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October 15, 2012: Lumina Power to introduce 6000W, 350A Diode Laser Pulser at Photonics West 2013

Laser and electro-optic power supply manufacturer Lumina Power today announced plans to introduce the HPP Pulser, the industry's first OEM 350amp pulsed laser diode driver at Photonics West, February 5-7, 2013 in San Francisco.

The new HPP Laser Diode Pulser features the ability to deliver 350A at output voltages up to 90V with short rise/fall times of <15µs and an average output power of up to 6kW, an industry first. Even when operating at a maximum of 350A, the new HPP pulser provides full diode protection to prevent damage.

Lumina designed the new laser diode pulser to work with its LDD-VP series of continuous wave (CW) power supplies which regulate the input voltage to the pulser for optimal overhead voltage and a peak efficiency of >90%. The HPP pulser is controlled by a standard 15-pin analog/TTL interface and includes inputs for enable, trigger, output current, simmer voltage and CW/pulsed operation.

Photonics West is North America's largest photonics and laser trade show, attracting leading laser, photonic, and electro-optical device manufacturers from around the world and featuring 1200 exhibitors and over 20,000 attendees from the medical, bioscience, industrial process, and communications industries. The 2013 show is scheduled for February 5-7 in San Francisco's Moscone Center.

Visit Lumina Power at Booth #5301, North Hall.

Photonics West Page at spie.org

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June 19, 2012: Lumina Power Introduces Compact, Universal Laser Diode Driver Controller

Users of laser diode drivers now have greater flexibility in their system designs and usage with the introduction of Lumina Power’s new handheld, programmable, laser diode driver controller. The new laser diode driver controller, called the LDDC 1550, features a convenient, easily-programmable handheld unit that eliminates the need for users to create their own controller, saving time and money. The compact controller comes with a standard 15 pin d-sub connector to interface directly with the laser diode driver. For additional system versatility, the controller can act as a remote computer interface using a standard USB cable connection from the controller to a desktop or laptop computer. The LDDC 1550 can be powered by an external power supply or directly from the laser diode driver itself.

The LDDC 1550 is compatible with all of Lumina Power’s continuous wave or pulse wave drivers, the user simply dials in the proper power setting. Multiple set-ups can be saved and recalled to control different drivers with one unit.

Features of the new LDDC 1550 laser diode driver controller include:
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September 15, 2011: Lumina Power to Introduce New LDY Series of OEM Laser Diode Drivers at Photonics West, Jan. 24-26, 2012

Laser and electro-optic power supply manufacturer Lumina Power’s Vice president Barry Essig today announced plans to introduce the industry’s first single OEM laser diode driver capable of providing both continuous wave (CW) and slow pulsing capabilities at Photonics West, January 24-26, 2012 in San Francisco.

Designed primarily for high-power medical and industrial applications, the new series of laser diode drivers features a sub 400 microsecond rise/fall time, output current up to 100A, and maximum output voltage to 200V -- ideally-suited for high-power medical laser applications as well as industrial processes such as photolithography and 3D scanning. The new continuous wave and quasi-continuous wave (CW-QCW) laser diode drivers will enable laser system OEMS to offer their customers a single laser system capable of multiple applications and processes for greater flexibility at a lower cost.

In addition to showing the new LDY Series, Lumina Power will be introducing a new 2500-Watt laser diode driver as part of its popular, industry-leading LDD Series.

Photonics West is North America’s largest photonics and laser trade show, attracting leading laser, photonic, and electro-optical device manufacturers from around the world and featuring almost 1200 exhibitors and over 19,000 attendees from the medical, bioscience, industrial process, and communications industries. The 2012 show is scheduled for January 24-26 in San Francisco’s Moscone Center.

Visit Lumina Power at Booth #5301, North Hall.

Photonics West Page at spie.org

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August 23, 2011: New High-Power Laser Diode Driver Enables Laser OEMs to Use One Driver for Both Continuous Wave and Pulsed Applications

The industry’s first single OEM laser diode driver capable of providing both continuous wave (CW) and slowing pulsing capabilities for high-power medical and industrial applications is being introduced by laser and electro-optic power supply manufacturer Lumina Power.

The new series of laser diode drivers, called the LDY Series, features a 400 microsecond rise/fall time, output current up to 100A, and maximum output voltage to 200V -- ideally-suited for high-power medical laser applications such as non-surgical therapeutic treatments as well as industrial processes such as photolithography and 3D scanning. The new continuous wave and quasi-continuous wave (CW-QCW) laser diode drivers will enable laser system OEMS to offer their customers a single laser system capable of multiple applications and processes for greater flexibility at a lower cost. It is the only laser diode driver available in the United States with both continuous wave and pulsed capabilities designed for high power application of up to 1500 watts.

