What Lasertec does

Lasertec B.V. is a privately held Dutch precision laser subcontractor founded in 1995 and headquartered in Barendrecht, Netherlands, with commercial subsidiaries in Switzerland (Swiss Micro Laser, 2011), Germany (Micro Lasertec Deutschland GmbH, 2015), and France (France Micro Laser, 2015). The company operates a 425 m² Class 7 cleanroom production facility equipped with more than 25 laser workstations and SEM-based measurement capabilities, and has held ISO 9001 certification since 2015. Its core technical platform spans ultra-short pulse (femtosecond/picosecond) laser ablation, micro laser welding, micro laser drilling (holes from 8 µm), laser cutting (5 µm to 2 mm thickness), laser structuring, and complementary mechanical bending — with proprietary laser machine development alongside third-party machines from GF Machining Solutions.

The company sells high-precision laser subcontracting services on a project-quoted basis, covering both prototyping and serial production. Customers are concentrated in six verticals — watchmaking, medical devices, semiconductor, automotive, mould injection, and OEM component supply — with watchmaking, medical, and semiconductor explicitly identified as primary. Notable technical outputs include tolerances down to ±0.001 mm, weld spots measured in hundredths of a millimeter, and production capacity for millions of micro-holes per week. Distribution is direct via regional sales engineers based in each national subsidiary, supported by a multilingual website and trade show presence at industry events such as Micronora and EPHJ.

Lasertec generates revenue as a professional services subcontractor: each engagement is quote-driven, with pricing not publicly disclosed and contract cadences extending to multi-year serial production arrangements. The firm is a member of the VMB Lasergroup via its partnership with Laser Technologie Janssen B.V. (joined 2018) and collaborates with LTJ (Wiege) for specialized bending operations. The company has not raised external funding rounds, has no disclosed parent entity, and operates without resellers or distributors.

Name

Lasertec

Legal name

Lasertec B.V.

Website

https://lasertec.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lasertec is a Dutch privately held precision laser subcontractor offering micro laser ablation, welding, drilling, cutting, structuring, and mechanical bending from a Class 7 cleanroom to watchmaking, medical device, semiconductor, automotive, mould injection, and OEM customers across Europe and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Laser Machining Services

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Engraving, Laser Marking & Personalization (Production) (CRAKAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optoelectronic Emitters (LED/Laser/VCSEL) (HDAHALAL), Optics & Laser/Light Engine Components (Lenses, Galvos, Laser Modules, UV Engines) (IMAAAIAC)

Keywords

• Precision laser cutting
• Laser micromachining
• Laser subcontracting
• Micro laser welding
• Laser engraving services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barendrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laser Subcontracting Services: Professional laser subcontracting services offering high-precision laser engraving, cutting, and welding. Services range from prototype development through serial production. Customers span multiple high-precision industries including watchmaking, medical, semiconductor, automotive, and mould injection. Revenue generated through project-based work with quotes provided for each engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Lasertec is a precision laser subcontracting job shop offering professional laser cutting, laser engraving (ablation), laser welding, laser drilling, laser structuring, and mechanical bending services from a 425 m² Class 7 cleanroom in the Netherlands. The company serves high-precision industries including watchmaking, medical devices, semiconductors, automotive, and mould injection, executing custom projects from prototype through serial production with tolerances down to ±0.001 mm.

