Coherent Corporation, a global leader in photonics, announces the launch of the Axon FP, a new addition to the Axon family that redefines flexibility and accessibility in femtosecond laser technology.
Designed for next-generation applications in life sciences, instrumentation, and metrology, the Axon FP provides a compact, air-cooled, rack-mountable laser source with a fibre-delivered, collimated output. Its fibre-delivered design eliminates the need for bulky optical bench setups and complex alignment, offering a compact, self-contained source. Available in 920nm and 1064nm wavelength configurations, the Axon FP produces high-quality femtosecond pulses with over 1W of output power, establishing a new standard for performance and ease of use in nonlinear imaging and related applications.
Integrating all components and controls into one compact unit, the Axon FP dramatically simplifies optical integration. By delivering a collimated beam directly through fibre, it reduces the need for external optics, minimises setup time, and lowers system costs. Users can easily move the system between setups without specialist alignment, enabling shared access and improved lab efficiency. Axon FP addresses a longstanding need in academic and industrial research for a truly portable, turnkey femtosecond laser solution. For example, multiphoton microscopy continues to drive breakthroughs in neuroscience, cancer research, and immunology; Axon FP enables researchers to achieve superior image quality, depth, and reproducibility while reducing operational complexity and cost. Its integrated fast power modulation and adjustable dispersion pre-compensation ensure optimal pulse delivery, maximising contrast and clarity in live imaging of complex biological systems.
