Universal Laser Systems | Laser Cutting, Engraving & Marking

Current ULTRA systems and the VLS3.60ES use Universal's Laser System Manager (LSM), an advanced software environment for managing design files and laser-processing parameters. The Intelligent Materials Database helps users establish processing settings based on the material and the specific laser-system configuration.

When a supported system configuration changes, the database can recalculate processing parameters, helping simplify setup and improve consistency across a wide range of materials.

Supported ULS platforms can be configured with different laser wavelengths and power levels to match specific material-processing requirements. Available technologies include 10.6 µm and 9.3 µm CO2 lasers and, on supported platforms, 1.06 µm fiber lasers.

Universal's patented Rapid Reconfiguration™ technology allows compatible CO2 laser sources to be installed or reinstalled without requiring field optical alignment, helping a system adapt to changing applications and materials.

On supported ULTRA platforms, Multi-Wave Hybrid™ technology allows multiple laser wavelengths to be used individually, sequentially, or in combination. Matching laser energy to the absorption characteristics of a material can expand processing capabilities for polymers, composites, metals, multilayer materials, and other challenging applications.

Available on select ULTRA systems, Multi-Camera Vision and Registration helps users accurately position designs relative to the material being processed. The system can display the design over an image of the material, allowing the operator to position, rotate, and scale artwork with real-time visual feedback.

SuperSpeed™ technology uses two independently controlled laser beams to process two raster lines simultaneously. On supported dual-CO2-laser configurations, this can significantly increase effective raster-processing speed while the beams can also be combined for vector processing.

Advanced ULTRA platforms feature Precision Material Independent Autofocus to establish accurate focus without relying on assumptions about the optical properties of the material.

Patented Controllable Laser Power Density technology provides additional control over the concentration of laser energy at the material surface, allowing the system to be configured for applications ranging from larger-area processing to fine, detailed work.

Supported ULS systems can include programmable gas assist, automation interfaces, optics protection, and other workflow-integration technologies. These capabilities help users optimize processing conditions and integrate laser material processing into research, prototyping, and production environments.

1-Touch Laser Photo™ converts digital photographs into optimized bitmap images for laser engraving and marking. The software applies image-processing techniques based on the selected material to help produce detailed photographic engravings with less trial-and-error setup.