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Synergizing photodynamic therapy and ethanol ablation: Light-activatable sustained-exposure ethanol injection technology for enhanced tumor ablation

Published in: Bioengineering & Translational Medicine Authors: Chen-Hua Ma, Jeffrey Yang, John A. Quinlan, Kathryn McNaughton, Michele L. Kaluzienski, Tessa Hauser, Matthew F. Starost, Jenna L. Mueller, Huang-Chiao Huang  

Impact of Vitamin C on Immune Response and Edema Following Near-Infrared Photoimmunotherapy (NIR-PIT)

Published in: Cancer Science Authors: Hiroshi Yamamoto, Aki Furusawa, Hiroshi Fukushima, Seiichiro Takao, Motofumi Suzuki, Makoto Kano, Miyu Kano, Shuhei Okuyama, Ko Kitamura, Peter L. Choyke, Hisataka Kobayashi  

Liquid metal nanoparticles for enhanced delivery of benzoporphyrin derivative in photodynamic cancer therapy

Published in: Photochemistry and Photobiology Authors: Sumeyra Gokalp, Marvin Xavierselvan, Mohammad Forhad Khan, Ronak Shethia, Sima Khani, Ryan H. Riddell, Anna V. Krasnoslobodtseva, Srivalleesha Mallidi, Michelle Foster  

Harnessing liposomal nanocellulose hydrogel for NIR-light driven on-demand drug delivery

Published in: Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications Authors: Puja Gangurde, Zahra Gounani, Jacopo Zini, Roberta Teixeira Polez, Monika Osterberg, Patrick Lauren, Tatu Lajunen, Timo Laaksonen  

High-power tapered diode lasers utilizing monolithic gratings

Published in: SPIE OPTO 2025 Authors: Luukas Kuusela, Timo Aho, Riina Ulkuniemi, Mika Mähönen, Jussi Hämelahti, Andreas Schramm, Soile Talmila, Jarkko Liimatainen, Pekko Sipilä, Petteri Uusimaa  

Power scalable speckle-free multi-wavelength light engine for super-resolution microscopy

Published in: SPIE BIOS 2025 Authors: Anna Essauolva, Sergei Kuehn, Visa Kaivosoja, Andrei Fedotov, Petteri Uusimaa  

Application notes

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a disease causing choroidal neovascularization (CNV) and consequent irreversible damage in the macula. AMD is classified into dry (atrophic) and wet (exudative) forms, with the latter causing faster vision loss and being the leading cause of blindness in people over 65. Introduction to AMD Age-related Macular [...]

AI-based laser alignment for Flow Cytometry

Next generation flow cytometry Lasers have been historically the key light sources utilized in flow cytometry due to their ability to deliver the precise amount of energy needed to trigger the Stokes shift, which is the key phenomena underlying flow cytometry operation. For the same reason lasers and optical system in general are referred to [...]

Photobiomodulation for pain treatment using ML6600

Background Photobiomodulation with low-level laser or light therapy is an effective treatment for pain. It has various effects, such as analgesic (pain-relieving) effects, anti-inflammatory effects, tissue regeneration promoting effects, and wound healing effects. Photobiomodulation can be used to relief both acute and chronic pain and has the advantage of being noninvasive and safe. Earlier studies […]

Development of thermosensitive liposomes with the help of ML8500

Background The proper delivery and release of therapeutic drugs to a specific site or cell type is one of the main challenges in the treatment of diseases. Liposomes, which are vesicles composed of lipids, serve as carriers for drug delivery thanks to their long circulation time. This results to reduced toxicity in healthy tissues and […]

ML7710 for photoactivated treatment of lung cancer

Deadliest cancer Precision with photoactivation Photoimmunotherapy with ML7710 offers a clinical therapeutic option for NSCLC patients even with advanced disease stage. Besides laser light, this therapy involves photoactivated drug, which can be activated precisely at the tumor site with laser fibers, hence minimizing drug effects to healthy tissues. Smaller invasiveness compared to surgery can enable […]

Distributed Bragg Reflector (DBR) Laser Diodes

Introduction to DRB lasers Distributed Bragg Reflector (DBR) laser diodes are a class of single-frequency monolithic semiconductor lasers. Monolithic semiconductor lasers in general are small in size, mechanically robust, and have good power conversion efficiency. They also provide opportunities for hybrid integration with photonic integrated circuits (PICs). This application note provides an overview of DBR [...]

