Altechna

Investment agreement

info@altechna.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:00:00 +0300

LitCapital has signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Altechna UAB. Fresh capital will be used to finance the purchase of additional technological equipment and increase the in-house R&D capacity by strengthening the ability to conduct high quality scientific research for commercialization purposes. The total planned investment will amount up to 3m EUR.
“Our latest investment is a very attractive opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of a company that is involved in high value added high-tech industry. We firmly believe that additional capital and the ability to use fund’s team management experience and network will significantly increase company’s financial and development capacity to create and commercialize new systems and products in the field of optoelectronics and grow the business very substantially. We are fascinated by the company’s intellectual potential. Almost all products and services are being sold worldwide.” – says Šarūnas Šiugžda, the founder and managing partner of LitCapital.
The company has been operating in the industry since 1996. Currently Altechna has nearly 40 employees. Almost all employees have academic backgrounds in physics. The Company operates in three main areas: supplying general optics, optoelectronics and laser related products, designing of optomechanical assemblies, and providing innovative solutions for academic and industrial customers. Company puts a lot of effort to ensure the highest quality of products sold to its customers. Altechna R&D, UAB (brand name Workshop of Photonics) - a subsidiary fully owned by Altechna, is involved in the development and commercialization of few new high-tech technologies. There are 17 researchers and engineers working at Altechna R&D.
“We are working on a number of complex projects that involve application of laser technologies in industrial use in cooperation with universities from Lithuania, Australia, Italy and UK. It is a real challenge that requires speed, investments and sound business decisions to achieve success and be competitive in the global marketplace. We hope that the input from venture capital fund will significantly contribute to our success and speed up our international expansion” – says Dr. Gintautas Šlekys, chairman of the board of Altechna group companies.

Exciting changes of Altechna waiting for you

info@altechna.com — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 02:00:00 +0300

Altechna is happy to invite you to our updated web page www.altechna.com. Its new modern design is easier to navigate and to get to the desirable categories. The product tree is now clearer and more comfortable to use – search for the products of interest: general optics, polarization optics, laser & nonlinear crystals, optomechanics, lasers, accessories, and scientific cameras. Our e-shop has also become more user-friendly as we have separated the stock products and left only catalogue items for your convenience; thus, you will avoid confusion upon ordering your products.

You will also see the new logo of Altechna. Don‘t worry, we are the same professional leading company of photonic and laser research. However, we have grown in a number of ways and with the change of our logo we wanted to stress the fact that we are in a constant search for innovations and better solutions.

For those of you who visit us, we invite you to a new office where Altechna and Workshop of Photonics are now located. Please, be aware that from now on you are welcome to visit us or send us mail to UAB Altechna, Mokslininkų g. 6A, 08412 Vilnius, Lithuania. Being socially and environmentally conscious we have chosen the technology park – we are now located in the neighbourhood of our colleagues high technology companies striving for innovation.

We are happy you can be a part of our exciting changes and we are glad to offer you high quality products and services worldwide. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@altechna.com.

Change of address

info@altechna.com — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:00:00 +0300

We kindly inform you that our company’s address will change from 15th of April, 2013. All correspondence and shipments should be addressed to:
UAB Altechna, Mokslininku st. 6A, 08412 Vilnius, Lithuania.

Laser crystals white paper series

info@altechna.com — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 02:00:00 +0300

Altechna presents white papers series dedicated to laser crystals. First product to be presented is Ti:Sapphire.
Titanium doped Sapphire (Al2O3:Ti3+) is a popular crystal, used for making ultra short pulse solid-state or wavelength tunable lasers. These crystals combine supreme thermal and optical properties with broadest lasing range among other materials. Its indefinite stability and short lifetime, in addition to lasing over entire band of 660 to 1050 nm makes Ti:sapphire lasers suitable for variety of applications spanning from material processing to time resolved and multi-photon spectroscopy.
To view full product description please download white paper.

Altechna laser products catalog 2013

info@altechna.com — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 02:00:00 +0300

New Atechna catalog presents:

Over 3000 of standard laser products
Renewed optomechanics chapter
Updated metrology services
New e-shop www.instockoptics.com

You can view our catalog online, download a PDF version or order printed version.