Product overview

Lasertec is a precision laser subcontracting service provider offering a unified portfolio of laser processing services centered around five core capabilities: Laser Ablation, Laser Welding, Laser Structuring, Laser Drilling, and Laser Cutting, complemented by Mechanical Bending. These services are typically combined within customer projects rather than offered as standalone offerings. The company operates a 425 m² ISO 7 cleanroom facility with over 25 laser workstations, serving high-precision industries including watchmaking, medical instruments, semiconductors, automotive, and injection molding. Lasertec's European group includes subsidiaries Swiss Micro Laser (founded 2011), Micro Lasertec Deutschland (2015), and France Micro Laser.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laser Ablation Material removal process using ultra-short pulse (femtosecond/picosecond) lasers that vaporizes material layer by layer with minimal heat impact, achieving precision down to 0.2 µm. Used for high-precision engraving, texturing, and micro-structure creation on metals, plastics, glass, and ceramics for watchmaking, medical, and semiconductor customers.
• Laser Welding Micro laser welding using high-brightness fiber lasers for precision joining of small, sensitive parts with minimal heat generation. Welds materials from 50 µm to 1.5 mm thick, producing weld spots of a few hundredths of a millimeter, with each weld tested for helium tightness. Used in semiconductor, medical, and watch industries.
• Laser Cutting Micro laser cutting for sheet material from 5 µm to 2 mm thick using three techniques: laser fusion cutting (up to 15 mm), flame cutting (up to 25 mm), and laser sublimation cutting for organic materials and plastics. Delivers precision cutting of complex geometries without tool wear or material deformation.
• Laser Drilling Micro laser drilling using short-pulse UV laser beams to create holes starting from 8 µm in diameter, ten times smaller than mechanically possible. Capable of producing millions of holes per week within strict quality guidelines. Applied in medical sieves, semiconductor gas flow components, and optical filters.
• Laser Structuring Surface treatment using short, intense laser pulses to create precise regular patterns in material layers or substrates. Used for aesthetic purposes (watch dial decoration, matte effects) and technical applications (improved adhesive bonding, reduced light reflection, modified thermal properties). Applicable to metals, plastics, glass, and composites.
• Mechanical Bending Precision micro bending (cold deforming) of metal parts using sheet or foil material from 0.02 mm to 1.5 mm thick. Used in machine construction for electron microscopy, medical equipment, and semiconductor industries, often combined with laser cutting or welding for complete part manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tolerances down to +/- 0.001mm achievable
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LTJ (Wiege)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership with specialized bending partner LTJ in Wiege. Lasertec prepares materials (cutting) and LTJ performs the cold deforming/bending operations. Lasertec handles finishing after receiving formed materials.
• Laser Technologie Janssen B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoined the VMB Lasergroup in 2018. Laser Technologie Janssen B.V. became part of the broader laser technology group structure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GF Machining Solutions: Existing technology partner of Lasertec (supplies 5-axis AgieCharmilles laser machines) and broader manufacturer of precision machining and laser equipment. Compares as a partner and adjacent play in laser micromachining services globally.
• IPG Photonics: Global leader in fiber laser sources used in cutting, welding, drilling, and marking applications. Comparable as a foundational laser technology supplier across the same industrial customer base that Lasertec serves.
• TRUMPF: Major European laser and machine tool manufacturer with precision laser cutting, welding, and marking systems. Comparable to Lasertec in serving automotive and industrial OEMs with laser-based manufacturing solutions, though at vastly greater scale.
• Jenoptik: German photonics and laser technology group with strong presence in laser material processing, semiconductor equipment, and medical devices. Comparable as a European precision laser player with overlapping semiconductor and automotive end markets.
• Coherent (laser systems): Global laser equipment and systems manufacturer spanning microelectronics, materials processing, and OEM laser sources. Overlaps with Lasertec via the broader laser micromachining ecosystem and shares some end customers in semiconductor and medical.

Emerging players

• 4Jet Microtech: German specialist in laser-based micro-processing and surface treatment for industrial applications. Comparable as a niche European laser job shop focusing on precision surface engineering and micro-structuring.
• Pulsar Photonics: German precision laser job shop specializing in ultra-short pulse laser micromachining and process development. Direct comparable in terms of service offerings, technology approach, and customer verticals (medical, semiconductor, automotive).
• Amphos (Ampere Photonics / Amphos GmbH): German high-power ultrashort pulse laser systems and service provider. Comparable overlap with Lasertec's femtosecond laser processing capabilities and similar European customer base in micro-machining.

Regional players

• OpTek (Optical Technical Services): UK-based precision laser job shop offering laser cutting, drilling, and welding for medical, aerospace, and electronics markets. Comparable as a European precision laser subcontractor with similar micro-machining services, though UK-region focused.

Direct peers

• Microprecision (Microweld / Mikrotechnik): Swiss-based precision laser job shop offering micro-laser welding, drilling, and cutting for watchmaking, medical, and electronics. Direct competitor in the Swiss watch subcontracting market that Lasertec's Swiss Micro Laser entity was created to serve.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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