IRphotonics Enables Thermal Spot Curing of Heat-Sensitive Disposable Medical Devices

Hamden, CT, February 11, 2011 --(PR.com)-- IRphotonics, a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of Infrared-based materials and systems announced the availability of a Visible Optical Filter for the iCure AS200 Thermal Spot Curing System. The VIS Optical Filter installed in the iCure spot curing system enables heating of heat-sensitive plastics used in disposable medical devices.

By pushing the boundaries of thin-film technology, IRphotonics has created an optical filter that eliminates all visible wavelengths except for a mild red pointer glow to provide infrared energy above 800nm. When coupled with the precision and power of the iCure, it accelerates the curing of two-part glues without affecting heat-sensitive thermoplastics.

"The Vis Optical Filter uses state-of-the-art thin film technology to provide pure Infrared energy into the mid IR spectrum from the iCure. This has clear advantages of better infrared light transmittance compared to traditional absorbing glass filters like zinc selenide or silicon filters," commented Ruben Burga VP sales at IRphotonics. "Customers with highly colored plastic substrates or highly absorbing matte and black surfaces can now benefit from the unique cure acceleration provided by the iCure AS200."

The iCure provides highly focused light energy through a proprietary mid IR fiber optic light guide that leverages the broad spectrum of energy available from 300-3600nm. UV-sensitive substrates are also protected through the use of an optional UV cut-off optical filter that allows only the wavelengths greater than 400nm (visible and infrared wavelengths) to be transmitted through the iCure light guide and filters out any wavelengths in the harmful UV region.

iCure AS200 Spot Curing System
The iCure AS200 is a revolutionary inline fiber optic system that provides heat by Infrared radiation in a portable unit, delivering pinpoint and accurate control for temperature sensitive substrates and complex devices. Using infrared light to generate heat, the iCure thermal spot curing system combines the advantages of thermal curing with the practicality of spot curing.

Applications include:

Spot curing of thermal epoxies
Bonding and fixing of plastic and glass components
Fixing of lenses
Temporary fixing of miniature components
Precision assembly and bonding of semiconductor components
Focused energy for micro soldering
Localized heat welding of thermoplastics

Pricing and Availability
The Vis Optical Filter is available to customers worldwide now. Pricing is available on request. Please contact us at sales@irphotonics.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Or visit our web site to download more information.

About IRphotonics
IRphotonics is the leading designer and manufacturer of technologically sophisticated infrared fibers and systems that are used for the transmission of infrared light, and for assembly operations requiring high intensity infrared heat. The company leverages its unique and in depth expertise of infrared light and materials to offer innovative products ranging from specialty optical fibers and light guides to its revolutionary award winning thermal spot curing system. IRphotonics’ iCure thermal spot curing system won the international Prism Award for Photonic Innovation at Photonics West 2010.

For more information about the iCure Product Line and the iCure AS200, please visit our website icure-irphotonics.com.

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