Laser power and energy meters, laser beam profilers, high-performance IR thermal imaging lenses, CO2 laser optics, and lens sub-assemblies.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary beam measurement technologies (BeamWatch, NanoScan, Ultracal algorithm) that form basis for ISO 11146-3 standard, providing defensible technical advantage in AM process monitoring
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides integrated beam analysis and power measurement solutions that improve AM process quality and productivity by ensuring laser beam accuracy and consistency.
How They Differentiate
Focus on AM-specific beam profiling with integrated chamber measurement systems vs. general laser measurement competitors
Ophir Optronics develops laser beam analysis and measurement systems tailored for additive manufacturing chambers, addressing the need for real-time process monitoring and quality control. Unlike general laser measurement tools, its solutions are designed for integration into AM systems, ensuring beam accuracy and consistency during builds. The company's proprietary technologies, including BeamWatch, NanoScan, and the Ultracal algorithm, form the basis of the ISO 11146-3 standard for laser beam measurement, providing a defensible technical advantage in AM process monitoring.
The product portfolio includes laser power and energy meters, beam profilers, high-performance IR thermal imaging lenses, CO2 laser optics, and lens sub-assemblies. These tools support metal LPBF, DED, and polymer-based AM processes where laser stability directly impacts part quality. Ophir's ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited calibration services further differentiate its offerings for precision-critical applications.
Key customers include General Electric, which has used Ophir's systems in a 3D printing project for jet engines and submarine parts, and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. The company serves aerospace, defense, semiconductor, industrial, research, and medical verticals. Competitors include Coherent, Gentec-EO, and Thorlabs, but Ophir's focus on AM-specific beam profiling with integrated chamber measurement systems sets it apart from general laser measurement providers.
Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Jerusalem, Ophir was acquired by Newport Corporation in 2011 for $230 million and later integrated into MKS Instruments. The company has a global presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, with a team of 201-500 employees. Its long history in photonics instrumentation and laser measurement positions it as a specialized supplier for AM quality assurance, though its reliance on the broader laser market introduces exposure to cyclical demand.
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