SPIE Photonics West 2026

Kern Technologies is headed back to Photonics West ready to exhibit our flagship CO2 laser source models and debut the newest addition to the product portfolio, the LightSTACK laser platform. Come see as they exhibit their CO2 laser products ranging from 75-650 watts at 9.3, 9.4, 10.2 and 10.6 um.

Date: January 20th-22th, 2026

Location: The Moscone Center, San Francisco, California, USA

Booth: 3276

Featured Product: LightSTACK Series industrial CO₂ laser ranging from 75 to 150 watts.
LightSTACK is the next-generation sealed CO₂ laser platform, engineered from the ground up for OEMs who demand performance, simplicity, and long-term reliability.
Key Highlights
• 75–150 W sealed CO₂ laser platform in a compact, common mechanical footprint
• Internally collimated design eliminates external collimators, reducing system length, cost, and complexity
• Built on Kern’s patented HydroVolt technology with integrated water-cooled RF power delivery
• Reduced internal complexity with fewer components and enhanced thermal stability
• Next-generation RF electronics and metal-sealed cavity for long service life
• Optional purge air for demanding industrial environments
• Integrated dual-channel safety interlock simplifies OEM safety architectures and supports EU compliance
• Manufactured in the USA!