Phone: 1-408-226-1000
Fax: 1-408-226-1025
Email: info@photon-inc.com
Web: http://www.photon-inc.com/
1512 Industrial Park St.
Covina, CA 91722-3417
Phone: 1-626-967-6431
Fax: 1-626-967-5813
Email: r.reid@photonsystems.com
Web: http://www.photonsystems.com/
1009 Lenox Drive, Suite 104
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Phone: 609-896-0310
Fax: 609-896-0365
Email: mktg@pti-nj.com
Web: http://www.pti-nj.com/
16152 Beach Boulevard, Suite 117
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Phone: 1-714-841-1960
Fax: 1-714-841-1964
Email: salesusa@photonic-products.com
Web: http://www.photonic-products.com/
390 Central Avenue
Bohemia, NY 11716
Tel: 1-631-218-2240
Fax: 1-631-218-2275
Email: info@photonix.com
Web: http://www.photonix.com/
Rudower Chaussee 5 (IGZ)
12484 Berlin, Germany
Phone: ++4930 6392 6560
Fax: ++4930 6392 6561
Email: webinfo@pq.fta-berlin.de
Web: http://www.picoquant.com/
24 Tsiolkovsky Street
Ryazan 390023 (Russia)
Phone: +7-4912-249062
Fax: +7-4912-440681
Email: sales@plasmalabs.com
Web: http://www.plasmalabs.com/
Phone: 1-805-962-1266
Fax: 1-805-962-1713
Email: Sales@plttechnology.com or technicalsupport@plttechnology.com
Web: http://www.plttechnology.com/
1201 Continental Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
Phone: 1-888-224-4786 or 1-704-588-2340
Fax: 1-704-588-2516
Web: http://www.polysci.com/
Suite 212
23 Midstate Drive
Auburn, MA 01501
Phone: 1-508-832-3456
Fax: 1-508-832-0506
Web: http://www.polytecpi.com/
P.O. Box 191117
Little Rock, AR 72219-1117
Phone: 1-501-407-0712
Fax: 1-501-407-0036
Web: http://www.powertechnology.com/
3180 Sterling Circle
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: 1-303-444-9948
Fax: 1-303-444-9951
Email: sales@precisionphotonics.com
Web: http://www.precisionphotonics.com/
17508 Studebaker Road
Cerritos, CA 90703
Phone 1-562-865-8552
Fax: 1-562 924-7133
Email: info@ppsfx.com
Web: http://www.ppsfx.com/
500 Laser Drive
Somerset, WI 54025
Phone: 1-800-77-LASER (52737) or 1-715-247-3285
Fax: 1-715-247-5650
Email: contact@precogoldenlaser.com
Web: http://precogoldenlaser.com/
630 Komas Drive #310
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108-1229
Phone: 801-322-1235
Fax: 801-322-5607
Web: http://www.process-instruments-inc.com/
17b Arlington Drive,
Mapperley Park
Nottingham,NG3 5EN, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0115) 882 08 18
