01/22/2025

For Immediate Release

Coherent Announces New Factor Series Diodes

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Image 1: Coherent FACTOR Series fiber-coupled diode laser pumps

 

PITTSBURGH – Jan. 22, 2025 – Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics technology, today announced new FACTOR Series of fiber-coupled diode pumps. This product line now offers increased output power, higher efficiency, and wider locking range for wavelengths of 878.6nm, 885nm, and 888nm. A new high-power pump module at 793nm is now available.

More Power, Expanded Wavelength Range

  • Power Boost: 880nm output power is increased to 220W at 200µm core diameter with 0.2 numerical aperture (NA).
  • Improved Efficiency: The higher power output is coupled with increased power efficiency.
  • Wider Locking Range: VBG stabilization enables hop-free operation over a wide range of optical output powers.
  • Expanded Wavelength Range: A new 793nm, 200W, 200µm core diameter FACTOR-module has been introduced, specifically designed for Thulium fiber laser pumping. Addressing new and current applications for both the medical and industrial markets.

Coherent Delivers Performance and Reliability for OEMs

  • Consistent Performance: Automated, in-house micro-optics assembly ensures high consistency and reliability.
  • Easy Integration: User-friendly handling and installation simplify integration into OEM laser systems.
  • Scalable Production: The FACTOR Series is ideal for volume supply, enabling planned production cycles.
  • Supply Chain Resiliency: The global manufacturing operations and vertically integrated capabilities deliver secure and consistent sourcing for customers.

“The FACTOR Series is a cornerstone of our product portfolio, powering a wide range of solid-state lasers across various applications,” said Karlheinz Gulden, Senior Vice President for Laser Components at Coherent. “These latest advancements further solidify the FACTOR Series as a leading choice for OEM laser manufacturers.”

Production ramp-up of the new Factor Series products will begin in spring 2025. For more information on the FACTOR-series diodes, please visit https://www.coherent.com.