Labo America

Name

Labo America

Legal name

Labo America, Inc.

Website

https://laboamerica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical & Scientific Microscopy

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments (HLAGAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Maintenance, Service Contracts & Equipment Repair (Field Service, Parts) (HLAGAIAN)

Keywords

• Precision optical microscopes
• Surgical microscopy systems
• Ophthalmic diagnostic instruments
• Laboratory imaging equipment
• Industrial inspection microscopes

Headquarters

HQ city

Fremont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

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. Microscope Hardware Sales: Sale of high-precision microscopes including medical, laboratory, and industrial microscopes ranging from elementary to fully extendable systems for laboratory and surgical suites
2. Accessories and Camera Systems: Sale of digital camera accessories, DSLR adapters, and microscopy accessories for various applications including Canon, Nikon, Sony, and smartphone integration
3. Service and Support: Comprehensive warranty and maintenance services through global network of factory-trained service partners

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Labo America manufactures and globally distributes the Labomed® brand of high-precision microscopes and imaging devices across three categories: Medical (surgical and diagnostic microscopes for ophthalmology, dental, ENT, and gynecology), Laboratory (compound upright, inverted, stereo zoom, polarizing microscopes), and Industrial (inspection and materials analysis microscopes). The company also sells digital camera accessories, adapters, and provides factory-trained service and maintenance through a global distributor network spanning more than 200 countries.

Product overview

Labo America manufactures the Labomed brand of microscopes and imaging devices as a modular product portfolio spanning three main categories: Medical, Laboratory, and Industrial microscopes. The Medical category includes specialized surgical and diagnostic microscopes for Eye Care (eVO 400, eVO 300, Prima OPH, Stella, SLx 40/45), Dental (Magna, Prima Pro, Prima Lite, Prima DNT, Prima DNT Trainer), ENT/Otolaryngology (Prima Lite, Prima ENT), and Gynecology (Prima C/CS). The Laboratory category encompasses compound upright microscopes (Lx 500, Lx 400, Lx 300, CxL), inverted microscopes (TCM 400), stereo zoom microscopes (Luxeo 4Z, Luxeo 6Z, Luxeo 6i, Luxeo 2S), polarizing microscopes (Lx POL), and digital camera accessories (Atlas+, iVu Touch, Vega/Vega 4K). The Industrial category includes inspection and materials analysis microscopes. All products share common optical technology including proprietary MaxLite coatings and Apochromatic optical designs, and are supported by the ProLine accessory ecosystem including camera adapters, beam splitters, and specialized attachments. Products are manufactured in ISO-certified facilities in California (USA), Rotterdam (Netherlands), and New Delhi (India), with distribution to over 200 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Labomed: Primary brand for microscopes and imaging devices including medical, laboratory, and industrial microscopes. The brand features proprietary MaxLite optical coatings and apochromatic optical designs.

