Coherent Corp, a leader in photonics, has launched the Axon FP. This new laser is part of the Axon ultrafast family. It aims to improve flexibility, portability, and accessibility in femtosecond laser technology.
The Axon FP is designed for new uses in life sciences, precision instruments, and advanced metrology. It features a compact, air-cooled, rack-mountable laser system. This system has a fiber-delivered, collimated output. This design removes the need for traditional optical benches. It also simplifies alignment processes. As a result, it offers a compact and efficient laser source. The Axon FP comes in 920 nm and 1064 nm options. It produces over 1 W of high-quality femtosecond pulses. This sets a new standard for nonlinear imaging and tough scientific tasks.
The Axon FP combines all parts, controls, and beam delivery into one small chassis. This makes integration much easier. Its fiber-delivered beam cuts the need for outside optics. This speeds up setup and lowers system costs. Laboratories can easily move the Axon FP between instruments. This means they don’t need special alignment skills usually required for femtosecond lasers. This design meets a key need in schools and industries. It provides a portable, easy-to-use femtosecond laser. This tool allows for shared use and smooth workflows.
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The Axon FP suits fast-changing areas such as multiphoton microscopy. This technology is key for progress in neuroscience, cancer biology, immunology, and other life sciences. It offers quick power modulation and adjustable dispersion pre-compensation. This boosts pulse delivery, enhancing imaging contrast, depth, and reproducibility. Researchers can focus on scientific insights instead of technical details.
“Axon FP represents a major leap forward in making advanced imaging technologies accessible to a broader scientific community,” said Darryl McCoy, Vice President and General Manager at Coherent Scotland. “By combining fiber delivery, portability, and plug & play simplicity in one platform, we’re helping researchers focus on discovery instead of laser alignment. Axon FP is more than an instrument – it’s a catalyst for accelerating insights into the brain and beyond.”
The Axon FP will make its official debut at the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) Annual Meeting, taking place November 15–19, 2025. Additional details on the Axon FP and the complete Axon fixed-wavelength ultrafast oscillator portfolio can be found on the Coherent website.