neoLASE
neoLASE GmbH designs and manufactures customized high-brilliance diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser systems and optical amplifiers for industrial manufacturers and scientific research institutions. Founded in 2007 in Hannover as a Laser Zentrum Hannover spin-off, the company operates as a subsidiary of AMS Technologies AG following its January 2024 acquisition.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersHanover, Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What neoLASE does
neoLASE GmbH is a Hannover-based designer and manufacturer of high-brilliance diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser systems and optical amplifiers, founded in 2007 as a spin-off from the laser development department of the Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. The company sells customized MOPA (Master Oscillator Power Amplifier) laser platforms and OEM amplifier modules across three core lines: Industrial Laser Systems, Laser Amplifiers (neoVAN, neoYb, neoMOS-OEM), and Customized Lasers (Laser-Manufaktur). Named reference customers and deployments include the LIGO gravitational-wave observatory, European XFEL, DLR Institute of Technical Physics (space debris detection), satellite-communication operators, and Leibniz University Hannover / Max Planck Institute research collaborations.
The technology stack is built on proprietary DPSS amplification modules with an ultra-compact, nearly monolithic architecture that supports fiber-coupled input, optical isolators, and modular oscillator pairing. Published performance specifications include pulse durations from continuous-wave to sub-50 femtoseconds, output power up to 200W, pulse energies up to 40mJ, and wavelengths at 1064/1030/1940/2050nm with harmonics. Differentiated platforms include the SMAART modular ultrashort-pulse machining tool (co-developed with GFH GmbH), a 9-spot up-to-1kW MULTISPOT diode system for welding, and single-frequency systems exceeding 90W for satellite communications. Founder Dr. Maik Frede holds a PhD in lasers for gravitational-wave detection and has received the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, the OSA Paul F. Forman Team Engineering Excellence Award, and the Gruber Cosmology Prize.
The business model is B2B, quote-based, custom-engineered hardware sales with multi-year contract cadence. Go-to-market combines direct sales in Germany and Europe with international distributors in China, Japan, USA, and Canada (RPMC Lasers, Japanlaser). Revenue streams span customized laser systems, OEM amplifier components, and supporting technical services. The company has been wholly owned by AMS Technologies AG since January 2024, with founder Dr. Maik Frede transitioning to VP of Engineering at the parent. neoLASE holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications issued by Intertek. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.
neoLASE firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- neoLASE
- Legal name
- neoLASE GmbH
- Website
- https://neolase.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- neoLASE GmbH designs and manufactures customized high-brilliance diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser systems and optical amplifiers for industrial manufacturers and scientific research institutions. Founded in 2007 in Hannover as a Laser Zentrum Hannover spin-off, the company operates as a subsidiary of AMS Technologies AG following its January 2024 acquisition.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
neoLASE industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Laser Systems
- NAICS
- Other Specialized Design Services (54149)
- SIC
- Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Optoelectronic Emitters (LED/Laser/VCSEL) (HDAHALAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Optics & Laser/Light Engine Components (Lenses, Galvos, Laser Modules, UV Engines) (IMAAAIAC)
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Where neoLASE is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hanover
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
neoLASE business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Laser Systems and Amplifiers: Sale of customized industrial and scientific laser systems, including neoVAN amplifiers, neoMOS MOPA systems, neoYb amplifiers, and complete laser solutions. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales with custom engineering specifications.
- OEM Laser Components: Supply of OEM laser modules and components for integration into customer systems, including amplifier platforms and laser electronics such as neoCON control systems.
- Technical Services: Customer application support and technical expertise services to assist with laser system integration and optimization.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom laser systems and amplifiers priced on a project basis |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
neoLASE product offering
Product offeringCore offering
neoLASE GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells customized diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser systems and laser amplifiers based on a modular platform architecture. The product portfolio spans industrial laser systems (neoMOS MOPA), OEM amplifier modules (neoVAN, neoYb), and bespoke laser configurations for material processing, scientific research, and space/satellite applications.
