Fiber array energy source used in rapid prototyping system

A new energy featuring an addressable array of fiber-coupled laser diodes is brought forward to deal with the existing issues in rapid prototyping (RP). Under the control of computer software and hardware, the project of integrating the fiber with the pigtail power laser diode is designed to realize the addressable energy source. To from a 10 mm continuous liner light energy, multi-array of fiber-coupled laser diodes with discreet output light spots are arranged to compensate the space between the spots. The basic technique study of the array of fiber-coupled laser diodes demonstrates the principle feasibility of this project, providing the solid foundation for the application of array of high power laser diodes in RP in the near future.