Laser Material Processing

Laser Material Processing 

Precision for highest demands 

Laser Material Processing

Laser Test & Measurement 

Network Systems 

Laser & Light Sources Scan & Motion Systems 

Laser Material Processing 

Laser Safety 

Test & Measurement 

Fiber Preparation 

Fiber Optics Cameras 

Optics & Optomechanics 

Machine Vision 

Experts in Europe! Laser 2000 is headquartered in the metropolitan 

area of greater Munich. We are driven by global thinking and local action. To 

meet the individual market and customer needs we have subsidiaries and offices 

all across Europe. Our team also serves you from direct offices in Paris and 

Bordeaux, in Madrid, Gothenburg and Stockholm. Together with affiliated 

companies in Great Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands we insure international 

proximity to our customers. 

For more than 30 years, Laser 2000 supplies Photonics and FiberOptic solutions 

matching even the most demanding applications. We cooperate with global 

leaders to supply customer-specific solutions from a single source. Our passion 

for the fascinating world of photonics is the basis of our thinking and actions. We 

are avid promoters of optical technologies and are always on the cutting edge of 

development, products and application options. 

We rely on innovation, highest quality and in particular on the knowledge, 

creativity and enthusiasm of our employees. An excellent team of university 

educated physicists and engineers coupled with long experience consult you in 

selecting ideal solutions. 

General Contact: 

Laser 2000 GmbH | Argelsrieder Feld 14 | 82234 Wessling – Germany 

Phone +49 8153 405-0 | Fax +49 8153 405-33 | info@laser2000.de | www.laser2000.de 

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Introduction 

Precision for highest demands 

Optical technologies play an important role worldwide. 

Quotes such as “The future is in the light” or “Light creates 

jobs” are not just empty words. The optical technologies are 

considered to be the pacemaker technologies for the modern 

industry and society. In the course of this, laser sources are 

assumed as one of the most important pillars of the optical 

technologies. 

While laser sources are already established in industrial production 

and already used routinely in many applications like 

welding, cutting and cladding, recent research activities 

show entirely new perspectives for the use of laser light. 

The fiber laser technology allows laser powers in the kW 

range generated in compact and modular systems. Cutting, 

welding and other applications in material processing can be 

done with fastest processing speed. Femtosecond lasers 

emit extremely short light pulses, which make it possible to 

cut or to process materials without any disturbing thermal 

effects. 

This catalog gives you an overview about our extensive portfolio 

of laser sources, optical and mechanical components and 

measurement equipment for applications in laser material 

processing. 

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Chapter in detail 

Laser Sources 

Commercial High Power Fiber Lasers.................................................................................... Page 6 

Ultra Short Pulse Lasers........................................................................................................... Page 8 

Industrial Excimer OEM Lasers – UV and DUV.................................................................... Page 10 

Diode Laser System for Surface Treatment......................................................................... Page 12 

Laser Beam Delivery 

Digital Galvanometer Scan Head (10 mm aperture size).................................................... Page 14 

Polygonal Scan Heads ........................................................................................................... Page 16 

Polygonal Scanners................................................................................................................ Page 17 

Polygonal Mirrors................................................................................................................... Page 18 

Resonant Scanners................................................................................................................. Page 19 

Optics....................................................................................................................................... Page 20 

Motion Systems – Hybrid Hexapods and Tripods............................................................... Page 24 

High Precision – X-, XY- and Z-Axes..................................................................................... Page 25 

Linear Stepper Motor Stages................................................................................................. Page 26 

Stepping Motor Rotation Stages........................................................................................... Page 27 

Simplified Motion Control...................................................................................................... Page 28 

Automated Laser Beam Alignment and Stabilization System........................................... Page 30 


Real-time Profiling for Focusing, M 2 , Divergence & Alignment........................................ Page 32 

Inline Laser Welding quality assessment system............................................................... Page 34 

Probamus – Machine Vision with laser optics and scan head .......................................... Page 36 

Non-contact “Line” Sensors in the visible range................................................................ Page 38 

Vision System – Chromatic Confocal Microscope.............................................................. Page 40 

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Technical Guidance and Sales Support 

Stephan Kennerknecht | Phone +49 8153 405-51 | s.kennerknecht@laser2000.de 

Laser Spares and Consumables 

Laser replacement parts........................................................................................................ Page 42 


Safety products for laser applications................................................................................. Page 43 

Custom Solutions 

Engineering your ideas!......................................................................................................... Page 46 

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Commercial High Power Fiber Lasers 

The Corelight fiber laser turnkey systems and engines offer 

outstanding performance for demanding macro-material 

processing applications. Each Corelight system or engine incorporates 

one or more high-brightness 2.1 kW ytterbium fiber 

laser modules or 2.1 kW direct-diode laser modules. 

Building with high-power modules enables straightforward 

power scaling while maintaining the high optical brightness 

necessary for ultra-fast, precise material processing. 

Advantages 

• Compact ytterbium fiber lasers for straight forward 

integration into machine tools and turn-key fiber 

laser systems 

• High-power and high-brightness 2.1 kW modular 

building blocks with < 0.9 mm mrad BPP (typical) 

• Modulation up to 10 kHz 

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Gerold Simke | Phone +49 3594 7059-86 | g.simke@laser2000.de 

Applications 

• Sheet Metal Cutting 

High-speed cutting of thin and thick 

metals including highly reflective 

aluminum, copper and brass. Narrow 

heat affected zone and finish quality 

edges. 

• Welding 

Fast remote welding of continuous 

seams for lighter and stronger 

structures. Hybrid-welding for deep 

penetration and improved processing 

speeds. 

• Cladding/Material Deposition 

Surface preparation through deposition 

of hard materials for bearing 

surfaces. 