Product overview
neoLASE offers a modular laser system portfolio consisting of three main product lines: Industrial Laser Systems (standard short-pulse laser platforms), Laser Amplifiers (neoVAN series including neoYb, neoVAN-OEM, and neoMOS-OEM variants), and Customized Lasers/Laser-Manufaktur (customized MOPA systems). The neoMOS platform serves as a compact, rugged solid-state laser family operating at 1064/1030/1940 and 2050 nm with MOPA configuration, while the SMAART brand represents the modular ultrashort pulse laser system for machining applications. Amplifier modules boost existing oscillators into higher power or energy levels, and neoCON electronics provide supporting control systems. The modular architecture allows customers to select different configurations and scale parameters across the product ecosystem.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- neoVAN: OEM type solid-state laser amplifier system series for boosting pulse energy or average output power
- neoYb
- neoMOS
- neoCAST
- SMAART
Products and services
- Industrial Laser Systems (neoMOS platform) Compact and rugged solid-state industrial short-pulse laser systems based on the neoMOS MOPA platform, supporting wavelengths at 1064/1030/1940 and 2050 nm with continuous wave to femtosecond pulse durations for material processing and scientific applications.
- Laser Amplifiers (neoVAN Series) OEM-type solid-state laser amplifier systems including neoVAN, neoVAN-OEM, and neoMOS-OEM variants for boosting pulse energy or average output power, with flexible system design across different power and energy levels based on reliable long-lifetime gain modules.
- neoYb Amplifier Modules Flexible Ytterbium amplifier modules for short pulse lasers, enabling amplification of femtosecond pulses without CPA or with low stretching factor for higher pulse energies.
- Customized Lasers / Laser-Manufaktur (Customized MOPA Systems) Customized MOPA series combining reliability of state-of-the-art oscillators with solid-state amplifiers, integrated into ultra-compact laser heads for easy system integration or plug & play configurations, supporting amplification of mode-locked fiber oscillators, gain-switched or narrow-linewidth diodes.
- SMAART Laser System Smart modular all-in-one robust laser machining tool developed in cooperation with GFH GmbH, enabling switchable femtosecond or picosecond laser pulse emission for ultrashort pulse laser material processing applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Amplification factor up to 40 dB with neoVAN amplifiers
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use neoLASE
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
neoLASE technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
neoLASE partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Menhir PhotonicscoreJoint application note development on 'Direct CPA-Free Pulse Amplification' combining Menhir Photonics' ultra-low noise seeders with neoLASE amplifier systems for power and energy scaling in applications like nonlinear frequency conversion and material processing.
- AMS Technologies AGcoreAcquisition of neoLASE by AMS Technologies AG, a leading company in photonics and cooling solutions. This strategic partnership expands technical expertise and production capacities while strengthening neoLASE's philosophy of developing customized photonic solutions. Maik Frede became VP of Engineering for all AMS Technologies design centers.
- EPIC (European Photonics Industry Consortium)minorIndustry association membership and participation in EPIC-hosted events and interviews promoting photonics technology cooperation and industry visibility.
- GFH GmbHcoreCooperation in the SMAART project (Smart modular all-in-one robust laser machining tool) for breakthrough in laser machining intelligence. Joint development of modular ultrashort pulse laser system platform.
- Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH)coreOriginal parent organization and ongoing research partner. neoLASE originated as a spin-off from LZH's laser development department in 2007. Ongoing collaboration includes modular optical fiber amplifier project funded by NBank/European Regional Development Fund.
- Japanlaser Co., Ltd.coreExclusive distribution partner for Japan market, providing local sales and support for neoLASE laser products in the Japanese photonics industry.
