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POWERLASE Partners with Japan Laser Corporation
Partnership with Japan Laser Corporation signals expansion into Japanese market.
POWERLASE Limited, manufacturers of the world's highest power, nanosecond Q-switched, diode-pumped solid state (DPSS) lasers today announces a distribution agreement with Japan Laser Corporation (JLC) for its market leading Starlase AO series lasers.
Partnering with POWERLASE in Japan JLC will promote the latest AO Series nanosecond, Q-switched solid-state lasers manufactured by POWERLASE that address a variety of materials processing requirements. AO series lasers have the highest power in their class and offer the end user a unique combination of features, allowing rapid material processing and the ability to replace existing industrial processes.
Company comments
Mr N Kondo, President of JLC, states: "POWERLASE systems offer clear advantages over their competitors, and offer industrially proven capabilities in the FPD and other markets. We've successfully operated within this market for many years, with many vendors. Through this partnership agreement, we are confirming our view that POWERLASE is leading the way with its development of the laser technology and the applications."
"POWERLASE has successfully combined high average power, high repetition rates and high intensity pulses; a combination to previously available together. Its unique utilisation of these product features introduces laser processing into new and innovative applications. We're looking forward to a long and profitable relationship with a visionary and a deliverer of world-class laser applications."
Tony King, POWERLASE CEO adds: "Japan Laser Corporation will be a key partner for POWERLASE. Its heritage and commitment to the successful implementation of applications driven laser solutions makes JLC a perfect fit for POWERLASE as we continue to expand our global capacity and capability."
About Powerlase
Powerlase Limited is an innovative, independent, high power Laser Company, focused on Diode Pumped Solid State lasers developed for industrial applications primarily for use in the materials processing and microelectronics markets for flat panel displays, microelectronics, automotive and aerospace sectors.
POWERLASE is supported by venture capital from MTI Partners, Deutsche Venture Capital, Cazenove Private Equity, Alice Ventures and FNI Venture Capital.
Powerlase Limited was recently named as the fifth fastest growing venture capital-backed company in the UK in the Daily Telegraph's Business Telegraph Growth Rankings.
About Japan Laser Corporation
Japan Laser Corporation (JLC), a key trading company specialising in lasers, has served the needs of researchers, developers, and manufacturers since 1968. The company has built a "Global Communications" network primarily to provide information on laser technologies. This includes the import and export of products among leading companies in the world, and the offering of various laser systems from advanced devices for scientific research to lasers for general use.
Even though it is a trading company, JLC maintains a technical department for planning, design, and development to provide the quickest response to a variety of needs. This is an outstanding resource for expanding our business. As a consequence, customers are able to use imported products without worry. JLC, as the customer's antenna, doorway, and pioneer among trading companies dedicated to optical technologies, will continue to produce real systems achieving the laser's potential. We continually aim at aggressive integrated light solutions in a broad range of areas to light up the future.
For further information
Please contact: Blaise Hammond or Sian Aherne at Fuse PR.
Tel: +44 (0)20 8752 3203
sian@fusepr.com / blaise@fusepr.com