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Research Articles
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
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
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
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
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
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) 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 [...]
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 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: Redefining Flow Cytometry Performance
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 [...]
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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Press releases archive
26 Feb 2021 Modulight releasing new 9xx nm diode laser platforms for pumping applications »
18 Mar 2020 Information regarding COVID-19 »
12 Sep 2019 Seppo Orsila nominated as CEO of Modulight »
04 Dec 2018 Modulight becomes exclusive supplier for BAUSCH + LOMB »
03 Apr 2017 Jyrki Liljeroos appointed as Senior Advisor for Modulight Board »
16 Feb 2016 Modulight releases a biomedical illumination system »
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 »
01 Nov 2012Medical Design Briefs: Therapeutic Laser Systems Improve Quality of Life and Save in Healthcare »
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 »
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 »
14 May 2009Modulight celebrates spring by releasing a series of colourful Butterfly lasers »
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 »
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 Nov 2007Modulight introduces high-power TO-can red lasers »
17 Oct 2007Modulight introduces high-power 1550nm TO-can lasers »
11 Jun 2007Modulight introduces high-power red laser diodes »
07 Nov 2006Modulight receives 2006 Frost & Sullivan award for Product Innovation »
18 Aug 2006Mr. Orsila continues as chairman and leaves operational role at Modulight »
04 May 2006Modulight develops lasers for the upgrade of European satellite navigation mission Galileo »
31 Jan 2006Modulight awarded a $1.8M contract for high-power laser diodes »
18 Oct 2005Modulight appoints senior advisory board »
07 Mar 2005Tyco Electronics laser unit engages Modulight for design services of laser diode chips »
17 Feb 2005Modulight opens new office to Bay Area »
18 Jun 2004Modulight to deliver world’s first telecommunication laser diodes for space application »
31 May 2004Modulight announces exclusive supply agreement with Vaisala for meteorological applications »
18 May 2004Modulight announces two analog fiber pigtailed laser diodes for CATV »
26 Mar 2004Modulight improves customer service in California, Arizona and near by regions »
22 Jan 2004Modulight enters Israeli market in cooperation with Migvan »
31 Oct 2003Modulight launches uncooled 1310 nm DFB laser »
25 Sep 2003Modulight joins Finnish Ministerial delegation to Japan between 6th and 8th of October »
02 Jul 2003Modulight gets ISO14001 certification »
19 Jun 2003Modulight enhances customer service in China through distribution agreement with Broadtechs »
10 Jan 2003Modulight introduces 10 Gb/s Fabry-Pérot laser »
02 Dec 2002Modulight strengthens its position in Japan »
Nov 2002Compound Semiconductor cover story: “New integrated manufacturing system boosts fab productivity” »
17 Sep 2002Modulight awarded a government contract to develop next generation components »
06 Sep 2002Modulight joins XFP Multi Source Agreement Group »
08 Jul 2002Modulight and Jinsan Scientific into marketing partnership »
03 May 2002Modulight and Mi-Net into marketing partnership »
Newsletters archive
Dec 2018 (3/2018)Modulight becomes exclusive supplier for BAUSCH + LOMB »
Beneath the surface: a day in the life of a laser engineer – mass production of high-end devices»
Jun 2018 (2/2018)Modulight 18 years in business »
Medical device production, prototyping, clinical trials and life cycle management »
Reliable long term supplier with proven production and quality system »
Jan 2018 (1/2018)Business continues to be booming – meet us in San Francisco »
In-vitro laser applications – researcher’s tools »
May 2016 (2/2016)Exciting events ahead – Happy Mothers’ Day »
Rising Star Contest – announcing winner at BMLA »
ASP Conference and Finnish workshop for Pulmonary tests and procedures »
Feb 2016 (1/2016)New year starts with Photonics West and… »
Better life for cancer patients »
Sep 2015 (5/2015)Rising star competition »
Illumination kit for biomedical applications »
Jul 2015 (4/2015)Have a great summer – wishes biomedical laser teenager »
Chosen by yet another pharma »
Plug and play: ML6000 series »
Greetings from Munich, Germany – LASER 2015 »
Mar 2015 (3/2015)Followed by stellar success – ML7710 speaks your language »
Photodynamic therapy: oncologic horizons »
Feb 2015 (1/2015)Meet Modulight team at Photonics West 2015 »
ML7710 – medical laser system update »
On display at PW 2015: ML7710 »
Nov 2014 (3/2014)Meet Modulight team at Medica »
ML7710 – medical laser system update »
Laser modules with compact design and great usability »
White laser – red, green and blue in one package »
Recent highlights in the field of photonics »
Oct 2014 Invitation for Day of Photonics event “Valon Päivä” (in Finnish) »
Oct 2014 (2/2014) Modulight ML7710-PDT medical laser platform receives CB certification »
The Foster Research Group in URMC selected ML7710-PDT for their clinical study programs »
Jan 2014 (1/2014) Modulight medical lasers on display in BIOS (booth #8311) »
Nov 2012 (2/2012)Modulight medical lasers »
Product highlights »
Jan 2012 (1/2012)Product highlights: BIOS and Photonics West »
Dec 2011 (3/2011)Christmas greetings »
Nov 2011 (2/2011)Modulight ISO 13485:2003 certified solutions for medical applications »
May 2011 (1/2011)Modulight products on display in LASER Munich show »
Dec 2010 (3/2010)Latest product introductions »
10 years concluded with record revenue »
Sep 2010 (2/2010)Modulight celebrates 10 years of cool lasers »
May 2010 (1/2010)2010 starting brighter for laser companies »
Dec 2009 (2/2009)Latest product introductions: OEM laser solutions »
ChiliLase products family: red lasers for medical and industrial applications »
Jun 2009 (1/2009)Latest product introductions: 14-pin butterfly series with wavelengths from 630 nm to 1650 nm »
Business case: Modulight’s highly integrated cost-efficient solution for medical device platform »
Dec 2008 (4/2008)Latest product introductions from Modulight: SparkLight, RangerLase family, LumiLase family, High power colimated laser modules »
Oct 2008 (3/2008)Modulight awarded for the second time by Frost & Sullivan »
Latest product introductions: 1470 nm high-power lasers, 830 nm single-mode high-power lasers »
Modulight lasers for medical applications »
Jun 2008 (2/2008)Upcoming products: 3 W turnkey laser system at 635 nm »
Mar 2008 (1/2008)Modulight lasers for pointing and illumination »
Dec 2007 (3/2007)Ready2Lase – Application development program: Paper cutting application »
Oct 2007 (2/2007)Ready2Lase – Application development program: Photodynamic therapy application, Road weather monitoring application »
New product introduction: high-power 1550nm TO-can »
Who are we? Meet Modulight Customer Interaction team »
Jun 2007 (1/2007)Modulight introduces ChiliLase product family »