The new LDY Series laser diode drivers are based on Lumina Power’s industry-leading LDD and LDDHC Series of continuous wave laser diode drivers, but enhanced to provide pulsing capabilities at slow speeds up to 400Hz. A crowbar has been incorporated to reduce high voltage transients, enabling faster rise and fall times while protecting the diode.

Features of the new LDY Series laser diode drivers include:
LDY Data Sheet
Laser Diode Drivers

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October 14, 2010: Lumina Power at Photonics West 2011

Lumina Power will be exhibiting at the 2011 Photonics West Show in San Francisco Ca., January 25-27th. With over 1200 exhibitors and 20,000 attendees Photonics West is the premier event of the laser and electro-optics industry. Lumina Power will be showing the full line of laser diode drivers, capacitor chargers and XLB/MLB lamp power supplies for Xenon and Mercury short arc lamps. This year’s featured products are the new 6000 watt high current laser diode drivers that offer output current to 300amps and the new XLB-5000, 5kW short-arc lamp supply. Please plan to stop by our booth #5200 in the North Hall.
For more information or to schedule a meeting please contact us.

Photonics West Page at spie.org

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August 16, 2010: Lumina Power announces the release of new high power 5000 watt arc lamp power supply

Lumina Power announces the release of the new XLB-5000, 5kW Xenon short-arc lamp power supply. The XLB product line now spans the power range from 500 to 5000 watts in 5 different package sizes and is the most complete line of arc lamp power supplies commercially available. Designed for use in a wide variety of applications the new XLB-5000 power supply features a high efficiency inverter section for compact size, tight regulation and ripple specifications and can be operated from any 200 to 480 VAC 3Ø mains connection worldwide. The Lumina Power automatic igniter is also included with the power supply and is operated completely from the output of the power supply. This new supply is ideal for large solar simulators used for solar cell testing of large arrays and arena size projection/lighting systems.

Introduced in early 2007 the XLB short-arc lamp power supplies are the leading choice for applications in digital/film projection, UV curing, solar simulators, search lights and stage lighting.

For more information please contact us.

Xenon Lamp Supplies
XLB Data Sheet

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March 29, 2010: Lumina Power announces the next generation of enhancements to the board level pulsed laser diode drivers

Lumina Power will release new faster versions of the LDPC and LDQPC laser diode drivers on April 15th 2010. These enhanced versions of the popular board level OEM drivers are in direct response to customer requests for faster rise times required in many new applications. The LDPC series will now be offered with rise times of 2us. at current levels to 70amps allowing the laser designer to specify practical pulse widths from 5us through CW operation. The LDQPC series can be specified with a rise time of 10us. at current levels to 200amps peak.

Introduced in early 2009 the LDPC and LDQPC diode drivers are now being used in laser designs worldwide with excellent reliability and predictable performance. The small board size is easy to integrate and the DC input allows for the use of one AC to DC power supply to operate the whole laser reducing EMI/RFI for easier CE approvals.

For more information please contact us.

LDPC Data Sheet (updated!)
LDPC-Series Application Notes
LDQPC-Series Data Sheet
Laser Diode Driver Power Supply Line

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February 19, 2010: Successful Introduction of New Power Supply Models at Photonics West

This year's Photonics West show in San Francisco was attended by over 1100 exhibitors and 18,000 attendees. Lumina Power introduced several new products for laser diode applications along with additions to our XLB/MLB short-arc lamp power supply line. The new board level laser diode drivers drew large numbers of visitors to the booth. These new low cost DC input power supplies are available in various power levels to 300 watts and can be operated in CW or pulsed mode. The new LDQCW series can output up to 200amp pulses and run at average power levels of over 100watts.

The newest addition to the short-arc lamp power supply line is the 650watt, XLB-650 with external igniter. This power supply fills the need for a lower power version of our popular XLB-1000 (1kW) supply and will easily operate traditional arc lamps and xenon Cermax lamps. All of our short arc lamp power supplies can be ordered for Xenon (XLB) or mercury (MLB) lamp operation. For more information please contact us.

LDPC Data Sheet
Laser Diode Driver Power Supply Line

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December 11, 2009: Photonics West

Visit us at the Photonics West show on January 23-28 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Califonia.

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August 15, 2009: Revolutionary LDPC Series Power Supplies Development

Lumina Power announces the release of a new line of DC input laser diode drivers creating an efficient and cost-effective solution for the medical and industrial laser market. The new LDPC diode drivers are designed in response to the laser industries demands for smaller packaging as this new light based technology continues to migrate into such diverse applications as dermatology, dentistry, industrial marking and welding.

