News: Optoelectronics
27 June 2025
SuperLight unveils light source for high-performance spectroscopy
SuperLight Photonics of Enschede, the Netherlands — a spin-off from the University of Twente that is developing a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) wideband laser light source for measurement and detection applications — has unveiled the SLP-1050 compact, high-performance light source, purpose-built for demanding high-speed measurement applications.
Picture: The SLP-1050 spectroscopy demonstrator at Laser World of Photonics.
Many spectroscopy systems use halogen light sources, which couple poorly into optical fibers, resulting in significant power loss. To compensate, they require long integration times, making them unsuitable for fast-paced industrial or medical applications. Wideband lasers offer far more efficient fiber coupling, delivering significantly higher brightness than halogen sources. However, traditional wideband lasers suffer from spectral instability, which often requires averaging across thousands of pulses. This again limits their use in high-speed industrial environments where real-time performance is critical.
Designed to transform spectroscopy in production environments, SuperLight’s latest solution delivers what are claimed to be exceptional results compared with traditional light sources. Its spectral stability is unprecedented relative to legacy supercontinuum lasers, and its brightness outclasses halogen-based alternatives. The combination of high sensitivity, short integration times and a miniaturized, portable form factor enables rapid inline spectroscopy analysis.
“Our technology delivers an alternative light source to traditional halogen and laser-based spectroscopy systems,” says chief commercial officer Jeroen Biesterbos. “By combining exceptional spectral stability, high brightness, and a compact form factor, we enable real-time, inline testing and analysis, bringing high-performance spectroscopy directly to the production line for demanding industrial applications.”
SuperLight says that key advantages of the SLP-1050 wideband light source include:
- fast, real-time measurements to support high-throughput industrial processes;
- improved spectral stability by an order of magnitude versus legacy supercontinuum sources;
- the Class IIIb laser enables use in manufacturing environments with minimal safety requirements, allowing operation by non-specialist personnel;
- effortless integration for easy adoption in OEM and industrial setups;
- compact design optimized for space-constrained setups and integration into portable or mobile instruments;
- suitable for inline spectroscopy, ensuring process control without interruption.
SuperLight reckons that its new generation of wideband light source is set to drive higher quality-control standards in sectors such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and materials manufacturing.
The new spectroscopy solution was demonstrated live at Laser World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, Germany (24–27 June).
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