JCZ Laser Control Systems

JCZ supplies industrial laser sources for laser machine manufacturers, system integrators, automation companies, and manufacturers building or upgrading laser processing equipment.

Our laser source portfolio covers fiber, UV, CO2, nanosecond, picosecond, and femtosecond technologies, including Q-switched, MOPA, CW, QCW, and ultrafast laser configurations for marking, engraving, cutting, welding, cleaning, drilling, scribing, and precision micromachining.

Choosing an industrial laser source should start with the material and process, followed by wavelength, pulse regime, required process speed, pulse energy, average power, beam quality, cooling method, and machine-integration requirements.

Compare Industrial Laser Source Technologies

Laser Source TypeTypical Wavelength DirectionKey Selection CharacteristicTypical ApplicationsWhen to Consider It
Q-Switched Fiber LaserAround 1064 nmMature pulsed-fiber architecture, strong peak power, and practical industrial costMetal marking, engraving, coding, and general micromachiningStandard industrial metal marking and engraving
MOPA Fiber LaserAround 1064 nmWider pulse-width and frequency control than fixed-pulse fiber sourcesColor marking, plastics, coating removal, and precision metal processingWhen pulse width is an important process variable
CW Fiber LaserAround 1060–1080 nmContinuous high average powerMetal cutting, welding, and surface processingHigh-throughput cutting and welding
QCW Fiber LaserNear-IRHigh peak power with quasi-continuous operationWelding, drilling, and precision high-energy processingProcesses requiring high peak power without continuous full-power operation
UV Nanosecond Laser355 nmHigh absorption on many heat-sensitive materials and fine spot capabilityPlastics, electronics, PCB/FPC, glass, and precision markingFine processing where IR creates excessive thermal effects
Green Nanosecond LaserAround 532 nmIntermediate wavelength with different material absorption from IR and UVElectronics, metals, and specialty precision processingMaterials or processes benefiting from green-light absorption
CO2 LaserCommonly 9.3–10.6 μmStrong absorption by many organic and non-metallic materialsWood, acrylic, leather, paper, film, packaging, and textilesNon-metal cutting, engraving, and marking
Picosecond Laser IR / Green / UVUltrashort pulse with substantially reduced heat input versus nanosecond processingPCB/FPC, glass, OLED, semiconductor, and precision micromachiningHigh precision with a low heat-affected zone
Femtosecond LaserIR / Green / UVExtremely short pulse duration and very high peak intensityGlass, sapphire, ceramics, semiconductor, OLED, and microstructure processingHighest-precision processing where thermal damage must be minimized

JCZ’s current portfolio extends beyond traditional fiber, UV, and CO2 sources and also includes industrial nanosecond, picosecond, and femtosecond laser platforms.

Choose a Laser Source by Processing Application

Start with the process you need to achieve rather than selecting a laser only by wattage.

Processing RequirementLaser Technology to Evaluate FirstMain Parameters to Compare
General Metal MarkingQ-switched fiberPower, pulse energy, frequency, and marking speed
High-Contrast Metal MarkingFiber / MOPA fiberPulse width, frequency, peak power, and material response
Color Marking on Stainless SteelMOPA fiberPulse-width range, frequency range, and process window
Plastic MarkingMOPA fiber / UVMaterial absorption, heat sensitivity, and contrast requirement
Product TraceabilityFiber / UV / CO2 depending on materialMark quality, cycle time, field size, and automation
Metal EngravingPulsed fiber / higher-power fiberPulse energy, power, process speed, and target depth
Metal CuttingCW fiberOutput power, beam quality, fiber delivery, and cutting-head compatibility
Laser WeldingCW / QCW fiberPower stability, beam delivery, process mode, and weld requirement
PCB / FPC ProcessingUV / PicosecondWavelength, pulse duration, pulse energy, and heat-affected zone
OLED / Thin-Film ProcessingPicosecond / FemtosecondPulse duration, wavelength, beam quality, and process speed
Glass MarkingUV / Picosecond / FemtosecondAbsorption, pulse energy, and required damage control
Glass Cutting / SeparationPicosecond / FemtosecondPulse duration, pulse energy, beam quality, and optics
Semiconductor ProcessingDeep UV / Picosecond / FemtosecondFeature size, thermal requirement, wavelength, and beam quality
Ceramic MicromachiningPicosecond / FemtosecondPulse energy, repetition rate, and edge-quality requirement
Wood / Acrylic / LeatherCO2Wavelength, output power, and processing speed
Precision Micro-DrillingPicosecond / FemtosecondPulse energy, pulse duration, repetition rate, and spot size

