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Nils Haggett-King

Levi Terry

Becca Lowe

Paul Scullion

Laser 2000 UK Joins Forces with Modulight to Boost Photonics Innovation in the UK and Ireland 

February 2024

Input Shaping for Motion Control Vibration Reduction

Scattered Light: How to Mitigate its Effects in Microscopy

Explore the primary causes of scattered light in microscopy, delve into why it is detrimental to the pursuit of clear and precise images, and learn effective strategies to mitigate its effects.

The Power of Modular Microscope Platforms: A Game Changer in Life Sciences

Microscopes are essential instruments in the field of life sciences, enabling researchers to explore the intricate world of cells, tissues, and microorganisms.

Image Stitching for Microscope Applications using µManager

By Albert David, Zaber Applications Engineering Team and Mike Fussell, Zaber Marketing Team
26th January, 2018

Measuring on the Microscale for Levitated Nanophysics Breakthroughs

The Levitated Nanophysics group explores the interface between quantum physics and nanotechnology, with a focus on elements such as photons and nanoparticles.

Enabling Peak Servo Performance with Thermal Protection

By Yegor Rabets, Zaber Technologies’ Electronics Team
25th November, 2022

Autofocus a Microscope using Python

By Skyler Olson, Zaber Technologies’ Software Team
29th November, 2022

5 Motion Control Software Features to Save You Time

By Andrew Lau, Zaber Technologies’ Software Team
6th December, 2022

Advanced Hardware Setup Guide for Zaber Motion Control with Third-party Instruments

By Mike Fussell, Zaber Technologies’ Marketing Team
4th January, 2023

Zaber Controller feature: AutoDetect

By Stephen Hunt, Zaber Technologies’ Firmware Team
10th January, 2023

Selecting a Motorised Rotary Stage

By Graham Davison, Zaber Technologies’ Mechanical Engineering Team
13th February 2023

Pitch, Roll, Yaw, and Abbe Errors in Linear Motion Systems

By Graham Davison, Zaber Technologies’ Mechanical Engineering Team
7th March, 2023

KolaDeep™ Spectral Measurement System: Measure Deeper Blocking

New fluorescence-based life science and biomedical instrumentation increasingly requires high-performance optical filters with very high blocking (OD) and steep spectral edges that transition between high transmission and high OD.

Maximise Fluorescence Performance with the Avant™ Filter Set Family

Avant delivers significant increases in fluorescence signal for specific, popular short Stokes Shift fluorophores.

Laser 2000 STEM Outreach Programme

For the last three years, Laser 2000 has been working to develop a STEM Outreach programme with the aim to encourage students, particularly those from challenging backgrounds, into STEM subjects and possibly STEM careers.

Laser 2000 Pastoral Care Programme

The Laser 2000 Pastoral Care Programme was launched at the end of 2021, with the main goal of making mental health and wellbeing not only a conversation topic, but also part of the company’s culture, reinforcing our ethos and core values.

Red Balloon Learner Centres Partnership

The Red Balloon Learner Centre programme supports young people suffering from social anxiety and lifelong conditions, and helps them to re-engage in education and personal development.

Semrock Verona Filters Increase Raman Performance

The new Verona filter from Semrock – designed and optimised for Raman applications.

Zaber Motorized Inverted Microscope Platform Review

Two of Zaber’s customers shared their experience of working with Zaber’s MVR Series motorized inverted microscope platform.

Manual Stages Guide

We offer a large range of manual stages to provide full range of movement with high loads, high stiffness and high precision.

Laser 2000, your partner for optical components

Our deep knowledge of the industry is what adds value to working with Laser 2000. We maintain very close relationships with our manufacturers, and systematically check to make sure that they meet our exacting standards. Although many of the manufacturers we deal with are based outside of the UK, we know them personally so that when their support is needed, we and your project are not just a number for them.

Polarisation and Phase Manipulation with Retarders (or waveplates)

Find out all you need to know about retarder (waveplate) principles, types, materials and how to practically use them in your experiments.

Joshua Seagrave

Are you looking to combine your laboratory into one portable Moku Lab?

Learn more about the Moku all in one lab hardware series by Liquid instruments and discover the specifications and capabilities of the Go, Pro and Lab.

New Laser Safety PPE Regulations

Does your old eyewear need checking or replacing? Since the final deadline for adoption of EU regulation 216/425 passed in April, all manufacturers must now adhere to the new rules, and if you have laser safety eyewear dating from before 2018 it is important that you ensure it is still safe to use.

Do you lack accurate spectral tools to design your fluorescence detection instrumentation?

SearchLight™ is Semrock's free, online spectral plotting and analysis tool that allows fluorescence microscope users and optical instrument designers to model and evaluate the spectral performance of fluorophores, filter sets, light sources, and detectors as components of an overall system.

Airborne X-Cavity Tunable Diode Laser

Explore the many applications of the Airborne X-cavity Tunable Diode Laser, from optical cooling to Bose-Einstein Condensation.

Cleaning Optical Filters

Learn how to properly clean, maintain and manage your Semrock optical filters. Watch this 2 minute video demonstrating the optimal cleaning process. This is an important step to get the most out of your experiments and prevent dust from proving false positives to your results.

Tackling Climate Change

Learn how laser 2000 are tackling climate change with the Nanoplus laser onboard the TROPOMI to monitor air quality around the earth and identify pollutants such of ozone, nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide.

Pharmaceutical cleaning validation, Mid-IR liquid chromatography, and chemical imaging

This brochure explores our range of novel optical approaches to cleaning validation and bioreactor monitoring, where processes can be improved to increase productivity and maximize profit, whilst maintaining good manufacturing practice (GMP).

NEW Laser safety goggle with quick release system (QCS)

Explore the basis of laser safety and certifications, make sure your laser eye wear is up to scratch and the correct. Learn more about the frames, and laser safety calculation form.

Motion Device Design Considerations for Vacuum Applications

This blog explores the wonder of the Zaber Motion Device Design Consideration for Vacuum Applications. Outlining the basics of a vacuum system and present considerations to keep in mind when gathering requirements for your application. It will focus on motion control and what is essential to achieve reliable performance without compromising the vacuum requirements.

Microstepping – Motion Control

Learn more about micro stepping Motion Control including, full stepping, half stepping, wave stepping, micro stepping and Quantization error.

Laser Safety for High Power Blue Lasers

Laser safety is one of our top priorities and is vital for every component we provide. With the latest advancements in laser technology also arises the advancements in laser safety, blue laser requires a laser safety window with a larger range of protection. Thus introducing the P1P16 window with a gold-coloured, absorbent plastic, scratch-resistant coating and a thickness of 6mm.

Lasers

Nils Haggett-King

Levi Terry

Becca Lowe

Paul Scullion

Laser 2000 UK Joins Forces with Modulight to Boost Photonics Innovation in the UK and Ireland 

February 2024

Input Shaping for Motion Control Vibration Reduction

Scattered Light: How to Mitigate its Effects in Microscopy

Explore the primary causes of scattered light in microscopy, delve into why it is detrimental to the pursuit of clear and precise images, and learn effective strategies to mitigate its effects.

The Power of Modular Microscope Platforms: A Game Changer in Life Sciences

Microscopes are essential instruments in the field of life sciences, enabling researchers to explore the intricate world of cells, tissues, and microorganisms.

