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PRESS RELEASE

Date: 11th November 2016

Title: Laser Quantums latest video tests the gem lasers performance after being exposed to
arctic conditions

Laser Quantums latest video: the gem laser vs. the arctic

Stockport, UK: From driving a laser over with a Range Rover to dropping one from a
drone, Manchester-based laser manufacturer, Laser Quantum, has demonstrated just
how resilient its lasers are in its series of robust and reliable laser videos. In its latest
video, launched 9th November, it tests the performance of the gem laser after being
exposed to arctic conditions, in a frozen block of ice. Freezing a laser, of course, is
something Laser Quantum does not encourage its customers to do, as it would void any
warranty, but the experiment conducted in the latest video, and the entire series,
highlights how robust Laser Quantum lasers are, and the lasers ability to perform
beyond the rigorous laboratory testing.

The Laser Quantum team prides themselves on the quality and lifetimes of their lasers.
Each laser is built with meticulous checks throughout the manufacturing process by
thoroughly testing components at every stage to ensure exceptional design and
craftsmanship. Laser Quantum wanted to demonstrate, in a visual way, the tests that
each laser undertakes in the lab results in the robustness and reliability of its products
through equivalent extreme testing.

Lawrie Gloster, CEO of Laser Quantum said our lasers are exceptionally well-
manufactured to meet a very high-quality standard and, as a company, this is
something we are very proud of and want to share with the photonics community. The
challenge is conveying just how many quality checks and tests are in place for us to
reach the finished product. We hope the robustness videos provide the perfect outlet
for this message in an entertaining and engaging way.
To find out what happens to Laser Quantums gem laser after it has been frozen in a
block of ice, watch the video here.

For further information on Laser Quantum, please visit www.laserquantum.com

About Laser Quantum: Laser Quantum is headquartered in Stockport, Cheshire,
and creates robust and high-quality lasers, using innovative optical technologies.
It provides researchers and companies worldwide with the lasers they need to
advance scientific knowledge and understanding, and to improve the capability and
reliability of their products. With industry-leading lifetimes and specifications, Laser
Quantum lasers are suited to numerous research and industrial applications.

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