Ophir BeamWatch Integrated 500 system measures laser parameters in real time

MKS Instruments Inc. has introduced the Ophir BeamWatch Integrated 500 industrial beam characterization system, a fully automated, noncontact laser measurement system designed for automotive and battery welding applications that works with single-mode lasers using focal lengths up to 500 mm from focal point to power meter.

The system integrates beam profiling and power measurements into a compact, self-contained device that measures critical laser parameters in real time, including focal shift, focus spot size, beam caustic, and absolute power. It can accommodate different types of welding heads, as well as a variety of industrial interfaces for integration into production networks and automated manufacturing lines to facilitate direct transfer of measurement data.