LAP Laser

What LAP Laser does

LAP GmbH Laser Applikationen, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Lüneburg, Germany, develops and produces laser-based projection, measurement, and quality assurance systems for two end markets: industrial manufacturing and radiation therapy. The industrial portfolio includes CAD-PRO Xpert and CAD-PRO laser projectors for CAD-based outline projection, SERVOLASER Xpert and SEQUENCE Xpert for PLC/IPC-controlled movable lines, the XtrAlign and LD line-laser families for stationary applications, and the 4D EAGLE S measurement gauge with SMART CORE PRO/X and CONTOUR CHECK software for steel long-product profile and contour inspection. The radiation therapy portfolio includes LUNA 3D for Surface Guided Radiation Therapy, DORADOnova, DORADO, CARINAnav, APOLLO, and ASTOR for patient positioning at CT, MRI, PET-CT, and LINAC, plus RadCalc dosimetric verification software and EASY CUBE, EASY SLAB, THETIS 3D, and AQUARIUS QA phantoms. INSPECT-PRO adds AI-based QA for laser projection processes, and DTEC-PRO provides camera-based monitoring; both are supported by granted US patents.

The company operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries in the United States, France, Singapore, China, and a domestic measurement-technology subsidiary, plus regional distributors in the Americas and Asia and a stated 75+ partner network. Revenue is generated from laser hardware sales (approximately 15,000 units per year), proprietary software licensing (RadCalc, PRO-SOFT, SMART CORE), and recurring maintenance contracts and helpdesk services. The 2025 turnover disclosed on the company website is €69.6 million (with a separate €40 million figure in the key-figures section). Managing Directors are Thomas Simmerer, Jens Christoph Gauthier, and Marlit Süling; no parent company, external investors, or public listing are disclosed.

LAP's vertical reach spans aerospace and composites, steel, wood, concrete, wind power, tire, shipbuilding, logistics, worker guidance, and radiation therapy, with strategic emphasis on regulated environments where precision, repeatability, and regulatory compliance create barriers to entry. Key strategic moves include the 2025 launch of LUNA 3D SGRT, the March 2026 expansion of the joint KOCKS-LAP 4D EAGLE S and SMART CORE X portfolio, the AI-enabled INSPECT-PRO launch, and the CAD-PRO Xpert platform refresh.

Name

LAP Laser

Legal name

LAP GmbH Laser Applikationen

Website

https://www.lap-laser.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LAP Laser develops laser-based projection, measurement, and quality assurance systems for industrial manufacturing (aerospace, composites, steel, wood, concrete) and radiation therapy (patient positioning, SGRT, dosimetric QA), selling hardware, software, and service through global offices and distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laser Projection and Measurement Systems

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Radiation Therapy Planning & Simulation Imaging (CT Sim/MR Sim) (HLAHABAH)

Keywords

• Laser projection systems
• Laser measurement systems
• Radiation therapy positioning
• Industrial quality assurance
• Patient positioning lasers

Headquarters

HQ city

Lüneburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laser hardware systems sales: Sale of laser projection hardware (CAD-PRO, SERVOLASER, XtrAlign line lasers) and laser measurement systems (4D EAGLE S, CONTOUR CHECK series) as capital equipment, typically sold directly to industrial and healthcare customers. Annual volume of approximately 15,000 units supplied.
2. Software licensing: Licensing of software products including RadCalc (from Lifeline Software), PRO-SOFT projection software, SMART CORE software platforms. Software is licensed under proprietary license conditions for LAP Group companies.
3. Maintenance contracts and service: Preventive maintenance, calibration, and technical support contracts offered separately for radiation therapy products and industrial laser projection/measurement products. Helpdesk services provide ongoing customer support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LAP develops, manufactures, and services laser-based projection, measurement, and quality assurance systems sold as capital equipment to industrial manufacturers and to hospitals/radiotherapy centers. Its portfolio spans CAD-driven industrial laser projectors (CAD-PRO Xpert, SERVOLASER, XtrAlign line lasers), profile and contour measurement systems for the steel industry (4D EAGLE S, CONTOUR CHECK, SMART CORE software), and a radiation therapy line (LUNA 3D SGRT, DORADO/DORADOnova/APOLLO/ASTOR positioning lasers, RadCalc dosimetric verification software, QA phantoms). The company sells approximately 15,000 units per year to customers across healthcare, aerospace, composites, steel, wind power, wood, concrete, tire, and shipbuilding industries.

