Abstract: A laser beam delivery system for supplying a laser beam to a computer generated hologram which shapes and divides the supplied laser beam into a plurality of pseudo flat top laser beams. The plurality of pseudo flat top laser beams are then passed through collimated optics which alter the beams so that the beams are conveyed along the optical axis in a parallel manner. The plurality of collimated laser beams then passes through a converging mechanism which facilitates converging of the plurality of separated collimated laser beams through a clear aperture of a mirror of a first repeat positioning device so that all of the light is received by the repeat positioning device and appropriately reflected thereby to a second mirror of a second repeat positioning device and then to a rear surface of an F-Theta lens. The F-Theta lens focuses the plurality of separated collimated laser beams at the object to be processed.

Abstract: A laser beam delivery system for ablating a desired array of features in an object to be processed. The imaging system comprises a laser, a shaping apparatus for shaping the laser beam into a plurality of separate laser beams, first and second repeat positioners for redirecting the beams, a converging mechanism for converging the laser beams through a clear aperture of a reflective mirror of the first repeat positioner, and a focusing member for focusing the laser beams at a desired one of a plurality of holographic imaging segments. Each one of the holographic imaging segments, comprising the holographic imaging lens, forms a desired formation in a surface of the object to be processed. A number of the components are housed within a rotatable module and a rotational drive is connected to the rotatable module to facilitate rotation thereof relative to the optical axis.

Abstract: A laser beam delivery system for supplying a laser beam to a computer generated hologram which shapes and divides the supplied laser beam into a plurality of pseudo flat top laser beams. The plurality of pseudo flat top laser beams are then passed through collimated optics which alter the beams so that the beams are conveyed along the optical axis in a parallel manner. The plurality of collimated laser beams then passes through a converging mechanism which facilitates converging of the plurality of separated collimated laser beams through a clear aperture of a mirror of a first repeat positioning device so that all of the light is received by the repeat positioning device and appropriately reflected thereby to a second mirror of a second repeat positioning device and then to a rear surface of an F-Theta lens. The F-Theta lens focuses the plurality of separated collimated laser beams at the object to be processed.

Abstract: A laser beam delivery system for ablating a desired array of features in an object to be processed. The imaging system comprises a laser, a shaping apparatus for shaping the laser beam into a plurality of separate laser beams, first and second repeat positioners for redirecting the beams, a converging mechanism for converging the laser beams through a clear aperture of a reflective mirror of the first repeat positioner, and a focusing member for focusing the laser beams at a desired one of a plurality of holographic imaging segments. Each one of the holographic imaging segments, comprising the holographic imaging lens, forms a desired formation in a surface of the object to be processed. A number of the components are housed within a rotatable module and a rotational drive is connected to the rotatable module to facilitate rotation thereof relative to the optical axis.

Abstract: An control system for controlling movement of a product to be imaged relative to a laser and operation of a laser. The control system comprises a mechanism for obtaining drill position data from a data storage device. The control system further includes a mechanism for simultaneously sending necessary signals to alter a path of a laser beam emitted by the laser relative to the object to be imaged. The control system further includes a mechanism for providing a feedback to indicate that the path laser beam, from the laser to the product to be imaged, is suitably altered. The control system further includes a mechanism for firing the laser beam for one of burning, drilling or forming a desired formation in a surface of the object to be imaged. The control system further includes a mechanism for returning the control system, when necessary, for reading further drill position data from the data storage device.

Abstract: An imaging system for ablating an array matrix of high-density vias in a flexible and rigid desired object. The apparatus contains a mirror based x, y scanning repeat positioning and/or a single axis scanner positioning system that directs a single point of a coherent light radiation beam at desired individual mask segments. These mask segments are formed into a planar mask array. A flat field collimating lens system is positioned between the mirror scanning system and the mask arrays to correct the angular beam output of the repeat positioning mirror and redirects the beam so that it strikes a specific rear surface segment(s) of in the mask array. The flat field collimating lens provides a beam that either illuminates the mask perpendicular to its surface or at preselected optimized illumination angles. Once illuminated, the specific segment of the mask array images and processes a single or a plurality of desired holes or features in a top surface of a flexible or rigid desired object to be processed.