Email: info@ptroptics.com
Web: http://www.ptroptics.com/
72 Blvd Tzarigradsko Chaussee
1784 Sofia, Bulgaria
Phone (+359 2) 9743002
Fax (+359 2) 9743002
Email: pulslight@issp.bas.bg
Web: http://www.pulslight.com/
6673 N. Shadow Run Drive
Tucson, AZ 85704
Phone: 1-888-647-6864 or 1-520-219-9795
Fax: 520-219-9262
Email: sales@QED-Global.com
Web: http://www.qed-global.com/
8 Schuyler Baldwin Dr.
Fairport, NY 14450, USA
Phone: 1-585-223-2370
Fax: 1-585-223-1999
Email: info@qioptiqlinos.com
Web: http://www.qioptiqlinos.com/
135 South Road
Bedford, MA 01730
Phone: 1-781-275-9535
Fax: 1-781-275-9726
Email: qpeak@qpeak.com
Web: http://www.qpeak.com/
3830 Packard Road, Suite 280
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 1-734-477-0133
Fax: 1-734-477-0166
Email: info@qphotonics.com
Web: http://www.qphotonics.com/
Web: http://www.quantel-laser.com/
41 Research Way
East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: 1-516-273-6900
Fax: 1-516-273-6958
Web: http://www.quantron.com/
108 Commerce St., Suite 101
Lake Mary, FL 32746-6212
Phone: 1-800-232-4291
Fax: 1-407-333-9352
Email: staff@quantumtech.com
18325 Bedford Circle
City of Industry, CA 91744
Phone: 1-626-839-3666, ext. 13
Fax: 626-839-3676
Web: http://www.quarton.com/
Friedrichstrasse 58
D-42929 Wermelskirchen, Germany
Phone: 49-2196-81061 or 92685
Fax: 49-2196-3422
Email: sales@radiant-dyes.com
Web: http://www.radiant-dyes.com/
Israel
Phone: +972 3 936 7412
Fax:: +972 3 9068969
6830 S. Dawson Cir.
Centennial, CO 80112
Email: sales@rroptics.com
Phone: 303-371-3000
Web: http://www.rroptics.com/
New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge
Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1453 524524
Fax: +44 1453 524901
Email: uk@renishaw.com
Web: http://www.renishaw.com/
P.O. Box 2032
Mountain View, CA 94042
Phone: 1-888-309-5061
Fax: 1-650-618-2057
Email: sales@redoptronics.com
Web: http://www.redoptronics.com/
1855 South 57th Court
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: 1-303-938-1960
Fax: 1-303-447-3279
Email page: http://www.reoinc.com/contact.html
Web: http://www.reoinc.com/
3984 Washington Blvd. #306
Fremont, CA 94538
Phone: 1-510-585-8449
Fax: 1 1-866-650-8989
Email: rgblasec@rgblase.com
Web: http://www.rgblase.com/
106 Laser Drive, Building 1
Layfayette, Colorado 80026
Phone: 1-303-664-5000
Fax: 1-303-664-5001
Email: rmisales@rmico.com
Web: http://www.rmico.com/
Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: 1-734-455-5400
Fax: 1-734-455-2741
Email: info@rofin-inc.com
Web: http://www.rofin-sinar.com/
Wiedner Hauptstrasse 76, Top 9/1
A-1040 Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43 1 586 52 43-0
Fax: +43 1 586 52 43-44
Email: office@roithner-laser.com
Web: http://www.roithner-laser.com
706 Arrowgrand Circle
Covina, CA 97122
Phone: 1-800-207-1312 or 1-626-915-5707
Fax: 1-626-915-1379
Web: http://www.rolyn.com/
Phone: 1-800-880-5417
Email: roi@rossoptical.com
Web: http://www.rossoptical.com/
203 Joseph St.
O'Fallon, MO 63301
Phone: 1-636-272-7227
Fax: 1-636-272-3909
Email: info@rpmclasers.com
Web: http://www.rpmclasers.com/
5649 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
Phone: 1-303-444-1361 or 1-800-525-0522
Fax: 1-303-444-9229
Email: inst@scientech-inc.com
Web: http://www.scientech-inc.com/
5021 N. 55th Ave. Suite #10
Glendale, AZ 85301
Phone: 1-877-668-7844
Fax: 1-623-939-3369
Web: http://www.slclasers.com/
Bartles Industrial Estate
North Street, Redruth Cornwall
TR15 1HR, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0)1209 314 608
Fax: +44 (0)1209 314 609 or +44 (0)870 1600 860
Email: scitec@scitec.uk.com
Web: http://www.scitec.uk.com/
Scitec Instruments Polska
Malinowskiego 1/12
02-776 Warszawa, Poland
Phone: 022 406 81 27 or 022 409 30 78
Fax: 022 406 81 27
Email: sales@scitecinstruments.pl
Web: http://www.scitecinstruments.pl/
80 Rose Orchard Way
San Jose, CA 95134-1365
Phone: 1-408-943-9411
Fax: 1-408-943-1070
Web: http://www.jdsunph.com/
8425 S. Timberline Road
Ft. Collins, CO 80525
Phone: 1-970-593-6999
Fax: 1-970-593-0383
Email: sensorphysics@compuserve.com
Web: http://www.sensorphysics.com/
3490 US Rt. 1
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 1-609-520-0610
Fax: 1-609-520-0638
Email: info@sensorsinc.com
Web: http://www.sensorsinc.com/
215 Qing Yun Rd.
Hongkou District, Shanghai ZIP: 200081
10F, Building 48
No. 1059 Xin Hu Road
Shanghai, 200436, China
Tel: +86-21-66403972
Fax: +86-21-66342597
Email: sales@dreamlasers.com
http://www.dreamlasers.com/
Room 35, 6th Building
Shihudang Highway north of standard factory buildings
Songjiang District, Shanghai City, P.R. China
Phone: +86-21-57618415
Fax: +86-21-57618415
Email: sales@flylasers.com
Web:http://www.flylasers.com/english.html
4F(South), No. 3 Factory Building, No.76, QIqihar Rd.
