TLS Micromachining Software
One interface to control all components
Your laser tool is only going to be as powerful as your software's capability to control the laser, motion, vision and other critical components in unison. Laser tools can be tricky to use; unfortunately, many systems have limited software capability and poor functionality which can lead to inefficiency, lower productivity and frustration. G-Code based laser software systems can limit control of the laser, and often results in operator error due to lack of integration with laser controls, vision controls and recipe management.
As power users of laser manufacturing for process & product development, we have partnered with the best software developers and created the TLS Micromachining Software which provides a single software interface that controls all the hardware of the laser tool.
Our TLS tools includes this turn-key software which provides you control of the laser, motion system, galvo scanner, sensors, vision and other devices in a single graphical interface. This software also comes with a command interface to be driven by an external application or PLC.
Our software has an intuitive and graphical interface that makes both operation and recipe development quick and easy. With multi-user-level access control and optional customized HMIs, our software is suitable for both R&D as well as high-throughput manufacturing.
Features include:
• CAD file import (e.g. dxf, dwg, gerber, STL)
• CAM features such as lead in/out
• Recipe library
• Multi-level user-access
• Automatic vision alignment
• Adaptive processing algorithms
• 3D part mapping
• Process development tools
• Data logging
• Math & logic features for advanced tool control
• User-level access control
• Remote-control interface via TCP/IP protocol
“Before using the TLS software… the two major issues were accuracy with the vision system and the speed of the software. The lack of repeatability in the vision software would lead to slow process times as well as issues with the directional placement of the laser welds. The software processing times of the software would also impact processing times.
[Using TLS Software now]…the initial results show that there are no problems with weld placement and a reduction in average processing time from 6 minutes to 3 minutes per part, while being able to process 40 parts at a time as opposed to 9.
Processing time has doubled and due to a greater ease in using the interface for the operator the process requires less oversight from the engineers, which allows me to focus on other projects.
The software is very quick and intuitive to use.
I like how easily customizable and intuitive it is. This makes it much easier to be able to make changes than with other software we use which tends to be more locked away or requires back and forth with their software teams. ”
- Andrew H., Edwards Lifesciences IHFM, 2025 -
Our software is loved by our customers
“We have saved countless hours in both production and R&D work. With its multitude of features and tools that other laser programs lack the TLS software has given us greater control and flexibility in how we use our laser. By doing so it has made challenging projects more feasible and our current processes more efficient."
- John, Customer, 2022 -
Demo: TLS Software Performs Precision Alignment
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Tutorial: How to Create a Recipe
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“At Translarity Inc, we have been using the Turner Laser Systems’ TLS PRO version of the software for over four years now.
We use the TLS PRO for running our 355nm UV laser tool to cut, mill and ablate materials. We routinely use several different materials that include metals, ceramics and polymers that need to be processed. Our products vary in size from a few mm to over 200mm on the side.
We have been very happy with TLS PRO for its many advantages.
It is by far the most user-friendly laser management software that we have seen so far on any of our laser tools. A clearly laid out UI and structured recipe build steps makes it very quick and easy to optimize, build and navigate recipes. Integrating our CAD files, that include fiducial and process locations, into a recipe is seamless.
TLS PRO is also very versatile for: setting up and training autofocus, processing 3D features, varying laser settings to get the fluence just right when we jump between processing metals/ceramics/polymers.
Our laser system is used in our manufacturing line across multiple shifts and never has there been a problem for the shift operators to run the tool across the various product lines.”
- Prasanna C., Director of Engineering, Translarity Inc., 2025 -
Tutorial: General Interface Introduction
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