Request InfoTechniforThe TF450 laser from Technifor, a division of the Gravotech Group, is a fiber laser for direct part marking. The machine can cut thin metal sheets up to 3 mm (.118 in.) thick with the 50 W power laser. It is suited for use in the automotive, fittings, metallurgy, cutlery, armory and medical industries.See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSVision-Spectra.com December 2023 IssueHigh Peak Fiber LaserThe 1550-nm high peak power fiber laser from Lumispot Tech runs a 1550-nm laser and can be used in remote sensing, laser ranging, security monitoring, and autonomous and assisted driving. Utilizing a...Photonics.com 7/10/2023Active Optical FiberThe TrueLase™ Yb 22/400-915-3kW ytterbium-doped active optical fiber from OFS Fitel LLC is a double clad fiber designed for high-efficiency, reliable, multi-kW fiber lasers. 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