Cutting Edge Optronics (CEO) is a leading supplier of state-of-the-art laser diode arrays and laser system hardware.

St. Louis, Missouri
Joined August 2012
How do you extend laser diode lifetime in continuous operation? 🔬 Effective cooling helps maintain efficiency, wavelength stability & lifetime. Options include water, conduction + TEC & microchannel cooling. #LaserDiodes #ThermalManagement #Photonics
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Which laser diode package is right for your OEM system? 🔬 Options range from conductively cooled packages to water-cooled arrays, microchannel stacks & custom DPSS geometries—depending on power, cooling & SWaP needs. #LaserDiodes #Photonics #OEM
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Heading to #ICUIL this November? 🔬 Cutting Edge Optronics’ Scott Taylor and Donna Berns will be attending and look forward to connecting with the high-intensity and ultrafast laser community. See you there! #Photonics #LaserTechnology #UltrafastLasers
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Live from booth #208 at the #OPTICA Laser Congress in Vilnius. Wolfgang Schlichting is meeting with researchers and engineers about pump laser diodes, gain modules and complete #LaserSystems. The exhibition runs through October 15. Stop by our booth to discuss your requirements.
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What matters when selecting a high-power laser diode bar? 🔬 → Wavelength → Optical power → Efficiency → Beam divergence → Package & cooling The right specs help optimize performance, SWaP & system integration. #LaserDiodes #Photonics #LaserTechnology
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How do handheld LIBS analyzers enable fast elemental analysis? Cutting Edge Optronics’ compact, high-power laser diode arrays deliver the pump energy DPSS lasers need while meeting demanding SWaP requirements. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3UA45Qm
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We’re heading to Vilnius! 🇱🇹 Cutting Edge Optronics will attend #OpticaLaserCongress, Oct. 11–15. We’re looking forward to connecting with the photonics community and exploring the latest advances in laser technology. #Photonics #LaserTechnology #Optics
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This #911Day, the Cutting Edge Optronics team will honor 9/11 through service. Our volunteers will join the 9/11 Day Meal Pack, with each person aiming to pack 350 meals for local food banks and families in need. #DayOfService #GivingBack #Community
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Cutting Edge Optronics designs and manufactures complete laser systems using in-house-manufactured laser diode bars and arrays, DPSS amplifiers, and drive electronics. This approach enables tighter control over electrical, optical, and thermal performance. #Lasers #Photonics
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Laser performance depends on control. CEO’s eDrive diode drivers manage current, pulse control, and Q-switching—up to 100A CW and 300A QCW, with flexible pulse and frequency operation. Explore solutions 👉 bit.ly/4s78vt1 #Lasers #Photonics
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Engineered for airborne extremes. CEO's DPSS lasers deliver stable performance under vibration, thermal cycling, EMI, and SWaP constraints—supporting mapping, bathymetry, and sensing missions. Read the full article about it 👉 bit.ly/4vUXv43 #Lasers #Photonics #LIDAR
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Our laser diode arrays combine advanced automation with expert craftsmanship, delivering consistent performance, reliability, and quality for demanding applications. 👉 Explore proven solutions: bit.ly/3cM2P6K #Photonics #LaserDiodes #LaserTechnology
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Different laser architectures demand different laser diode performance. From pulse control to thermal stability, it starts at the source. CEO's laser diode portfolio is engineered for flexibility across applications, not just output. Explore 👉 bit.ly/3OcYCMF
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DPSS performance starts with the gain module. CEO’s RBAT and REA modules support LIDAR, laser peening, OPCPA, and more offering scalable CW power and pulse energy for resonator and amplifier designs. Explore options 👉 bit.ly/3Od1A3L #Lasers #Photonics
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Meet the Cutting Edge Optronics team at CLEO 2026, May 19–20 in Charlotte, NC at Booth #519. Scott Taylor, Wolfgang Schlichting, and Faming Xu, PhD will be onsite to discuss DPSS lasers, laser diode arrays, and photonics technologies. #CLEO2026 #Photonics #Lasers
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CEO celebrates the International Day of Light! Our innovative laser technologies–including laser diodes, DPSS gain modules, and DPSS laser systems–are designed to support critical industries with dependable, high-performance solutions. #Photonics #Lasers #InternationalDayofLight
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Cutting Edge Optronics will attend CLEO 2026 in Charlotte, NC, May 19–20 at Booth #519. Stop by to learn more about our laser diode arrays, gain modules, and DPSS laser systems for demanding industrial, medical, and scientific applications. #CLEO2026 #Photonics #Lasers
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Er:YAG DPSS modules at 2.94 μm enable precise tissue interaction with minimal thermal damage. CEO’s RBAT and REA platforms deliver scalable performance from high-repetition medical systems to high-energy applications. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4m4ezBc #Lasers #Photonics
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Cutting Edge Optronics will attend Defense + Security 2026, April 26–30 in National Harbor, MD, Booth #539. Connect with Wade Collins to discuss how our products can support demanding defense and aerospace applications. #Defense #Aerospace #Lasers
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Recently, Donna Berns met with our distributor partner, Optoscience, at Photonics West. Optoscience represents Cutting Edge Optronics in Japan and plays a key role in supporting customers across the region. #Photonics #Lasers #GlobalPartnerships #PhotonicsWest
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