Shanghai 200082, P.R.China
Phone: +86-21-5521-4880
Fax: +86-21-5521-4080
Web: http://www.jhlaser.com/
Email: jhlaser@yahoo.com.cn
13F, Building 16, No.288 Lianhua Road
Shanghai, 201102, China
Phone: +86-21-5493-4175
Fax: +86-21-5493-4552
Email: sales@lasercentury.com/
Web: http://www.lasercentury.com/
Shanghai, China
Phone: 008621-59166812 or 008621-69520516
Fax: 008621-59987686
Email: sunny@medicallaser.com.cn
Web: http://medicallaser.com.cn/
3F, Building 54, 1089, North Qin Zhou Road
Shanghai, 200233, P. R. China
Phone: +86-21-6485-3978
Fax: +86-21-6485-0389
Email: Suwtech@public2.sta.net.cn
Web: http://www.suwtech.com/
5-3, 3-chome, Shinmachi, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo Japan
154-8506
Phone: 03-5450-5131
Fax: 03-5450-5960
Email: sales@soc-ltd.co.jp
Web: http://www.soc-ltd.co.jp/en/
Blk 134 Jurong East Street
13 #04-309D Singapore 600134
Phone: 0065 6862-7224
Fax: 0065 6793-8060
Email: sales@SintecOptronics.com or htinfo@singnet.com.sg
Web: http://www.SintecOptronics.com/
Am Vogelherd 46
D-98693 Ilmenau Germany
Phone: +49(0)3677-64470
Fax: +49(0)3677-64478
Email: info@sios.de
Web: http://www.sios.de/INDEXENG.HTM
33 Nagog Park, P.O. Box 2619
Acton, MA 01720-6619
Phone: 1-978-263-2520
Fax: 1-978-263-2790
Web: http://www.sopra-sa.com/
18 All Saints Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent, TN4 9JF, UK
Phone: +44 (0) 01892 615571
Fax: +44 (0) 01892 615726
Email: info@sp3plus.co.uk
Web: http://www.sp3plus.co.uk/
Mountain View, California
Phone: (Sales) 1-800-SPL-LASER
Phone: (Service) 1-800-456-2552
Email: sales@splasers.com
Web: http://www.spectra-physics.com/
1700 S. Mount Prospect Rd., Suite 636B
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone: 1-847-699-5850
Fax: 1-847-699-5845
Email: info@spectragen.com
Web: http://www.spectragen.com/
via Azzurra 8, 40064 Ozzano dell'Emilia (Bologna), Italia
Phone: +39-051-799058
Fax: +39-051-6523335
Email: spectral@tin.it
Web: http://www.spectral.it/
Phone: + 359 88 70 19 82
Fax: + 359 2 73 77 83
Email: info@spectronika.com
Web: http://www.spectronika.com/
2600 North Main
Logan, UT 84341
Phone: 1-435-753-3729
Fax: 1-435-753-5231
Email: sales@spiricon.com
Web: http://www.spiricon.com/
2465 Central Ave, Suite 120
Boulder, CO 80301
Email: mark@stablelasers.com
Web: http://stablelasers.com/
P.O.Box 377, 03012 Vilnius, Lithuania
Phone: +370-5-2651474
Fax: +370-5-2651483
Email: sales@standa.lt
Web: http://www.standa.lt/
32 Hampshire Road
Salem, New Hampshire 03079
Phone: 1-603-893-8778
Fax: 1-603-893-5604
Web: http://www.stockeryale.com/ or http://www.lasiris.com/
Email: sales@lasiris.com
2440 Lisbon Ave North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Phone: 1-651-777-8464
Fax: 1-651-773-2178
Email: info@superconix.com
Web: http://www.superconix.com
6300 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 600-345
Atlanta, GA 30339-2919
Phone: 1-404-547-9267
Fax: 1-866-855-4518
Email: info@swampoptics.com
Web: http://www.swampoptics.com/
4600 Campus Place
Mukilteo, WA 98275
Phone: 1-425-349-3500
Fax: 1-425-349-3667
Email: synrad@synrad.com
Web: http://www.synrad.com/
3594 Nyland Way, Suite TP1
Lafayette CO 80026
Phone: 1-408-935-8390
Cell: 1-408-421-1540
Fax: 1-303-557-6203
Email: sales-america@teemphotonics.com
Web: http://www.teemphotonics.com/
75 Mill Street, P. O. Box 366
Newton, NJ 07860-1453
Phone: 1-201-579-7227
Fax: 1-201-383-8406.