Altechna certified with ISO 9001

info@altechna.com — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 02:00:00 +0300

UAB Altechna was presented with the ISO 9001 quality management system certification confirming that the company sells lasers, optic components and related products and services complying with the ISO 9001 standard requirements.

According to the certification company Bureau Veritas, the implementation of quality management system reveals that the management strives to provide quality goods and services oriented to the needs and requirements of the clients.

The implemented and constantly maintained management system fosters improvement and perfect management of the organization. The certified UAB Altechna quality management system confirms the fact that the company has invoked best practice international management standards and has implemented and regulated the management processes to maintain high quality goods and services.

Laser optics direct from stock

info@altechna.com — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 02:00:00 +0300

Altechna has launched a new e-shop www.InStockOptics.com, offering a wide range of laser optics direct from stock.
You can order online from over 5000 optical components listed live and available at real time. All products will be dispatched within 1 week.

Our extensive range of laser optics includes:

Uncoated Laser Optics (Lenses, Prisms, Windows, Filters)
Coated Laser Optics (Mirrors, Wavelength Separators, AR Coated windows, Filters)
Polarization Optics ( Waveplates, Polarizing Cubes, Brewster Type Thin Film Polarizers, Glan and other polarizers)
Laser & Nonlinear Crystals ( Ti:Sapphire, Nd:YVO4, BBO, KDP and other Crystals)

IR viewer

info@altechna.com — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 02:00:00 +0300

Altechna presents new product - IR viewer, the device, which helps fast and easily observe the IR radiation, align laser beam and calibrate laser system.
The IR series infrared viewers are designed to view laser light sources, which emitting light in near infrared zone in 350-2000 nm spectral region.
Viewers are used to observe indirect radiation of IR Light emitting diodes (LED’s), diode, dye and other laser and laser sources.
For more details about the products please visit www.altechna.com

Altechna featured products videos

info@altechna.com — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 02:00:00 +0300

Altechna has enriched product porfolio with top products demonstration videos:

Wavelength separators,
HR laser line mirrors,
High Power Glan Laser polarizers,
Polarizing cubes for high power application,
Yb:KGW/KYW crystals,
Brewster type thin film polarizers.

You may view each of them in a product description or visit company video channel.

Test laser optics at Altechna

info@altechna.com — Thu, 03 May 2012 02:00:00 +0300

Altechna is concerned about your success in experiments and final product performance, therefore we offer following test procedures:
• Optical surface quality measurements;
• Transmittance and reflectance measurement in 190-1100 nm and 1100-20000 nm range;
• Surface flatness, wavefront distortion measurements of flat and spherical optics;
• Angle measurements for prisms, wedges and other optics;
• Non-contact ROC, Focal length measurements;
• Laser Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT) tests for wide range of laser wavelengths;
• Optical absorption tests according to ISO 11551 standard;
• Total scattering measurements;
• Custom made tests.

For measurements we apply:
• Stereo and analytical microscopes;
• Spectrophotometer;
• Interferometer;
• Goniometer;
• Spherometer;
• DPSS CW lasers (405, 532, 632,8, 1064)
• Femtosecond laser Pharos with harmonic module Hiro (Light Conversion).

For more details about Altechna metrology services visit www.altechna.com

High Power and Crystalline quartz Waveplates

info@altechna.com — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:00:00 +0300

Altechna present new product - High Power Waveplates. These epoxy free true zero order waveplates for high power applications withstand energy density up to >15 J/cm2. More product features:
• High damage threshold
• High extinction ratio
• Wide acceptance angle
• Wide temperature bandwidth
• Wide spectral bandwidth
• Extremely useful in UV applications.
Get to know our top waveplate product - Crystalline quartz waveplates. View our newest video.

FemtoSolutions.eu your choice for femto products

info@altechna.com — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:00:00 +0300

Altechna presents new project FemtoSolutions dedicated only to Ultrashort pulse related products. Best solutions for the most demanding femtosecond systems are available just in one place.