Product overview

LAP Laser offers a comprehensive portfolio of laser-based systems for projection, measurement, and quality assurance across industrial and healthcare sectors. The product portfolio centers on three core technology areas: (1) Laser Projection Systems for industrial manufacturing including CAD-PRO Xpert and SERVOLASER for projecting outlines, shapes, and movable lines based on CAD data; (2) Laser Measurement Systems for the steel industry including the 4D EAGLE S profile measurement gauge and SMART CORE software platforms for measuring long products; and (3) Radiation Therapy Solutions encompassing LUNA 3D surface-guided radiation therapy (SGRT) for patient positioning and surface motion monitoring, DORADOnova/APOLLO laser positioning systems for CT/MRI/LINAC scanners, and RadCalc dosimetric verification software with associated QA phantoms (EASY CUBE, EASY SLAB, THETIS 3D MR). The INSPECT-PRO AI-powered camera system provides quality assurance for laser projection processes. LAP serves diverse industries including aerospace, composites, steel, concrete, logistics, tire, wind power, wood, radiation therapy, and worker guidance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RadCalc: Dosimetric verification software for radiation therapy quality assurance.
• EASY CUBE
• EASY SLAB
• THETIS 3D MR Distortion Phantom
• AQUARIUS
• LUNA 3D
• DORADOnova
• DORADO
• CARINAnav
• DORADOnova MR3T
• APOLLO MR3T
• ASTOR
• APOLLO
• CAD-PRO Xpert
• CAD-PRO
• PRO-SOFT
• INSPECT-PRO
• DTEC-PRO
• SERVOLASER Xpert
• SEQUENCE Xpert
• XtrAlign HD laser
• XtrAlign HY laser
• XtrAlign FD laser
• XtrAlign HU laser
• LD laser
• 4D EAGLE S
• CONTOUR CHECK ROUND & EDGE
• CONTOUR CHECK SHAPE
• CONTOUR CHECK WIRE
• SMART CORE PRO
• SMART CORE X

Products and services

• RadCalc Dosimetric verification software that validates radiation dose calculations and treatment plans for quality assurance in radiation therapy. Used by hospitals, medical physicists, and radiotherapy centers operating LINAC and other radiotherapy devices.
• LUNA 3D Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) system that supports reproducible patient positioning and monitors patient surface motion at LINAC and CT scanners. Used by hospitals and radiotherapy centers for radiation therapy procedures.
• INSPECT-PRO AI-powered camera system that automatically inspects laser projection results against CAD data to detect errors and deviations in industrial manufacturing processes. Used by industrial manufacturers running CAD-driven laser projection workflows.
• CAD-PRO Xpert Industrial laser projection system that projects outlines and shapes based on CAD data for aerospace, composites, and manufacturing applications. Used by industrial manufacturers needing precise CAD-driven guidance.
• 4D EAGLE S Precise profile measurement and surface inspection gauge for long products in the steel industry, combining dimensional measurement capabilities in one device. Used by steel producers and rolling mills for non-contact long-product inspection.
• DORADOnova Laser positioning system used for precise patient marking and positioning at CT and PET-CT scanners in radiation therapy. Used by hospitals and radiotherapy centers.
• DORADO Laser positioning system for patient positioning in radiation therapy environments. Used by hospitals and radiotherapy centers.
• CARINAnav Tablet-based laser control navigation system for precise patient positioning in CT and PET/CT scanners. Used by radiotherapy departments.
• DORADOnova MR3T Laser positioning system specifically designed for MRI environments to support patient positioning during MR-guided procedures. Used by hospitals with MRI scanners.
• APOLLO MR3T Laser positioning system for patient positioning in 3T MRI scanners. Used by hospitals and imaging centers running MR-guided radiotherapy workflows.
• ASTOR Laser positioning system for patient positioning at LINAC (linear accelerator) radiotherapy units. Used by hospitals and radiotherapy centers.
• APOLLO Laser positioning system for patient positioning at linear accelerator (LINAC) radiotherapy units. Used by hospitals and radiotherapy centers.
• CAD-PRO Industrial laser projection system for projecting CAD-based outlines and shapes in industrial manufacturing. Used by manufacturers needing laser-guided templating.
• SERVOLASER Xpert Laser projection system for movable lines controlled by PLC or IPC, used for automated manufacturing guidance. Used by industrial manufacturers in automated production environments.
• SEQUENCE Xpert Control system for sequenced laser projection in industrial applications, enabling automated sequence-based line projection. Used by manufacturers needing programmable laser guidance.
• DTEC-PRO Camera-based quality assurance system for monitoring and quality control of laser projection processes. Used by manufacturers operating LAP laser projection systems.
• PRO-SOFT Laser projection software for controlling and managing laser projection operations. Used by industrial manufacturers running LAP laser projection systems.
• XtrAlign HD laser Industrial line laser for stationary projection of lines, crosses, or points. Used by manufacturers requiring fixed-line laser references for alignment and assembly.
• XtrAlign HY laser Industrial line laser for stationary projection applications in manufacturing environments. Used by manufacturers needing fixed alignment references.
• XtrAlign FD laser Industrial line laser for stationary projection applications in manufacturing environments. Used by manufacturers needing fixed alignment references.
• XtrAlign HU laser Industrial line laser for stationary projection applications in manufacturing environments. Used by manufacturers needing fixed alignment references.
• LD laser Industrial line laser in LAP's Linelaser portfolio. Used by manufacturers needing fixed-line laser references.
• EASY CUBE Quality assurance phantom for radiation therapy. Used by radiotherapy departments and medical physicists for routine QA workflows.
• EASY SLAB Quality assurance phantom for radiation therapy applications. Used by radiotherapy departments and medical physicists.
• THETIS 3D MR Distortion Phantom MR distortion phantom for quality assurance in MRI-guided radiation therapy. Used by hospitals running MRI-based radiotherapy workflows.
• AQUARIUS Quality assurance system for radiation therapy. Used by radiotherapy departments.
• CONTOUR CHECK ROUND & EDGE Measurement software module for measuring round products and edges in steel manufacturing. Used by steel producers for non-contact round-profile and edge inspection.
• CONTOUR CHECK SHAPE Measurement software module for shape measurement in long products. Used by steel producers for shape-profile inspection.
• CONTOUR CHECK WIRE Measurement software module for wire measurement in steel production. Used by steel producers for wire-product inspection.
• SMART CORE PRO Software platform for measurement data analysis and quality control in long-product manufacturing. Used by steel producers for measurement workflow management.
• SMART CORE X Comprehensive measurement software platform for measurement data analysis with upgraded features, jointly developed with KOCKS for long-product steel manufacturing. Used by steel producers running 4D EAGLE S systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000 units supplied annually to customers