Technical details 

Model YLE 2100 YLE 4300 YLE 6300 

Power 2.1 kW 4.2 kW 6.3 kW 

Wavelength 1081 nm 1081 nm 1081 nm 

Modules 1 FL Module 2 FL Modules 3 FL Modules 

BPP < 3 mm-mrad < 3 mm-mrad < 3 mm-mrad 

Fiber connector incl. LLK-B incl. LLK-B incl. QBH Connector 

Weight 44 kg 110 kg 155 kg 

Specifications are subject to change without notice. 

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Ultra Short Pulse Lasers 

Amplitude Laser Group is a leading manufacturer of ultrafast 

lasers for industrial, medical and scientific applications. Amplitude 

Systemes offers a new generation of all solid-state, 

diode-pumped femtosecond lasers. Direct benefits for the 

users are reduced size, improved reliability and lower cost, 

and unmatched optical performances. The products include 

oscillators, femtosecond and picosecond amplifiers, SHG/ 

THG extensions, synchronization to external sources (synchrotrons) 

and optical parametrical amplifiers (OPAs). 

Advantages 

• Average power: 1 W - 100 W 

• Pulse energies: 50 nJ - 2 mJ 

• Pulse duration: 200 fs - 10 ps 

• Repetition rates: single shot to 2 MHz and beyond 

• 1030 nm, 515 nm, 343 nm 

• OPA with 210 - 11000 nm 

• Burst-mode option 

• Synchronization to external sources 

• Compact, industrial design 

• Fiber and crystal based technology 

• Air cooling 

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Mark Drechsler | Phone +49 8153 405-54 | m.drechsler@laser2000.de 

Adapted laser solutions for a wide range of applications 

s-Pulse – Medical devices manufacturing 

Satsuma – Semi-conductor 

Tangor – Micromachining 

t-Pulse – Ophthalmology 

Key Features 

Tangerine – Internal engraving 

Markets 

Mikan & Mango 

Biology & Spectroscopy 

• High flexibility in terms of power, energy, pulse duration, 

and wavelength 

Applications 

• Micromachining 

• Structuring and engraving 

• Dicing 

• Cutting 

• Drilling 

• 2 Photon Polymerization 

• Display industry 

• Ophthalmology 

• Medical device manufacturing 

• Watchmaking industry 

• Semiconductor industry 

• Bio-imaging 

• R&D 

• Science 

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Industrial Excimer OEM Lasers – UV and DUV 

For years Excimer laser systems have been established in micromachining 

and various transparent material engraving. 

One of the most important challenges of Excimer lasers are 

the operation costs. Laser 2000 provides a novel Excimer laser 

concept reducing the operatin costs by 50 % compared to 

conventional Excimer lasers in the market. 

Of course a professional service for Excimer laser systems is 

extremely important. Therefore, Laser 2000 has extended 

their service capabilities. In addition to the full coverage service 

contracts individual maintenance agreements completes 

the Laser 2000 services. 

Key Features 

• Rigid Design 

• Corona Pre-Ionization 

• Solid-State circuitry 

• Tube Technology 

• Energy Monitor 

• Compact laser, single phase 

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Specifications ArF ArF ArF KrF KrF KrF 

Wavelength (nm) 193 193 193 248 248 248 

Max. Repetition Rate (Hz) 200 500 1000 200 500 1000 

Stabilized Pulse Energy (mJ) 6 6 6 10 10 10 

Stabilized Pulse Power (W) 1,2 3,0 6,0 2,0 5,0 10 

Energy Stability (sigma, %) 2 2 2 2 2 2 

Beam Dimensions (FWHM, V x H mm) 6 x 3 6 x 3 6 x 3 6 x 3 6 x 3 6 x 3 

Beam Divergence (FWHM, V x H mrad) 2 x 1 2 x 1 2 x 1 2 x 1 2 x 1 2 x 1 

Pulse Duration (FWHM) (ns) 5 - 10 5 - 10 5 - 10 5 - 15 5 - 15 5 - 15 

Weights/Dimensions 

Weight 

approx. 75 kg 

Cooling 

by air 

Electrical 

230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2 kW max. 

Dimensions 

560 mm x 315 mm x 445 mm 

* Specifications are subject to change without notice. 

Customer Benefits 

• High reliability 

• Homogenious beam profile 

• Immediate availability without aging 

• Metal sealed tubes 

• Extended lifetimes for many billion pulses 

• Energy stabilizing 

• Plug& play, easy system integration 

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Diode Laser System for Surface Treatment 

High power semiconductor lasers have found increased applications 

in direct material processing applications such as 

welding, cutting, and surface treatment. Driven by low cost, 

longer lifetime and new applications, the requirements of 

high power semiconductor lasers have been changed and 

the demand for new products has been accelerated in recent 

years. As a result, high power semiconductor lasers have 

been highly developed and are now available as complete 

processing heads for high-end direct material processing applications. 

Advantages 

• Excellent surface quality 

• High processing speed 

• Small footprint 

• High electro-optical efficiency 

• High reliability 

• Easy to maintain 

• Robust protection & monitoring 

• > 50 % overall electro-optical efficiency 

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Dr. Daniel Kreier | Phone +49 8153 405-50 | d.kreier@laser2000.de 


Optical Parameters 1 

Units FL-DLight3-1500 FL-DLight3-4000 FL-DLight3-6000 

Operation Mode - CW CW CW 

Output Power 2 W 1500 4000 6000 

Power Stability % ≤ 1 ≤ 1 ≤ 1 

Wavelength nm 9xx 9xx&8xx 9xx&8xx 

Power Conversion Eff. % ≥ 50 ≥ 50 ≥ 50 

Working Distance mm 275 ± 10 300 ± 10 300 ± 10 

Beam Size mm 3 × 1 14 × 2 or 20 × 2 14 × 2 or 20 × 2 

Dimension mm 330 × 145 × 140 454 × 246 × 163 454 × 246 × 163 

Weight kg < 12 < 15 < 25 

Electrical Parameters 3 

Input Current A ~ 25 ~ 25 ~ 50 

Input Voltage V 380 380 380 

Max Operating Current A ~ 80 ~ 110 ~ 110 

Max Operating Voltage V ~ 40 ~ 75 ~ 150 

Ambient Parameters 4 

Operating Temperature °C 5 ~ 45 5 ~ 45 5 ~ 45 

Storage Temperature °C 0 ~ 65 0 ~ 65 0 ~ 65 

Refrigeration Mode - Water-cooling Water-cooling Water-cooling 

Optional 

Power Supply/Controller/Chilling System 

1 

Data at Operating temperature, unless otherwise stated. 

