SAXONBURG, Pa., Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics, today announced the launch of the WELD1D+, a next-generation laser welding processing head with integrated application programming interface (API) control. The introduction of the WELD1D+ reinforces Coherent’s position at the forefront of laser innovation and addresses the accelerating demand for high-productivity welding solutions across automotive, electric vehicle, consumer electronics, and heavy industrial manufacturing markets. By enabling software-controlled adaptability, the WELD1D+ significantly expands the range of applications addressable by a single processing head, lowering the true total cost of ownership to our customers. It integrates seamlessly with the full Coherent fiber laser portfolio - from the brand-new EDGE and AIM series to the high-performance ARM ring-mode lasers - ensuring scalability as production requirements grow. Industry leaders in the datacenter, communications, and industrial markets rely on Coherent’s world-leading technology to fuel their own innovation and growth.