Zecotek Photonics Inc. (TSX
VENTURE:ZMS)(FRANKFURT:W1I), a developer of leading-edge photonics technologies
for medical, industrial and scientific markets, today announced that its proprietary
Green Fiber Laser GFL 550 has been selected by the Russian Academy of Sciences
(Novosibirsk) as the main laser source for Raman spectrometers in solid-state
research and for confocal microscopy in biomedical (DNA) research. The lasers
will also be used in a program of biomedical research for the development of
new tools for confocal microscopy and flow cytometry.
"We are extremely pleased that the prestigious Russian Academy of Science
has selected our Green Fiber Laser for their work in the important area of biomedical
research," said Dr. A.F. Zerrouk, Chairman, President, and CEO of Zecotek.
"Our lasers give researchers and manufacturers an important new tool in
biomedical instrumentation and in particular flow cytometry and confocal microscopy.
By removing the present dependence on a single specific wavelength, our Green
Fiber Laser allows for arbitrary wavelengths in the green spectrum with significantly
improved sensitivity of detection, and it is better suited to a wider range
of preferred biological markers. Our unique patented designs have created a
new class of laser devices, which extended into other wavelength ranges, and
provide for a single technological platform for the majority of the visible
Zecotek's continuous wave blue-green fiber lasers have been specifically developed
as higher performance, lower cost replacements for argon ion and solid-state
laser wavelengths in applications including: bio-instrumentation (DNA sequencing,
flow cytometry, scanning laser microscopy), medicine (ophthalmology, dermatology,
urology), printing and imaging, inspection and measurement, laser writing and
lithography, and fundamental research (spectroscopy, fluorescence analysis).
The CW blue-green fiber lasers have a broad range of operating wavelengths:
458, 488, 515, 529, 531 (Ar/Kr ion laser replacement), 532 (DPSS replacement),
540, 550, 560 (additional) and many others in the range 450-570 nm, with specification
sheets available for 540nm and 550 nm. The lasers also feature tuneability (greater
than 10 nm) and multi-wavelength and narrow-band options. For more information,
please visit www.zecotek.com.
Zecotek's fiber laser products have been developed for OEM manufacturers of
medical and industrial systems who require higher power at specific wavelengths
available from fiber sources, but will also be effective for use in fundamental
and applied research.
To serve the Russian market, Zecotek's Green Fiber Lasers are manufactured
under contract by Novolaser Co. for Zecotek Laser Systems Pte. Ltd., a wholly
owned subsidiary of Zecotek Photonics. Fujikura Japan remains Zecotek's manufacturing
partner for global production and sales.