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9 December 2009

 

Sanyo to exit red and infrared laser diode production

Due to the recent merger between Panasonic and Sanyo, authorized distributor Photonic Products Ltd says that Sanyo will end production of its industrial red (635–670nm) and infrared (782–830nm) laser diodes at the end of September 2010. The latest date for buying all affected product lines will be the end of March.

To support its Sanyo laser diode customers, Photonic Products has negotiated an agreement with Sanyo whereby it can guarantee order coverage for up to two years, providing that final orders are placed by the end of March.

Photonic Products says that it will also source and recommend suitable alternatives from manufacturers that can provide equivalent performance and reliability at a comparable price. During the transition period, its engineers will work with customers to evaluate and approve alternative laser diodes to prevent disruption to production schedules and minimize inconvenience.

Sanyo will continue to manufacture 405nm blue–violet laser diodes, which are available in industrial strength up to 85mW optical output power and with the stability required for critically demanding industrial and medical applications. Photonic Products will continue to distribute the blue-violet lasers.

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