Image Stitching for Microscope Applications using µManager

By Albert David, Zaber Applications Engineering Team and Mike Fussell, Zaber Marketing Team
26th January, 2018

Measuring on the Microscale for Levitated Nanophysics Breakthroughs

The Levitated Nanophysics group explores the interface between quantum physics and nanotechnology, with a focus on elements such as photons and nanoparticles.

Enabling Peak Servo Performance with Thermal Protection

By Yegor Rabets, Zaber Technologies’ Electronics Team
25th November, 2022

Autofocus a Microscope using Python

By Skyler Olson, Zaber Technologies’ Software Team
29th November, 2022

5 Motion Control Software Features to Save You Time

By Andrew Lau, Zaber Technologies’ Software Team
6th December, 2022

Advanced Hardware Setup Guide for Zaber Motion Control with Third-party Instruments

By Mike Fussell, Zaber Technologies’ Marketing Team
4th January, 2023

Zaber Controller feature: AutoDetect

By Stephen Hunt, Zaber Technologies’ Firmware Team
10th January, 2023

Selecting a Motorised Rotary Stage

By Graham Davison, Zaber Technologies’ Mechanical Engineering Team
13th February 2023

Pitch, Roll, Yaw, and Abbe Errors in Linear Motion Systems

By Graham Davison, Zaber Technologies’ Mechanical Engineering Team
7th March, 2023

KolaDeep™ Spectral Measurement System: Measure Deeper Blocking

New fluorescence-based life science and biomedical instrumentation increasingly requires high-performance optical filters with very high blocking (OD) and steep spectral edges that transition between high transmission and high OD.

Maximise Fluorescence Performance with the Avant™ Filter Set Family

Avant delivers significant increases in fluorescence signal for specific, popular short Stokes Shift fluorophores.

Laser 2000 STEM Outreach Programme

For the last three years, Laser 2000 has been working to develop a STEM Outreach programme with the aim to encourage students, particularly those from challenging backgrounds, into STEM subjects and possibly STEM careers.

Laser 2000 Pastoral Care Programme

The Laser 2000 Pastoral Care Programme was launched at the end of 2021, with the main goal of making mental health and wellbeing not only a conversation topic, but also part of the company’s culture, reinforcing our ethos and core values.

Red Balloon Learner Centres Partnership

The Red Balloon Learner Centre programme supports young people suffering from social anxiety and lifelong conditions, and helps them to re-engage in education and personal development.

Semrock Verona Filters Increase Raman Performance

The new Verona filter from Semrock – designed and optimised for Raman applications.

Zaber Motorized Inverted Microscope Platform Review

Two of Zaber’s customers shared their experience of working with Zaber’s MVR Series motorized inverted microscope platform.

Manual Stages Guide

We offer a large range of manual stages to provide full range of movement with high loads, high stiffness and high precision.

Laser 2000, your partner for optical components

Our deep knowledge of the industry is what adds value to working with Laser 2000. We maintain very close relationships with our manufacturers, and systematically check to make sure that they meet our exacting standards. Although many of the manufacturers we deal with are based outside of the UK, we know them personally so that when their support is needed, we and your project are not just a number for them.

Polarisation and Phase Manipulation with Retarders (or waveplates)

Find out all you need to know about retarder (waveplate) principles, types, materials and how to practically use them in your experiments.

Joshua Seagrave

Are you looking to combine your laboratory into one portable Moku Lab?

Learn more about the Moku all in one lab hardware series by Liquid instruments and discover the specifications and capabilities of the Go, Pro and Lab.

New Laser Safety PPE Regulations

Does your old eyewear need checking or replacing? Since the final deadline for adoption of EU regulation 216/425 passed in April, all manufacturers must now adhere to the new rules, and if you have laser safety eyewear dating from before 2018 it is important that you ensure it is still safe to use.

Do you lack accurate spectral tools to design your fluorescence detection instrumentation?

SearchLight™ is Semrock's free, online spectral plotting and analysis tool that allows fluorescence microscope users and optical instrument designers to model and evaluate the spectral performance of fluorophores, filter sets, light sources, and detectors as components of an overall system.

Airborne X-Cavity Tunable Diode Laser

Explore the many applications of the Airborne X-cavity Tunable Diode Laser, from optical cooling to Bose-Einstein Condensation.

Cleaning Optical Filters

Learn how to properly clean, maintain and manage your Semrock optical filters. Watch this 2 minute video demonstrating the optimal cleaning process. This is an important step to get the most out of your experiments and prevent dust from proving false positives to your results.

Tackling Climate Change

Learn how laser 2000 are tackling climate change with the Nanoplus laser onboard the TROPOMI to monitor air quality around the earth and identify pollutants such of ozone, nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide.

Pharmaceutical cleaning validation, Mid-IR liquid chromatography, and chemical imaging

This brochure explores our range of novel optical approaches to cleaning validation and bioreactor monitoring, where processes can be improved to increase productivity and maximize profit, whilst maintaining good manufacturing practice (GMP).

NEW Laser safety goggle with quick release system (QCS)

Explore the basis of laser safety and certifications, make sure your laser eye wear is up to scratch and the correct. Learn more about the frames, and laser safety calculation form.

Motion Device Design Considerations for Vacuum Applications

This blog explores the wonder of the Zaber Motion Device Design Consideration for Vacuum Applications. Outlining the basics of a vacuum system and present considerations to keep in mind when gathering requirements for your application. It will focus on motion control and what is essential to achieve reliable performance without compromising the vacuum requirements.

Microstepping – Motion Control

Learn more about micro stepping Motion Control including, full stepping, half stepping, wave stepping, micro stepping and Quantization error.

Laser Safety for High Power Blue Lasers

Laser safety is one of our top priorities and is vital for every component we provide. With the latest advancements in laser technology also arises the advancements in laser safety, blue laser requires a laser safety window with a larger range of protection. Thus introducing the P1P16 window with a gold-coloured, absorbent plastic, scratch-resistant coating and a thickness of 6mm.
Back to Top

Laser Safety

Nils Haggett-King

Levi Terry

Becca Lowe

Paul Scullion

Laser 2000 UK Joins Forces with Modulight to Boost Photonics Innovation in the UK and Ireland 

February 2024

Input Shaping for Motion Control Vibration Reduction

Scattered Light: How to Mitigate its Effects in Microscopy

Explore the primary causes of scattered light in microscopy, delve into why it is detrimental to the pursuit of clear and precise images, and learn effective strategies to mitigate its effects.

The Power of Modular Microscope Platforms: A Game Changer in Life Sciences

Microscopes are essential instruments in the field of life sciences, enabling researchers to explore the intricate world of cells, tissues, and microorganisms.

Image Stitching for Microscope Applications using µManager

By Albert David, Zaber Applications Engineering Team and Mike Fussell, Zaber Marketing Team
26th January, 2018

Measuring on the Microscale for Levitated Nanophysics Breakthroughs

The Levitated Nanophysics group explores the interface between quantum physics and nanotechnology, with a focus on elements such as photons and nanoparticles.

Enabling Peak Servo Performance with Thermal Protection

By Yegor Rabets, Zaber Technologies’ Electronics Team
25th November, 2022

Autofocus a Microscope using Python

By Skyler Olson, Zaber Technologies’ Software Team
29th November, 2022

5 Motion Control Software Features to Save You Time

By Andrew Lau, Zaber Technologies’ Software Team
6th December, 2022

Advanced Hardware Setup Guide for Zaber Motion Control with Third-party Instruments

By Mike Fussell, Zaber Technologies’ Marketing Team
4th January, 2023

Zaber Controller feature: AutoDetect

By Stephen Hunt, Zaber Technologies’ Firmware Team
10th January, 2023

Selecting a Motorised Rotary Stage

By Graham Davison, Zaber Technologies’ Mechanical Engineering Team
13th February 2023

Pitch, Roll, Yaw, and Abbe Errors in Linear Motion Systems

By Graham Davison, Zaber Technologies’ Mechanical Engineering Team
7th March, 2023

KolaDeep™ Spectral Measurement System: Measure Deeper Blocking

New fluorescence-based life science and biomedical instrumentation increasingly requires high-performance optical filters with very high blocking (OD) and steep spectral edges that transition between high transmission and high OD.

