Core Insights - Coherent Corp. has introduced the LEAP 600C, the first 600 W class excimer laser optimized for Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD) at a wavelength of 308 nm, unveiled at Laser World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, Germany [1][2] Product Features - The LEAP 600C is designed to meet the growing demand for high-temperature superconducting (HTS) tapes, delivering double the laser power and throughput compared to existing solutions [2] - It incorporates a novel on-the-fly active injection technology that enhances runtime by a factor of three in high-throughput production environments [2] Industry Relevance - HTS materials are crucial for magnetic confinement fusion, which is integral to zero-carbon energy strategies, and PLD offers superior film quality for HTS applications [3] - The LEAP 600C provides the necessary power, uptime, and reliability to scale global HTS tape production for various applications, including fusion reactors and medical imaging systems [3][4] Production Timeline - The first LEAP 600C unit has been successfully tested at a leading HTS manufacturer and is set to enter production in late 2025, with general availability expected in 2026 [6] Company Background - Coherent Corp. focuses on empowering market innovators through breakthrough technologies across various sectors, including industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation [7]