Visit www.femtosolutions.eu and select from more than 800 high quality products:

Femtosecond components and services:

Low dispersion general optics;
Optics for femtosecond wavelengths;
Laser and non-linear crystals.

2. Femtosecond accessories:

Laser beamshapers;
Beam expanders;
Autocorrelators;
Visualizers;
Spectacles;
Beam dumps;
Pulse pickers;
Attenuators;
Harmonic generators.

For more information please contact info@femtosolutions.eu

Altechna sign distribution agreement with Aerotech

info@altechna.com — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:00:00 +0300

Altechna has strengthened its links with Aerotech, signing a distribution agreement that will add Aerotech's micropositioning mechanics and motion controls to the Altechna product line.
Aerotech already works closely with Altechna R&D Ltd., branded as the Workshop of Photonics^®, providing nanometre level positioning sub-systems for application customised 2D and 3D laser micromachining centres used across industry and research.
The agreement covers Aerotech's complete product range from single motion components such as linear motors and individual positioning stages through to high performance sub-assemblies and custom designed motion sub-systems. The agreement also ensures that the technical sales and support staff in Vilnius receive in-depth product training and fast track support for its customers in industry and academia.
"We are very excited with the new distribution agreement," says Tadas Lipinskas, Director of Altechna Co Ltd., "having worked with Aerotech on many important projects, integrating their micropositioning and motion controls into our laser micromachining systems, we are very confident that the range will add real value for our customers."

Source: Aerotech

New tools at Altechna.com

info@altechna.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:00:00 +0300

Calculator for crystalline quartz and Mid-IR waveplates.This calculator allows to plot graphs of transmission and retardance over wavelength. It is a perfect tool to figure out performance differences among ZO, LO and MO waveplates and to compare them. Start calculating: http://www.altechna.com/calculator/

Bigger view

Altechna.com layout has been expanded for more convinient way to navigate and select stock items. Now you can see more options in one screen.

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Test your damage threshold

info@altechna.com — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:00:00 +0300

Altechna offers various metallic and dielectric coatings made by e-beam deposition (EBD), IAD, IBS coating techniques. All new coatings are being tested for LIDT performance in metrology laboratory.

One of the biggest concern while choosing coatings from a new supplier is the LIDT value warranty which is the most important for your experiment success and final device reliability. Altechna has all necessary equipment, qualified staff experience and know-how in LIDT tests. All measurements for "1 on 1" and "S on 1" procedures are performed according to ISO standards: ISO 11254-1 and ISO 11254-2 respectively.

Following options are available:
• 1064, 532, 353 nm, 3-5 ns, 1-10 Hz
• 1030, 515, 343 nm, 200-400 fs, 1 kHz – 200 kHz

With LIDT measurement results we provide detailed test report with characteristic damage curves and damaged spot pictures:

Figure 1. Comparison of the same IBS coating LIDT values, measured with nanosecond and femtosecond laser pulses.

Figure 2. Typical damage morphology: A. Energy density 0,772 J/cm2, damage after 1 pulse, t=320 fs. B. Energy density 14,5 J/cm2, damage after 15 pulses, t=3.6 ns.

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Altechna rewarded in Knowledge Economy Company 2011 awards

info@altechna.com — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:00:00 +0300

Today President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė awarded winners of Knowledge Economy Company 2011 awards.
Altechna was acknowledged as the most advanced high-tech company for exemplary laser technology business and scientific co-operation, promising product development and export. In 2010 Altechna developed a laser system for solar cell production "Sollas", which unique laser processing technology reduces solar cell production costs and increase solar cell efficiency.
This year in the eighth Knowledge Economy Company rewards 71 companies competed in elections.

Source: www.zef.lt

New Daughter Company

info@altechna.com — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:00:00 +0300

Altechna Co. Ltd. has separated its R&D department into a separate legal entity – Altechna R&D Ltd., 100 % owned by Altechna Co. Ltd. This mature decision was made seeking to establish an independent company for commercialization of in-house developments, utilizing its own and partners‘ intellectual property.