Laser-Sharp Research

Modulight Spotlights: LASER-SHARP RESEARCH – June 2025

Chen-Hua Ma et al. ​​Optical Therapeutics & Nanotechnology Laboratory at University of Maryland combined photoimmunotherapy with ethanol ablation to achieve improved drug retention and light penetration, especially important for treating pigmented organs like liver and pancreas. Modulight’s ML7710 laser was used for both therapeutic activation of the nanoconstruct, as well as for theranostic monitoring of the process.

Modulight Spotlights: LASER-SHARP RESEARCH – May 2025

Cheng-Yu Lai et al. at Florida International University explores a solution for antibiotic-free wound healing. A photothermally controllable hydrogel was illuminated by NIR light from ML6600 laser, causing complete eradication of bacteria.

Modulight Spotlights: LASER-SHARP RESEARCH – April 2025

Gokalp et al. from University of Massachusetts and Tufts University constructed an innovative liquid metal nanoparticle platform, which has tumor cell targeting and enhanced encapsulation of verteporfin. Charactierization in vitro with the help of ML6600 laser showed effective in vitro phototoxicity.

Modulight Spotlights: LASER-SHARP RESEARCH – March 2025

Coleman et al. / MSKCC developed a vascular-targeted therapy for bladder cancer. Padeliporfin is illuminated with the Modulight’s ML7710 laser, resulting in selective ablation of bladder tumors, without harming the healthy bladder tissue.

Modulight Spotlights: LASER-SHARP RESEARCH – February 2025

A. Lepland and the teams at University of Tartu, Estonia and Veneto Institute of Oncology, Italy, developed a new immunotherapy for triple negative breast cancer, using Modulight ML6000-series laser. Tumor growth slowed down and the cancer’s spreading to the lungs was suppressed.

Modulight Spotlights: LASER-SHARP RESEARCH – January 2025

Kobayashi et al. at NIH developed a therapy which results in tumor cell membrane destruction and immunogenic cell death. When activated with the ML7710 laser, there was proven efficacy against various cancer cell types including pancreatic, oral, breast, and ovarian cancer.

Press releases

Introducing Modulight’s Versatile DBR Laser platform

Introducing Modulight’s Versatile DBR Laser platform Modulight announces the launch of its latest Distributed Bragg Reflector (DBR) lasers, offering a configurable wavelength range from 630 nm to 1100 nm. These advanced lasers are designed to meet the high demands in quantum systems, quantum sensing, Raman spectroscopy, and metrology.  Key wavelengths of Modulight DBR laser platform [...]

ML6600 Expands with VECSEL-Based Variants for Flow Cytometry

Advancing Flow Cytometry Precision with VECSEL-Based Flow Cytometry Lasers Modulight expands its ML6600 product family with new high-performance flow cytometry lasers designed to meet the rigorous demands of cell analysis and sorting. Featuring Modulight’s OP-VECSEL (Optically-Pumped Vertical-External-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) core technology, these latest ML6600 variants offer unparalleled stability, beam quality, and efficiency for biomedical research [...]

Modulight Introduces High-Performance Tapered Amplifiers and DBR MOPA Devices

Modulight Introduces High-Performance Tapered Amplifiers and DBR MOPA Devices Modulight is broadening its advanced laser solutions portfolio with a range of tapered amplifier products and monolithic DBR MOPA devices, delivering high output power with excellent beam quality.  Designed for Master Oscillator Power Amplifier (MOPA) configurations, Modulight’s tapered amplifiers ensure efficient amplification while preserving the seed [...]

Modulight Introduces ML6640: The Next Evolution in Flow Cytometry Laser Technology

Modulight Introduces ML6640: Redefining Flow Cytometry Performance

Introducing VECSEL Technology to the Modulight ML6600 Platform for Quantum Applications

Introducing VECSEL Technology to the Modulight ML6600 Platform for Quantum Applications Modulight ML6600 Expands to Meet Quantum Application Needs Modulight is proud to announce new additions to its ML6600 product platform, tailored specifically for quantum applications. Building on the proven ML6600 platform, these latest variants integrate Modulight’s innovative VECSEL (Vertical-External-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) core technology, redefining [...]

