IPG Photonics Announces UV Laser Micromachining System ...

IPG Photonics Announces UV Laser Micromachining System
Advanced, Highly Flexible Micromachining System Ideal for
Multi-purpose, R&D and Small-scale Production Applications
OXFORD, MA, June 05, 2013 - IPG Photonics Corporation, the world leader in high-power fiber lasers
and amplifiers, announces the introduction of the IX-255 UV Laser Micromachining System, an
advanced, highly flexible system from IPG’s Microsystems Division, for multi-purpose, R&D and smallscale
production applications. IPG’s multi-functional system can be configured with a beam energy
density up to 25 J/cm 2 for applications such as drilling ceramic materials or with lower energy density for
large-field exposures such as conformal coating removal, insulation-stripping and annealing. A third
configuration allows the programmable selection of beam shapes for general-purpose patterning, cutting
and machining of blind features.
IPG’s IX-255 is a fully interlocked, Class 1 workstation built
on a granite base and support structure for vibration
minimization and thermal stability with dual microscope
vision systems for automated part alignment and
inspection. The workstation is integrated with a proprietary
UV laser. System software includes macro-building tools
for fast programming and generation of automating
processes for complex feature machining while additional
utilities allow complex pattern input from standard CSV
and DXF files.
Applications for the IX-255
include drilling and cutting of
ceramics, patterning of
microfluidic devices and
machining of low taper-angle holes in polymers.
The IX-255 system can also be used in microelectronics for 3D
micromachining, glass drilling and cutting, selective material removal (exposure
of contact pads) and trimming of conductors. In large-area exposure mode, the
system can be used for surface annealing applications of semiconductors, electrical connectors and
biomedical devices.
To facilitate precise dose control, the IX-255 can be equipped with an optional Extended Beam
Homogenizer that enhances beam uniformity while providing up to a doubling of system throughput in
large-field exposure applications.
"IPG’s IX-255 is intended for very high precision micromachining, advanced materials processing
development and light duty manufacturing,” states Jeffrey Sercel, President of IPG Microsystems. “It is
easily configured with the full range of IPG Microsystems industrial grade beam-forming and
micromachining functions that customers frequently request within a single laser workstation. The use of
a high pulse energy UV laser, interchangeable beam delivery elements and fully integrated software
results in a flexibility that makes the IX-255 the ideal general-purpose laser micromachining tool.”
Visit IPG Photonics at CLEO 2013, Booth #2114, June 11-13, San Jose Convention Center &
MD&M East, Booth #2028, Philadelphia, PA, June 18-20.

About IPG Photonics Corporation
IPG Photonics Corporation is the world leader in high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers. Founded in
1990, IPG pioneered the development and commercialization of optical fiber-based lasers for use in a
wide range of applications such as materials processing, advanced applications, telecommunications and
medical applications. Fiber lasers have revolutionized the industry by delivering superior performance,
reliability and usability at a lower total cost of ownership compared with conventional lasers, allowing end
users to increase productivity and decrease operating costs. IPG has its headquarters in Oxford,
Massachusetts and has additional plants and offices throughout the world. For more information, please
visit www.ipgphotonics.com.
CONTACT:
John Bickley
Director of Sales & Marketing
IPG Photonics Microsystems Division
(603) 518-3287
jbickley@ipgphotonics.com
www.ipgphotonics.com/microsystems