Maximise Fluorescence Performance with the Avant™ Filter Set Family

Avant delivers significant increases in fluorescence signal for specific, popular short Stokes Shift fluorophores.

Laser 2000 STEM Outreach Programme

For the last three years, Laser 2000 has been working to develop a STEM Outreach programme with the aim to encourage students, particularly those from challenging backgrounds, into STEM subjects and possibly STEM careers.

Laser 2000 Pastoral Care Programme

The Laser 2000 Pastoral Care Programme was launched at the end of 2021, with the main goal of making mental health and wellbeing not only a conversation topic, but also part of the company’s culture, reinforcing our ethos and core values.

Red Balloon Learner Centres Partnership

The Red Balloon Learner Centre programme supports young people suffering from social anxiety and lifelong conditions, and helps them to re-engage in education and personal development.

Semrock Verona Filters Increase Raman Performance

The new Verona filter from Semrock – designed and optimised for Raman applications.

Zaber Motorized Inverted Microscope Platform Review

Two of Zaber’s customers shared their experience of working with Zaber’s MVR Series motorized inverted microscope platform.

Manual Stages Guide

We offer a large range of manual stages to provide full range of movement with high loads, high stiffness and high precision.

Laser 2000, your partner for optical components

Our deep knowledge of the industry is what adds value to working with Laser 2000. We maintain very close relationships with our manufacturers, and systematically check to make sure that they meet our exacting standards. Although many of the manufacturers we deal with are based outside of the UK, we know them personally so that when their support is needed, we and your project are not just a number for them.

Polarisation and Phase Manipulation with Retarders (or waveplates)

Find out all you need to know about retarder (waveplate) principles, types, materials and how to practically use them in your experiments.

Joshua Seagrave

Are you looking to combine your laboratory into one portable Moku Lab?

Learn more about the Moku all in one lab hardware series by Liquid instruments and discover the specifications and capabilities of the Go, Pro and Lab.

New Laser Safety PPE Regulations

Does your old eyewear need checking or replacing? Since the final deadline for adoption of EU regulation 216/425 passed in April, all manufacturers must now adhere to the new rules, and if you have laser safety eyewear dating from before 2018 it is important that you ensure it is still safe to use.

Do you lack accurate spectral tools to design your fluorescence detection instrumentation?

SearchLight™ is Semrock's free, online spectral plotting and analysis tool that allows fluorescence microscope users and optical instrument designers to model and evaluate the spectral performance of fluorophores, filter sets, light sources, and detectors as components of an overall system.

Airborne X-Cavity Tunable Diode Laser

Explore the many applications of the Airborne X-cavity Tunable Diode Laser, from optical cooling to Bose-Einstein Condensation.

Cleaning Optical Filters

Learn how to properly clean, maintain and manage your Semrock optical filters. Watch this 2 minute video demonstrating the optimal cleaning process. This is an important step to get the most out of your experiments and prevent dust from proving false positives to your results.

Tackling Climate Change

Learn how laser 2000 are tackling climate change with the Nanoplus laser onboard the TROPOMI to monitor air quality around the earth and identify pollutants such of ozone, nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide.

Pharmaceutical cleaning validation, Mid-IR liquid chromatography, and chemical imaging

This brochure explores our range of novel optical approaches to cleaning validation and bioreactor monitoring, where processes can be improved to increase productivity and maximize profit, whilst maintaining good manufacturing practice (GMP).

NEW Laser safety goggle with quick release system (QCS)

Explore the basis of laser safety and certifications, make sure your laser eye wear is up to scratch and the correct. Learn more about the frames, and laser safety calculation form.

Motion Device Design Considerations for Vacuum Applications

This blog explores the wonder of the Zaber Motion Device Design Consideration for Vacuum Applications. Outlining the basics of a vacuum system and present considerations to keep in mind when gathering requirements for your application. It will focus on motion control and what is essential to achieve reliable performance without compromising the vacuum requirements.

Microstepping – Motion Control

Learn more about micro stepping Motion Control including, full stepping, half stepping, wave stepping, micro stepping and Quantization error.

Laser Safety for High Power Blue Lasers

Laser safety is one of our top priorities and is vital for every component we provide. With the latest advancements in laser technology also arises the advancements in laser safety, blue laser requires a laser safety window with a larger range of protection. Thus introducing the P1P16 window with a gold-coloured, absorbent plastic, scratch-resistant coating and a thickness of 6mm.
Back to Top

Light Delivery & Control

Nils Haggett-King

Levi Terry

Becca Lowe

Paul Scullion

Laser 2000 UK Joins Forces with Modulight to Boost Photonics Innovation in the UK and Ireland 

February 2024

Input Shaping for Motion Control Vibration Reduction

Scattered Light: How to Mitigate its Effects in Microscopy

Explore the primary causes of scattered light in microscopy, delve into why it is detrimental to the pursuit of clear and precise images, and learn effective strategies to mitigate its effects.

The Power of Modular Microscope Platforms: A Game Changer in Life Sciences

Microscopes are essential instruments in the field of life sciences, enabling researchers to explore the intricate world of cells, tissues, and microorganisms.

Image Stitching for Microscope Applications using µManager

By Albert David, Zaber Applications Engineering Team and Mike Fussell, Zaber Marketing Team
26th January, 2018

Measuring on the Microscale for Levitated Nanophysics Breakthroughs

The Levitated Nanophysics group explores the interface between quantum physics and nanotechnology, with a focus on elements such as photons and nanoparticles.

Enabling Peak Servo Performance with Thermal Protection

By Yegor Rabets, Zaber Technologies’ Electronics Team
25th November, 2022

Autofocus a Microscope using Python

By Skyler Olson, Zaber Technologies’ Software Team
29th November, 2022

5 Motion Control Software Features to Save You Time

By Andrew Lau, Zaber Technologies’ Software Team
6th December, 2022

Advanced Hardware Setup Guide for Zaber Motion Control with Third-party Instruments

By Mike Fussell, Zaber Technologies’ Marketing Team
4th January, 2023

Zaber Controller feature: AutoDetect

By Stephen Hunt, Zaber Technologies’ Firmware Team
10th January, 2023

Selecting a Motorised Rotary Stage

By Graham Davison, Zaber Technologies’ Mechanical Engineering Team
13th February 2023

Pitch, Roll, Yaw, and Abbe Errors in Linear Motion Systems

By Graham Davison, Zaber Technologies’ Mechanical Engineering Team
7th March, 2023

KolaDeep™ Spectral Measurement System: Measure Deeper Blocking

New fluorescence-based life science and biomedical instrumentation increasingly requires high-performance optical filters with very high blocking (OD) and steep spectral edges that transition between high transmission and high OD.

Maximise Fluorescence Performance with the Avant™ Filter Set Family

Avant delivers significant increases in fluorescence signal for specific, popular short Stokes Shift fluorophores.

