{"id":18182,"date":"2026-07-02T03:25:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T02:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/introducing-the-ics-magellan-lasermets-advanced-touchscreen-laser-interlock-controller\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T02:42:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T02:42:18","slug":"introducing-the-ics-magellan-lasermets-advanced-touchscreen-laser-interlock-controller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/introducing-the-ics-magellan-lasermets-advanced-touchscreen-laser-interlock-controller\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the ICS-Magellan: Lasermet&#8217;s Advanced Touchscreen Laser Interlock\u00ae Controller"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As laser facilities continue to grow in size and complexity, managing laser safety systems has become increasingly demanding. Modern installations often incorporate multiple laboratories, active guarding systems, laser shutters, warning devices, emergency stop circuits, and access control systems that must all work together seamlessly. As these environments evolve, operators require greater visibility, simplified control, and scalable safety solutions capable of supporting future expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To address these challenges, Lasermet introduces the <strong>ICS-Magellan Touchscreen Interlock Controller<\/strong>, an advanced all-in-one laser safety controller designed for today&#8217;s laser-controlled environments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developed from Lasermet&#8217;s extensive experience in laser safety engineering, the ICS-Magellan combines a modern touchscreen interface with a hardware-based fail-safe safety architecture, delivering both intuitive operation and dependable safety performance within a single integrated platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Developed for the Next Generation of Laser Safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether installed in a research laboratory, manufacturing facility, defence environment, or photonics application, modern laser safety systems often involve complex safety circuitry and logic. Traditionally, these systems have relied on multiple controllers, monitoring devices, and distributed control points. Whilst effective, such installations can become increasingly complicated as facilities expand or incorporate additional laser-controlled areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ICS-Magellan was developed to simplify this process by bringing safety monitoring, control, and system management together within a single controller. Through its 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen interface, operators are provided with a clear overview of system status whilst authorised users can access key control functions through an intuitive user interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By centralizing system monitoring and control, the ICS-Magellan improves visibility across complex installations, reduces operational complexity, and provides a more streamlined approach to laser safety management. The result is a controller designed not only for the demands of today&#8217;s laser facilities, but also for the evolving requirements of future laser installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing our NEWEST SAFETY PRODUCT! ICS Magellan at DOE LSO Workshop in Lawrence Livermore Lab\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-p0iYQLWamo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safety Where It Matters Most<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Safety remains the foundation of every Lasermet interlock system. The ICS-Magellan has been designed around a dedicated hardware-based fail-safe architecture, ensuring that safety-critical functions remain independent of software operation. Whilst the touchscreen provides an intuitive interface for monitoring and configuration, all safety functions are maintained within dedicated hardware circuitry. This separation provides a robust and reliable safety platform suitable for demanding laser applications, helping ensure critical safety functions remain protected at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to functional safety, the ICS-Magellan incorporates an integrated keycard access system to help prevent unauthorised operation. By restricting access to authorised personnel, the controller provides an additional layer of security for laser-controlled environments. This is particularly valuable in laser lab settings where multiple users may operate equipment and controlled access forms an important part of overall safety management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flexible Control and Scalable Design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern laser facilities often require the management of multiple interconnected systems. To address these challenges, the ICS-Magellan provides independent control of multiple interlock outputs and laser beam shutters directly through its touchscreen interface. Operators can monitor and control individual outputs, providing greater flexibility when managing multiple laser systems, active guarding devices, and controlled safety zones whilst maintaining clear visibility of system status across the installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-medium-font-size\"><blockquote><p>ICS-Magellan provides independent control of multiple interlock outputs and laser beam shutters directly through its touchscreen interface.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The ICS-Magellan&#8217;s centralised architecture also helps simplify installation by reducing wiring complexity between controllers, sensors, and safety devices. Designed with future expansion in mind, the system supports additional inputs, outputs, and distribution modules via Ethernet, allowing facilities to scale their safety systems as operational requirements evolve. This flexible and scalable approach enables organisations to expand and adapt their laser safety infrastructure without the need for significant redesign or replacement of existing systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enhanced Visibility with CaLM Integration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Military-_Industry-1024x590.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19616\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The ICS-Magellan is fully compatible with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/laser-safety-products\/calm-control-and-laser-monitoring-system\/\">Lasermet&#8217;s CaLM (Control and Laser Monitoring) System<\/a>, providing enhanced visibility and centralised monitoring across laser safety installations. By integrating the controller with the CaLM platform, users gain access to a comprehensive overview of their laser safety infrastructure from a single interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the CaLM system, users can monitor real-time system status, view active guarding panels, access system logic diagrams, and display three-dimensional representations of their laboratory environment. This allows operators, facility managers, and Laser Safety Officers to quickly identify system conditions, monitor the status of interlocks and safety devices, and respond more effectively to operational requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Future of Laser Safety Control<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As laser applications continue to expand across research, manufacturing, defence, healthcare, and photonics industries, the demand for intelligent, scalable, and easy-to-manage safety systems continues to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ICS-Magellan has been developed to meet these evolving requirements by combining modern touchscreen operation, secure access control, flexible output management, and robust hardware-based safety architecture within a single controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed for today&#8217;s facilities and ready for tomorrow&#8217;s challenges, the ICS-Magellan represents the next generation of laser safety control providing a smarter, more connected, and future-ready approach to managing laser safety systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/running-laser.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11650\" style=\"width:400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-14c487f4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.monday.com\/forms\/a1351a21c7d842e86899a7a71a42d5ee?r=use1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As laser facilities continue to grow in size and complexity, managing laser safety systems has become increasingly demanding. 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