Request InfoCobolt ABCobolt AB has announced a modulation capability for its diode-pumped lasers in the green-yellow region of the Cobolt 06-01 series of plug-and-play CW lasers. The lasers are available at 532 and 561 nm with up to 200-mW output power, offering direct intensity modulation at up to 50 kHz. Together, the 06-MLD and 06-DPL lasers in the Cobolt 06-01 Series offer a very complete spectrum of directly modulating wavelengths from 405 to 660 nm in a compact form factor, designed for demanding life sciences applications.See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSPhotonics Spectra January 2024 IssueCompact Laser WorkstationThe M1000 from FOBA Laser Marking & Engraving is a compact laser workstation with an integrated 3W UV / 5W UV / 10W green laser. 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