Introducing DBL Gen III

Civan Lasers is launching DBL Gen III, the third generation of the Dynamic Beam Laser. This release marks a step forward. Gen III was designed from the ground up for industrial production. It is more reliable, smaller, and easier to integrate into real manufacturing environments where uptime matters and systems run around the clock.

The DBL platform has evolved steadily over the years. In 2018, Civan built the first prototype to prove that coherent beam combining with dynamic beam shaping could work at high power. In 2020, DBL Gen I entered the field and was adopted by leading universities and research centers. Its role was clear. Enable fundamental research and explore what dynamic beams could do. In 2022, DBL Gen II became the first version adopted by industry. It moved the technology out of the lab and into production environments. Now, in 2026, DBL Gen III takes it a step forward.

Evolution of DBL Technology: This image showcases the progression of Civan Lasers through three generations.

DBL Gen III is offered in a wide range of power levels. The lineup includes 16 kW, 24 kW, 32 kW, 40 kW, and up to 120 kW. All models share the same core architecture and the same dynamic beam capabilities. This allows customers to scale power without changing the fundamental system design or process approach.

One of the biggest changes in Gen III is system miniaturization. The laser system is significantly more compact than previous generations. This was achieved through a transition to new power supplies, a new compact optical head design, and an enhanced amplifier architecture. The smaller footprint makes the system easier to integrate into industrial cells, gantries, and robotic platforms, especially in space constrained production lines.

System performance was also improved at both the hardware and software levels. Gen III delivers higher reliability and more stable dynamic beam behavior over long production runs. These improvements directly support continuous operation and consistent process results, even in demanding industrial conditions.

A key contributor to reliability is the new power supply design. This new design improves system stability and reduces complexity. At the same time, it delivers a 60 to 80 percent reduction in electronic components.

The laser head was completely redesigned for industrial durability. New lightweight materials were introduced, along with improved thermal management. The design actively prevents heating and damage to optical elements during high power operation. This leads to better performance stability and longer optical lifetime in production environments.

The amplifier itself is now more compact and more powerful. Gen III delivers higher output power in the same physical size while reducing overall weight. This improves integration and handling while maintaining high performance. Reliability was a core design requirement throughout the amplifier redesign.

DBL Gen III is built for production environments that cannot afford downtime. It supports nonstop operation, easier integration, higher uptime, and stable dynamic beam control at very high power. This generation is not an incremental update. It is the version designed to live on the factory floor.

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