Industrial Laser
Auric Enterprises
Goldfinger
1964

"...it can project a spot on the moon. Or at closer range, cut through solid metal. I will show you..." stated Auric Goldfinger. 007 was at this time strapped to a slab of solid gold as Goldfinger proceeded with his demonstration. With his legs spread apart, and the laser slowly moving toward his body as it sliced easily through the gold, Bond convinced Goldfinger that MI6 was fully aware of Operation Grand Slam. Goldfinger decided that it might be in his best interest if he kept Bond alive for the time being and ordered the laser shut off in time for 007 to keep his valuables intact.

Later, as Bond involuntarily observed the proceedings of Operation Grand Slam, he discovered the real purpose for the laser. Goldfinger's hired help used the laser to cut through the massive steel doors guarding the entrance to the gold vault at Fort Knox.