This alignment is performed as usual at the ATS 100 by the alignment chuck. The processing of the mount is also no different to that of mounted lenses: the diode mount is machined centrically to the laser beam using turning tools. "The ATS 100 therefore simplifies the assembly of laser diodes. Any additional alignment steps in final assembly can be omitted, thus significantly increasing production efficiency," says Christian Buss, R&D Manager ATS, summarizing the benefits.