Laser 2000 STEM Outreach Programme

For the last three years, Laser 2000 has been working to develop a STEM Outreach programme with the aim to encourage students, particularly those from challenging backgrounds, into STEM subjects and possibly STEM careers.

Laser 2000 Pastoral Care Programme

The Laser 2000 Pastoral Care Programme was launched at the end of 2021, with the main goal of making mental health and wellbeing not only a conversation topic, but also part of the company’s culture, reinforcing our ethos and core values.

Red Balloon Learner Centres Partnership

The Red Balloon Learner Centre programme supports young people suffering from social anxiety and lifelong conditions, and helps them to re-engage in education and personal development.

Semrock Verona Filters Increase Raman Performance

The new Verona filter from Semrock – designed and optimised for Raman applications.

Zaber Motorized Inverted Microscope Platform Review

Two of Zaber’s customers shared their experience of working with Zaber’s MVR Series motorized inverted microscope platform.

Manual Stages Guide

We offer a large range of manual stages to provide full range of movement with high loads, high stiffness and high precision.

Laser 2000, your partner for optical components

Our deep knowledge of the industry is what adds value to working with Laser 2000. We maintain very close relationships with our manufacturers, and systematically check to make sure that they meet our exacting standards. Although many of the manufacturers we deal with are based outside of the UK, we know them personally so that when their support is needed, we and your project are not just a number for them.

Polarisation and Phase Manipulation with Retarders (or waveplates)

Find out all you need to know about retarder (waveplate) principles, types, materials and how to practically use them in your experiments.

Joshua Seagrave

Are you looking to combine your laboratory into one portable Moku Lab?

Learn more about the Moku all in one lab hardware series by Liquid instruments and discover the specifications and capabilities of the Go, Pro and Lab.

New Laser Safety PPE Regulations

Does your old eyewear need checking or replacing? Since the final deadline for adoption of EU regulation 216/425 passed in April, all manufacturers must now adhere to the new rules, and if you have laser safety eyewear dating from before 2018 it is important that you ensure it is still safe to use.

Do you lack accurate spectral tools to design your fluorescence detection instrumentation?

SearchLight™ is Semrock's free, online spectral plotting and analysis tool that allows fluorescence microscope users and optical instrument designers to model and evaluate the spectral performance of fluorophores, filter sets, light sources, and detectors as components of an overall system.

Airborne X-Cavity Tunable Diode Laser

Explore the many applications of the Airborne X-cavity Tunable Diode Laser, from optical cooling to Bose-Einstein Condensation.

Cleaning Optical Filters

Learn how to properly clean, maintain and manage your Semrock optical filters. Watch this 2 minute video demonstrating the optimal cleaning process. This is an important step to get the most out of your experiments and prevent dust from proving false positives to your results.

Tackling Climate Change

Learn how laser 2000 are tackling climate change with the Nanoplus laser onboard the TROPOMI to monitor air quality around the earth and identify pollutants such of ozone, nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide.

Pharmaceutical cleaning validation, Mid-IR liquid chromatography, and chemical imaging

This brochure explores our range of novel optical approaches to cleaning validation and bioreactor monitoring, where processes can be improved to increase productivity and maximize profit, whilst maintaining good manufacturing practice (GMP).

NEW Laser safety goggle with quick release system (QCS)

Explore the basis of laser safety and certifications, make sure your laser eye wear is up to scratch and the correct. Learn more about the frames, and laser safety calculation form.

Motion Device Design Considerations for Vacuum Applications

This blog explores the wonder of the Zaber Motion Device Design Consideration for Vacuum Applications. Outlining the basics of a vacuum system and present considerations to keep in mind when gathering requirements for your application. It will focus on motion control and what is essential to achieve reliable performance without compromising the vacuum requirements.

Microstepping – Motion Control

Learn more about micro stepping Motion Control including, full stepping, half stepping, wave stepping, micro stepping and Quantization error.

Laser Safety for High Power Blue Lasers

Laser safety is one of our top priorities and is vital for every component we provide. With the latest advancements in laser technology also arises the advancements in laser safety, blue laser requires a laser safety window with a larger range of protection. Thus introducing the P1P16 window with a gold-coloured, absorbent plastic, scratch-resistant coating and a thickness of 6mm.
Back to Top

Microscopy

Nils Haggett-King

Levi Terry

Becca Lowe

Paul Scullion

Laser 2000 UK Joins Forces with Modulight to Boost Photonics Innovation in the UK and Ireland 

February 2024

Input Shaping for Motion Control Vibration Reduction

Scattered Light: How to Mitigate its Effects in Microscopy

Explore the primary causes of scattered light in microscopy, delve into why it is detrimental to the pursuit of clear and precise images, and learn effective strategies to mitigate its effects.

The Power of Modular Microscope Platforms: A Game Changer in Life Sciences

Microscopes are essential instruments in the field of life sciences, enabling researchers to explore the intricate world of cells, tissues, and microorganisms.

Image Stitching for Microscope Applications using µManager

By Albert David, Zaber Applications Engineering Team and Mike Fussell, Zaber Marketing Team
26th January, 2018

Measuring on the Microscale for Levitated Nanophysics Breakthroughs

The Levitated Nanophysics group explores the interface between quantum physics and nanotechnology, with a focus on elements such as photons and nanoparticles.

Enabling Peak Servo Performance with Thermal Protection

By Yegor Rabets, Zaber Technologies’ Electronics Team
25th November, 2022

Autofocus a Microscope using Python

By Skyler Olson, Zaber Technologies’ Software Team
29th November, 2022

5 Motion Control Software Features to Save You Time

By Andrew Lau, Zaber Technologies’ Software Team
6th December, 2022

Advanced Hardware Setup Guide for Zaber Motion Control with Third-party Instruments

By Mike Fussell, Zaber Technologies’ Marketing Team
4th January, 2023

Zaber Controller feature: AutoDetect

By Stephen Hunt, Zaber Technologies’ Firmware Team
10th January, 2023

Selecting a Motorised Rotary Stage

By Graham Davison, Zaber Technologies’ Mechanical Engineering Team
13th February 2023

Pitch, Roll, Yaw, and Abbe Errors in Linear Motion Systems

By Graham Davison, Zaber Technologies’ Mechanical Engineering Team
7th March, 2023

KolaDeep™ Spectral Measurement System: Measure Deeper Blocking

New fluorescence-based life science and biomedical instrumentation increasingly requires high-performance optical filters with very high blocking (OD) and steep spectral edges that transition between high transmission and high OD.

Maximise Fluorescence Performance with the Avant™ Filter Set Family

Avant delivers significant increases in fluorescence signal for specific, popular short Stokes Shift fluorophores.

Laser 2000 STEM Outreach Programme

For the last three years, Laser 2000 has been working to develop a STEM Outreach programme with the aim to encourage students, particularly those from challenging backgrounds, into STEM subjects and possibly STEM careers.

Laser 2000 Pastoral Care Programme

The Laser 2000 Pastoral Care Programme was launched at the end of 2021, with the main goal of making mental health and wellbeing not only a conversation topic, but also part of the company’s culture, reinforcing our ethos and core values.

Red Balloon Learner Centres Partnership

The Red Balloon Learner Centre programme supports young people suffering from social anxiety and lifelong conditions, and helps them to re-engage in education and personal development.

Semrock Verona Filters Increase Raman Performance

The new Verona filter from Semrock – designed and optimised for Raman applications.

Zaber Motorized Inverted Microscope Platform Review

Two of Zaber’s customers shared their experience of working with Zaber’s MVR Series motorized inverted microscope platform.

