Raydiance and Rofin Team Up to Offer Next-Generation Laser Systems for Medical Device Manufacturing

PETALUMA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Raydiance, Inc., the innovation leader in ultrafast laser technology, announced today that it is teaming up with Rofin, world-leading manufacturer of laser sources and laser-based solutions for industrial materials processing, to introduce femtosecond laser technology to industrial production.

“We are seeing an explosion of innovation in the medical device market powered by Raydiance”

Rofin’s first solution incorporating Raydiance laser technology is the new StarCut Tube Femto, the world’s first complete system solution to offer “cold” laser cutting for makers of life-saving medical devices such as cardiovascular stents. The StarCut Tube Femto cuts sensitive materials such as gold, platinum, shape memory alloys and low-melting point polymers with high precision and cut quality, and no thermal effect. These unique capabilities are enabling totally new medical device designs while improving quality and manufacturing costs on existing products.

“We are seeing an explosion of innovation in the medical device market powered by Raydiance,” said Barry Schuler, Raydiance Chairman and CEO. “But as customers move from design to manufacturing, they require 21^st century solutions that integrate sophisticated motion control, beam delivery, visioning systems and software for their factory floors. Rofin is a bold innovator and the clear worldwide leader in integrated laser processing solutions. We are thrilled with Rofin’s decision to partner with Raydiance. This is a significant validation both for Raydiance and for ultrafast laser technology.”

Thomas Merk, COO Rofin Laser Micro and Laser Marking added, “Medical device manufacturing is just the beginning of the journey. There is a multitude of applications in various markets—photovoltaic and microelectronic components, to name just two—that will benefit from ultrafast cold laser ablation. And there is no doubt that Raydiance is the innovation leader in industrial-grade femtosecond laser technology. Their ability to deliver superior performance, reliability, and ‘smart’ software control is transforming this unique technology.”

About Raydiance

Raydiance is the world’s leading developer of ultrafast laser technology. It has integrated fiber optic, computing and software technologies to create the world’s only industrial-grade ultrafast laser. The company is focused on providing transformative, reliable and cost-effective solutions for the medical device manufacturing, medical therapies, industrial laser processing, biosciences, and defense markets. Raydiance is led by famed technology visionary Barry Schuler, former Chairman and CEO of AOL.

About Rofin

With over 33,000 systems installed worldwide, Rofin is a world leading manufacturer of laser sources and laser-based solutions for industrial materials processing. Rofin combines the benefits of an experienced laser manufacturer with application specific professional competence. That means 35 years of experience – not only in building lasers - but also in application development, in laser systems manufacturing and in the entire range of material processing technologies.

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