Ulo Optics

IR Optical Solutions for over 30 years

CO2 laser optics, beam delivery and thermal imaging

CO2 laser optics, beam delivery and thermal imaging

Profile:

• The World Number Three CO2 Laser Optics Manufacturer

• ULO Optics have been designing, manufacturing and supplying CO2 laser and IR optics for over 30 years

• Integrated product portfolio ranging from simple components to complex assemblies

• ISO 9001:2008 certified

• Driven by innovation

• International customer base and strong growth

CO2 laser optics, beam delivery and thermal imaging

ULO Optics has the following aims:

• To be a leading manufacturer of high quality laser optics, systems and optical laser spares for users of CO2 lasers
• To manufacture IR optics to customer’s designs
• To provide superior levels of support to its customers backed up by extensive expertise
• To offer optics at competitive prices, with minimum lead times
• To advance laser optics technology, and assist laser users through innovation and development of new products

Product Range

Lenses

ZnSe lenses form the largest part of
ULO Optics’ product range.

ULO Optics supplies Meniscus, Plano-
Convex, Plano-Concave, Negative,
Cylindrical, Aspheric and Dual-Focus
lenses.

ULO Optics supplies Ge and Si lenses
in a variety of configurations to
customer designs.

Dual-Focus Lenses

ULO Optics is the only manufacturer of Dual-Focus lenses in the world.
Dual-Focus lenses provide faster, cleaner cuts, with easier initiation and the
elimination of sub-surface dross.

Dual-Focus Benefits:

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  Up to 100% faster cutting of materials
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  Thicker materials may be cut
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  Cost savings on assist gas and electricity
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  Immediate cut initiation with no top surface dross
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  Improved cut quality
• 
  Direct replacement of existing lenses

Industry leading mirrors

ULO Optics offers industry leading Cu and Si maximum reflectivity mirrors,
coated with the SuperMax coating. SuperMax provides R>99.85% ave.

SuperMax: Added Benefits:

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  Maximum reflectivity
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  Added durability
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  Easier to clean than conventional mirrors
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  Near zero phase shift when used at 45 degrees

Partial Reflectors – ZnSe and Ge

• Reflectivity from 0.75 to 99.8%R.
• Optimised for normal incidence through to 45 degrees incidence and for random, S and P polarised beams.
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  Suitable for a variety of applications, such as rear mirror, output coupler or beam splitters.

Polarisation Insensitive Beam Splitters

ULO Optics manufactures a special type of 50:50 beam splitter that reflects 50% of both S and P polarisation.

Phase Retarders – Si and Cu

• ULO Optics offers Cu and Si phase retarders with L/4 (90 degree) retardation.
• Optimised for highest possible phase retardation accuracy.
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  Cu phase retarders offer higher laser damage threshold.
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  Custom-designed prism phase retarders, operating over a broad range of wavelengths available upon request.
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  Transmissive phase retarders also available.

Beam Delivery systems

ULO Optics offer a wide range of beam delivery
equipment for low to high power systems,
including Beamexpanders, Mirror Blocks, Beam
Splitter assemblies, Lens Mounts, Attenuators,
Shutter Units, Piping, Bellows and Beam
Injectors.

The CO2mpact Beam Delivery system is
designed for sub 500W laser that is easy to
understand, easy to use and easy to order.

UltraLO low-absorption lenses

• ULO Optics offers UltraLO low-absorption lenses for high power laser applications
• Absorption <0.10%.
• Maintained low absorption in storage and in high humidity environments.
• Less optical distortion and a smaller focal length shift.
• Longer lens lifetime.
• Red aiming beam compatible

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Manufacturing Capability and QA

Operational Capability

ULO Optics’ operational management is focused upon cost effective, environmental production and tight quality control.

Our operational excellence is based on:

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  Conventional and CNC polishing
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  Market leading ultra-low absorption coatings
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  State of the art metrology

          – Absorption and phase shift
          – Centre Thickness measurement
          – Flatness and shape
          – Centration measurement

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  Long term relationships with strategic suppliers

Innovation

Strategic Positioning

• Our optical design capability allows our customers to stay ahead of the competition in their respective markets
• Synergetic mechanical design and manufacturing capability allows custom beam delivery solutions to be designed, prototyped and built in production quantities efficiently and effectively
• Dedicated coating development team ensuring the most advanced coating designs
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  Intense networking with industry and institutes

Our Service

Sales Support

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  Worldwide Distribution Network
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  Local sales support in 25 countries

Technical Support

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  Optical and mechanical design capability to develop custom solutions
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  Staff available for technical queries

Stock Holding

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  More than 500 line items in stock
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  More than 5000 parts in stock

ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management

Our ISO quality system monitors:

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  On time delivery
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  Response time
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  Supplier performance

Commitment to our customers

We strive for lasting relationships with our customers by providing
outstanding service and support in the development of their markets.