Manual Stages Guide

We offer a large range of manual stages to provide full range of movement with high loads, high stiffness and high precision.

Laser 2000, your partner for optical components

Our deep knowledge of the industry is what adds value to working with Laser 2000. We maintain very close relationships with our manufacturers, and systematically check to make sure that they meet our exacting standards. Although many of the manufacturers we deal with are based outside of the UK, we know them personally so that when their support is needed, we and your project are not just a number for them.

Polarisation and Phase Manipulation with Retarders (or waveplates)

Find out all you need to know about retarder (waveplate) principles, types, materials and how to practically use them in your experiments.

Joshua Seagrave

Are you looking to combine your laboratory into one portable Moku Lab?

Learn more about the Moku all in one lab hardware series by Liquid instruments and discover the specifications and capabilities of the Go, Pro and Lab.

New Laser Safety PPE Regulations

Does your old eyewear need checking or replacing? Since the final deadline for adoption of EU regulation 216/425 passed in April, all manufacturers must now adhere to the new rules, and if you have laser safety eyewear dating from before 2018 it is important that you ensure it is still safe to use.

Do you lack accurate spectral tools to design your fluorescence detection instrumentation?

SearchLight™ is Semrock's free, online spectral plotting and analysis tool that allows fluorescence microscope users and optical instrument designers to model and evaluate the spectral performance of fluorophores, filter sets, light sources, and detectors as components of an overall system.

Airborne X-Cavity Tunable Diode Laser

Explore the many applications of the Airborne X-cavity Tunable Diode Laser, from optical cooling to Bose-Einstein Condensation.

Cleaning Optical Filters

Learn how to properly clean, maintain and manage your Semrock optical filters. Watch this 2 minute video demonstrating the optimal cleaning process. This is an important step to get the most out of your experiments and prevent dust from proving false positives to your results.

Tackling Climate Change

Learn how laser 2000 are tackling climate change with the Nanoplus laser onboard the TROPOMI to monitor air quality around the earth and identify pollutants such of ozone, nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide.

Pharmaceutical cleaning validation, Mid-IR liquid chromatography, and chemical imaging

This brochure explores our range of novel optical approaches to cleaning validation and bioreactor monitoring, where processes can be improved to increase productivity and maximize profit, whilst maintaining good manufacturing practice (GMP).

NEW Laser safety goggle with quick release system (QCS)

Explore the basis of laser safety and certifications, make sure your laser eye wear is up to scratch and the correct. Learn more about the frames, and laser safety calculation form.

Motion Device Design Considerations for Vacuum Applications

This blog explores the wonder of the Zaber Motion Device Design Consideration for Vacuum Applications. Outlining the basics of a vacuum system and present considerations to keep in mind when gathering requirements for your application. It will focus on motion control and what is essential to achieve reliable performance without compromising the vacuum requirements.

Microstepping – Motion Control

Learn more about micro stepping Motion Control including, full stepping, half stepping, wave stepping, micro stepping and Quantization error.

Laser Safety for High Power Blue Lasers

Laser safety is one of our top priorities and is vital for every component we provide. With the latest advancements in laser technology also arises the advancements in laser safety, blue laser requires a laser safety window with a larger range of protection. Thus introducing the P1P16 window with a gold-coloured, absorbent plastic, scratch-resistant coating and a thickness of 6mm.
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Spectroscopy

Nils Haggett-King

Levi Terry

Becca Lowe

Paul Scullion

Laser 2000 UK Joins Forces with Modulight to Boost Photonics Innovation in the UK and Ireland 

February 2024

Input Shaping for Motion Control Vibration Reduction

Scattered Light: How to Mitigate its Effects in Microscopy

Explore the primary causes of scattered light in microscopy, delve into why it is detrimental to the pursuit of clear and precise images, and learn effective strategies to mitigate its effects.

The Power of Modular Microscope Platforms: A Game Changer in Life Sciences

Microscopes are essential instruments in the field of life sciences, enabling researchers to explore the intricate world of cells, tissues, and microorganisms.

Image Stitching for Microscope Applications using µManager

By Albert David, Zaber Applications Engineering Team and Mike Fussell, Zaber Marketing Team
26th January, 2018

Measuring on the Microscale for Levitated Nanophysics Breakthroughs

The Levitated Nanophysics group explores the interface between quantum physics and nanotechnology, with a focus on elements such as photons and nanoparticles.

Enabling Peak Servo Performance with Thermal Protection

By Yegor Rabets, Zaber Technologies’ Electronics Team
25th November, 2022

Autofocus a Microscope using Python

By Skyler Olson, Zaber Technologies’ Software Team
29th November, 2022

5 Motion Control Software Features to Save You Time

By Andrew Lau, Zaber Technologies’ Software Team
6th December, 2022

Advanced Hardware Setup Guide for Zaber Motion Control with Third-party Instruments

By Mike Fussell, Zaber Technologies’ Marketing Team
4th January, 2023

Zaber Controller feature: AutoDetect

By Stephen Hunt, Zaber Technologies’ Firmware Team
10th January, 2023

Selecting a Motorised Rotary Stage

By Graham Davison, Zaber Technologies’ Mechanical Engineering Team
13th February 2023

Pitch, Roll, Yaw, and Abbe Errors in Linear Motion Systems

By Graham Davison, Zaber Technologies’ Mechanical Engineering Team
7th March, 2023

KolaDeep™ Spectral Measurement System: Measure Deeper Blocking

New fluorescence-based life science and biomedical instrumentation increasingly requires high-performance optical filters with very high blocking (OD) and steep spectral edges that transition between high transmission and high OD.

Maximise Fluorescence Performance with the Avant™ Filter Set Family

Avant delivers significant increases in fluorescence signal for specific, popular short Stokes Shift fluorophores.

Laser 2000 STEM Outreach Programme

For the last three years, Laser 2000 has been working to develop a STEM Outreach programme with the aim to encourage students, particularly those from challenging backgrounds, into STEM subjects and possibly STEM careers.

Laser 2000 Pastoral Care Programme

The Laser 2000 Pastoral Care Programme was launched at the end of 2021, with the main goal of making mental health and wellbeing not only a conversation topic, but also part of the company’s culture, reinforcing our ethos and core values.

Red Balloon Learner Centres Partnership

The Red Balloon Learner Centre programme supports young people suffering from social anxiety and lifelong conditions, and helps them to re-engage in education and personal development.

Semrock Verona Filters Increase Raman Performance

The new Verona filter from Semrock – designed and optimised for Raman applications.

Zaber Motorized Inverted Microscope Platform Review

Two of Zaber’s customers shared their experience of working with Zaber’s MVR Series motorized inverted microscope platform.

Manual Stages Guide

We offer a large range of manual stages to provide full range of movement with high loads, high stiffness and high precision.

Laser 2000, your partner for optical components

Our deep knowledge of the industry is what adds value to working with Laser 2000. We maintain very close relationships with our manufacturers, and systematically check to make sure that they meet our exacting standards. Although many of the manufacturers we deal with are based outside of the UK, we know them personally so that when their support is needed, we and your project are not just a number for them.

Polarisation and Phase Manipulation with Retarders (or waveplates)

Find out all you need to know about retarder (waveplate) principles, types, materials and how to practically use them in your experiments.

Joshua Seagrave

Are you looking to combine your laboratory into one portable Moku Lab?

Learn more about the Moku all in one lab hardware series by Liquid instruments and discover the specifications and capabilities of the Go, Pro and Lab.