- RPMC Lasers Inc.coreDistribution partner for USA and Canada markets, providing local sales, technical support, and customer service for neoLASE laser systems in North America.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
neoLASE competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Menlo Systems: German maker of ultrafast and low-noise laser systems (fiber-based). It directly complements neoLASE via a joint CPA-free application note (2024) and overlaps on scientific/quantum customer bases, making them natural co-sellers rather than head-to-head rivals.
- NKT Photonics: Danish manufacturer of fiber lasers, supercontinuum sources, and ultrafast amplifiers. Overlaps neoLASE on fiber-coupled MOPA architectures and OEM amplifier modules for scientific and industrial OEM integration.
- Amplitude Laser: French ultrafast laser specialist (formerly part of the Amplitude Technologies group). Competes head-to-head with neoLASE on high-energy femtosecond/picosecond industrial and scientific laser systems.
- Toptica Photonics: German high-end diode and ultrafast laser manufacturer. It shares neoLASE's scientific/quantum customer base, OEM module distribution model, and presence in the Munich/Germany photonics corridor, competing most directly in research-grade single-frequency and ultrashort pulse lasers.
- Edgewave GmbH: German InnoSlab-based short and ultrashort pulse laser maker. Direct competitor in industrial micromachining with deep overlap with neoLASE on German industrial and research customers.
Broad incumbents
- IPG Photonics: Leading global fiber-laser manufacturer with a full catalog spanning CW, pulsed, and ultrafast systems. While primarily fiber-based, IPG overlaps neoLASE in MOPA architectures and OEM amplifier modules for OEM integration.
- Coherent (II-VI / Coherent Corp.): Diversified laser and photonics major with industrial, microelectronics, and scientific portfolios (e.g., Monaco, HyperRapid). Competes with neoLASE in precision materials processing and scientific ultrafast lasers via broader catalog.
- MKS Instruments (Spectra-Physics / ESI): Owns Spectra-Physics and ESI laser brands covering ultrafast and excimer systems. Overlaps neoLASE on scientific-grade MOPA and short-pulse amplifiers with a far larger industrial base.
- Trumpf (TRUMPF Laser): Global market leader in industrial lasers, including the TruMicro ultrafast series. Competes with neoLASE in industrial micromachining and ultrashort pulse materials processing with a far broader catalog and global service network.
Emerging players
- Active Fiber Systems (AFS): German specialist in high-average-power ultrashort pulse fiber lasers and amplifiers. Closely comparable to neoLASE on MOPA architectures and serves both OEM and scientific customers across Europe.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
neoLASE social profiles
Digital presenceneoLASE compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
neoLASE financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
neoLASE leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
neoLASE funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors
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neoLASE M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about neoLASE
What does neoLASE do?
neoLASE GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells customized diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser systems and laser amplifiers based on a modular platform architecture. The product portfolio spans industrial laser systems (neoMOS MOPA), OEM amplifier modules (neoVAN, neoYb), and bespoke laser configurations for material processing, scientific research, and space/satellite applications.
Is neoLASE a public or private company?
neoLASE is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was neoLASE founded?
neoLASE was founded in 2007. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is neoLASE based?
neoLASE is headquartered in Hanover, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does neoLASE make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Laser Systems and Amplifiers are the primary driver. The others are OEM Laser Components and technical Services.
Who are neoLASE's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Menlo Systems, NKT Photonics, Amplitude Laser, Toptica Photonics and Edgewave GmbH. Broad incumbents are IPG Photonics, Coherent (II-VI / Coherent Corp.), MKS Instruments (Spectra-Physics / ESI) and Trumpf (TRUMPF Laser). Active Fiber Systems (AFS) is listed as an emerging player.
Does neoLASE have an API?
No public API is recorded for neoLASE.
What industry is neoLASE in?
neoLASE's product category is Industrial Laser Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHALAL, Optoelectronic Emitters (LED/Laser/VCSEL), with a secondary code of IMAAAIAC, Optics & Laser/Light Engine Components (Lenses, Galvos, Laser Modules, UV Engines). Its NAICS code is 54149 and its SIC code is 3827.