2 

Reduced lifetime if used above nominal operating conditions. 

3 

Electrical Parameters standard by test report. 

4 

A non-condensing environment is required for storage and operation below ambient dew point. 

Typical Applications 

• Metallurgy 

• Mould remanufacturing 

• Petrochemical machinery 

• Steel plant 

• Energy industry and power transmission 

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Digital Galvanometer Scan Head (10 mm aperture size) 

The scan head DigiCube II is designed for 10 mm aperture 

size and equipped with digital self-tuning galvanometers. 

The housing is designed as OEM drop-in replacement for existing 

leading manufacturers. It has industry standard mechanical 

bolt patterns, compatible power and communication 

pinouts. As communication protocol the industry 

standard XY2-100 protocol can be used. 

Mirror coatings are available for the typical common laser 

wavelengths as standard (1,064 nm, 532 nm, 355 nm) and as 

custom solution for other wavelengths on request. The cost 

level is competitive to analog controlled scan heads but the 

performance superior due to the digital galvanometer technology. 

Key Features 

• Lowest costs 

• Digital self-tuning galvanometers 

• Highly dynamic 

• Drop-In replacement for comparable analogue 

scan heads 

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Power supply requirement 

+ 24 / - 24 V 4 A 

Maximum current drive to galvo 

10 A 

Quiescent power draw (no marking) < 10 W 

Positioning speed m/s 10 - 20 

Marking speed m/s 3 - 6 

Precision writing cps 500 

High quality writing cps 1000 

Resolution µrad 

10 µrad 

1 % step response setting to 0.1 % fs 0.28 ms 

Scale drift ppm/C < 40 

Zero drift µrad/C < 10 

Linearity 99.9 % 

Short term repeatability µrad < 8 

Dither RMS 

< 10 µrad 

Weight 

2.2 kg 

Dimensions 

A: 97 mm 

B: 115 mm 

C: 97 mm 

D: 15 mm 

E: 30 mm 

F: 90 mm 

Typical applications 

• High Accuracy Laser Marking 

• Scribing/Engraving 

• Welding 

• Photovoltaic Production 

• Trimming 

• Rapid Prototyping 

• On the Fly Processing 

• Laser 3D Printing 

• Scanner Control Systems in medical equipment 

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Polygonal Scan Heads 

The portfolio includes the housed polygons scanners and the 

combination of polygonal scanners and galvanometer mirrors 

as packaged scan head solution. Polygonal scan heads 

produce a line scan for highest possible scan speeds. The 

additional galvanometer mirrors can be used for line jumps 

or correction of the beam position while the polygonal scanner 

is constantly moving with highest speeds. The polygonal 

scanners can depending on the application be 100 times faster 

than pure galvanometer solutions. Printing and imaging 

applications as well as high-speed laser material ablation applications 

require high precision and always more and more 

speed. Own design and production of theses scanners, motors, 

bearings and electronics allow us to reach the high requirements 

for these modern applications. 

Advantages 

• Polygonal scan heads 

• Polygon/Galvo combinations 

• Driver / Controller / OEM optics 

• Variety of motors, polygon wheels and bearing solutions 

• Own design of all components for highest precision 

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Polygonal Scanners 

The scanners are offered in three versions: aerodynamic, 

aerostatic, ball beared design enables speeds of 6,000 - 

50,000 rpm. Aerostatic air bearing designs for high performance 

applications offers ultimate dynamic track and speed 

stability. The scanners operate at a speed range from 0 to 

30,000 rpm. 

As a third option ball bearing designs are used for low speed 

applications. Analog controllers paired with these scanners 

go down to 300 rpm and digital controllers go down to 0 rpm. 

The standard scanner sizes reach from 1 inch to 14 inch diameter. 

Own mechanical and electric hardware allow velocity 

stability and jitter down to 0.01 % for all scanners (speed and 

load dependent). 

Advantages 

• Three designs available: aerodynamic, aerostatic, 

ball beared 

• For low speed to high speed (up to 50,000 rpm) available 

• Polygon sizes from 1 inch to 14 inch diameter 

• Own design allows stability and jitter down to 0.01 % 

• Custom versions available on request 

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Polygonal Mirrors 

Besides polygonal scanners the polygons are also offered as 

single items. The shapes are available as monogons, pyramidal 

mirrors and perpendicular mirrors. The number of facets 

range from 1 to up to 96. The diameter range reaches from 

30 mm to roughly 350 mm. These polygons are diamond machined 

from 5052 and 6061 aluminum alloys as well as copper. 

We offer conventionally polished polygonal mirrors for 

applications where low scatter is critical such as film or UV 

scanning applications. These mirrors are constructed of 6061 

aluminum with an electro-less nickel overcoat. 