Products and services

• eVO 400 Slit Lamp Microscope A slit lamp microscope for ophthalmology and optometry practices, with high precision apochromatic optics, eco-friendly illumination options, and MaxLite coated optics for accurate anatomical observations and clinical diagnostics.
• eVO 300 Slit Lamp Microscope A streamlined slit lamp microscope with high precision apochromatic optics corrected for spherical and chromatic aberrations, featuring eco-friendly illumination and compact design for clinical diagnostics.
• Prima OPH Ophthalmic Surgical Microscope A versatile ophthalmic surgical microscope with intelligent LED illumination, Apochromatic optical system, RedReflex system, and motorized movement designed for surgical and clinical environments.
• Stella Surgical Microscope A sturdy surgical microscope with built-in modularity and optional filter packages providing versatility in ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and neurology surgeries, featuring a proprietary pyramidal stand for vibration-free operation.
• SLx 40/45 Slit Lamp Microscope A value-driven slit lamp microscope design for optometrists and ophthalmologists with compact or tower illumination options, apochromatic optics, and LED or halogen illumination systems.
• Magna Dental Surgical Microscope A dental surgical microscope with powerful zoom capability, fluid articulation, and crisp optics designed for efficient routine inspection and dental surgeries, supporting ceiling or wall mounting.
• Prima Pro Dental Operating Microscope A dental operating microscope enabling practitioners to see more and do more with clarity, designed for precision in restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedures.
• Prima Lite Dental/ENT Microscope A versatile microscope empowering dental and ENT doctors with excellence in visualization, featuring stable and lighter-weight design for routine inspection and clinical environments.
• Prima DNT Trainer Microscope A training microscope designed for dental education and skill development in microscopic dentistry techniques.
• Lx 500 Compound Upright Microscope A high-performance upright compound microscope with apochromatic optics and ergonomic balance for demanding laboratory applications in life sciences and material analysis.
• Lx 400 Compound Upright Microscope A versatile laboratory microscope offering crisp performance for demanding applications in life sciences and material analysis.
• Lx 300 Compound Upright Microscope A versatile system for college classroom and educational laboratory environments with captive rotation features in the viewing head for compact storage.
• CxL Compound Microscope A laboratory compound microscope for professional and educational use, designed to help visualize basic organisms and screen for pathogens in science labs.
• TCM 400 Inverted Microscope An inverted microscope focusing on the needs of clinicians for viewing specimens in petri dishes and larger macro preparations, ideal for IVF labs and clinical pathology.
• Luxeo 4Z Stereo Zoom Microscope A stereo zoom microscope with advanced zoom systems on boom stands for detailed visualization in life science, biotechnical, and industrial inspection applications.
• Luxeo 6Z Stereo Zoom Microscope A stereo zoom microscope offering superior imaging capabilities for detailed inspection and analysis in laboratory settings.
• Luxeo 2S Stereo Microscope A durable stereo microscope for classroom use with basic 2-step zoom for microscopic dissection and inspection, featuring robust construction for educational environments.
• Luxeo 6i Stereo Microscope A fatigue-free, high-quality stereo imaging microscope in a sleek, ergonomic package serving both industrial and medical stereo microscopy applications.
• Lx POL Polarizing Microscope A polarizing microscope for material analysis applications in metallurgy, geoscience, and pharmaceutical inspection requiring polarized light microscopy.
• Atlas+ Digital Microscope Camera A laboratory microscope camera designed to streamline routine imaging and documentation tasks with high-resolution capture capabilities.
• iVu Touch Digital Microscope Camera A touch-enabled digital microscope camera providing functionality at users' fingertips for laboratory imaging and documentation.
• Vega / Vega 4K Digital Microscope Camera A digital camera offering still and video capture capabilities for microscopy documentation with fast frame rates and high-definition imaging.
• Prima C / CS Gynecology Microscope A clinical microscope designed for hospital use in gynecological diagnostics, featuring apochromatic Galilean optical system and fluid articulation for OB/GYN practices.
• Prima ENT Otolaryngology Microscope A modular ENT microscope versatile for hospital clinics, surgery centers, and private offices, helping doctors treat ear, nose, and throat conditions.
• Prima DNT Clinical Dental Microscope A clinical dental microscope delivering magnification and co-axial illumination for root canal procedures, cosmetic dentistry, periodontal and prosthodontic dentistry, with ergonomic design for upright posture.
• Service and Maintenance Support Comprehensive warranty and maintenance services delivered through Labomed's global network of factory-trained service and sales distributors for installed microscopes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60,000+ hour LED runtime eliminating bulb change requirements
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Global Surgical Corporation: Global Surgical (now part of Alcon) manufactures dental and surgical microscopes used in endodontics and ophthalmology. Directly comparable to Labomed's dental (Magna, Prima Pro) and ENT surgical microscope offerings.
• Huvitz: Huvitz manufactures ophthalmic diagnostic devices including slit lamps, refractors, and surgical microscopes. Comparable to Labomed's ophthalmic surgical (Prima OPH) and eye care slit lamp product families.
• Meiji Techno: Meiji Techno manufactures upright, inverted, stereo, and industrial microscopes with a focus on materials science and life science research. Directly comparable to Labo America in laboratory microscope offerings and target customer segments.
• Haag-Streit: Haag-Streit manufactures slit lamps and ophthalmic diagnostic equipment used in eye care. Directly comparable to Labomed's eVO 400/300 and SLx 40/45 slit lamp product lines targeting ophthalmology clinics.
• Motic: Motic manufactures compound, stereo, and digital microscopes for educational, clinical, and industrial applications globally. Highly comparable to Labo America in product breadth, mid-tier positioning, and value-oriented pricing strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Leica Microsystems (Danaher): Leica Microsystems, a Danaher subsidiary, produces premium surgical, pathology, and research microscopes. Competes head-to-head with Labomed in surgical microscopy segments (ophthalmology, ENT, dental) at the premium tier.
• Carl Zeiss Microscopy: Carl Zeiss AG's microscopy division is a global leader in high-end optical and electron microscopes for research, healthcare, and industry. Sets the premium benchmark against which Labomed's value-tier positioning is differentiated.
• Topcon Healthcare: Topcon manufactures ophthalmic diagnostic and imaging equipment, including surgical microscopes used in cataract and refractive surgery. Competes with Labomed in the ophthalmic surgical microscope segment.
• Nikon Instruments: Nikon manufactures research, clinical, and industrial microscopes leveraging its optics heritage. Overlaps with Labomed in laboratory and biological microscopy with comparable product breadth but stronger premium positioning.
• Evident (formerly Olympus Scientific Solutions): Evident, the former Olympus industrial and life science microscopy business, manufactures inverted, upright, stereo, and confocal microscope systems. Competes with Labomed in laboratory microscopy and offers broader high-end product breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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