RPMC Lasers Is Now the North American Distributor for IB Laser
IB Laser, of Berlin, Germany, has selected RPMC Lasers, Inc. as the distributor for their full line of diode-pumped solid-state lasers.
IB Laser, of Berlin, Germany, has selected RPMC Lasers, Inc. as the distributor for their full line of diode-pumped solid-state lasers. CW and pulsed systems range in power from < 1W to > 400W. IB Laser specializes in OEM products that can be quickly adapted to an individual customer's needs.
For more information, visit www.rpmclasers.com.
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