TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied
Energetics, Inc., (NASDAQ: AERG) today announced the launch of its
latest ultrashort pulse (USP) laser product line. USP lasers, also
known as femtosecond lasers or ultrafast lasers, emit extremely
rapid pulses of light at very high peak power and are capable of
ablating virtually any material with high precision and no heat.
This USP laser will be marketed by Applied Energetics (AE) as "The
Wildcat" product line of commercial lasers.
The Company will initially target the micromachining industry
and applications. The USP laser's high-energy photons are
able to directly break molecular bonds in materials, resulting in
direct ("cold") material removal known as ablation. These
effects lead to cleaner, faster, more precise micromachining
processes. USP lasers, unlike conventional lasers, can process
hardened steels, semiconductors, ceramics, quartz, sapphire,
diamond, polymers, and other difficult-to-machine materials without
the thermal damage caused by slower pulsed lasers.
Applied Energetics cites several key advantages for its new
product line: (1) Higher Performance than competitors means
customers can get their work done faster; (2) Product Versatility
allows customers to adjust pulse length, repetition rate,
harmonics, and pulse modulation; (3) AE has years of experience
building rugged military lasers for the U.S. Army, and Navy
resulting in commercial systems that are able to cope with factory
conditions; and, (4) Made in the USA means faster service - most USP lasers are
currently manufactured by European companies.
Joseph Hayden, President of AE,
commented, "Ultrashort pulse lasers have unique capabilities,
enabling applications that simply cannot be done with other
industrial lasers. The USP laser is an emerging technology which is
growing for markets such as microelectronics, automotive, biotech,
telecommunications, and medical device manufacturing. Our
goal with this product line was to produce a rugged, compact,
reliable, and easy-to-use USP laser system."
Potential customers can learn more about AE's USP laser systems
and reserve the USPL Applications Center today by calling AE Sales
at (520) 261-7213 or emailing lasersales@appliedenergetics.com.
Visit our Application Center Webpage at
http://www.appliedenergetics.com/default.aspx/applications-center/ultra-short-pulse-laser
for more details and specifications.
About Applied Energetics, Inc.
Applied Energetics develops and manufactures applied energy
systems for military and commercial applications. Through our
efforts in developing our core technology, Laser Guided Energy
("LGE"), we have gained expertise and proprietary knowledge in high
performance lasers, high-voltage electronics, advanced dynamic
optics and atmospheric and plasma interactions. We apply
these technologies to deliver innovative solutions to urgent
military requirements, including neutralizing improvised explosive
devices ("IEDs") and other high priority missions of U.S. and
allied military forces. We have developed an effective and
robust counter-IED ("C-IED") technology as a result of our research
and development. Additionally, we develop and manufacture
high voltage and ultra-short pulse ("USP") laser products for
government and commercial customers for a wide range of
applications.
For more information about Applied Energetics, please visit
www.appliedenergetics.com.
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