Advantages 

• 40 years experience in design, fabrication and quality 

control methods 

• Mirror shapes: monogons, pyramidal mirrors and 

perpendicular mirrors 

• The number of facets range from 1 up to 96 

• The diameter ranges from about 20 mm up to about 

300 mm 

• Custom versions available 

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Axel Haunholter | Phone +49 8153 405-32 | a.haunholter@laser2000.de 

Resonant Scanners 

Laser 2000 offers a high range of different scanners from 

sub-miniature scanners to wide angle and high frequency 

optical scanners. Frequencies of 10 Hz to 16 kHz, peak to peak 

angels from 5° - 70° and a broad range of mirror sizes are 

available. Applications for the scanners are in the fileds of 

intra-cavity Q-Switch in confocal microscopy, X-ray technology 

and quality inspection. A normal glass mirror is the standard 

part to reflect the incoming beam. 

Advantages 

• Long life in high/low temperature operation 

• High frequency stability 

• Low power drive electronics 

• Small size and low weight 

• Rugged, no wearing parts 

For the change of optical behaviors the scanner can be 

mounted with metal mirrors, gratings, lenses or other optical 

attachments. 

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Optics 

NYT/NYDL series 

ETL/EDL/EDL series 

f-theta series 

f-theta 10600 

Optics for laser focusing 

These lenses are made of a synthetic fused silica material 

and they have a high transmittance value in the wavelength 

of 180 nm - 10,600 nm. These optics have an excellent performance 

and are ideal for focusing and imaging. There is no 

adhesive or heat absorption material used to produce these 

lenses. They show high resistance and laser damage threshold 

(LIDT) in the specific region. 


Type Part Number Design wavelength (nm) Focal length (mm) Lens Mounting 

Excimer-Laser ETL/EDL/NEDL 180 - 400 40 - 300 M34P0.75/ M50.9P0.75 

Ultra-Violet Achromat UDL/NUDL 200, 308, 400 50 - 300 Diameter: 34, 44, 54 mm 

Yb, YAG and YVO4 fiber laser HFTLSQ/HFDLSQ 1064 20 - 300 M22P0.75/ M34P0.75 

YAG laser NYTL/NYDL 632.8, 1064 20 - 150 M22P0.75/ M34P0.75 

f-theta-lenses f-theta 266, 325, 442, 532, 1,064, 9,300, 10,600 100 - 500 M80P1, M85P1 M100P1 

f-theta-lenses for CO 2 lasers f-theta - 10,600 10,600 75 - 400 M85P1 

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TFMHP series 

FLM/FLMHP series 

GFM/GCM series 

MM3 series 

Mirrors 

All dielectric mirrors for high power lasers are manufactured 

using dielectric multi-layer coatings of alternating high and 

low index layers. These are specifically designed for use at 

different angles of incidence (AOI). Dielectric designs are 

much more resistant to laser damage than typical mirrors and 

are suitable for use with high power laser systems. Mirrors 

and femtosecond lasers are also available. 


Type Series Design wavelength (nm) Mirror diameter (mm) LIDT (J/cm²) 

High power lasers TFMHP 266, 355, 532, 1,064 25 - 50 2 - 28 

Low dispersion femtosecond FLM/FLMHP 720 - 900, 700 - 940 12.7 - 30 0.5 - 2 

Negative dispersion femtosecond GFM/GCM 700 - 900 12.7 - 30 0.5 

Broadband MM3 350 - 1,100 12.7 - 25.4 1, 2, 6 @ different wavelengths 

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Optics 

BEHP series 

LBE series 

BE/LBED series 

BE-10600 series 

Beam expanders 

The laser beam expanders correspond to high-power lasers. 

Fine adjustment of the collimator is available with diopter 

correction function. A good wavefront aberation is one of the 

mayor design aims of these lens systems. The expanders can 

be used in an optical system with high precision, such as a 

laser interferometer and laser processing. 


Type Series Design wavelength (nm) Beam magnification Mounting 

High power BEHP 266, 355, 532, 1,064 3, 5, 10 M34P1 

Laser accessories LBE 400 - 700, 780 - 830, 1,064 3, 5, 10 Diameter 43 mm 

Small beam expander to large BE/LBED 266, 355, 400- 700, 440 - 700, 780 - 830, 1,064 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.5, 10 M22P0.75 

CO 2 BE-10600 10,600 3, 4, 5 M22P0.75 

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Transmission range of the different window safety glass materials 

Protective windows with anti-reflection coating 

Lens protective windows are recommended for shielding expensive 

optics such as focussing lenses and f-theta lenses 

from splatter and debris during laser processing. 


Type Part Number Wavelength range (nm) Diameter (mm) 

AR coated windows WBMA 400 - 700, 633 - 1,064, 750 - 1,550 15 - 50 

Synthetics fused silica windows OPNQ 190 - 3,000 30 - 50 

Sapphire windows OPSH 400 - 5,000 20 - 50 

CaF2 windows OPCFU/OPCF 130 - 8,000 20 - 50 

ZnSe windows OPZS/WZA 10,000 - 20,000 19 - 50 

Silicon windows OPSI 2,000 - 6,000 30 - 50 

Germanium windows for infrared lasers OPGE 2,000 - 15,000 30, 50 

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Motion Systems – Hybrid Hexapods and Tripods 

Tripods allow a vertical lift and also the tilt around two axes. 

Very often they are combined with XY linear stages to create 

5-axis systems. With rotary axes on top or at the base we can 

even extend them to 6-axes-systems, so called hybrid hexapods. 

The fact, that they are only designed with three universal 

joints at the upper platform and three solid joints at the 

bottom make tripods mechanically order of magnitudes 

more precise than most traditional hexapods. 

Key Features 

• More precise than any hexapod solution 

• Larger translation-, tilt- and rotation ranges possible 

• Larger loads possible 

• More dynamic than hexapod systems 

• Vector forward and inverse kinematics 

Hexapods are usually designed with six joints at the top and 

bottom which inherently is leading to higher tolerances. For 

this reason Tripods are in direct competition with hexapods 

with many advantages in almost all aspects. 

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Bernhard Dauner | Phone +49 8153 405-17 | b.dauner@laser2000.de 

High Precision – X-, XY- and Z-Axes 

Linear axes are available as X, XY, Z and also combined versions. 