New Laser Safety PPE Regulations

Does your old eyewear need checking or replacing? Since the final deadline for adoption of EU regulation 216/425 passed in April, all manufacturers must now adhere to the new rules, and if you have laser safety eyewear dating from before 2018 it is important that you ensure it is still safe to use.

Do you lack accurate spectral tools to design your fluorescence detection instrumentation?

SearchLight™ is Semrock's free, online spectral plotting and analysis tool that allows fluorescence microscope users and optical instrument designers to model and evaluate the spectral performance of fluorophores, filter sets, light sources, and detectors as components of an overall system.

Airborne X-Cavity Tunable Diode Laser

Explore the many applications of the Airborne X-cavity Tunable Diode Laser, from optical cooling to Bose-Einstein Condensation.

Cleaning Optical Filters

Learn how to properly clean, maintain and manage your Semrock optical filters. Watch this 2 minute video demonstrating the optimal cleaning process. This is an important step to get the most out of your experiments and prevent dust from proving false positives to your results.

Tackling Climate Change

Learn how laser 2000 are tackling climate change with the Nanoplus laser onboard the TROPOMI to monitor air quality around the earth and identify pollutants such of ozone, nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide.

Pharmaceutical cleaning validation, Mid-IR liquid chromatography, and chemical imaging

This brochure explores our range of novel optical approaches to cleaning validation and bioreactor monitoring, where processes can be improved to increase productivity and maximize profit, whilst maintaining good manufacturing practice (GMP).

NEW Laser safety goggle with quick release system (QCS)

Explore the basis of laser safety and certifications, make sure your laser eye wear is up to scratch and the correct. Learn more about the frames, and laser safety calculation form.

Motion Device Design Considerations for Vacuum Applications

This blog explores the wonder of the Zaber Motion Device Design Consideration for Vacuum Applications. Outlining the basics of a vacuum system and present considerations to keep in mind when gathering requirements for your application. It will focus on motion control and what is essential to achieve reliable performance without compromising the vacuum requirements.

Microstepping – Motion Control

Learn more about micro stepping Motion Control including, full stepping, half stepping, wave stepping, micro stepping and Quantization error.

Laser Safety for High Power Blue Lasers

Laser safety is one of our top priorities and is vital for every component we provide. With the latest advancements in laser technology also arises the advancements in laser safety, blue laser requires a laser safety window with a larger range of protection. Thus introducing the P1P16 window with a gold-coloured, absorbent plastic, scratch-resistant coating and a thickness of 6mm.
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Test & Measurement

Nils Haggett-King

Levi Terry

Becca Lowe

Paul Scullion

Laser 2000 UK Joins Forces with Modulight to Boost Photonics Innovation in the UK and Ireland 

February 2024

Input Shaping for Motion Control Vibration Reduction

Scattered Light: How to Mitigate its Effects in Microscopy

Explore the primary causes of scattered light in microscopy, delve into why it is detrimental to the pursuit of clear and precise images, and learn effective strategies to mitigate its effects.

The Power of Modular Microscope Platforms: A Game Changer in Life Sciences

Microscopes are essential instruments in the field of life sciences, enabling researchers to explore the intricate world of cells, tissues, and microorganisms.

Image Stitching for Microscope Applications using µManager

By Albert David, Zaber Applications Engineering Team and Mike Fussell, Zaber Marketing Team
26th January, 2018

Measuring on the Microscale for Levitated Nanophysics Breakthroughs

The Levitated Nanophysics group explores the interface between quantum physics and nanotechnology, with a focus on elements such as photons and nanoparticles.

Enabling Peak Servo Performance with Thermal Protection

By Yegor Rabets, Zaber Technologies’ Electronics Team
25th November, 2022

Autofocus a Microscope using Python

By Skyler Olson, Zaber Technologies’ Software Team
29th November, 2022

5 Motion Control Software Features to Save You Time

By Andrew Lau, Zaber Technologies’ Software Team
6th December, 2022

Advanced Hardware Setup Guide for Zaber Motion Control with Third-party Instruments

By Mike Fussell, Zaber Technologies’ Marketing Team
4th January, 2023

Zaber Controller feature: AutoDetect

By Stephen Hunt, Zaber Technologies’ Firmware Team
10th January, 2023

Selecting a Motorised Rotary Stage

By Graham Davison, Zaber Technologies’ Mechanical Engineering Team
13th February 2023

Pitch, Roll, Yaw, and Abbe Errors in Linear Motion Systems

By Graham Davison, Zaber Technologies’ Mechanical Engineering Team
7th March, 2023

KolaDeep™ Spectral Measurement System: Measure Deeper Blocking

New fluorescence-based life science and biomedical instrumentation increasingly requires high-performance optical filters with very high blocking (OD) and steep spectral edges that transition between high transmission and high OD.

Maximise Fluorescence Performance with the Avant™ Filter Set Family

Avant delivers significant increases in fluorescence signal for specific, popular short Stokes Shift fluorophores.

Laser 2000 STEM Outreach Programme

For the last three years, Laser 2000 has been working to develop a STEM Outreach programme with the aim to encourage students, particularly those from challenging backgrounds, into STEM subjects and possibly STEM careers.

Laser 2000 Pastoral Care Programme

The Laser 2000 Pastoral Care Programme was launched at the end of 2021, with the main goal of making mental health and wellbeing not only a conversation topic, but also part of the company’s culture, reinforcing our ethos and core values.

Red Balloon Learner Centres Partnership

The Red Balloon Learner Centre programme supports young people suffering from social anxiety and lifelong conditions, and helps them to re-engage in education and personal development.

Semrock Verona Filters Increase Raman Performance

The new Verona filter from Semrock – designed and optimised for Raman applications.

Zaber Motorized Inverted Microscope Platform Review

Two of Zaber’s customers shared their experience of working with Zaber’s MVR Series motorized inverted microscope platform.

Manual Stages Guide

We offer a large range of manual stages to provide full range of movement with high loads, high stiffness and high precision.

Laser 2000, your partner for optical components

Our deep knowledge of the industry is what adds value to working with Laser 2000. We maintain very close relationships with our manufacturers, and systematically check to make sure that they meet our exacting standards. Although many of the manufacturers we deal with are based outside of the UK, we know them personally so that when their support is needed, we and your project are not just a number for them.

Polarisation and Phase Manipulation with Retarders (or waveplates)

Find out all you need to know about retarder (waveplate) principles, types, materials and how to practically use them in your experiments.

Joshua Seagrave

Are you looking to combine your laboratory into one portable Moku Lab?

Learn more about the Moku all in one lab hardware series by Liquid instruments and discover the specifications and capabilities of the Go, Pro and Lab.

New Laser Safety PPE Regulations

Does your old eyewear need checking or replacing? Since the final deadline for adoption of EU regulation 216/425 passed in April, all manufacturers must now adhere to the new rules, and if you have laser safety eyewear dating from before 2018 it is important that you ensure it is still safe to use.

Do you lack accurate spectral tools to design your fluorescence detection instrumentation?

SearchLight™ is Semrock's free, online spectral plotting and analysis tool that allows fluorescence microscope users and optical instrument designers to model and evaluate the spectral performance of fluorophores, filter sets, light sources, and detectors as components of an overall system.

Airborne X-Cavity Tunable Diode Laser

Explore the many applications of the Airborne X-cavity Tunable Diode Laser, from optical cooling to Bose-Einstein Condensation.

