Name

Lasermet

Legal name

Lasermet Ltd

Website

https://lasermet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laser Safety Equipment

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC)

Keywords

• Laser safety systems
• Interlock control systems
• Laser blocking curtains
• Laser protective enclosures
• Laser testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bournemouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laser Safety Equipment Sales: Sale of laser safety hardware including interlock controllers, enclosures, curtains, blinds, screens, windows, doors, beam dumps, shutters, warning signs, protective eyewear, and welding helmets. Products sold directly and through distributors.
2. Installation and Commissioning Services: Custom design, installation, and commissioning of laser safety systems ranging from simple curtain installations to complex multi-function interlock systems and Class 1 laser enclosures.
3. Testing and Certification Services: UKAS-accredited testing to BS EN / IEC 60825-1 for lasers and BS EN / IEC 62471 for LED products. Includes FDA/CDRH registration services for US market entry.
4. Training Services: Laser safety training including One-Day Laser Safety Training, Laser Hazard Awareness Training, Core of Knowledge Training for medical settings, and Laser Protection Adviser services.
5. Consultancy Services: Laser safety consultancy, audits, risk assessments, and Laser Protection Adviser services for compliance with international safety standards.
6. Software Subscriptions: RealTime LSS online laser safety calculation software providing MPE calculations, laser classification, and compliance documentation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lasermet manufactures, sells, and installs laser safety hardware including interlock controllers, active guarding systems (Laser Jailer), laser-blocking curtains, roller blinds, screens, window blocks, enclosures, beam shutters, laser safety cabins, protective eyewear, and laser welding helmets. The company also operates the only UKAS-accredited testing laboratory in the UK for laser and LED safety, delivers structured training and consultancy, provides FDA/CDRH registration services, and sells the RealTime LSS online laser safety calculation software on subscription.

Product overview

Lasermet offers a comprehensive portfolio of laser safety products and services spanning hardware, software, testing, and training. The core product line consists of laser interlock controllers (ICS-7-ALF, ICS-7-OEM, ICS-LJM Laser JailMaster, Storm Universal Door Controller, ICS-RBX) that form the central nervous system of laser safety installations, integrated with physical safety barriers (Laser Blocking Curtains, Screens, Roller Blinds, Window Blocks, Caiman Window Blinds, Glaser Castle Windows, Laser Filter Windows) and active guarding technology (Laser Jailer Active Guarding System). Supporting these are monitoring systems (CaLM Control and Laser Monitoring), PPE (Passive ALF Interlocked Laser Welding Helmet), illuminated LED safety signage, and access control hardware (IS-MDC-12 Interlock Switch, ICS-KP23 Access Keypad). The software offering includes RealTime LSS online laser safety calculation software. Services include UKAS-accredited testing to BS EN/IEC 60825-1 and 62471, FDA/CDRH submissions, consultancy, and training courses. The portfolio serves aerospace, automotive/EV, manufacturing, medical/dental, research & development, and cosmetic industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Interlock: UK Registered Trade Mark of Lasermet for their interlock control systems
• Laser Castle
• CaLM
• Laser Jailer
• RealTime LSS
• ALF
• Optoblok

