Abstract: An optical assembly can include a pedestal attached to a substrate and a first optical component laser welded to the pedestal. In some examples, a. bond between the first optical component and the pedestal can be formed from material of at least one of the first optical component and the pedestal melted via later welding. In some examples, the first optical component can be positioned to receive light from a second optical component, attached with the substrate, or transmit light to the second optical component. In some examples, a pedestal can include a first pedestal surface that is attached to the substrate and a second pedestal surface, angled with respect to the first pedestal surface, that is attached to an optical component. In some examples, a pedestal can include a first pedestal element attached to a second pedestal element, such as by laser welding.