Nutfield Technology (Windham, NH) offers a fiber laser and scan-head control kit that contains software, electronic control, X/Y scanning, scan lens, power, and cables. Included in the kit is the PipeLine laser/scanner control rack with WaveRunner laser/scanner control software, a SurfBoard USB control card with power supply, and an IPG Laser control/protection board. PipeLine is mounted in a 1U 19" rack with breakout connections. The kit also includes an XLR8 2-axis packaged scan head that features a fiber laser collimator mounting bracket with an optional electromechanical safety shutter. Applications include marking, engraving, and cutting.

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