Mechanically beared stages and also air beared solutions 

are available with different stroke length and motor versions. 

Different encoder solutions and controller versions 

will make sure to find the right choice between cost and performance. 

All stage systems can be purchased as “mapped” 

systems. This includes measurements with interferometers 

or capacitive sensors based in NIST standards. These measurements 

can be stored in the controller to compensate error 

sources. 

Advantages 

• Many standard versions and OEM versions available 

• Repeatability in the nanometer range 

• Very good flatness 

• 5 nm encoder resolution possible 

• Very long travel range possible 

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Linear Stepper Motor Stages 

Linear stages are available in a 2-phase stepper motor version 

as industry standard as well as in a 5-phase stepper motor 

version for very precise and smooth runs. These Linear 

stages are available in various travel ranges and with different 

force, payload and precision values. 

Advantages 

• Various travel ranges and sizes 

• Various precision grades 

• Combinable with several other motorized/manual stages 

• Open and closed loop versions 

• Custom versions on request 

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Stepping Motor Rotation Stages 

OptoSigma offers 5-phase stepper motor rotation stages with 

different sizes and different bearing types for various precision 

levels. With different through-hole sizes and mounting hole patterns 

these stages can be perfectly used for optical applications. 

Besides the high precision further design goals were 

highest robustness and longest lifetime. The choice of a variety 

of single and multi-axis controllers and drivers allows the combination 

with several stages at lowest costs while maintaining 

superior performance. 

Advantages 

• Various diameters and through holes 

• Various precision grades and load capacities 

• Combinable with several other motorized/manual stages 

• Open and closed loop versions 

• Custom versions on request 

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Simplified Motion Control 

Integrated motor, controller, and driver 

in a compact package 

Motorized parallel gripper with encoder 

Compact XYZ stage 

Built-in controllers simplify your set-up 

Many of our devices are designed with built-in controllers 

and drivers (and some with encoders), which reduces your 

cost, overall device footprint, and cable clutter. If external 

controllers are preferred we can offer compatible external 

versions that as well can be daisy chained to further devices. 

The choice is yours: enjoy complete automation 

through computer control, or use manual control 

Zaber devices are perfect for automating your positioning 

needs. The free software allows you to send single commands 

or complex sequences. Most models offer a manual 

control knob so that when you want to, you can position your 

device by hand as well. The speed varies depending on how 

far you turn the knob in either direction, and the computer 

will continue to track the device’s position throughout a manual 

move. 

Modification options 

Custom modifications are very welcome. Bigger modifications 

would have to be designed explicitly and my lead to a 

custom product. Typical modifications with smallest impact 

on the lead time are listed below: 

• Dust cover option: When the leadscrew is freely accessible 

parts of the manufacturing process can fall into the 

axis. Also it protects them from dust and it is easier to 

clean the axis. 

• Change the axis geometry 

–– 

For length changes the axis can be cut. This has no impacts 

on accuracy. 

–– 

The controller can be mounted on the side, or downwards. 

–– 

The threads on the stage top can be custom modified for 

best adaption of your application. 

• Cables and Connections: Lengths and type of cables can 

easily be changed. 

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Automate precision positioning tasks quickly and 

easily with Zaber products 

We offer an extensive line of computer-controlled linear actuators, 

linear stages, rotary stages, mirror mounts, motors, 

and other devices. Many of Zaber’s products have built-in 

controllers and can be daisy-chained and controlled from a 

single serial port. Whether you need a single device or want 

to seamlessly combine several units in a multi-axis set-up, 

Zaber’s motion control equipment is ideal for a broad range 

of precision positioning applications. 

Linear devices 

Linear actuators 

with built-in controllers 

Manual translation stages for use 

with linear actuators 

Multi-Axis devices 

Long-travel linear stages 


High-load linear stage 

with built in controllers 

Tilt 

Multi-axis systems 


Gantry systems 

Optic mounts 


Goniometer stage 

Vacuum devices 

Rotary devices 

Controllers & Joysticks 

Vacuum stages and actuators 


Rotary stages 


Two-axis stepper 

motor controllers with I/O 

Programmable joysticks 

for up to eight devices 

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Automated Laser Beam Alignment and Stabilization System 

The Aligna system is a complete solution for beam pointing 

stabilization. Together, the control electronics, a combined 

angle and position detector and two active mirrors form a 

feedback loop, which suppresses thermal drifts as well as 

fast fluctuations. This locks the beam pointing to sub-micrometer 

precisions. 

Key features 

• Fully automated high precision beam alignment 

• Self learning parameter settings 

• 2D- and 4D-scanning (position X, Y, angle X, Y) 

• Scanning of the beam‘s angle and position 

• Optimization of the beam pointing 

• Parallelization of the beam with respect to moving axes 

• Modular system, control of up to 4 beams 

• All wavelengths 

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Dr. Stefan Kremser | Phone +49 8153 405-16 | s.kremser@laser2000.de 

Principle of Operation 

Laser beams, used in an experiment or in industrial applications, 

can move in space for many reasons: 

Applications 

• High precision material processing 

• Compensation of drifts and air fluctuations 

• Compensation of disturbance by moved optical components 

(Delay Lines, Tuning Elements, Zoom Optics, etc.) 

• Switching of one laser between several applications 

• Multi-dim scans for characterization of optical setups 

• Automatic coupling/optimization to single-mode fibers or 

to High Harmonic Generation Capillaries 

• Complete auto-alignment after laser replacement 

• Laser/experiment at different optical tables or rooms 

• Trepanning Optics: Compensation of laser drifts 

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Real-time Profiling for Focusing, M 2 , Divergence & Alignment 

For an instrument with a single z-plane of measurement, 

finding the focus is a truly frustrating exercise. Setting multiple 

production assemblies to the identical focus is time consuming 

and costly. If the assembly does not adjust correctly, 

you have no real-time indication of what the problem might 

be. The BeamMap2 enables you to measure and correct 

these beam focus and alignment errors to μm accuracy. 

