Rockwell Laser Industries

What Rockwell Laser Industries does

Rockwell Laser Industries (RLI) is a privately held, Cincinnati, Ohio-based provider of laser safety products, training, and consulting services serving industrial, medical, and aesthetic laser users worldwide. Founded by R. James Rockwell, Jr. and operating for more than 40 years, the firm has built a vertically integrated offering that spans the full laser safety compliance workflow: ANSI-compliant hardware (Laser-Gard eyewear, Laz-R-Shroud barriers, Laser Sentry entryway controls, protective windows, warning signs and labels, smoke/plume evacuation, measurement equipment), proprietary hazard analysis software (LAZAN in Lite, Standard, and Premium tiers, plus SKYZAN), instructor-led and online training courses (1-day to 7-day formats priced from $245 to $7,250), and specialized consulting (audits, CDRH compliance, facility and enclosure design, international consulting, accredited testing).

The company's core technology is laser safety engineering and hazard analysis codified in LAZAN software, which performs MPE, AEL, NHZ, and OD calculations per the ANSI Z136.1 standard, complemented by interlocking barrier systems and ANSI Z136.1-2022 compliant entryway controls. A patent-pending Laser-Gard optical table barrier system and trademarked product families (LAZAN, Laz-R-Shroud, Laser Sentry) anchor the IP portfolio, while a Laser Accident Database curated since 1964 supports content marketing and thought leadership. RLI's instructors and principals hold leadership positions on ANSI Z136, IEC TC76, NATO Laser Safety Panel, and CSA Technical Committee, which directly shapes the standards their products and training certify against.

RLI generates revenue through five streams: hardware sales via e-commerce and phone (rli.com, 800-94-LASER), instructor-led regional and on-site training, self-paced online training, consulting services, and standards/publications resale. Distribution is direct-to-customer with no disclosed third-party resellers (other than the Buffalo Filter smoke evacuation line). The customer base is segmented across three verticals — industrial (manufacturing, labs, universities, government), medical (hospitals, ASCs, dental/vet offices), and aesthetic (medspas, salons) — and is served globally, with explicit operations in the US, UK, and Australia and a stated worldwide footprint. Headcount is 11-50 and the company is privately held with no disclosed funding, M&A, or revenue.

Name

Rockwell Laser Industries

Legal name

Rockwell Laser Industries, Inc.

Website

https://rli.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rockwell Laser Industries is a privately held Cincinnati-based firm that provides laser safety products, ANSI Z136-compliant training courses, and consulting services to industrial, medical, and aesthetic laser users worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laser Safety Equipment and Services

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety & Industrial Protective Eyewear (CRAAAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Welding Codes, Safety & Compliance Training (AWS/ASME/OSHA) (EDAOADAG)

Keywords

• Laser safety products
• Laser safety training
• Laser safety consulting
• Laser protective eyewear
• Hazard analysis software

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laser Safety Products: Sale of laser safety equipment including eyewear, barriers, windows, signs, labels, measurement equipment, entryway control systems, and accessories. Products are sold via e-commerce website and phone orders with varying price points from $25 items to several thousand dollars for complex systems.
2. Laser Safety Training Courses: Instructor-led training courses offered in-person regionally and via video teleconferencing. Courses range from 1-day introductory courses ($245-$295) to multi-day certification programs ($795-$1,599), to intensive 7-day specialty programs ($6,650-$7,250). Revenue recognized per course registration.
3. Online Training Courses: Self-paced online training programs such as the Laser and Light Based Hair Reduction Course Combo ($862) and other e-learning modules delivered through the company's online platform.
4. Consulting Services: Specialized consulting services including laser safety audits (industrial and medical), CDRH consulting, laser facility design, laser enclosure design and manufacturing, international consulting, and on-site training programs.
5. Publications and Standards: Sale of laser safety standards (ANSI Z136.1, Z136.3) and publications including User's Guides to Laser Safety for industrial and medical applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rockwell Laser Industries provides laser safety products, training courses, and consulting services to industrial, medical, and aesthetic laser users worldwide. The company manufactures and distributes protective equipment including laser eyewear, barriers/curtains, protective windows, warning signs and labels, and entryway control systems, complemented by LAZAN hazard analysis software and instructor-led LSO certification training. Consulting services include laser safety audits, CDRH compliance, facility design, and accredited testing.

Product overview

Rockwell Laser Industries offers a comprehensive portfolio of laser safety products, software, training, and consulting services. The core product line includes LAZAN hazard analysis software (available in Lite, Standard, and Premium tiers plus SKYZAN) for performing laser safety calculations per ANSI Z136.1 standards. Hardware offerings encompass laser barriers and curtains (Laz-R-Shroud series including LP-200 Laz-R-Barriers and Laser-Gard Optical Table Barriers), laser protective windows and eyewear, laser warning signs and labels, entryway control systems (Laser Sentry), and measurement equipment. The company provides extensive training courses (industrial, medical, and aesthetic laser safety) and consulting services including safety audits, CDRH consulting, facility design, and accredited testing. Supporting publications include ANSI Z136.1 and Z136.3 standards and educational guides.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LAZAN: Hazard analysis software for laser safety calculations as outlined in ANSI Z136.1 Standard
• Laz-R-Shroud
• Laser-Gard
• Laser Sentry