Cleaning Optical Filters

Learn how to properly clean, maintain and manage your Semrock optical filters. Watch this 2 minute video demonstrating the optimal cleaning process. This is an important step to get the most out of your experiments and prevent dust from proving false positives to your results.

Tackling Climate Change

Learn how laser 2000 are tackling climate change with the Nanoplus laser onboard the TROPOMI to monitor air quality around the earth and identify pollutants such of ozone, nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide.

Pharmaceutical cleaning validation, Mid-IR liquid chromatography, and chemical imaging

This brochure explores our range of novel optical approaches to cleaning validation and bioreactor monitoring, where processes can be improved to increase productivity and maximize profit, whilst maintaining good manufacturing practice (GMP).

NEW Laser safety goggle with quick release system (QCS)

Explore the basis of laser safety and certifications, make sure your laser eye wear is up to scratch and the correct. Learn more about the frames, and laser safety calculation form.

Motion Device Design Considerations for Vacuum Applications

This blog explores the wonder of the Zaber Motion Device Design Consideration for Vacuum Applications. Outlining the basics of a vacuum system and present considerations to keep in mind when gathering requirements for your application. It will focus on motion control and what is essential to achieve reliable performance without compromising the vacuum requirements.

Microstepping – Motion Control

Learn more about micro stepping Motion Control including, full stepping, half stepping, wave stepping, micro stepping and Quantization error.

Laser Safety for High Power Blue Lasers

Laser safety is one of our top priorities and is vital for every component we provide. With the latest advancements in laser technology also arises the advancements in laser safety, blue laser requires a laser safety window with a larger range of protection. Thus introducing the P1P16 window with a gold-coloured, absorbent plastic, scratch-resistant coating and a thickness of 6mm.
Back to Top

Motion Control

Nils Haggett-King

Levi Terry

Becca Lowe

Paul Scullion

Laser 2000 UK Joins Forces with Modulight to Boost Photonics Innovation in the UK and Ireland 

February 2024

Input Shaping for Motion Control Vibration Reduction

Scattered Light: How to Mitigate its Effects in Microscopy

Explore the primary causes of scattered light in microscopy, delve into why it is detrimental to the pursuit of clear and precise images, and learn effective strategies to mitigate its effects.

The Power of Modular Microscope Platforms: A Game Changer in Life Sciences

Microscopes are essential instruments in the field of life sciences, enabling researchers to explore the intricate world of cells, tissues, and microorganisms.

Image Stitching for Microscope Applications using µManager

By Albert David, Zaber Applications Engineering Team and Mike Fussell, Zaber Marketing Team
26th January, 2018

Measuring on the Microscale for Levitated Nanophysics Breakthroughs

The Levitated Nanophysics group explores the interface between quantum physics and nanotechnology, with a focus on elements such as photons and nanoparticles.

Enabling Peak Servo Performance with Thermal Protection

By Yegor Rabets, Zaber Technologies’ Electronics Team
25th November, 2022

Autofocus a Microscope using Python

By Skyler Olson, Zaber Technologies’ Software Team
29th November, 2022

5 Motion Control Software Features to Save You Time

By Andrew Lau, Zaber Technologies’ Software Team
6th December, 2022

Advanced Hardware Setup Guide for Zaber Motion Control with Third-party Instruments

By Mike Fussell, Zaber Technologies’ Marketing Team
4th January, 2023

Zaber Controller feature: AutoDetect

By Stephen Hunt, Zaber Technologies’ Firmware Team
10th January, 2023

Selecting a Motorised Rotary Stage

By Graham Davison, Zaber Technologies’ Mechanical Engineering Team
13th February 2023

Pitch, Roll, Yaw, and Abbe Errors in Linear Motion Systems

By Graham Davison, Zaber Technologies’ Mechanical Engineering Team
7th March, 2023

KolaDeep™ Spectral Measurement System: Measure Deeper Blocking

New fluorescence-based life science and biomedical instrumentation increasingly requires high-performance optical filters with very high blocking (OD) and steep spectral edges that transition between high transmission and high OD.

Maximise Fluorescence Performance with the Avant™ Filter Set Family

Avant delivers significant increases in fluorescence signal for specific, popular short Stokes Shift fluorophores.

Laser 2000 STEM Outreach Programme

For the last three years, Laser 2000 has been working to develop a STEM Outreach programme with the aim to encourage students, particularly those from challenging backgrounds, into STEM subjects and possibly STEM careers.

Laser 2000 Pastoral Care Programme

The Laser 2000 Pastoral Care Programme was launched at the end of 2021, with the main goal of making mental health and wellbeing not only a conversation topic, but also part of the company’s culture, reinforcing our ethos and core values.

Red Balloon Learner Centres Partnership

The Red Balloon Learner Centre programme supports young people suffering from social anxiety and lifelong conditions, and helps them to re-engage in education and personal development.

Semrock Verona Filters Increase Raman Performance

The new Verona filter from Semrock – designed and optimised for Raman applications.

Zaber Motorized Inverted Microscope Platform Review

Two of Zaber’s customers shared their experience of working with Zaber’s MVR Series motorized inverted microscope platform.

Manual Stages Guide

We offer a large range of manual stages to provide full range of movement with high loads, high stiffness and high precision.

Laser 2000, your partner for optical components

Our deep knowledge of the industry is what adds value to working with Laser 2000. We maintain very close relationships with our manufacturers, and systematically check to make sure that they meet our exacting standards. Although many of the manufacturers we deal with are based outside of the UK, we know them personally so that when their support is needed, we and your project are not just a number for them.

Polarisation and Phase Manipulation with Retarders (or waveplates)

Find out all you need to know about retarder (waveplate) principles, types, materials and how to practically use them in your experiments.

Joshua Seagrave

Are you looking to combine your laboratory into one portable Moku Lab?

Learn more about the Moku all in one lab hardware series by Liquid instruments and discover the specifications and capabilities of the Go, Pro and Lab.

New Laser Safety PPE Regulations

Does your old eyewear need checking or replacing? Since the final deadline for adoption of EU regulation 216/425 passed in April, all manufacturers must now adhere to the new rules, and if you have laser safety eyewear dating from before 2018 it is important that you ensure it is still safe to use.

Do you lack accurate spectral tools to design your fluorescence detection instrumentation?

SearchLight™ is Semrock's free, online spectral plotting and analysis tool that allows fluorescence microscope users and optical instrument designers to model and evaluate the spectral performance of fluorophores, filter sets, light sources, and detectors as components of an overall system.

Airborne X-Cavity Tunable Diode Laser

Explore the many applications of the Airborne X-cavity Tunable Diode Laser, from optical cooling to Bose-Einstein Condensation.

Cleaning Optical Filters

Learn how to properly clean, maintain and manage your Semrock optical filters. Watch this 2 minute video demonstrating the optimal cleaning process. This is an important step to get the most out of your experiments and prevent dust from proving false positives to your results.

Tackling Climate Change

Learn how laser 2000 are tackling climate change with the Nanoplus laser onboard the TROPOMI to monitor air quality around the earth and identify pollutants such of ozone, nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide.

Pharmaceutical cleaning validation, Mid-IR liquid chromatography, and chemical imaging

This brochure explores our range of novel optical approaches to cleaning validation and bioreactor monitoring, where processes can be improved to increase productivity and maximize profit, whilst maintaining good manufacturing practice (GMP).

NEW Laser safety goggle with quick release system (QCS)

Explore the basis of laser safety and certifications, make sure your laser eye wear is up to scratch and the correct. Learn more about the frames, and laser safety calculation form.

