Coherent Announces Launch of AIM Family of Industrial, Rack-Based Multi-Kilowatt Single Mode Fiber Lasers
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) has launched its new AIM FL series of industrial, multi-kilowatt single mode fiber lasers. The series features up to 3kW single mode operation with 10m fiber delivery and water-cooling temperature range of 20°C to 35°C.
The product line, specifically designed for high precision manufacturing applications, offers power options from 500W to 3kW in a rack-mounted design. The AIM FL series particularly targets industrial welding applications across automotive, medical device manufacturing, and consumer goods sectors.
Key features include exceptional beam quality, stability, and competitive pricing. The series integrates with Coherent's processing heads and laser welding vision solutions. Availability begins immediately for power levels up to 1.5kW, with 2-3kW lasers launching in June 2025.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) ha lanciato la sua nuova serie AIM FL di laser a fibra monomodale industriali multi-kilowatt. La serie offre un'operazione monomodale fino a 3kW con consegna a fibra di 10m e un intervallo di temperatura di raffreddamento ad acqua da 20°C a 35°C.
La linea di prodotti, progettata specificamente per applicazioni di produzione ad alta precisione, offre opzioni di potenza da 500W a 3kW in un design montato su rack. La serie AIM FL si rivolge in particolare ad applicazioni di saldatura industriale nei settori automobilistico, della produzione di dispositivi medici e dei beni di consumo.
Le caratteristiche principali includono una qualità del fascio eccezionale, stabilità e prezzi competitivi. La serie si integra con le teste di lavorazione di Coherent e le soluzioni di visione per la saldatura laser. La disponibilità inizia immediatamente per i livelli di potenza fino a 1.5kW, con laser da 2-3kW in lancio a giugno 2025.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) ha lanzado su nueva serie AIM FL de láseres de fibra monomodo industriales de multi-kilovatio. La serie presenta un funcionamiento monomodo de hasta 3kW con entrega de fibra de 10m y un rango de temperatura de refrigeración por agua de 20°C a 35°C.
La línea de productos, diseñada específicamente para aplicaciones de fabricación de alta precisión, ofrece opciones de potencia de 500W a 3kW en un diseño montado en rack. La serie AIM FL se dirige especialmente a aplicaciones de soldadura industrial en los sectores automotriz, fabricación de dispositivos médicos y bienes de consumo.
Las características clave incluyen una calidad de haz excepcional, estabilidad y precios competitivos. La serie se integra con las cabezas de procesamiento de Coherent y las soluciones de visión para soldadura láser. La disponibilidad comienza de inmediato para niveles de potencia de hasta 1.5kW, con láseres de 2-3kW lanzándose en junio de 2025.
코히어런트 코포레이션 (NYSE: COHR)는 새로운 AIM FL 시리즈의 다중 킬로와트 단일 모드 섬유 레이저를 출시했습니다. 이 시리즈는 최대 3kW의 단일 모드 작동과 10m의 섬유 전달 및 20°C에서 35°C까지의 수냉 온도 범위를 제공합니다.
특히 고정밀 제조 애플리케이션을 위해 설계된 이 제품 라인은 500W에서 3kW까지의 전력 옵션을 랙 장착 디자인으로 제공합니다. AIM FL 시리즈는 자동차, 의료 기기 제조 및 소비재 분야의 산업용 용접 애플리케이션을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
주요 특징으로는 뛰어난 빔 품질, 안정성 및 경쟁력 있는 가격이 포함됩니다. 이 시리즈는 코히어런트의 가공 헤드 및 레이저 용접 비전 솔루션과 통합됩니다. 1.5kW까지의 전력 수준에 대해 즉시 이용 가능하며, 2-3kW 레이저는 2025년 6월에 출시될 예정입니다.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) a lancé sa nouvelle série AIM FL de lasers à fibre monomode industriels multi-kilowatts. La série présente un fonctionnement en mode unique allant jusqu'à 3kW avec une livraison de fibre de 10m et une plage de température de refroidissement à eau de 20°C à 35°C.
La ligne de produits, spécialement conçue pour des applications de fabrication de haute précision, offre des options de puissance allant de 500W à 3kW dans un design monté en rack. La série AIM FL cible particulièrement les applications de soudage industriel dans les secteurs de l'automobile, de la fabrication de dispositifs médicaux et des biens de consommation.
Les caractéristiques clés incluent une qualité de faisceau exceptionnelle, une stabilité et des prix compétitifs. La série s'intègre avec les têtes de traitement de Coherent et les solutions de vision pour le soudage laser. La disponibilité commence immédiatement pour des niveaux de puissance allant jusqu'à 1,5kW, les lasers de 2-3kW étant lancés en juin 2025.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) hat seine neue AIM FL-Serie von industriellen, mehrkilowattfähigen Einmoden-Faserlasern vorgestellt. Die Serie bietet einen Betrieb im Einmodenbetrieb von bis zu 3kW mit einer Faserlieferung von 10m und einem Wasser-Kühltemperaturbereich von 20°C bis 35°C.
Die Produktlinie, die speziell für Hochpräzisionsfertigungsanwendungen entwickelt wurde, bietet Leistungsoptionen von 500W bis 3kW in einem rackmontierten Design. Die AIM FL-Serie richtet sich insbesondere an industrielle Schweißanwendungen in den Bereichen Automobil, Herstellung von medizinischen Geräten und Konsumgüter.