Web: http://www.thorlabs.com/
17387 SW 63rd Avenue, Suite A
Lake Oswego, OR 97035 - USA
Phone: 1-800-221-6992
Fax: 1-503-228-6747
Web: http://www.timbercon.com/
Lochhamer Schlag 19
82166 Graefelfing, Munich (Germany)
Phone: +49 89 85837-0
Fax: +49 89 85837-200
Email: sales@toptica.com
Web: http://www.toptica.com/
No.305, Hua Cheng Rd.
Hsin Chuang, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan
Phone: 886-2-85218692, 85221006
Fax: 886-2-85211691, 85211886
Email: he993658@ms7.hinet.net
(U.S. Headquarters)
111 Hyde Rd
Farmington, CT 06032
Phone: 860-255-6000
Fax: 860-678-1704
Email: info@us.trumpf.com
Web: http://www.us.trumpf.com/
1800 Ocean Avenue
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
1-800-9HV-POWER (1-800-948-7693), +1 631-471-4444 (Outside North America)
Fax: +1 631-471-4696
Web: http://www.ultravolt.com/
21828 Lassen St., #D
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Phone: 1-818-678-1999
Fax: 1-818-885-6926
Web: http://www.U-oplaz.com/
Unit 2 Caxton Place
Caxton Way, Stevenagem
Herts, SG1 2UG, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1438 767 500
Fax: +44 1438 767 555
Web: www.laseroptics.umicore.com
Phone: +49 (0)36 41 - 67 55 30 7
Fax: +49 (0)36 41 - 67 55 35
Email: info@unique-mode.de or sales@unique-mode.de
16008 N. 81st Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: 1-800-859-7033 or 1-602-483-1214
Fax: 1-800-602-483-5630
Web: http://www.CO2laser.com/
418B Cloverleaf Dr.
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Phone: 1-626-968-7181
Fax: 1-626-934-0161
Web: http://www.us-lasers.com/
Phone: 1-508-435-6831
Email: vfisher@www.kersur.net
3 Schreiber Industrial Park
New Kensington, PA 15068
Phone: 1-800-568-8373 or 1-724-335-5530
Fax: 1-724-335-5569
Web: http://www.vere.com/
7826 Photonics Drive
New Port Richey, FL 34655x
Phone: 1-727-375-8562
Fax: 1-727-375-5300
Email: info@vloc.com
Web: http://www.vloc.com/
Lutherstr. 48
07743 Jena, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)3641 384859
Fax: +49 (0)3641 384860
Email: info@vm-tim.de
Web: http://www.vm-tim.de/
8711 W. Roosevelt Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
Phone: 1-559-651-1402
Fax: 1-559-651-0740
Web: http://www.voltagemultipliers.com/
1007 Elkton Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80907-3539
Phone: 1-719-599-0531
Fax: 1-719-599-7851
Email: mrpospie@voltex.net
Web: http://www.voltex.net/
51 Evergreen Dr. Suite B
Bozeman, MT 59715 USA
Phone: 406-587-4910
Fax: 406-587-4911
Email: wavelength@imt.net
Web: http://www.teamwavelength.com/
150 Duckjin-dong
Yuseong-gu Taejon
Rep. of Korea, 305-353
Phone: +8242 868 2383
Fax: +8242 863 6458
Email: info@wavetronics.co.kr
Web: http://www.wavetronics.co.kr/
7160 Nimbus Road
Longmont, CO 80503
Phone: 1-303-651-6951
Fax: 1-303-651-7584
Email: info@winterseo.com
Web: http://www.winterseo.com/
P. O. Box 1940
Gilbert, AZ 85299-1940
Phone: 1-480-892-8566
Fax: 1-480-497-9661
Email: info@wlsc.com
Web: http://www.wlsc.com/
Laurel Brook Road
Middlefield, CT 06455-0448
Phone: 1-860-347-8506 or 1-800-Zygo-Now (1-800-994-6669)
Fax: 1-860-347-8372
Web: http://www.zygo.com/
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