ML6600-based Laser Solutions for Microscopy

Modulight proudly announces new variants of its ML6600 platform, designed specifically for the demanding requirements of microscopy illumination, such as super-resolution microscopy. These advanced solutions support both single-wavelength and multi-wavelength configurations, tailored to meet diverse customer needs in imaging applications. ML6600 platform provides all key wavelengths for microscopy—for example 355nm, 405 nm, 488 nm, 532nm, 561 nm, and 638 nm.

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2010–2015

16 Sep 2015 Rising star in immunotherapy competition »

28 Jan 2015 Modulight launches the world’s first multi indication CE and ETL certified medical laser »

09 Sep 2014 Modulight ML7710-PDT laser platform CB testing completed »

30 Jan 2014 Modulight broadens their OEM laser system family to single-mode and multi-wavelength laser modules »

14 Nov 2013Modulight launches a product family for photodynamic therapy »

29 Aug 2013Modulight launches a turnkey OEM laser system platform to photodynamic therapy »

20 Jun 2013Kalle Palomaki nominated to Modulight Board »

28 Jan 2013Modulight launches new 1W RGB LimeLight laser modules with the smallest form factor in the industry »

01 Nov 2012Medical Design Briefs: Therapeutic Laser Systems Improve Quality of Life and Save in Healthcare »

17 Apr2012Modulight receives a contract for manufacturing CE certified medical laser systems for cancer therapy »

15 Nov 2011Modulight expands LimeLight product family with blue wavelength »

06 Oct 2011Modulight receives ISO 13485:2003 certification for medical laser manufacturing »

19 May 2011Modulight releases multi-chip red laser modules for industrial, display and medical applications »

20 Jan 2011LimeLight laser systems on display in Photonics West at booth #4635 »

13 Jan 2011Modulight adds features and scales up power from FiberLight product platform »

11 Nov 2010Modulight releases OEM laser systems for medical and industrial applications »

16 Sep 2010Modulight releases high-power single-mode lasers at 1310-1650nm for OTDR »

25 Aug 2010Modulight celebrates 10 years anniversary with 35% growth in business »

26 May 2010Modulight welcomes summer by releasing a series of colourful and powerful mounted single-emitters »

30 Apr 2010Modulight appoints new partners in Italy and Singapore »


2008–2009

10 Dec 2009Modulight turning Christmas all red, by adding new red lasers to ChiliLase product »

21 Oct 2009Modulight lasers launched to space on ESA’s SMOS satellite mission »

06 Oct 2009Modulight appoints distribution partner in the United Kingdon and Republic of Ireland »

20 May 2009Modulight establishes distribution partner in China and wins new contract for laser display application »

14 May 2009Modulight celebrates spring by releasing a series of colourful Butterfly lasers »

02 Apr 2009Modulight announces 7 Watt 635nm Conduction Cooled Diode Laser; Applications include Laser Display, Medical, and Illumination »

26 Jan 2009Modulight “FiberLight”, the platform for fiber-coupled high-power lasers from 635 nm to 1550 nm »

14 Nov 2008Modulight introduces “SparkLight”, the turnkey platform for high-power lasers »

06 Nov 2008Modulight scales up power to 20 W at 1470 nm »

11 Sep 2008Modulight receives 2008 Frost & Sullivan Award for North American Laser Diode Emerging Company of the Year »

04 Sep 2008A new generation of high-power collimated laser modules shines from Modulight »

28 Aug 2008Modulight introduces 1470 nm high-power lasers »

19 Jun 2008Modulight introduces 830 nm high-power lasers »

29 May 2008Modulight to continue supply agreement with Vaisala for meteorological applications »

08 May 2008Modulight to develop high-brightness pump laser technology for European Space Agency »

06 Mar 2008Modulight’s RangerLase provides up to 20 W laser power at 1550 nm »

01 Feb 2008ROAD MONITORING: Laser systems monitoring slipperiness of roadways (Laser Focus World, February 2008) »




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