Case Study 1: One Million Laser Diodes a Year

VIC's Advanced Leak Metrology and Industrial Leak Detection divisions combine their expertise to create the first fully automated leak testing system for laser diodes...

A manufacturer of hermetically sealed tunable laser diode modules purchased the MS-50 Leak Detector from VIC's Advanced Leak Metrology (ALM) division, based on its established reliability, performance specifications, and interactive flat-panel screen to help the operator identify failures in their prototype and pilot production processes.

Problem – Production goals quickly grew to 1,000 lasers per week, projected to reach one million per year. A fully automated system with no operator intervention would be required to meet this production goal.

Solution – VIC's Industrial Leak Detection (ILD) division designed and built a turnkey leak test system that provided the most efficient solution: The new OptoLeak 4000 is the first fully automatic leak detection system to offer magazine-to-magazine testing of devices in standard Auer® boat carriers. The OptoLeak 4000 employs the MS-40 leak detector for accurate testing, and bar code scanning for complete data acquisition.

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	Case Study 1 One million laser diodes a year


		VIC's Advanced Leak Metrology and Industrial Leak Detection divisions combine their expertise to create the first fully automated leak testing system for laser diodes... A manufacturer of hermetically sealed tunable laser diode modules purchased the MS-50 Leak Detector from VIC's Advanced Leak Metrology (ALM) division, based on its established reliability, performance specifications, and interactive flat-panel screen to help the operator identify failures in their prototype and pilot production processes. Problem – Production goals quickly grew to 1,000 lasers per week, projected to reach one million per year. A fully automated system with no operator intervention would be required to meet this production goal. Solution – VIC's Industrial Leak Detection (ILD) division designed and built a turnkey leak test system that provided the most efficient solution: The new OptoLeak 4000 is the first fully automatic leak detection system to offer magazine-to-magazine testing of devices in standard Auer® boat carriers. The OptoLeak 4000 employs the MS-40 leak detector for accurate testing, and bar code scanning for complete data acquisition. Return to Case Studies in Teamwork page Auer® is a registered trademark of Auer Precision Company, Inc.








Fully automated, Industrial speed, reliability and volume, with scientific precision. No operator errors. OptoLeak 4000