Products and services

• LAZAN Hazard Analysis Software Proprietary software that performs all necessary laser safety calculations as outlined in the current ANSI Z136.1 Standard, including Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE), Accessible Emission Limit (AEL), Nominal Hazard Zone (NHZ), and Optical Density (OD) factors. Available in Lite, Standard, Premium, and SKYZAN variants for laser safety officers and engineers.
• Laser Sentry Entryway Control System Door and laser control system that manages entry, egress, and laser emission to areas with accessible and/or exposed laser energy. Includes AE45 Main Control Module, magnetic door lock, access keypad, emergency stop button, and exit request button. Meets ANSI Z136.1-2022 entryway control requirements.
• Laz-R-Shroud Laser Barriers and Curtains Laser barriers and curtains providing protection from both emitted and scattered beams. Available in multiple series with varying power ratings - LoBar (2 W/cm²), Series 100 (100 W/cm²), Series 200 (200 W/cm²), and Series 300 (300 W/cm²) - to address different laser hazard classes.
• Laser-Gard Optical Table Barrier System Patent-pending customizable barrier system designed to securely enclose laser setups on optical tables, enhancing experimental conditions while safeguarding personnel from laser radiation exposure.
• Laser Protective Windows Laser protective windows offering a safe alternative to laser protective eyewear for observers watching laser activities. Available in standard 2'x3' size or custom cut, covering Nd:YAG, Argon, CO2, Excimer, HeNe, Diode, Ruby, and Broadband laser types.
• Laser Warning Signs and Labels Illuminated, PVC, plastic, magnetic, and paper peel & stick laser warning signs and labels for ANSI Z136.1, CDRH, and IEC compliance. Includes a new Dry-Erase Class 4 sign variant (launched March 2025) and full ranges of Class 2, 3R, 3B, 4, blank, and specialty signs plus custom-printed labels.
• Patient Protection Products Disposable eye patches and both active and passive eyewear protection for patients undergoing laser and IPL procedures, used in medical, aesthetic, and dermatological settings.
• Smoke and Plume Evacuation Equipment Smoke and plume evacuation products distributed from Buffalo Filter, used during laser procedures to protect staff and patients from laser-generated airborne contaminants.
• Laser Measurement Equipment Testing and measurement equipment for laser maintenance, including Zap-It laser alignment paper, laser power/energy meters, and a variety of laser sensors.
• Laser Safety Training Courses Instructor-led and online training courses for industrial, medical, and aesthetic laser safety, including Laser Safety Officer (LSO) and Medical Laser Safety Officer (MLSO) certification. Offered regionally in person, via video teleconferencing, on-site at client facilities, and as self-paced online modules. Taught by leading industry experts who serve on ANSI and IEC standards committees.
• Laser Safety Consulting Services Specialized laser safety consulting including industrial and medical laser safety audits, CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) regulatory consulting, laser facility design, laser enclosure design and manufacturing, international consulting, on-site training programs, and accredited testing laboratory services.
• Laser Safety Standards and Publications Sale of laser safety standards (ANSI Z136.1-2022, Z136.3-2024), User's Guides to Laser Safety for industrial and medical applications, and educational publications such as Milady's Aesthetician Series on Lasers and Light Therapy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training courses recognized as the best in the industry by the laser user community
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Buffalo FilterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRockwell Laser Industries distributes Buffalo Filter smoke and plume evacuation products as part of their product portfolio. Buffalo Filter products are described as convenient to use and effective for both staff and patient during laser procedures.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kentek Corporation: Kentek is a direct competitor offering laser safety eyewear, barriers, curtains, laser warning signs, and entryway control systems targeting the same industrial, medical, and research customer base as RLI. It is the closest head-to-head comp in laser safety hardware.
• NoIR Laser Company: NoIR Laser specializes in laser safety eyewear and protective filters, directly competing with RLI's eyewear line. They serve overlapping end markets including medical aesthetics, industrial laser processing, and research laboratories.
• Laservision USA: Laservision USA is the US arm of German-based Laservision GmbH and competes directly in laser protective eyewear, windows, and filters. They overlap with RLI on both product catalog and customer segments (industrial, medical, scientific).
• Laser Institute of America (LIA): LIA is a professional society that provides laser safety training courses, certifications, and publications, directly overlapping with RLI's training and standards business. Both organizations are deeply involved in ANSI Z136 standards development.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Safety Products: Honeywell's safety division offers a broad PPE portfolio that includes laser safety eyewear. While they do not specialize in laser safety, their scale, distribution, and enterprise contracts pose a competitive threat on commoditized product lines.
• Thorlabs: Thorlabs is a broad optics and photonics supplier that includes laser safety eyewear, filters, and enclosures in its catalog. They overlap with RLI in serving research and industrial photonics customers, though laser safety is not their primary focus.
• MKS Instruments: MKS Instruments (parent of Newport and Ophir) supplies broad laser instrumentation and components, including laser safety eyewear under Newport. They serve overlapping industrial and research customers but compete in laser safety only as a complementary offering.
• Edmund Optics: Edmund Optics is a broad optics distributor with a laser safety eyewear, filter, and protective window line. Their catalog overlaps RLI's protective optics line, but laser safety is a smaller part of their overall business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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