Motion Device Design Considerations for Vacuum Applications

This blog explores the wonder of the Zaber Motion Device Design Consideration for Vacuum Applications. Outlining the basics of a vacuum system and present considerations to keep in mind when gathering requirements for your application. It will focus on motion control and what is essential to achieve reliable performance without compromising the vacuum requirements.

Microstepping – Motion Control

Learn more about micro stepping Motion Control including, full stepping, half stepping, wave stepping, micro stepping and Quantization error.

Laser Safety for High Power Blue Lasers

Laser safety is one of our top priorities and is vital for every component we provide. With the latest advancements in laser technology also arises the advancements in laser safety, blue laser requires a laser safety window with a larger range of protection. Thus introducing the P1P16 window with a gold-coloured, absorbent plastic, scratch-resistant coating and a thickness of 6mm.
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Featured Blogs

Nils Haggett-King

Levi Terry

Becca Lowe

Paul Scullion

Laser 2000 UK Joins Forces with Modulight to Boost Photonics Innovation in the UK and Ireland 

February 2024

Input Shaping for Motion Control Vibration Reduction

Scattered Light: How to Mitigate its Effects in Microscopy

Explore the primary causes of scattered light in microscopy, delve into why it is detrimental to the pursuit of clear and precise images, and learn effective strategies to mitigate its effects.

The Power of Modular Microscope Platforms: A Game Changer in Life Sciences

Microscopes are essential instruments in the field of life sciences, enabling researchers to explore the intricate world of cells, tissues, and microorganisms.

Image Stitching for Microscope Applications using µManager

By Albert David, Zaber Applications Engineering Team and Mike Fussell, Zaber Marketing Team
26th January, 2018

Measuring on the Microscale for Levitated Nanophysics Breakthroughs

The Levitated Nanophysics group explores the interface between quantum physics and nanotechnology, with a focus on elements such as photons and nanoparticles.

Enabling Peak Servo Performance with Thermal Protection

By Yegor Rabets, Zaber Technologies’ Electronics Team
25th November, 2022

Autofocus a Microscope using Python

By Skyler Olson, Zaber Technologies’ Software Team
29th November, 2022

5 Motion Control Software Features to Save You Time

By Andrew Lau, Zaber Technologies’ Software Team
6th December, 2022

Advanced Hardware Setup Guide for Zaber Motion Control with Third-party Instruments

By Mike Fussell, Zaber Technologies’ Marketing Team
4th January, 2023

Zaber Controller feature: AutoDetect

By Stephen Hunt, Zaber Technologies’ Firmware Team
10th January, 2023

Selecting a Motorised Rotary Stage

By Graham Davison, Zaber Technologies’ Mechanical Engineering Team
13th February 2023

Pitch, Roll, Yaw, and Abbe Errors in Linear Motion Systems

By Graham Davison, Zaber Technologies’ Mechanical Engineering Team
7th March, 2023

KolaDeep™ Spectral Measurement System: Measure Deeper Blocking

New fluorescence-based life science and biomedical instrumentation increasingly requires high-performance optical filters with very high blocking (OD) and steep spectral edges that transition between high transmission and high OD.

Maximise Fluorescence Performance with the Avant™ Filter Set Family

Avant delivers significant increases in fluorescence signal for specific, popular short Stokes Shift fluorophores.

Laser 2000 STEM Outreach Programme

For the last three years, Laser 2000 has been working to develop a STEM Outreach programme with the aim to encourage students, particularly those from challenging backgrounds, into STEM subjects and possibly STEM careers.

Laser 2000 Pastoral Care Programme

The Laser 2000 Pastoral Care Programme was launched at the end of 2021, with the main goal of making mental health and wellbeing not only a conversation topic, but also part of the company’s culture, reinforcing our ethos and core values.

Red Balloon Learner Centres Partnership

The Red Balloon Learner Centre programme supports young people suffering from social anxiety and lifelong conditions, and helps them to re-engage in education and personal development.

Semrock Verona Filters Increase Raman Performance

The new Verona filter from Semrock – designed and optimised for Raman applications.

Zaber Motorized Inverted Microscope Platform Review

Two of Zaber’s customers shared their experience of working with Zaber’s MVR Series motorized inverted microscope platform.

Manual Stages Guide

We offer a large range of manual stages to provide full range of movement with high loads, high stiffness and high precision.

Laser 2000, your partner for optical components

Our deep knowledge of the industry is what adds value to working with Laser 2000. We maintain very close relationships with our manufacturers, and systematically check to make sure that they meet our exacting standards. Although many of the manufacturers we deal with are based outside of the UK, we know them personally so that when their support is needed, we and your project are not just a number for them.

Polarisation and Phase Manipulation with Retarders (or waveplates)

Find out all you need to know about retarder (waveplate) principles, types, materials and how to practically use them in your experiments.

Joshua Seagrave

Are you looking to combine your laboratory into one portable Moku Lab?

Learn more about the Moku all in one lab hardware series by Liquid instruments and discover the specifications and capabilities of the Go, Pro and Lab.

New Laser Safety PPE Regulations

Does your old eyewear need checking or replacing? Since the final deadline for adoption of EU regulation 216/425 passed in April, all manufacturers must now adhere to the new rules, and if you have laser safety eyewear dating from before 2018 it is important that you ensure it is still safe to use.

Do you lack accurate spectral tools to design your fluorescence detection instrumentation?

SearchLight™ is Semrock's free, online spectral plotting and analysis tool that allows fluorescence microscope users and optical instrument designers to model and evaluate the spectral performance of fluorophores, filter sets, light sources, and detectors as components of an overall system.

Airborne X-Cavity Tunable Diode Laser

Explore the many applications of the Airborne X-cavity Tunable Diode Laser, from optical cooling to Bose-Einstein Condensation.

Cleaning Optical Filters

Learn how to properly clean, maintain and manage your Semrock optical filters. Watch this 2 minute video demonstrating the optimal cleaning process. This is an important step to get the most out of your experiments and prevent dust from proving false positives to your results.

Tackling Climate Change

Learn how laser 2000 are tackling climate change with the Nanoplus laser onboard the TROPOMI to monitor air quality around the earth and identify pollutants such of ozone, nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide.

Pharmaceutical cleaning validation, Mid-IR liquid chromatography, and chemical imaging

This brochure explores our range of novel optical approaches to cleaning validation and bioreactor monitoring, where processes can be improved to increase productivity and maximize profit, whilst maintaining good manufacturing practice (GMP).

NEW Laser safety goggle with quick release system (QCS)

Explore the basis of laser safety and certifications, make sure your laser eye wear is up to scratch and the correct. Learn more about the frames, and laser safety calculation form.

Motion Device Design Considerations for Vacuum Applications

This blog explores the wonder of the Zaber Motion Device Design Consideration for Vacuum Applications. Outlining the basics of a vacuum system and present considerations to keep in mind when gathering requirements for your application. It will focus on motion control and what is essential to achieve reliable performance without compromising the vacuum requirements.

Microstepping – Motion Control

Learn more about micro stepping Motion Control including, full stepping, half stepping, wave stepping, micro stepping and Quantization error.

Laser Safety for High Power Blue Lasers

Laser safety is one of our top priorities and is vital for every component we provide. With the latest advancements in laser technology also arises the advancements in laser safety, blue laser requires a laser safety window with a larger range of protection. Thus introducing the P1P16 window with a gold-coloured, absorbent plastic, scratch-resistant coating and a thickness of 6mm.
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