PicoBlade® Core

PicoBlade Core is Lumentum’s newest picosecond laser platform, designed for scalable, high-throughput industrial micromachining. It delivers the same precision and pulse characteristics as the field-proven PicoBlade 3 but in a more compact, lighter, and integration-optimized form factor. With ~3x lower weight (45 kg), ~50% smaller volume, and a redesigned sealed optical train, it offers unmatched reliability and ease of deployment in production environments.

PicoBlade Core is available in three wavelengths—IR (1064 nm), Green (532 nm), and UV (355 nm)—across Low, Mid, and High-Power options. Each wavelength maintains the same compact footprint and delivers up to:

• 150 W @ 400 kHz (IR)
• 70 W @ 400 kHz (Green)
• 50 W @ 400 kHz (UV).

PicoBlade Core delivers sub-12 ps pulses—ideal for "cold ablation" in sensitive materials. This ultra-short pulse duration minimizes thermal diffusion and eliminates heat-affected zones (HAZ), ensuring high-fidelity machining even in polymers, glass, and layered substrates.

PicoBlade Core serves high-value, precision-critical manufacturing sectors including:

• Semiconductors: Low-k dielectric grooving, TSV/TGV drilling, wafer scribing
• Battery and Energy: Electrode structuring, separator cutting, current collector trimming
• Consumer Electronics and PCB: HDI microvias, ceramic and glass drilling, fine feature cutting
• Display and Glass: Ultra-thin glass processing, edge shaping, OLED patterning
• Medical Devices: Microfluidic devices, catheter drilling, surgical tool machining
• Solar and Photovoltaics: Thin-film scribing, xBC patterning, selective polymer removal

PicoBlade Core delivers a performance and value breakthrough in ultrafast laser technology:

• Disruptive Price-Performance Ratio: Up to 40% lower cost than prior PB3 configurations with no compromise in beam quality
• Compact, Lightweight Design: ~50% smaller, 45 kg unit eases integration and improves motion system responsiveness
• Advanced Pulse Control: AccuTrig™ for pulse-on-position precision, FlexBurst™ for tunable intra-burst shaping, and MegaBurst™ for high-energy, single-pass cutting
• Modular beam shaper: Optional DOE-ready module for top-hat, line, or multi-spot beam profiles
• Production-Centric Design: Factory-aligned sealed head with kinematic mounts and robust thermal management ensures minimal maintenance and excellent uptime

PicoBlade Core outperforms legacy ultrafast platforms in real-world production conditions:

• More Power, Lower PRF: Maintains high average power and pulse energy even at 400 kHz—ideal for materials sensitive to heat or debris
• Faster Throughput, Fewer Passes: Delivers up to 1.6 mJ burst energy with MegaBurst and programmable pulse patterns with FlexBurst
• Smaller Footprint, Easier Integration: Integrated power and sealed optics reduce system volume by up to 5x versus traditional architectures
• Higher Yields, Lower Downtime: Engineered for consistent optical performance, minimal drift, and plug-and-play replacement via kinematic mounts

Whether you’re upgrading from nanosecond systems or seeking to scale ultrafast precision, PicoBlade Core combines performance, integration efficiency, and cost-effectiveness unmatched in its class.

AccuTrig is Lumentum’s patented pulse-on-position technology. It synchronizes laser output to scanner or motion stage feedback in real time—ensuring exact pulse placement, uniform energy distribution, and reduced defects at high scan speeds. It eliminates the need for traditional Sync Mode and works seamlessly with polygon and galvo systems.

FlexBurst enables programmable burst shaping with up to 40 pulses per burst. Each pulse can be individually tuned in amplitude and spacing—down to 12.2 ns. This allows precise energy delivery tailored for depth control, reduced taper, or selective ablation in multilayer structures.

MegaBurst delivers high-energy bursts—up to 1.6 mJ—at lower rep rates (e.g., <400 kHz). This is ideal for deep feature drilling, single-pass glass filamentation, or high-energy applications where throughput and quality are critical.

Yes. PicoBlade Core is built for industrial uptime:

• Lifetime-tested sealed optics
• Stable beam pointing over 12+ hours (±25 μm)
• Closed-loop power control
• Optional regional service exchange programs
• Proven long-term MTTF performance validated in environmental and thermal stress testing

Lumentum offers an optional beam shaper module, allowing external beam size control and DOE compatibility (flat-top, line, beamlet). Unlike fixed internal optics, this modular approach ensures higher beam quality, stability, and easier customization for complex geometries.

PicoBlade Core’s sealed, factory-aligned design minimizes service needs. In rare cases where service is required, Lumentum offers rapid turnaround via local service hubs and optional laser exchange programs. Our global network ensures downtime is minimized without compromising beam integrity.