Thorlabs Support Center

Extensive Catalog of Standard Products - With Support
Thorlabs designs, develops and manufactures high quality components and systems for the photonics industry at competitive prices.  Our products are available for immediate delivery.  With the extensive range of products, however, questions sometimes arise regarding choices among different solutions for a particular application.  Thorlabs' Technical Support Team is available by phone or email to advise you regarding product choices to meet specific needs.

Custom Solutions Available
For those applications that require more than a catalog solution, Thorlabs is ready to meet your needs with customized offerings.  As described in the tab below, the extensive capabilities that Thorlabs possesses in mechanical part design and production, advanced system development, and custom optic fabrication can deliver solutions to the most advanced technical applications.

Customer Centric Support Information
We recognize that there is more to the customer experience than getting your delivery on-time, as-specified and as-ordered.  For immediate response to those issues, the tabs below contain information for topics including software downloads, key contacts, and business information such as terms & conditions, warranties and returns.

Thorlabs Worldwide Sales and Technical Support Contact Information

Have a Time-Sensitive Technical Support Inquiry?

We invite you to call any of our open primary sales locations* for English-language support.

Americas

Sales Email Tech Support EmailSales/Support PhoneSales/Support Hours
United States
(Thorlabs Headquarters) *
sales@thorlabs.comtechsupport@thorlabs.com1-973-300-3000M-F: 8 AM - 8 PM EDT, Sat: 9 AM - 1 PM EDT
Brazil *brasil@thorlabs.comtechsupport.br@thorlabs.com+55 (21) 2018 6490M-F: 8 AM - 5:45 PM BRT



Capital Equipment Sales/Tech Support Contacts
Imaging Systemsimagingsales@thorlabs.comimagingtechsupport@thorlabs.com1-703-651-1700M-F: 8:30 AM - 6 PM EDT
Measurement Systemstms-sales@thorlabs.comtms-support@thorlabs.com1-908-362-6200M-F: 8 AM - 5:30 PM EDT


For ITAR/Export-Controlled Communications
ITAR@thorlabs.comITAR@thorlabs.com

Europe

Sales Email Tech Support EmailSales/Support PhoneSales/Support Hours
Germany (European Hub) *sales.de@thorlabs.comEurope@thorlabs.com+49 (0) 8131-5956-0M-F: 8 AM - 6 PM CET
United Kingdom *sales.uk@thorlabs.comtechsupport.uk@thorlabs.com+44 (0) 1353-654440M-F: 8 AM - 5:30 PM GMT
France *sales.fr@thorlabs.comtechsupport.fr@thorlabs.com+33 (0) 970 444 844M-F: 9 AM - 6 PM CET
Sweden (Scandinavia Hub) *scandinavia@thorlabs.comtechsupport.se@thorlabs.com+46-31-733-3000M-F: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM CET


Capital Equipment Sales/Tech Support Contacts
OCT Systemssales.de@thorlabs.comoct@thorlabs.com+49 (0) 8131-5956-0M-F: 8 AM - 6 PM CET

Japan

Sales Email Tech Support EmailSales/Support PhoneSales/Support Hours
Thorlabs Japan *sales@thorlabs.jptechsupport.jp@thorlabs.com+81-3-6915-7701M-F: 9 AM - 5:30 PM JST

China

Sales Email Tech Support EmailSales/Support PhoneSales/Support Hours
Thorlabs China *chinasales@thorlabs.comtechsupport-cn@thorlabs.com+86 (0) 21-60561122M-F: 8:30 AM - 6 PM CST

General R&D and Marketing Contacts

R&Dwebfeedback@thorlabs.com
Marketingmarketing@thorlabs.com
Internetwebmaster@thorlabs.com
Commitment to Quality

   Thorlabs is committed to exceeding customer requirements by providing customers with the highest quality products, services, and same-day fulfillment. In its pursuit of total customer satisfaction, Thorlabs strives for continual business system improvement based on established quality objectives and measured performance.


Requesting Return Authorization

   Products returned to Thorlabs must have a Returns Material Authorization (RMA) number. Return authorization requests can be made by submitting an online return request, contacting our Returns Department via phone at 1-973-300-3000, or emailing us at rma@thorlabs.com. Our RMA team is available for any questions regarding product performance concerns, warranty repairs, inaccuracies in your order, or shipment concerns.

   Please have your purchase order number or our sales order number available as proof of purchase when you request authorization for return. When possible, items should be returned in their original condition and in original packaging with all paperwork intact. Any products that have come in contact with biological specimens or hazardous materials cannot be returned. The RMA number provided to you MUST be written on the outside of the shipping package for immediate identification. We will provide shipping instructions at the time the RMA number is assigned. RMA numbers will remain active for 30 days from the date of issue. Products must be returned to Thorlabs during that time. All packages must be sent to the following address unless instructed otherwise by our RMA staff:





Attn: (RMA Number)


Additional Tips for Non-US Customers Returning Items to the US: Please note that the declared value of your shipment should be equal to the original selling price of the item(s) at the time of purchase. The shipment should be sent DDP (Incoterms 2010) with the customer being responsible for all importation fees and documentation unless a UPS return label has been provided to you by a member of the Thorlabs team. Please indicate the reason for the return on the customs invoice used to send back the items: Return of previously exported goods, Return for Replacement of previously exported goods, or Return for Repair of previously exported goods, to be re-exported upon completion of repair. Thorlabs Inc. will not be responsible for customs fees, taxes, duties or other fees levied as a result of improper labeling or documentation. In such instances, we will add fees incurred to your invoice or will bill separately.


Thorlabs Return Policy

   Thorlabs is dedicated to manufacturing products and providing services that exceed our customers' expectations. We understand products may need to be returned from time to time and strive to work with you to make that process as seamless as possible. Information about our product warranty terms and return policy can be found in our General Terms and Conditions of Sale as well as on the item-specific product page of our website.

Warranty Returns

   With the exception of gas cells, specials, and custom items, all standard catalog items (i.e., those available from stock on Thorlabs' website) are eligible for a full refund within 30 days of purchase if the item is returned unopened, is in its original packaging, and is not from an OEM order. Restocking fees may apply based upon the quality and quantity of the items being returned or for requests to return goods outside of the initial 30 day return period. Product warranty durations can be found in our General Terms and Conditions of Sale and on product pages of our website.

Non-Warranty Returns

   Repair charges typically include parts, labor, and shipping and will be quoted accordingly. Acceptance of the quote is required prior to any work being performed. In all circumstances, the customer is responsible for all shipping charges, including customs and duties if applicable.

   Any specials, modifications, or customized items (including custom patch cables) that meet the stated specifications are not eligible for return. In addition, any products that have come in contact with biological specimens or hazardous materials cannot be returned. Please refer to our General Terms and Conditions for more information on items that are not covered by our Limited Warranty.

   The following Thorlabs Quality System documents have been made available, in pdf format, for the convenience of our customers.  It should be noted that all documents available on this page reflect the most current revision, but are offered as uncontrolled copies of those documents.  These documents are intended for general reference purposes only, as all content is subject to change without notification.

If there are other quality system documents that you would like to request be made available on this page, please contact the Thorlabs Quality Manager.


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