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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 18, 2024
Filed:
Jun. 04, 2019
Electro Scientific Industries, Inc., Portland, OR (US);
James Brookhyser, Portland, OR (US);
Zachary Dunn, Portland, OR (US);
Christopher Hamner, Portland, OR (US);
Electro Scientific Industries, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Abstract
Apparatus and techniques for laser-processing workpieces can be improved, and new functionalities can be provided. Some embodiments discussed relate to use of beam characterization tools to facilitate adaptive processing, process control and other desirable features. Other embodiments relate to laser power sensors incorporating integrating spheres. Still other embodiments relate to workpiece handling systems capable of simultaneously providing different workpieces to a common laser-processing apparatus. A great number of other embodiments and arrangements are also detailed.