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Choose by Wavelength and Material Response

Wavelength determines how effectively a material absorbs laser energy and is therefore one of the first parameters to select.

Wavelength DirectionCommon Laser TechnologyTypical Material / Process Direction
Around 1064 nmFiber / MOPA / Q-switchedMetals, coated metals, industrial marking, engraving, and general processing
Around 1030 nmPicosecond / FemtosecondPrecision micromachining and ultrafast processing
532 / 515 nm GreenNanosecond / Picosecond / FemtosecondSpecialty metals, electronics, glass-related, and precision applications
355 / 343 nm UVNanosecond / Picosecond / FemtosecondPlastics, PCB/FPC, electronic components, glass, and heat-sensitive materials
266 nm Deep UVPicosecond and specialty UV systemsSemiconductor, GaN, microelectronics, and fine-feature processing
9.3–10.6 μmCO2Wood, acrylic, leather, films, paper, textiles, and other non-metals

Q-Switched, MOPA, CW, QCW, Nanosecond, Picosecond or Femtosecond?

Pulse mode changes how energy is delivered to the workpiece even when two laser sources operate at a similar wavelength.

TechnologyEnergy DeliveryMain AdvantageTypical Buyer Need
Q-SwitchedShort high-peak-power pulsesMature, cost-effective industrial markingStandard marking / engraving
MOPAAdjustable pulse architectureWider process windowColor marking, plastics, and coating processing
CWContinuous outputHigh average powerCutting / welding
QCWHigh-peak-power quasi-continuous outputHigh peak power with controlled duty cycleWelding / drilling / specialty processing
Nanosecondns-scale pulsesBalance of precision, speed, and industrial costMarking, engraving, trimming, and general precision processing
Picosecondps-scale pulsesLower thermal influence than ns processingElectronics, glass, OLED, and precision micromachining
Femtosecondfs-scale pulsesMinimal heat diffusion and very high process precisionAdvanced semiconductor, display, medical-device, and microstructure processing

JCZ Industrial Laser Source Portfolio

Fiber Laser Sources

JCZ currently supplies fiber laser products covering JPT MOPA LP, JPT MOPA M7, Raycus Q-switched pulsed fiber lasers, high-power pulsed fiber sources, CW fiber lasers, QCW fiber lasers, and single-module or multi-module industrial fiber architectures.

Choose a fiber source according to the required process rather than simply selecting a brand or power level.

UV Laser Sources

JCZ’s 355 nm UV range includes industrial UV laser products for plastics, electronics, PCB/FPC, glass, and other heat-sensitive materials where smaller feature size and reduced thermal influence are important.

Industrial Nanosecond Laser

JCZ also offers industrial nanosecond laser platforms in UV, green, and IR wavelength directions. Nanosecond technology should be considered when the process requires greater precision than conventional continuous processing while maintaining practical industrial throughput and cost.

Picosecond Laser Sources

JCZ’s picosecond portfolio includes IR, green, UV, and deep-UV systems for applications such as OLED cutting, FPC/PCB processing, semiconductor processing, glass separation, precision marking, and micromachining.