Key areas of practice:

Femtosecond laser micromachining;
Tools and parts for laser machining systems;
DPSS micro lasers and control electronics;
Laser system control software.

Having a wide range of products and technologies, the company intends to launch a 589 nm laser, several solutions for laser control electronics and new releases of 3D laser system control/automation software packages – all within next year.
The new company operates under the trademark Workshop of Photonics, while the legal name is Altechna R&D Ltd. showing relation to the parent company.

www.wophotonics.com
www.altechna.com

Altechna awarded in Swedish Business Awards

info@altechna.com — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 02:00:00 +0300

In "Swedish Business Awards 2011" Altechna company group received Most Sustainable Growth award.
Altechna was granted with this ward for its good financial results, increasing the number of employees and participation in the international market. By developing laser technology based environmentally friendly solar panel production Altechna promotes scientific and business cooperation.
In 2008 Altechna has started research and development in solar energy sector and by now has developed a unique femtosecond laser technology for efficient and environment friendly solar cell production. In 2010 as a result the first industrial-research laser workstation for c-Si solar cells SOLLAS was designed.

S-waveplate: a Unique Converter Presents New Advantages

info@altechna.com — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 02:00:00 +0300

Workshop of Photonics (WOP) together with prof. Peter G. Kazansky’s group from Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) at the University of Southampton developed a direct laser writing technique for the production of radial polarization converters also known as S polarizers.

Such radial polarizers would be mainly applied at laser machining, microscopy, optical tweezers as well as Raman spectroscopy systems. Our S polarizers have distinguishing features: they are resistant against high-power laser radiation due to monolithic fused silica window design; anti-reflection (AR) coatings can be applied; and a single element is used both for polarization conversion and generation of higher topological charge optical vortices.

Fig.1 An optical vortex generated using a S polarizer.

WOP's and ORC's laboratories expect to prove significant advantages of S polarizers in laser micromachining, such as decreased spot size and uniformity of light-material interaction regardless of machining direction.

Fig.2 View through polarizing microscope with different polarization orientations

Being a commercialization partner Workshop of Photonics is also looking for integrators and end-users in the fields of laser machining, microscopy and optical tweezers. Testing units are already available, while small scale production of the S polarizer devices is planned for the middle of autumn. Custom development of machining heads and optical assemblies incorporating radial polarizers is possible upon request.

The University of Southampton has already applied for a patent application and has appointed Altechna R&D Ltd. an exclusive commercialization partner.

WOP team

Altechna is the winner of the German Business Award

info@altechna.com — Mon, 30 May 2011 02:00:00 +0300

The German Business Award in Lithuania 2011 focused on “responsibility for the future” and was conferred to small- and medium-sized enterprises in Lithuania that have active business relations with Germany.
Altechna convinced the jury with its leading technologies and its exemplary mixture of young and experienced employees. The company from the photonic and laser sector has its own research and development centre named Workshop of Photonics. Within its 15 years in business the enterprise has been gaining an excellent reputation in international photonic and laser business. The company is exporting to more than 40 countries in the world – with the export contributing 81% to the total turnover. Germany is the third most important export destination with about 300 customers. Altechna also works closely with German enterprises and institutions in the development processes.
Other criteria in favour of Altechna include its extensive social activities and commitment. The company strives for a continuous improvement of its workforce by offering vocational training and education. In times of increasing emigration from Lithuania the company puts great emphasis on providing young people with a perspective in their home country. Employees are receiving comprehensive training options and students are offered flexible working times and internships. The model close cooperation between the academic field and the company also shows in the close cooperation between Altechna and the University of Vilnius and the support provided by the enterprise for the activities of the Department of Physics.

Source: www.baltic-course.com

Altechna - member of Baltic Photonic cluster

info@altechna.com — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:00:00 +0300

On 7th April 2011 Altechna joined Baltic Photonics Cluster and with nine other Baltic partners signed an agreement in Tallinn.
Baltic Photonics Cluster (BPC) is a voluntary association of stakeholders in the field of photonics in the Baltic countries, primarily industrial enterprises and research institutions working at the industrial-scientific interface.
BPC acts in coordination with European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC) and European Technology platform PHOTONICS21. BPC activities are dedicated to facilitation of photonics research and industrial activities, also promoting photonics related education, basic and applied research, development, manufacturing and application in Baltic countries.

