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News Update - LaserBee Version 5 released

LaserBee Version 5 has been completely rewritten in Java so that it can now be run on any platform supporting the Java runtime environment - Windows, Mac, Linux etc.

It represents a significant advance in capabilities whilst still retaining its much-appreciated ease of use.

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Main Enhancements of LaserBee 5

• The new graphical interface keeps your laser parameters clearly in view while you navigate between your different tasks using the intuitive tabbed-pane interface.
• On-line help is now incorporated at three different levels:
  • the familiar 'honeycomb' from the previous versions gives the backround information required for a good understanding of laser safety issues;
  • the main laser safety tabs have a task-specific help panel explaining how to perform the task in hand; and
  • input boxes, radio buttons etc. have 'tool tips' giving specific help for that component.
• A one-click report generator produces on-screen printable reports which can be saved and loaded into a word processing program if required.
• An easy-to-use laser database facility replaces the 'active record' concept from earlier version of LaserBee. This uses a comma separated values format (.csv) file which is compatible with most database programs such as Access or Excel etc..
• Access to calculation parameters has been improved by adding 'explanation' panels which give specific details of calculations with parameters such as CF5, T1 etc. clearly listed for comparison with the standard documentation.
• A required optical density calculation is now included in the eyewear routines.
• The type of divergence calculation, linear or Gaussian Beam, can now be selected by the user.
• More tools have been included including Gaussian Beam calculations, mW to dBm interconversions etc.
• User preferences allow the user to select the default angular units, default divergence calculation type, etc.

Of course, LaserBee 5 incorporates all of the latest developments in the IEC 60825-1 and the BS EN 60825-1:2007 standards.

Why should I buy LaserBee?

LaserBee has been purchased by many prestigious laser laboratories and high-technology clients, and is fast becoming the market leader in laser safety calculation software. Its interface is friendly and approachable to new users and experts alike.

LaserBee has established an envable track record as being a laser safety software package that is not only use friendly, but can also be relied upon. Extensive testing throughout its development and careful attention to detail have resulted in a reputation for reliability that we believe is second-to-none. Where standards are unclear or lacking, experts have been consulted and LaserBee clearly states its interpretation and approach.

What makes LaserBee so good?

Many factors, but chief amongst them must be the graphical user interface that is intuitive to use, and the illustrations and graphs that help to explain, and guide the user through, the laser safety process.

Laser safety experts like LaserBee because it can be asked to 'explain' its calculations. Explanations are given with reference to standards documentation saying what has been done and why. Values of calculation parameters such as C6, T1 etc. are shown so that the laser safety expert who has previously done a calculation by hand can see where he has gone wrong when things don't agree.

Input data and calculated laser safety results are clearly distinguished, and warnings and advice are given as appropriate.

Keeping the best of the old

We hope that we have retained the best of the earlier versions of LaserBee. This is illustrated by the 'Laser Product Classifier' feature that was developed for LaserBee Pro. This allows the user to adjust beam divergence and laser power or pulse energy by way of slide controls, and see graphically, in real-time, how the adjustment affects the product classification. The possible classes and boundaries between tham are changed in real-time too, so that user can see exactly what combination of parameters will achieve a desired classification.

This feature proved popular with others not involved with the development of laser products, as it is helpful in explaining the classification system. It is also a very useful feature for training and one we now use onour own laser safety training courses.

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European distribution?

Laser Physics (UK) Ltd. are setting-up a European distribution chain for LaserBee. If you are interested in selling or representing LaserBee please contact Laser Physics (UK) Ltd, who will be interested in hearing which regions of the world you operate in. LaserBee is a world-class product with a modern, innovative interface. We are very proud of LaserBee and are looking for enthusiastic sales people to help us, and Laser Physics, to reach a wider market with this exciting software product.