Named customers2 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KOCKScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026KOCKS and LAP have a joint product development relationship centered on the 4D EAGLE S measurement system product line. In March 2026, they announced expansion of their joint portfolio with a new system size designed for larger bar and tube dimensions, along with the comprehensively upgraded SMART CORE X software platform. This builds on the successful market launch at Wire & Tube 2024.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Brainlab: Brainlab is a Munich-based incumbent in radiation oncology software, surgical planning, and patient positioning. It is comparable to LAP's healthcare business as an integrated software-plus-positioning provider serving the same radiotherapy and radiosurgery customers.
• Elekta: Elekta is a major global radiation therapy and radiosurgery incumbent (LINAC, Gamma Knife, brachytherapy). Its installed LINAC base overlaps with LAP's positioning and QA systems sold alongside Elekta treatment rooms.
• Varian (Siemens Healthineers): Varian, now part of Siemens Healthineers, is the largest global radiation oncology equipment and software vendor. It competes in adjacent positioning, motion management, and QA workflows that LAP's healthcare portfolio serves.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Hexagon MI is a global industrial metrology incumbent providing laser measurement, optical systems, and software for discrete manufacturing. It overlaps with LAP's 4D EAGLE S and CONTOUR CHECK measurement systems and broader factory metrology offering.

Direct peers

• Standard Imaging: Standard Imaging provides QA phantoms, detectors, and software for radiation therapy, overlapping directly with LAP's QA phantom and dosimetric verification offerings sold to radiotherapy centers.
• Sun Nuclear (Mirion Technologies): Sun Nuclear, now part of Mirion Technologies, supplies dosimetric QA software and phantoms for radiation therapy. It is comparable to LAP's RadCalc dosimetric verification and EASY CUBE/EASY SLAB/THETIS QA phantom portfolio for radiotherapy quality assurance.
• C-Rad: C-Rad is a Swedish-headquartered vendor of Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) and patient positioning systems directly competing with LAP's LUNA 3D and DORADO/APOLLO/ASTOR laser positioning lines in radiation oncology clinics.
• Vision RT (Philips): Vision RT (acquired by Philips) is a pioneer in SGRT with AlignRT, providing camera-based surface tracking for radiotherapy patient setup, the primary substitute technology to LAP's laser-based positioning systems in LINAC and CT rooms.
• FARO Technologies: FARO Technologies supplies laser-based 3D measurement and projection systems for industrial manufacturing and metrology, directly comparable to LAP's CAD-PRO Xpert, SERVOLASER, and CONTOUR CHECK product lines serving aerospace, automotive, and discrete manufacturing.

Emerging players

• Renishaw: Renishaw provides laser-based encoders, measurement, and additive manufacturing solutions to industrial customers. It is comparable to LAP as a precision measurement specialist serving aerospace and industrial production with overlapping metrology use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lap-laser

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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