Photonics Spectra Magazine: Spot Cooling Helps Industrial Lasers and Optics Stay on Point

The increasing demand in many end markets for advanced manufacturing systems that are able to increase production and cut costs have positioned laser systems as an important fabrication tool. High-power industrial lasers can generate outputs in excess of 10,000 W when processing thick metals, generating a significant amount of heat not only in the targeted surface but also in the sensitive optics inside the laser. The temperature of these optics needs to be maintained to achieve peak performance for the tool. 

Nextreme™ Performance Chillers Offer Energy Savings up to 50%

Modern laboratory equipment requires precise cooling to protect electronics or to control processes where temperature matters. Laird Thermal Systems’ Nextreme™ Performance Chiller Series offers reliable, precise, and versatile temperature control solutions for laboratory equipment – all while lowering energy consumption by up to 50% compared to conventional compressor-based systems. High quality components, including variable speed motors for the compressor and condensing fan, provides lower noise operation and a higher coefficient of performance compared to competing models.

UTX Series Thermoelectric Cooler

The new UltraTEC UTX Series is a high-performance thermoelectric cooler that is assembled with advanced thermoelectric materials and can boost cooling capacity by up to 10%. The UltraTEC UTX Series features a higher thermal insulating barrier when compared to standard materials creating a maximum temperature differential (ΔT) of 72°C. It features a high heat pump density, precise temperature control, reliable solid-state operation, and does not create any noise or vibration.

Thermal Test Sockets

Designers of thermal test sockets must integrate a thermal management solution to provide temperature stabilization in extreme environmental conditions ranging from 0C to 100°C. Thermoelectric coolers provide an optimum solution because they can cycle between heating and cooling modes in the same device and can deliver precise temperature control in a compact form factor. 

Thermal Management for Industrial Applications

The cooling capacity demands for industrial equipment can vary from a couple of hundred Watts to hundreds of Kilowatts with required temperature control ranging from -80°C to +150°C.

This brochure provides an overview of our thermal management solutions for industrial applications. 

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Infrared Range Sensors

Infrared Range (IR) sensors are used in a variety of applications, including temperature sensing, video surveillance and motion detection. The video surveillance market utilizes infrared sensing technology for motion-based detection to improve facility security at night. Thermal cameras utilizing IR technology help airport staff quickly screen passengers to detect fever. Most recently, infrared range sensors are used to detect people’s body temperatures as a security and safety measure in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. 

Laser Diodes

For being the smallest form of laser, laser diodes offer superior efficiency at a low cost. Whether used for fiber optics in telecommunications, industrial processing or autonomous systems, temperature stabilization is critical to maintain peak performance and ensure long-life operation. Because temperatures of a laser diode package can reach 85°C+ in an outdoor environment, waste heat must be dissipated away to keep the laser below its maximum operating limit.

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