Zu den Hauptmerkmalen gehören außergewöhnliche Strahlqualität, Stabilität und wettbewerbsfähige Preise. Die Serie lässt sich mit den Bearbeitungsköpfen von Coherent und den Laser-Schweiß-Visionslösungen integrieren. Die Verfügbarkeit beginnt sofort für Leistungsstufen von bis zu 1,5kW, während 2-3kW-Laser im Juni 2025 auf den Markt kommen.
- Launch of new high-power fiber laser product line expanding market reach
- Immediate availability of up to 1.5kW models
- Integration capability with existing Coherent product portfolio
- Delayed availability of higher power 2-3kW models until June 2025
Insights
Coherent's launch of the AIM fiber laser series represents a strategic product expansion in the high-precision industrial laser market. While the financial impact isn't quantified, this move strengthens Coherent's competitive position in high-value manufacturing applications across automotive, medical device, and consumer goods sectors.
The product's technical advantages (up to 3kW single mode operation with 10m fiber delivery) directly address demanding industrial welding requirements where precision translates to manufacturing yield improvements. Particularly noteworthy is the scalable power offering (500W to 3kW), allowing Coherent to capture various price points across market segments.
From a business perspective, the integrated ecosystem approach—offering compatible processing heads and monitoring solutions—creates potential for broader revenue streams beyond the base laser units. This strategy enhances customer stickiness and expands wallet share.
The phased availability (1.5kW immediately with 2-3kW from June 2025) suggests thoughtful production scaling. While this product launch alone isn't transformative for a
The AIM fiber laser series addresses key technical demands in precision welding applications with specifications that matter to industrial users. The expanded water-cooling temperature range (20°C-35°C) significantly improves operational flexibility in varied manufacturing environments—a critical factor often overlooked in industrial deployment.
The rack-based design with power options from 500W to 3kW positions this product family optimally for both high-volume production and specialty welding applications. What separates this announcement from routine product updates is the focus on complete workflow integration—co-engineered beam delivery cables, processing heads, and monitoring solutions create a cohesive system rather than just a standalone laser.
Particularly significant is the targeting of the growing handheld laser welding market, which has seen accelerating adoption in industries moving away from traditional joining methods. The dual positioning for both precision automated welding and handheld applications maximizes market coverage.
From a manufacturing perspective, Coherent's emphasis on their "strategically resilient supply chain" signals awareness of ongoing industrial challenges and positions them advantageously against competitors facing component constraints. This system appears well-aligned with the increasing manufacturer demand for flexible, high-precision welding solutions that can be quickly deployed across varied production environments.
PITTSBURGH, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in laser technology, announces the release of its AIM FL series of industrial, multi-kilowatt single mode fiber lasers. This innovative product family includes up to 3kW single mode operation with practical industrial fiber delivery (up to 10m) and an impressive water-cooling temperature range of 20°C to 35°C. The AIM FL series has been rigorously designed with the needs of customers in high precision manufacturing applications in mind and offers customers the highest levels of performance and versatility that they have come to expect from Coherent.
Precisely aimed at industrial welding applications
Welding engineers in industries such as automotive, medical device manufacturing, and consumer goods are constantly pushing the envelope, resulting in new and evolving requirements for ever increasing levels of precision. The AIM FL series addresses the limitations of existing solutions by providing exceptional beam quality and stability at a competitive price point. This translates into superior process control, repeatability, and higher yields. Whilst ideal for precision welding, the AIM FL series is also perfectly suited for the growing handheld laser welding market, offering integrators a reliable, high-quality workhorse built for challenging industrial environments.
Exceeding today’s market requirements
The AIM fiber lasers are engineered to offer excellent beam quality and stability, providing unmatched process control for precision welding. They are also designed to work in unison with the extensive Coherent portfolio of processing heads and laser welding vision solutions, together AIM WELD series packages offer unmatched user value. Global manufacturers benefit from productivity gains, improved quality, and faster overall production cycles. The AIM FL series stands out in a bustling marketplace due to the unparalleled experience of Coherent in a gamut of laser technologies, an expansive global footprint, and a strategically resilient supply chain that ensures reliable, dependable product availability.
"The AIM FL series represents our commitment to providing innovative, high quality and cost effective solutions for precision manufacturing," said Martin Seifert, Vice President, High-Power Fiber Laser Business Unit at Coherent. "The combination of high power, flexible configurations, and exceptional beam quality empowers our customers to tackle their most demanding welding projects across a wide range of applications."
Flexible power options and integrated packages
The AIM series offers power options from 500W to 3kW in a compact, rack-mounted design. This scalability allows customers to choose the optimal laser for their specific needs, from high-volume production to intricate welding tasks. Coherent also offers a complete range of co-engineered products, including beam delivery cables, processing heads, and process monitoring solutions, all designed to work seamlessly with the AIM fiber lasers. This integrated approach simplifies implementation, reducing cost and complexity and maximizes productivity.
Availability
The Coherent AIM series of fiber lasers will be available globally with power levels up to 1.5kW immediately, and 2-3kW lasers from June 2025. As a trusted partner in laser technology, Coherent is committed to supporting its customers with high-performance lasers and solutions that drive innovation and precision in manufacturing.
About Coherent
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.
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