Altechna presents new product catalog

info@altechna.com — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:00:00 +0300

In new catalog you will be able to choose various laser technology products reaching 3000 units. You can view our catalog online, download a PDF version or order printed version by sending a request to info@altechna.com

Altechna celebrates 15th anniversary

info@altechna.com — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 02:00:00 +0300

15 years ago Altechna emerged from Lithuanian laser science community as a laser component trade company. In 15 years, Altechna has grown to the laser technology company offering diverse laser optics and photonic R&D solutions worldwide.

We celebrate collaboration with our loyal partners and customers who have contributed to our experience and achievements through all company history. We look forward working with you, delivering products and services that meet your needs today and for years to come.

We invite you to join us in celebration of our 15 years commitment to continued partnership.

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New product - laser diode driver

info@altechna.com — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:00:00 +0300

Our latest development in the laser driver product line - the Only LDD laser diode controller is now in production. Only features continuous wave and pulsed operation modes based on integrated quartz based pulse generator. Incorporating plenty other features, Only is well established among the whole laser electronics product portfolio of WOP.

Workshop of Photonics' electronics design provides compact and efficient laser diode and TEC (Peltier) controllers for laser producers and scientists. The new laser driver product family features the best power and function density on the photonics market. Our products range from low power (10Amp) laser diode drivers to mid power (15-30A) combined LD and TEC controllers.

The product portfolio consists of TINY, ONLY, and MIGHTY models with end-user and OEM versions. Microcontroller based design allows price reduction, making these precision drivers an affordable option both for laser development and production stages.

Tiny incorporates 10Amps laser diode driver and 2 uni-directional (1 bi-directional) TEC controllers
Only incorporates continuos 12Amps or pulsed 15Amps operation laser diode driver, pointer and FAN controller
Mighty incoprorates 3x15A outputs for LD and TEC

Only and Tiny controllers are already in production. The launch of Mighty model is planned for end of April, 2011. Integrators are welcome to request a testing unit or free 6-week trial period. For more information please visit www.wophotonics.com.

Altechna started 2011 in new laboratories

info@altechna.com — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 02:00:00 +0300

Altechna R&D brand, known as "Workshop of Photonics”, opened the door to new premises near the headquarters at Konstitucijos avenue 23B. New laboratories are equipped for metrology research and production of laser series.

The metrology laboratory provides high level integrated research services for measuring optical components quality parameters to ensure our customers withthe best quality products. We are also planning to install a number of different wavelength laser sources, which will allow more extensive qualitative analysis.

Another micromanufacturing laboratory will carry out laser design development and assembly works. This laboratory is equipped according to all clean room requirements. Also the fume hood is installed to improve for preparative work such as optics cleaning, sizing, and other. From now on ‘Workshop of Photonics’ is able construct laser systems, complex opto-mechanical components and pursue small scale production without stopping the research activities.

Innovation award for Altechna

info@altechna.com — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 02:00:00 +0300

In national contest “Innovation prize 2010” Altechna received “Innovation product” award fo sollar cell processing workstation SOLLAS. It is an industrial-research laser machine for c-Si solar cells. Equipped with cutting edge duet - femtosecond UV laser and nanosecond IR laser, Sollas is a multi-tasking system, designed for industrial-research or up to 3 MW/a capacity pilot manufacturing lines. Main advantages of this femtosecond laser are precision in ablation process due to selective absorption and minimal heat affected zone.

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New Altechna online shop

info@altechna.com — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 02:00:00 +0300

Altechna present new online shop www.altechna.com
Here we provide new look design and user friendly tools to save
your time and make shopping simple.

From now on you are able to choose different products from all
our catalogue, reaching 3000 units.

Visit our website and find out more information about our products, news and proposals.

Altechna team