Challenges faced by GWU Lasertechnik
For more than three decades, GWU Lasertechnik has been a name that stands for expertise in crystals, optics and nonlinear frequency conversion. As a pioneer who launched the world's first commercial BBO Optical Parametric Oscillator (OPO) in 1989, GWU has built up a broad customer base in industry and research. Their latest generation of tunable lasers for short and ultrashort pulses is used in numerous applications. When manufacturing such precise laser systems, the cleanliness of the working environment plays a decisive role. Dr. Felix Rübel, managing director of GWU Lasertechnik, explains: “Our core competence lies in the production of tunable laser systems. We shift laser light into almost any frequency range and work with high laser energies and peak pulse powers. This is why clean assembly is particularly important.” In order to meet these high requirements, GWU was looking for a solution that combined flexibility and maximum purity. The choice was made for custom-made laminar flow boxes from Nordair Systems.
solution approach
“The knowledge of what a laser manufacturer needs has clearly helped to communicate on one wavelength.”
Industry-specific know-how: Nordair Systems' understanding of the needs of laser manufacturers was a decisive factor.
Ideal dimensions: With a work area of 150 cm x 60 cm and a single FFU (Fan Filter Unit), each box offers exactly the space needed for the precise installation of a Honeycomb breadboard for precise laser assembly work.
Flexible housing: Three sides have curtains, while the fourth side has a comfortable roller blind. “The blind allows us to clearly separate the workplace when people are not working there. This is highly appreciated by us and our employees,” says Dr. Rübel.
Easy installation: The partial pre-assembly of the boxes enabled surprisingly quick start-up. Dr Rübel remembers enthusiastically:
“After just one hour, the workstations were ready for use.”
Cooperation with Nordair Systems
The decision for Nordair Systems was based not only on the convincing price-performance ratio, but also on excellent communication and advice. “Nordair Systems responded very quickly and asked the question 'What is needed? ' was clarified quickly and openly,” recalls Dr. Felix Rübel. The implementation of laminar flow boxes has significantly optimized the work processes at GWU Lasertechnik. The compact, high-purity work areas now enable more efficient final assembly and testing of laser systems. The flexibility of the solution also allows GWU to react quickly to various project requirements.
“We are completely satisfied. Delivery and assembly could not have gone better. We were pleasantly surprised by the secure packaging and easy assembly.”
The successful collaboration between GWU Lasertechnik and Nordair Systems underlines the importance of tailor-made cleanroom solutions in the high-tech industry. It shows how products tailored precisely to customer needs can not only optimize work processes, but also contribute to increased employee satisfaction. GWU Lasertechnik is optimistic about the future: “We hope that we will soon be able to scale our company and return to Nordair Systems,” concludes Dr. Rübel. For companies in the laser and optics industry that must overcome similar challenges in terms of purity and precision, GWU Lasertechnik's experience provides valuable insights. The tailor-made laminar flow boxes from Nordair Systems have proven to be the ideal solution for the demanding requirements in laser technology.
Contact us today to find out how you too can optimize your laser assembly with our cleanroom enclosures and laminar flow boxes.
