Press Releases

Jan. 30, 2013 - Go Green and Stay Green: PD-LD Introduces the Highly Stable LML-530-GB Green Laser for Advanced Spectroscopic and Analytical Instrumentation

Pennington, N.J. – Jan. 30, 2013 – PD-LD Inc. (“PD-LD or the “Company”), the worldwide leader in Volume-Bragg Grating® (VBG®) technology today announces the new stabilized 530nm single-mode laser module, LML-530-GB, as the newest product in their extensive portfolio of laser diodes for spectroscopic, biomedical and process control systems.

The LML-530-GB laser is a turnkey, easy to integrate, supercharged OEM module with fully integrated drive electronics, software controls and te...

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Jan. 28, 2013 - PD-LD Announces the Grant of Two New Patents: US 8,339,598 & US 8,340,150

Pennington, N.J. – Jan. 28, 2013 – PD-LD Inc., the worldwide leader in Volume Bragg Grating® (VBG®) technology, announces two new patents pertaining to developments in Volume-Bragg Grating® (VBG®) applications, further expanding the technologies uniqueness. The new patents focus on two specific areas within the VBG space. US 8,339,598 relates to Raman spectroscopy without the use of a spectrometer where analysis is done on a series of discrete bands that are representative of the substan...

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Feb. 09, 2012 - Bob Struthers Joins PD-LD as Executive Vice-President of Business Development

Pennington, N.J. – Feb. 8, 2012 – PD-LD Inc. (“PD-LD or the “Company”), the worldwide leader in Volume-Bragg Grating (VBG®) technology today announced that Bob Struthers has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Business Development. Bob brings to PD-LD over 30 years of experience in Photonics and Semiconductors from EG&G, Sensors Unlimited, Finisar and most recently Goodrich ISR Systems-Princeton where he served as Director of Sales & Marketing.

As part of the ...

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Jan. 26, 2012 - PD-LD’s LabSource LS-2 Module Wins the 2011 SPIE Prism Award

Pennington, N.J. – Jan. 25, 2012 – PD-LD Inc. (“PD-LD or the “Company”), the worldwide leader in Volume-Bragg Grating (VBG®) technology is delighted to announce that its new LabSource LS-2 module has been declared the winner of the 2011 Prism Award, for Photonics Innovation in the Scientific Lasers Category. The PRISM awards, given annually at SPIE Photonics West, identify the most innovative and marketeable new product launches of 2011 in 9 categories of photonics. The scientific las...

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Jan. 20, 2012 - PD-LD Introduces New LS-1 and LS-2 VBG®-Stabilized Benchtop Modules

January 19, 2012 – PD-LD, Inc. is pleased to formally announce the introduction of the company’s new LabSource series of benchtop laser sources. Two models are currently available. The first, the LS-1, features a single Volume Bragg Grating®-stabilized laser source and the second, the LS-2, features dual laser sources that enable it to perform a variety of unique tasks, e.g., dual wavelength light therapy, specialized analytics, etc.

These modules offer a convenient, customizable solution...

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Jan. 16, 2012 - PD-LD Announces Exclusive Patent for Ground-Breaking Shifted Excitation Raman Differential Spectroscopy (SERDS)

January 16, 2012 - PD-LD announces the grant of US Patent #7,982,869, which protects the use of dual laser sources for the analysis of a single substance. This novel technique based on VBG® laser wavelength stabilization, which is exclusive to PD-LD, provides the underlying mechanism for Shifted Excitation Raman Differential Spectroscopy, or SERDS.

SERDS is a powerful analytical technique that represents a significant development in the capabilities of Raman spectroscopy. “This patent enab...

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Oct. 14, 2011 - PD-LD offers replacement parts for Zarlink’s MF699 & MF799

October 31, 2011 - PD-LD, Inc., is pleased to announce that two of its bi-directional modules are replacing Zarlink Semiconductor, Inc.’s MF699 and MF799 duplex devices, which are no longer in production. PD-LD’s PW85ST replaces Zarlink MF799, and PD-LD PW13ST replaces Zarlink MF699.

Like the Zarlink MF799, PD-LD’s PW85ST emits optical power at 850nm and detects incoming optical power at 1310nm. The PW13ST, likewise, emits optical power at 1310nm and detects incoming power at 850nm.

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Jan. 21, 2011 - PD-LD Debuts New iPhone Application

Pennington, N.J. – Jan. 21, 2011 – PD-LD Inc. (“PD-LD or the “Company”), the worldwide leader in Volume-Bragg Grating (VBG®) technology, is pleased to announce the company’s first-ever iPhone application. This app combines succinct product profiles and interactive photonics calculators and conversion tools, in an aesthetically attractive and functional platform.

“We are taking advantage of the cutting-edge media capabilities to actively publicize our newest product developments...

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Jan. 20, 2011 - PD-LD Introduces New Website

 Pennington, N.J. – Jan. 20, 2011 – PD-LD Inc. (“PD-LD or the “Company”), the worldwide leader in Volume-Bragg Grating (VBG®) technology, is pleased to unveil a new website. This site, which can be reached at www.pd-ld.com or www.pdld.com, represents a complete overhaul of the company’s online presence.

The new website prominently features PD-LD’s bold new logo, along with a contemporary aesthetic and layout. Dedicated sections have been added to cover PD-LD’s technology lea...

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Jan. 18, 2011 - PD-LD Renews ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Pennington, N.J. – Jan. 18, 2011 – PD-LD Inc. (“PD-LD or the “Company”), the worldwide leader in Volume-Bragg Grating (VBG®) technology, is pleased to announce that it has successfully renewed its ISO 9001:2008 registration. PD-LD has been an ISO registered company since 2000. The certification applies to the quality management system for the design, development, manufacture, warranty and support of all PD-LD products and services.

“The continued certification of PD-LD demonstrat...

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Jan. 05, 2011 - PD-LD Appoints New President

Pennington, N.J. – Jan. 5, 2011 – PD-LD Inc. (“PD-LD or the “Company”), the worldwide leader in Volume-Bragg Grating (VBG®) technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of PD-LD Chief Operating Officer, Uri Abrams, as President, effective January 3, 2011. Mr. Abrams succeeds Dr. Vladimir S. Ban, the founder of PD-LD, who remains as the CEO.

Abrams has been with the company for over 12 years and has extensive financial, managerial and operational experience, in privately held ...

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