Products and services

• ICS-7-ALF Interlock Controller Dual-channel laser safety interlock control system for ALF-ready laser welding helmets. Continuously monitors helmet wear and visor closure before allowing laser activation. Designed for integration with PLC controllers, lasers, and robotic systems in industrial laser welding cells.
• ICS-7-OEM Interlock Controller OEM dual-channel safety interlock controller for system integrators building laser safety control systems. Conforms to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, EN ISO 13849-1:2015, EN 60947-1, and EN 61010-1, with expansion module support.
• ICS-LJM Laser JailMaster Next-generation dual-channel laser interlock controller with Active Guarding technology. Monitors laser enclosures in real time and automatically shuts down the laser if the enclosure is breached. Supports expandable monitoring circuits for large or multi-room installations.
• ICS-RBX Wireless Roller Blind Controller Expansion card for the ICS-9 Interlock Controller that enables wireless operation of Laser Blocking Roller Blinds. Supports automatic operation via ICS-9 key-switch and remote operation via the ICS-BUDDY portable tablet.
• Storm Universal Door Controller Universal single-door controller compatible with all Lasermet doors, from standard enclosure doors to industrial doors. Integrates with laser interlock systems or external PLCs, with light curtain, bump strip, access control, and emergency stop features.
• CaLM Control and Laser Monitoring System Control and laser monitoring system that displays interlock system status on a monitor screen for fault identification and diagnostics across laser-controlled areas.
• Laser Jailer Active Laser Guarding System Active guarding system using flexible circuits monitored by the laser interlock controller. If a laser strikes the guarding system, the laser is switched off almost immediately. Available as panels for enclosure walls and windows.
• Passive ALF Interlocked Laser Welding Helmet Passive laser welding helmet with integrated safety interlock switches that ensure correct wearing before laser activation. Part of the Anti-Laser Feedback (ALF) system for laser welding applications.
• Dolphin Laser Safety Curtain Pod Modular self-assembly curtain enclosure for hand-held laser welders, made from Dolphin Laser Blocking Curtain material certified to EN 12254. Standard 2.4m cube with manually-operated curtain door and open roof for ventilation; optional Interlock system upgrade.
• Orca Laser Blocking Curtains High-specification laser blocking curtains made from Orca material and certified to EN 12254 for Class 3B and Class 4 lasers. Suited to hospitals, cleanrooms, and medical environments. Available in black, white, and black/white colourways.
• Heavy Duty Laser Blocking Screen Portable laser blocking screen with a 50mm thick sandwich of steel and laser blocking material with white laminate finish. Blocks high-power multi-kilowatt lasers for Class 3B and Class 4 use, mounted on heavy-duty lockable castors.
• Flatfoot Laser Blocking Screen Lightweight semi-permanent passive guard for enclosing areas where Class 3B or Class 4 lasers are in use. Flat base design eliminates trip hazard. CE marked and certified to BS EN IEC 60825-4.
• Falcon Active Speed Door High-speed industrial roll-up shutter door for manufacturing and laser processing environments, operating at 0.6-1.8 m/s. Optional Active Guarding via the Laser Jailer system for laser processing enclosures.
• Laser Blocking Roller Blinds Encapsulated laser safety roller blinds made from Orca or Wolf laser blocking material. CE and UKCA marked and certified to BS EN IEC 60825-4. Available in manual chain-operated, crank handle, and motorised versions with optional interlock switch integration.
• Orca Laser Safety Window Blocks Certified laser safety window blocks made from Orca material for covering windows in Class 3B and Class 4 laser areas. When irradiated above 0.5 MW/m2, the block emits non-hazardous smoke as a warning indicator. CE marked and certified to BS EN IEC 60825-4.
• Caiman Interlocked Window Blinds Interlocked laser blocking slatted window blinds for operating theatres and medical environments. Blocks all medical lasers and offers dual-mode visibility (full protection and controlled transparency) via lever mechanism. Optional X-ray proof vision panels. Dual-channel interlock technology with PL 'e' compliance to IEC 60825-4.
• Glaser Castle Window Passive laser safety viewing window integrated into the Laser Castle or other laser safety enclosures. Protects people outside the enclosure from laser radiation while allowing visibility inside. Available in A4 and Full Size with custom sizing on request.
• Laser Filter Windows Laser viewing windows in polycarbonate plastic or mineral glass filters that enable visibility into enclosures while blocking laser radiation. Available in custom sizes up to 915 x 610mm for UV, CO2, Argon ion, Nd:YAG, and KTP lasers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mean time to dangerous failure of 381 years for dual-channel interlock systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments7 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.

• National Physical Laboratory (NPL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership between Lasermet and NPL to develop and produce the Optoblok Optical Table Laser Guarding System. This collaboration combines NPL's metrology expertise with Lasermet's laser safety experience to create a modular optical table guarding solution certified to international safety standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kentek Corporation: US-based specialist in laser safety products and services, including eyewear, barriers, interlocks, and laser testing. Most directly comparable to Lasermet in product breadth and laser-safety specialization.
• Rockwell Laser Industries: US provider of laser safety consulting, training, and products, including ANSI Z136 compliance services. Closely comparable to Lasermet on the services side, particularly training and consultancy.
• NoIR Laser Company: Specialized manufacturer of laser safety eyewear and protective equipment. Comparable to Lasermet's eyewear and PPE product line and serves overlapping medical, industrial, and research customers.
• Phillips Safety Products: Manufacturer and distributor of laser safety glasses, goggles, and protective equipment. Overlaps with Lasermet's eyewear and laser-blocking product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a broad PPE and safety portfolio that includes laser safety eyewear. Comparable as a larger, broader-line safety equipment competitor.
• 3M: Global manufacturer of personal protective equipment and safety solutions. Overlaps with Lasermet in industrial safety equipment, though laser safety is a small part of 3M's overall portfolio.

Regional players

• Univet: Italian optical and laser safety eyewear manufacturer serving European industrial and medical customers. Comparable product focus (laser safety eyewear) but primarily European geographic focus.

Emerging players

• Thorlabs: US-based photonics and optics manufacturer with a growing portfolio of laser safety products (eyewear, enclosures, beam blocks). Comparable in serving research and OEM customers with optical safety solutions.
• Edmund Optics: Global supplier of optical components with a laser safety line including eyewear, filters, and enclosures. Comparable in serving research and industrial laser markets with optical safety products.
• Laser Components: European supplier of laser components, optoelectronic devices, and laser safety products. Adjacent in serving laser system builders with both components and safety products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

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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