If these planes are around the focus position, even 

when not at the focus, the BeamMap2 can: 

• Measure the axial misalignment (pointing) 

• Indicate the current focus direction in X, Y & Z 

• Estimate the beamwaist diameter at the focus 

• Estimate M 2 and/or beam divergence 

• Do all this in real-time at a 5 Hz update rate 

Key Features 

• 190 to 1,150 nm, Silicon detector 

• 650 to 1,800 nm, InGaAs detector 

• 1,000 to 2,300 or 2,500 nm, InGaAs (extended) detector 

• Multiple plane spacing options available 

• Beam diameters 5 µm to 4 mm, to 2 µm 

in Knife Edge mode 

• Port-powered USB 2.0; flexible 3 m cable, no power brick 

• 0.1 µm sampling and resolution 

• Linear & log X and Y profiles, centroid 

• Profile zoom & slit width compensation 

• Real-time multiple Z plane scanning slit system 

• Real-time XYZ profiles, focus position 

• Real-time M², divergence, collimation, alignment 

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Eugenie Neureuther | Phone +49 8153 405-53 | e.neureuther@laser2000.de 

Beam incorrectly set in z 

Beam correctly centered in z 

BeamMap2 schematic, where S is the “fundamental” z-plane spacing. 

Standard head z-plane spacing is 250 μm. 

Correctly measured far-field 

divergence 

Incorrectly measured far-field 

divergence 

When the beamwaist is positioned close to the 

“zero” measurement plane, these estimates become 

measurements of: 

• Focus position in Z 

• X-Y position and Pointing angle 

• Beam-waist diameter and irradiance 

• M 2 Beam Quality and/or beam divergence 

… with sub-micron repeatability, 

… with respect to BeamMap2 axes or a user-defined reference. 

Applications 

• Laser printing & marking 

• Medical lasers 

• Diode laser systems 

• Fiber optic telecom assembly focusing 

• Re-imaging waveguides and fiber ends 

• Development, production, field service 

• CW; Pulsed lasers, Φ µm ≥ [500/(PRR in kHz)] 

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Inline Laser Welding quality assessment system 

The Laser Welding quality assessment system based in infrared 

imaging technology (i3LasWeld-QA) has been developed 

as a key enabling technology for different industries with an 

aim of a zero-defect manufacturing and process optimization. 

The Laser Welding quality assessment system is a realtime 

defect detection system, integrated in the production 

line, for laser welding processes based in the use of uncooled 

infrared imaging sensors working in the MWIR range, capable 

to operate at frame rates up to 1 kHz. 

The sensor is coupled directly to the welding head allowing 

an on-axis stand-off observation of the process area. Melt 

pool images are acquired during the laser welding process 

and analysed on-line in order to assess in real-time the quality 

of the process. The data is recorded and available for offline 

analysis. 

Key Features 

• Optical coupling on to standard laser welding heads 

• Inline quality assessment of the process 

• Real-time analysis and defect detection 

• Defects: holes, pores, lack of penetration, false 

friend, lack of fusion, underfilling 

• Welding configurations: overlap joint, butt weld, 

fillet weld 

• Real time processing up to 1,000 images per second 

• Inline diagnosis and defect counting 

• Real time information visualization 

• Process data recording 

• Offline monitoring 

• Labelling and training 

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Eugenie Neureuther | Phone +49 8153 405-53 | e.neureuther@laser2000.de 

Screenshot of the i3LasWeld-QA software – Acquisition window 

where the quality assessment of the laser weld is performed in 

realtime. 

Screenshot of the i3LasWeld-QA software – Analysis window 

with a visible image of the weld and the overlayed defect areas. 


Optical sensor 

Infrared band of detection 

Image resolution 

Frame rate 

Communication 

Power 

Enclosure 

Optical interface 

Dimensions 

Processing unit 

Defects 

Uncooled infrared imaging module TACHYON 1024 microCORE 

MWIR (1 - 5 µm) 

32 x 32 (pixel size: 135 µm x 135 µm) 

1,000 images per second 

USB 2.0 High-speed (480 Mbps) M12 Mini-B USB connector with locking mechanism 

(IP67 for water and dust protection) 

5 VDC, 500 mA (over USB interface) 

Ruggedized IP67 compact mechanical enclosure 

CS-mount 

46 mm x 39 mm x 29 mm 

Industrial PC, with the following configuration: Intel Dual Core i5 processor @ 2 GHz and 4 GB of RAM 

Holes, pores, lack of penetration, false friend, lack of fusion, underfilling 

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Probamus – Machine Vision with laser optics and scan head 

For laser applications the laser beam is guided through a 

scan head and special lens to be focused on the material being 

processed. Often the exact position of the object is required 

or after the laser process the result need to be controlled. 

This can be done with an optimized machine vision 

system. The camera is coupled into the beam path of the laser. 

Special optical components and lighting techniques allow 

optimum image quality in spite of difficult conditions. 

Key Features 

• Special System for Laser Applications 

• Optimized optics and illumination for good image 

quality by the laser beam path 

• Customized software tools for reliable image processing 

• Very good support and assistance by experienced 

specialists 

• Flexible configuration or even expandable 

(depending on the application) 

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Stephan Kennerknecht | Phone +49 8153 405-51 | s.kennerknecht@laser2000.de 

Characteristics 

• Workpiece positions can be determined with up to 

2 microns precision 

• Fast algorithms which need less than 10 ms including 

image acquisition/communication 

• Communication via different interfaces (Ethernet via TCP/ 

IP or UDP, CAN, Profibus (DP), RS232C, etc.) 

