Cutting Edge Optronics - A Northrop Grumman Company

10/15/2026

We’re heading to the International Conference on Ultrahigh Intensity Lasers this November! 🔬

Cutting Edge Optronics’ Scott Taylor and Donna Berns will be attending ICUIL, connecting with experts and industry leaders from across the high-intensity and ultrafast laser community.

If you’ll be there too, we’d love to connect. Reach out to Scott or Donna to schedule a meeting.

10/12/2026

Live from booth #208 at the OPTICA Laser Congress in Vilnius, Lithuania. Wolfgang Schlichting is meeting with researchers and engineers about pump laser diode arrays, gain modules and complete laser systems.

The exhibition runs through October 15 at the Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva, Vilnius . If you are attending, stop by our booth or contact us to schedule a meeting with Wolfgang.

10/09/2026

What are the key specifications to consider when selecting high-power laser diode bars? 🔬

Four parameters are a great place to start:

→ Wavelength – to match your DPSS crystal or direct-diode application
→ Optical power – including CW or pulsed output requirements
→ Efficiency – impacting SWaP and cooling requirements
→ Beam divergence – determining how easily the output can be coupled into your optics

Package type, cooling interface, and collimation options are also important aspects of laser diode integration.

Cutting Edge Optronics manufactures high-power laser diode bars and arrays across a wide range of power levels and package configurations to meet different system requirements.

10/06/2026

How do handheld LIBS analyzers deliver fast, in-the-field elemental analysis?

A key part of the answer is the laser pump source.

Cutting Edge Optronics’ compact, high-power laser diode arrays provide the optical pump energy needed for DPSS lasers while meeting the demanding size, weight, and thermal requirements of handheld instruments.

In our latest article, Ryan Feeler, PhD, explores how CEO’s laser diode packages help enable fast, reliable LIBS analysis.

Read the full article to learn more 👉

How CEO laser diode arrays pump the handheld LIBS analyzers used to identify and sort bulk metal alloys and powders in about one second per measurement.

09/09/2026

We’re heading to Vilnius! 🇱🇹

Wolfgang Schlichting will be attending the Optica Laser Congress and Exhibition, taking place October 11–15, 2026.

We’re looking forward to connecting with the global photonics community, exchanging ideas, and exploring the latest advances in solid-state lasers and laser applications.

Will you be attending? We’d love to connect!

09/04/2026

This September 11, members of the Cutting Edge Optronics team will come together to honor 9/11 through service.

As part of the 9/11 Day Meal Pack, our team will spend two hours packing meals for local food banks and families in need — with a goal of 350 meals packed per volunteer.

We’re proud to join thousands of volunteers turning a day of remembrance into a day of service and making a meaningful impact in their communities.

We look forward to doing our part on September 11.

08/19/2026

Cutting Edge Optronics designs and manufactures complete laser systems. These are built from the ground up, using in-house-manufactured laser diode bars and arrays, DPSS amplifiers, and drive electronics.

This vertically integrated approach enables tighter control over electrical, optical, and thermal performance across a wide range of applications.

08/04/2026

Cutting Edge Optronics’ eDrive laser diode drivers are designed to manage the critical parameters that define DPSS laser performance, including drive current, pulse control, and Q-switching.

With up to 100A CW and 300A QCW operation, the eDrive series supports flexible operating envelopes, from microsecond pulses to continuous wave, with repetition rates up to 50 kHz.

Engineered for control of laser diode arrays, gain modules, and complete DPSS systems, CEO's eDrive provides a reliable and configurable platform for demanding applications.

Explore laser diode driver solutions and configurations 👉 https://bit.ly/4s78vt1

07/22/2026

Our laser diode arrays are built through a combination of advanced automation and expert craftsmanship. The result is a portfolio known for consistent performance, reliability, and quality in demanding applications.

Connect with our team to explore proven laser solutions 👉 https://bit.ly/3cM2P6K

07/14/2026

CW, pulsed, and burst-mode systems each place unique demands on the source. Key characteristics include pulse control, stability, thermal management and long-term reliability.

At Cutting Edge Optronics, our high-power laser diode portfolio is engineered to meet these varying requirements with flexibility across applications, not just maximum output.

Our laser diode solutions support the performance and efficiency needed for demanding industrial, military, and aerospace systems.

👉 Explore the full product lineup: https://bit.ly/3OcYCMF