MKS Introduces New Talon® APX UV Lasers with Industry-Leading UV Lifetime in the 15-30 W range for Extended Maintenance Cycles and Increased Productivity

Andover, MA – June 23, 2025 -- MKS Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, today announced the launch of the Spectra-Physics® Talon APX laser series. These new additions to the Talon product line are compact, high-reliability ultraviolet (UV) nanosecond lasers in the 15-30 W range, designed to extend the UV lifetime with prolonged maintenance cycles, increasing productivity while reducing cost of ownership.

“With industry-leading UV lifetime and an unmatched combination of performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency, Talon APX lasers are redefining next-generation manufacturing,” said Scott White, Senior Director of Product Marketing for Spectra-Physics lasers. “These high-power ns UV lasers offer greater predictability and extended maintenance intervals, driving higher productivity across applications. The Talon APX series builds on the proven long-life technology of MKS’ Explorer® ns UV laser line,” White continued. “By integrating these core capabilities into our higher-power platforms, the new Talon APX lasers deliver consistent performance over extended UV lifetimes - empowering customers to meet the demands of evolving applications with confidence.”

The Talon APX delivers 15 W to 30 W average UV power with pulse energy up to 300 µJ. With a UV lifetime supporting 40,000 hours of continuous use, Talon APX enables five or more years of 24/7 operation, dramatically reducing downtime and service needs. Building on the legacy of the Talon platform, Talon APX includes all advanced features customers expect such as true first pulse control, pulse-on-demand (POD), and position-synchronized output (PSO).

Leveraging MKS’ proven It’s in the Box™ design, all critical components—including control electronics and laser diodes—are housed in a single, compact, and lightweight laser head. This integration improves system reliability, simplifies installation, and reduces overall system complexity and integration time.

Engineered for robust 24/7 operation in harsh environments, Talon APX lasers are climate-proof and qualified in through extensive environmental qualification testing. Fully automated and computer-controlled, they deliver exceptional long-term stability in power, beam quality, and pointing precision—ensuring consistent performance in high-volume manufacturing (HVM) settings.

The new Spectra-Physics Talon APX will be showcased at Laser World of Photonics 2025, held in Munich, Germany June 24 – 27, 2025. Visit MKS at booth 314 in Hall A3 for a live demonstration and to learn more. For additional information, visit www.spectra-physics.com/Talon.

Spectra-Physics®, Explorer®, and Talon® are registered trademarks, and It’s in the Box™ is a trademark of MKS Inc. or a subsidiary of MKS Inc.

About MKS Inc.
MKS Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI) enables technologies that transform our world. We deliver foundational technology solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. We apply our broad science and engineering capabilities to create instruments, subsystems, systems, process control solutions and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance, optimize productivity and enable unique innovations for many of the world’s leading technology and industrial companies. Our solutions are critical to addressing the challenges of miniaturization and complexity in advanced device manufacturing by enabling increased power, speed, feature enhancement, and optimized connectivity. Our solutions are also critical to addressing ever-increasing performance requirements across a wide array of specialty industrial applications. Additional information can be found at www.mks.com.

About the Spectra-Physics Brand
Spectra-Physics is a brand within the MKS Instruments Photonics Solutions division. The Spectra-Physics product portfolio consists of a broad spectrum of lasers for precision industrial and scientific research applications. Spectra-Physics products combine groundbreaking laser technologies with deep applications expertise to deliver disruptive performance and lower total cost of ownership. From the manufacturing floor and semiconductor fab to the research laboratory, Spectra-Physics lasers enhance our customers’ capabilities and productivity in the semiconductor, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. For more information, visit www.spectra-physics.com.

For more information, contact:
Scott White
Sr. Director of Product Marketing
Tel.: +1 408-980-4397
Email: scott.white@mks.com

Helen Chan
Marketing Communications Manager
Tel.: +1 408-980-5883
Email: helen.chan@mks.com