• Software menu with various dialog languages 

Functions 

• Position recognition of workpieces 

• Measurement of details on workpieces 

• Object differentiation 

• Identification (Barcode/Datamatrix/OCR) 

• Quality control 

• Contour detection of workpieces (for example: solar cell wafers) 

Applications 

• The system is optimized for material processing with laser 

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Non-contact “Line” Sensors in the visible range 

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The MPLS180 is the first “line” chromatic confocal sensor on 

the market. lt projects on the sample surface a “line” constituted 

of 180 discrete points, each corresponding to an independent 

measuring channel. The maximum line rate of the 

sensor is 1,800 lines/s. Thanks to this very high throughput 

the MPLS180 is the ideal tool for online inspection. 

Key Features 

• Very high throughput (324,000 points/s) 

• Data transmission by GigE 

• High resolution, high accuracy 

• Can measure on any material 

• lnsensitive to ambient light 

Optical principle 

The MPLS180 consists of 180 independent chromatic confocal 

channels. Each channel measures a single point on the 

surface of the sample, and comprises its own point source, 

pinhole and spectrometer. The chromatic lens is common to 

all the channels. ln the MPLS180 the controller and the optical 

head are connected by two fiber optic bundles. The first bundle 

connects the internal light source inside the controller to 

the entrance plane of the lens; the tips of the 180 fiber optic 

cables in the bundle materialize the point sources of the 180 

channels. The second bundle connects the output plane of 

the spectrometers; the tips of the 180 fiber optic cables materialize 

the pinholes of the 180 channels. The fact that each 

point is measured by a separate channel is essential for preventing 

“cross talk”; otherwise stated, highly reflecting sample 

points do not disturb the measurement of nearlying 

points with lower reflectivity. 

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Application examples 

PCB defects measurement 

(MicroView optical head) 

Leather surface for car industry 

(DeepView optical head) 

Stent (MicroView optical head) 


Model 

MPLS180 Controller 

Number of points per line 180 

Max. measuring rate 

1,800 lines/s (324,000 points/s) 

Data transmission USB 2.0 

Measuring modes 

Distance 

Advanced features 

“First peak“, dedicated mode for highly scattering samples 

Synchronization 

Master and/or Slave with TTL signals 

Power supply 

100 - 240 VAC, consumption 100 W 

Mechanical interface 

Table-top controller 

Software package 

SDK net compatible DLL (Windows 7) and “Line Sensor Example“ program 

Optical heads for MPLS180 and MPLS-DM 

Model NanoView MicroView DeepView Wavy Cobra 

Line Length (X axis) (mm) 1.34 1.87 4.1 45.6 14 

Depth of field (mm) 0.11 0.5 2.6 1.3 15 

Spot size diameter (for each point) (µm) 3.75 5.2 11.5 42.4 38 

Pitch (distance between 2 points) (µm) 7.4 10 22.5 250 78 

Maximum slope angle (deg) 40° 30° 20° 11° 6.5° 

Working distance (mm) 4.6 10 47.8 40 7 

Axial resolution (µm) 0.040 0.125 0.800 0.500 2.5 

Accuracy (µm) 0.12 0.50 5.00 2.50 8 

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Vision System – Chromatic Confocal Microscope 

While the processing units get more and more powerful and 

sophisticated, the basic Iimitation of current vision systems 

resides in their very small depth or focus (a few dozens of µm 

or less, depending on the numerical aperture). Due to this 

Iimitation, expensive and complicated Z scanning systems 

and/or autofocus mechanism are required for viewing samples 

with Iarger extension and moving samples. 

Chromatic confocal microscopy (STIL SA patent) is a technology 

allowing the design of optical systems with a very large 

depth of focus (up to several mm). For samples located anywhere 

within the extended depth of view these systems provide 

a sharp, high quality and perfectly focused image. This 

technology combines the merits of color coding and of traditional 

confocal microscopes. Confocal chromatic microscopes 

consist of a slit illuminated by a polychromatic light 

source, a high quality chromatic lens, a beam separator and 

a linear B & W photodetector. 

Key Features 

• Extended depth of focus 

• High resolution 

• Large numerical aperture allowing high quality 

• Imaging even on local slopes 

• No need for Z scanning or autofocus 

• The optical head is totally passive 

• TTL (Through-The-Lens) illumination 

Vision systems have a double role: 

• Provide a good-quality image of the sample surface with 

the desired magnification 

• Process the image in order to detect and analyze some 

predefined features or textures. 

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Application examples 

Confocal Chromatic microscope – MC2 Vision system 

• One MC2/Optical head 

• One CCS line camera (2K, 4K, 8K) 

• High luminosity multi-led light source box for MC2 

• Optical fiber cable between the light source box and the 

optical head (length 5 meters) 


NanoView MicroView DeepView Wavy 

Model 2K 4K 2K 4K 2K 4K 8K 

Nominal line length 1 (mm) 1.35 1.88 4.10 37.5 

Depth of field (mm) 0.11 0.5 2.6 1.3 

Working distance 2 (mm) 4.6 10 47.8 40 

Pixel size on the sample (µm²) 0.8 x 0.8 0.4 x 0.4 1.1 x 1.1 0.6 x 0.6 2.5 x 2.5 1.2 x 1.2 4.6 x 4.6 

1 

Theoretical values. Line length varies linearly inside the measuring range. 

2 

The working distance is the distance from the optical pen to the beginning of the MR. The values in the table are typical. 

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Laser Spares and Consumables 



Laser replacement parts 

Several laser rods 

Flow plates and flow tubes 

Particle filters, resin filter from different laser manufacturers 

Laser cavities in gold and ceramic versions 

Laser Rods – Nd:YAG, ND:YLF, Er:YAG, Alexandrite, 

Nd:Glass & Ruby 

To optimise the beam quality and maximise the output power 

of a laser, the correct laser medium and dopant level needs to 

be selected. Laser 2000 provide solid state laser users with 

the largest comprehensive range of retrofit laser rods and 

assemblies available. 

