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Recent newsDecember 28th, 2007
Oxxius receives ISO-9001 certification
The biotechnology community has expressed over the last couple of years a renewed interest for yellow lasers, triggered by new fluorescence applications. Indeed, legacy laser technology (Argon-Krypton lasers) has been challenged by a new breed of yellow diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers.
The 561-nm wavelength is the preferred excitation band for a number of fluorophores including Rhodamine, R-Phycoerythrin (PE), DS Red and Alexa Fluor and is at the same time of growing interest for confocal microscopists.
Oxxius has introduced the SLIM-561, the latest addition to its expanding range of market-leading DPSS lasers. Available at 25, 50 and 100 mW of continuous-wave power, it offers today the highest power level on this market segment, together with outstanding optical characteristics. The SLIM-561 stands out: its unmatched form-factor, high power efficiency, reduced thermal load and low noise figure make it the perfect yellow light source for instrument integration and laboratory work.
The SLIM-561 is based on the SLIM product platform and leverages Oxxius' AMR technology. It offers single-frequency operation and is available in two configurations:
- A collimated OEM version which also features an electronically controlled shutter
- A Plug & Play version for laboratory environments, with all regulatory safety features
Furthermore, this laser module is a drop-in replacement for the green SLIM-532 and blue SLIM-473, which eases significantly its integration into multi-wavelengths or customizable instrument designs. Besides, it shares with these members of the SLIM product line the following benefits:
- Stable, low-noise and single-frequency operation for accurate measurements
- Reliable and power-thrifty design
- Cost-optimized architecture for volume production