Quantel

Name

Quantel

Legal name

LUMIBIRD SA

Website

https://quantel-laser.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial and Scientific Laser Manufacturing

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronic Emitters (LED/Laser/VCSEL) (HDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH), Quantum Photonics & Quantum Imaging (Single-Photon, Lidar, Ghost Imaging) (HDAGAHAF)

Keywords

• Solid-state lasers
• Fiber lasers
• Laser diodes
• Laser systems manufacturing
• Scientific laser equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bozeman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Laser Systems Sales: Sale of high-performance laser systems including Nd:YAG, Nd:YLF, tunable lasers, and laser diodes to industrial, scientific, medical, and defense customers
2. Custom Systems: Bespoke laser system design and manufacturing for specialized applications
3. Laser Damage Test Services: Testing services for laser-induced damage threshold evaluation
4. Customer Support Services: Training, maintenance, and warranty services

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Quantel designs and manufactures high-performance solid-state lasers (Nd:YAG, Nd:YLF), tunable laser systems (dye lasers and Optical Parametric Oscillators), laser diodes and components, and custom laser systems. The products serve industrial (manufacturing, LIDAR sensors), scientific (research laboratories and universities), medical (ophthalmology, photoacoustic imaging), and defense (target designation, telemetry) applications.

Product overview

Quantel, part of the LUMIBIRD group, is a manufacturer of solid-state lasers and laser diodes serving industrial (manufacturing, lidar sensors), scientific (research laboratories, universities), medical (ophthalmology), and defense markets. The product portfolio centers on three core technologies: solid-state lasers (Nd:YAG, Nd:YLF), laser diodes (CW/QCW, high-efficiency stacks), and fiber lasers. Product lines include Compact pulsed Nd:YAG lasers, Double-pulse Nd:YAG & Nd:YLF systems, Tunable laser systems (dye lasers and OPOs), High energy pulsed lasers, Laser Diodes & Components (including illuminators and fiber-coupled sources), and Custom systems. The company also offers Laser Damage Test Services for evaluating optical components. With 50 years of experience and manufacturing facilities in France and the USA, Quantel serves a global customer base across multiple verticals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lumibird: LUMIBIRD is the parent group brand encompassing all laser product lines including Quantel, serving industrial, scientific, medical, and defense markets.

Products and services

• Compact pulsed Nd:YAG lasers Solid-state pulsed lasers using Nd:YAG technology including FPSS, DPSS, and ns high energy variants for scientific and industrial applications.
• Double-pulse Nd:YAG & Nd:YLF systems Dual-pulse laser systems combining Nd:YAG and Nd:YLF technologies for applications requiring two synchronized pulses such as PIV, LIBS, and holography.
• Tunable laser systems Laser systems including dye lasers and Optical Parametric Oscillators (OPOs) that can be tuned across a wide wavelength range, used in photoacoustic imaging and spectroscopy applications.
• High energy pulsed lasers High-power pulsed solid-state lasers designed for demanding industrial, scientific, and defense applications requiring elevated energy outputs.
• Laser Diodes & Components CW/QCW laser diodes and high-efficiency stacks, including modules, illuminators, and fiber-coupled sources operating at various wavelengths from 640nm to 15xx nm.
• Custom systems Bespoke laser solutions designed and manufactured to meet specific customer requirements for specialized industrial, scientific, medical, or defense applications.
• Laser Damage Test Services Professional testing services to evaluate and measure laser-induced damage thresholds on optical components, helping customers select appropriate components for high-energy laser systems.
• Illuminators Laser diode illuminators including high pulse repetition rate (up to 10 kHz), multi-wavelength emission (up to 8 mJ with 4 wavelengths), short pulses (30 ns - 1 mJ to 100 ns - 4 mJ), and ultra-short pulse variants for LIDAR, time-of-flight, and photoacoustic applications.
• EverGreen Twins 4-pulse Nd:YAG laser system for Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), combining two EverGreen double-pulse lasers. Offers up to 4 x 175 mJ at 532 nm at 15 Hz, with IP66 rating and MIL-STD-810 compliance.
• Q-Smart 850 Next-generation laser system offered as an upgrade path for customers trading in their Surelite systems, providing improved performance, reliability, and long-term support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 years of continuous laser technology development and manufacturing expertise

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Keopsys GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2017In October 2017, Quantel merged with Keopsys Group to form LUMIBIRD. The combined entity brought together complementary laser technologies (solid-state lasers from Quantel and fiber lasers from Keopsys), creating one of the world's leading specialists in lasers.
• Continuum (now part of Lumibird)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinuum, now part of Lumibird, developed the Surelite laser systems that are still in use in laboratories today. Lumibird offers trade-in programs for Surelite systems, upgrading customers to newer Q-Smart 850 solutions.
• French Energy Authority (CEA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUMIBIRD received a €20 million order from the French Energy Authority (CEA) for MegaJoule laser systems, to be delivered over four years. This represents a significant government/defense partnership.
• Lumibird MedicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationLumibird Medical is a subsidiary focused on medical/ophthalmology laser applications, serving the healthcare segment with specialized medical laser products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Coherent Corp. Large-scale laser systems manufacturer serving industrial, scientific, medical, and defense markets with overlapping product portfolios in solid-state, fiber, and diode lasers. Closest publicly traded direct competitor across Quantel's full vertical span.
• IPG Photonics: World leader in fiber lasers and high-power diode lasers serving industrial materials processing, advanced applications, and defense. Directly comparable to Quantel's fiber laser pillar and the laser diode/illuminator product lines.
• nLIGHT: Manufacturer of high-power semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers targeting industrial, defense, and medical applications. Directly comparable to Quantel's laser diode and illuminator product lines, especially for defense and directed-energy use cases.

Broad incumbents

• TRUMPF: Large diversified industrial laser and machine tool company with broad coverage of materials processing, EUV drive lasers, and scientific applications. Overlaps with Quantel in high-energy pulsed and solid-state laser segments, particularly for industrial and research customers.
• Lumentum: Photonics company producing lasers, optical components, and 3D sensing modules for telecom, industrial, and consumer applications. Comparable through laser diodes, tunable sources, and LIDAR-adjacent products.
• Hamamatsu Photonics: Japanese photonics manufacturer with broad coverage of photodetectors, light sources, and laser-based scientific instruments. Overlaps with Quantel in laser-driven spectroscopy, photoacoustic imaging, and biomedical laser sources.
• Jenoptik: European photonics group providing laser sources, optical systems, and industrial laser machines. Comparable to Quantel in solid-state laser components, beam delivery, and European industrial/defense customer base.
• MKS Instruments (Newport / Spectra-Physics): Through Newport and Spectra-Physics, produces scientific and industrial lasers including Nd:YAG, Ti:Sapphire, and ultrafast systems. Directly comparable to Quantel's scientific and industrial solid-state laser lines.

Emerging players

• Toptica Photonics: Specialized manufacturer of tunable diode and ultrafast lasers for scientific and biophotonics applications. Comparable to Quantel's tunable laser systems and OPO product family for research and photoacoustic imaging customers.
• Ekspla: Lithuanian manufacturer of solid-state, picosecond, and nanosecond lasers, OPOs, and scientific laser systems. Niche competitor in tunable and high-energy pulsed lasers, particularly for research and OEM scientific instrument markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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