Water Filter – DI Cartridges, Resin and Particle Filters 

Laser 2000 provides users with a comprehensive range of 

deionising cartridges, resin and particle filters available for 

most leading brands of solid state lasers. Most solid state 

lasers require a deionisation cartridge or DI resin to maintain 

the correct resistivity level of the cooling water. The particle 

filter is required to remove debris and particulates from the 

water. Both the DI cartridges and particle filter should be regularly 

replaced to maintain maximum laser performance. 

Flow Tubes and Flow Plates 

Flow tube, water jackets and flow plates are used in liquid 

cooled solid state lasers to channel and direct coolant across 

the surface of laser rods and high powered laser lamps. Flow 

tubes and flow plates also ensure the smooth flow of the 

coolant minimising any turbulence, eddies or boiling within 

the laser head and cavity reflector. 

Laser Cavities – Gold, Ceramic, Silver and Doped Glass 

Over the life time of the gold cavity, the reflective efficiency 

will be reduced due to surface damage, contaminant deposits 

and possible corrosion. Providing that the reflective surfaces 

are not mechanically damaged, the cavity can be salvaged 

and re-plated. The cavities are then under plated with 

Nickel and over plated with LaserGold. Laser 2000 provides 

solid state laser users with the largest selection of retrofit 

pump cavities currently available. Gold and ceramic are preferred 

cavity reflectors used in most laser systems. 

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Dr. Matthias Hille | Phone +49 8153 405-24 | m.hille@laser2000.de 

Safety products for laser applications 

Laser 2000 offers a wide range of laser safety products and 

seminars for many years. Combined with a qualified consultation, 

we take responsibility, that laser applications are safeguarded 

according to the valid EU-laser safety standards. For 

class 3R and stronger laser exists a huge hazard potential for 

injuries and damages. Therefore extensive safety measures 

are required. 

With the increasing number of laser applications also the corresponding 

safety measures have increasingly been moved 

into the focus of interest. With the product range of Laser 2000 

and their services a comprehensive solution for almost every 

laser application is offered from experienced specialists. 

Product range 

• Laser safety eyewear & alignment eyewear 

• Electronic room protection 

• Separation of laser areas 

• Laser safety cabins and enclosures 

• Illuminated warning signs according to EN 60825-1 

• Laser safety clothing 

• Seminars 

• Software 

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Laser safety eyewear & alignment eyewear 

Protection and alignment goggles for all common laser wavelengths and laser powers. 

• Precise selection with our laser goggles finder 

• Modern design and high wearing comfort 

• Conforms to EN 207 and EN 208 

• High variety of possible filters 

Electronic room protection 

Measures for the electronic safeguarding of a class 3B or 4 laser system according 

to EN 60825-1. 

• Interlock control systems 

• Laser shutters 

• Conforms to EN 13849-1 (Cat4 PLe), EN 61508 (SIL3), EN 61010 and EN 60947-1 

• Conforms to the machinery directive and the low voltage directive 

Separation of laser areas 

A mechanical barrier consisting of tested and certified material for a wide range 

safeguard of a laser environment. 

• Roller blinds (motorized or manual) 

• Laser blocking curtains 

• Screens (fixed or on wheels) 

• Laser safety windows 

• OptoBlok – Optical table guarding 

Laser safety cabins and enclosures 

The best way to safeguard a laser environment according to EN 60825-1 is to enclose 

the whole area with a cabin. 

• Modular and customizable for the application 

• Flexible small enclosures for optical tables 

• Accessible cabins 

• Can be equipped with laser safety windows as well as interlock control systems 

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Dr. Matthias Hille | Phone +49 8153 405-24 | m.hille@laser2000.de 

Warning signs according to EN 60825-1 

The operational status of a laser area has to be always indicated. The best way to do 

so is using illuminated warning signs which are also obligatory for class 4 lasers. 

• One-way LED warning sign (white, yellow, red, green or blue) 

• Two-way LED warning sign (red text/green text/off) 

• 24 VDC and 230 VAC operation, available in different sizes 

• Flexible choice of possible display texts 

Laser safety clothing 

When working with open laser systems the skin also has to be protected properly. 

For this we offer appropriate laser safety clothing. 

• Suitable for the wavelength range from 800 nm to 1,100 nm 

• Available from glove to whole-body protection 

• Certified according to DIN SPEC 91250 and protection against heat and flames 

• High wearing comfort 

Seminars 

According to the optical beam protection ordinance an accredited training is mandatory 

for a laser safety officer. 

• Accredited training for becoming a laser safety officer 

• In Cooperation with experienced experts in laser safety 

• Special seminar about laser classification according to EN 60825-1 

• Practical training about laser safety 

Software 

We support you with user-friendly applications for the exact choice of laser safety 

goggles and interlock control systems as well as professional software for calculating 

all the relevant safety parameters of a laser. 

• Interlock-Configurator – finding the right configuration for your laser environment 

• Laser goggles finder – the proper laser safety goggles for your application 

• LaserSafe PC – the professional tool for every laser safety officer 

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Custom Solutions 

Technical Consultant 

Michael Strasser | Phone +49 8153 405-52 | m.strasser@laser2000.de 

Engineering your ideas! 

Customer specific solutions 

Expertise and know how 

Experienced physicists, optical, mechanical and electrical engineers 

Design, integration, production 

From simple modules to complex systems 

Customer-specific modifications 

Delivery of non-standard solutions if required 

Selecting the right concepts and components 

Experience and overview regarding products and trends worldwide 

Applications and feasibility studies 

Definition of optimal process parameters in the laboratory 

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30 years experience 

Experts in Photonics 

Project-related support 

Innovative products 

Customized solutions 

Large product portfolio 

Consulting 

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