The laser diode has changed the way lasers are designed and built. Laser systems are becoming smaller as diodes replace the bulkier flashlamp based systems. The LDPC series laser diode drivers offer the laser engineer a further reduction in packaging size without compromising the quality and diode protections required in these applications.

View full press release here.
LDPC Data Sheet
Laser Diode Driver Power Supply Line

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April 6, 2009: Lumina Power to exhibit at Laser 2009.

In cooperation with Schulz Electronics, Baden-Baden, Lumina Power will be exhibiting at Laser 2009 World of Photonics June 15th through the 18th at the Munich Trade Fair Centre, booth B1.676. Products to be displayed include our complete line of diode laser drivers, high voltage capacitor chargers and the XLB series short arc lamp power supplies. Schulz Electronics is the official representative and distributor of the complete line of Lumina Power products in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy. For more information on this year's exhibit please click here

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April 1, 2009: Lumina Power announces new LDD-400 Diode Laser Driver.

Lumina Power announces the addition of the LDD-400, CW diode laser driver. This 400 watt power supply fills the gap between the popular 250 and 600 watt models and offers the laser designer a compact reliable current source. Features include power factor correction, analog or RS232 interface and complete diode protection at an affordable OEM price. For more information on our complete line of diode laser drivers click here or email us at sales@luminapower.com

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February 4, 2009: Record turnout for Photonics West 2009.

Photonics West attracted a record 17,900 visitors to the sessions and exhibition in what is being termed a huge success by everyone that attended. This year's "must attend" event featured over 700 exhibitors from every area of the laser and electro-optics marketplace exhibiting many new innovations and advances in technology. We would like to thank everyone that stopped by our booth in the south Hall. For more information on our products or to request a quotation please contact us: sales@luminapower.com

For more coverage of the show please visit:

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January 15, 2009: Schulz Electronics agrees to representation in Italy.

Lumina Power is proud to announce that Schulz Electronics, Baden-Baden, Germany will represent their laser and electro-optic power supplies in Italy. Schulz Electronics adds Italy to their existing coverage of Germany, Switzerland and Austria and will promote the product line from their German facility with plans to open an Italian office in the near future. Franco Felice recently joined the Schulz sales team and will be responsible for sales and marketing activity in the new region. For more information please visit www.schulz-electronic.de or contact sales@luminapower.com.

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Lumina Power to Exhibit at Photonics West Show, January 27th to 29th, 2009

Lumina Power will be exhibiting at the 2009 Photonics West Show in San Jose Ca. January 27th-29th. Photonics West has grown into the premier "must attend" event of the laser and electro-optics industry. Lumina will be showing the full line of laser diode drivers, capacitor chargers and the new XLB arc lamps supplies. This years featured products are the new high current laser diode drivers that offer output current to 200amps. Please plan to stop by our booth #6060 in the South Hall. Our booth is in the first row and to your right as you enter the South Hall. For more information or to schedule an appointment contact Lumina Power at 978-241-8260 or sales@luminapower.com.

You can also go directly to the Photonics West website at http://spie.org/x2584.xml.

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October 5th, 2008: Lumina Power announces the expansion of the "HC" series of laser diode drivers.

Lumina Power, Inc. announced the addition of three new high current laser diode drivers to the LDD family of compact low cost power supplies. These new power supplies are offered in 600, 1000 and 1500 watt packages all with maximum output current ratings of 200 amps. Laser designers can now select the standard "LDD" models from 10 to 100 amps and the new "LDDHC" models from 101 to 200 amps. The "LDDHC" models can be configured for output voltages to 15volts. For more information email sales@luminapower.com or call 978-241-8260. You can also download the LDDHC Data Sheet or go to the Laser Diode Drivers page.

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June 10th, 2008: Lumina Power ships the first 3000 watt short arc lamp drivers

Lumina Power announced the first production shipments of the new high power XLB arc lamp drivers. This model is the latest edition to the expanding XLB family of lamp drivers for powering Xenon and Mercury arc lamps. These power supplies cover the power range of 500 to 3000 watts with four models and include our exclusive "short Arc" igniter for reliable lamp starts and less electrode wear. Applications include digital/film projection, solar simulators, UV curing and search lights. For more information contact sales@luminapower.com or call 978-241-8260. You can also download the or go the Xenon Lamp Supplies page.

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August 13th, 2007: Lumina Power relocates to larger facility.

Lumina Power announced it has relocated to a new larger facility to accommodate increased production and growth of the company. The company will now be housed in a 20,000 square foot building located at 26 Ward Hill Ave, Bradford Ma. 01835. Sales, marketing, engineering and manufacturing will be located in Bradford with additional engineering support located in Northern California. For more information visit our Contact page, email us at sales@luminapower.com or call 978-241-8260.

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