Femtosecond Laser Sources

Femtosecond sources are intended for applications where extremely short pulses and reduced heat transfer are required, including OLED and display manufacturing, sapphire and glass processing, semiconductor processing, thin-film ablation, ceramic micromachining, medical-device manufacturing, and advanced microstructures.

CO2 Laser Sources

CO2 laser sources remain an established option for non-metal processing such as acrylic, wood, paper, cardboard, leather, textiles, films, and packaging materials.

Select the CO2 source according to material absorption, required process speed, working field, and optical configuration rather than substituting it directly with a fiber or UV source of similar nominal power.

Replacing an Existing Laser Source

Required InformationWhat to Send
Existing BrandJPT / Raycus / other
Exact ModelFull model code from the nameplate
Laser PowerRated output power
WavelengthCurrent wavelength
ControllerBrand and model
ScannerBrand, model, and aperture
OpticsF-theta lens and optical configuration
Power SupplyVoltage and connector information
Cable / FiberLength and connector configuration
Machine SpaceExisting installation dimensions
SoftwareCurrent control system and software version
PhotosSource nameplate, connectors, wiring, and machine interior

Industrial Laser Source FAQ

How do I choose between fiber, UV, and CO2 laser sources?
Start with the material and process. Fiber lasers are commonly selected for metals and many industrial marking applications. UV sources are often evaluated for plastics, electronics, glass, and heat-sensitive precision processing. CO2 lasers are mainly used for organic and non-metal materials such as wood, acrylic, paper, leather, and textiles. Final selection should be based on material absorption, quality requirements, and process testing.

When should I choose a MOPA fiber laser instead of a Q-switched fiber laser?
Choose MOPA when adjustable pulse width provides a useful processing advantage, such as stainless-steel color marking, sensitive plastics, or coating processing. A conventional Q-switched source can be more economical when the application does not need a wide pulse-width adjustment range.

Should I choose a picosecond or femtosecond laser?
Picosecond lasers provide ultrafast processing with low thermal impact and can be suitable for many PCB, display, glass, and precision-processing applications. Femtosecond lasers should be evaluated where even shorter pulse interaction, minimal heat diffusion, or more demanding microstructure quality is required. The best choice depends on material, target quality, throughput, and investment level.

Can I replace my existing Raycus or JPT laser source with another model of the same power?
Not automatically. Power is only one compatibility factor. Compare the exact control interface, dimensions, power supply, optical output, fiber length, beam diameter, pulse parameters, cooling method, and controller configuration before replacement.

Can JCZ provide the laser source together with the controller and galvo scanner?
JCZ’s product portfolio includes laser sources, Laser Controllers, Galvo Scanners, and complete Control Systems products, allowing these components to be evaluated together for OEM machine integration.

Which laser source is better for metal cutting and welding?
CW fiber lasers are the main direction for high-power metal cutting and many welding applications, while QCW or other pulsed configurations can be useful for specific welding, drilling, and high-peak-power processes. Material thickness, weld geometry, processing speed, and machine architecture should be defined before power selection.

Is higher laser power always better?
No. Excess power can increase system cost and may create unnecessary thermal effects. The correct source should provide enough pulse energy or average power to achieve the required process quality at the target production rate.

Can JCZ help select a laser source for a new OEM machine?
Provide the material, process, target quality, production speed, scanner, control architecture, optics, cooling, and machine-space information. These requirements can be used to narrow the wavelength, pulse regime, power class, and suitable source family before quotation.

What information is required for a replacement laser source?
Provide the existing laser’s full model number and nameplate, controller, scanner, optics, power supply, fiber/cable configuration, software, and photographs of the source and connectors. Compatibility should be checked before ordering.

Select the Laser Source

For routine marking, a mature fiber or UV source may provide the most practical solution. For high-power cutting and welding, CW or QCW fiber architectures should be evaluated. For advanced electronics, glass, semiconductor, display, and precision micromachining, picosecond or femtosecond technology may be required.

Send JCZ your material + process + target quality + required throughput + existing machine configuration for laser-source selection and quotation.