What CryLaS does

CryLaS Crystal Laser Systems GmbH is a Berlin-based German manufacturer of diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers covering the deep-ultraviolet to infrared spectrum (213 nm to 1064 nm). Founded in 2004 as a spin-off from Crystal GmbH, the company operates four product lines: the FQCW-Series of continuous-wave 266 nm lasers (10 mW to 1.2 W), the Q-Series of compact passively Q-switched pulsed lasers at five discrete wavelengths, a High-Power Series of pulsed lasers (up to >2.5 mJ pulse energy) for material processing, and the eMOPA-Series of MOPA-based pulsed lasers operating at 1 kHz. Core technology is built on proprietary Nd:YAG microchip resonators with passive Q-switching and resonant frequency conversion stages, protected by patents on the Automatic Crystal Shifter (ACS), which extends laser lifetime to 16,000 operating hours, and on the resonant frequency conversion architecture itself.\n\nThe company serves four primary customer verticals: semiconductor OEMs (wafer inspection, lithography, and scatterometry), analytical instrumentation manufacturers (Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence, mass spectrometry), medical and life sciences (ophthalmology, microdissection), and industrial manufacturing. Distribution is hybrid: direct sales from Berlin and a wholly-owned US subsidiary (CryLaS Inc., established 2014 in Vancouver, WA), supplemented by a network of regional distributors across the UK, France, Spain, Israel, Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, and Australia. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time, quote-based hardware sales of configured laser systems (with bundled controller, power supply, and software), supplemented by OEM integration projects and technical services. Since March 2021, CryLaS has been majority-owned by Silver Investment Partners, which enabled the 2022 acquisition of Canlas Laser Processing GmbH and ongoing cleanroom and production capacity expansion. Leadership transitioned in May 2023, with Christian Riedel (formerly of Jenoptik and ZEISS in semiconductor key accounts) succeeding founder-era CEO Dr. Helmut Spanner.

Name

CryLaS

Legal name

Crystal Laser Systems GmbH

Website

https://crylas.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CryLaS Crystal Laser Systems GmbH is a Berlin-based German manufacturer of diode-pumped solid-state lasers (213 nm to 1064 nm) serving semiconductor inspection, analytical instrumentation, medical, and industrial OEM customers globally through direct sales, a US subsidiary, and a multi-region distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Laser Systems (DPSS Lasers)

NAICS

Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronic Emitters (LED/Laser/VCSEL) (HDAHALAL)

Keywords

• Diode-pumped solid-state lasers
• Deep UV laser systems
• Continuous wave lasers
• Pulsed laser sources
• Frequency converted lasers

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laser System Sales: Sale of diode-pumped solid-state lasers including pulsed lasers (Q-series, High-Power series, eMOPA series) and continuous wave lasers (FQCW series). Products sold with controller, power supply, and software as complete plug-and-play systems.
2. OEM Integration: Custom integration of laser systems into customer equipment and industrial processes, serving semiconductor, biotech, and analytical instrumentation markets.
3. Technical Services: Remote maintenance capabilities, on-site service, and technical consulting for laser integration and optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CryLaS designs, manufactures, and sells diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers in the deep-UV (213 nm) to infrared (1064 nm) wavelength range, in both continuous wave (CW) and pulsed configurations. The product portfolio includes the FQCW-Series of CW lasers at 266 nm (10 mW to 1.2 W), the Q-Series of compact passively Q-switched pulsed lasers, the High-Power Series for higher pulse energies, and the eMOPA-Series with integrated optical amplification. All systems are delivered as plug-and-play units including controller, power supply, and software, serving semiconductor inspection, analytical instrumentation, medical, and industrial OEM applications.

Product overview

CryLaS Crystal Laser Systems GmbH is a German manufacturer of diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers operating in the deep UV to infrared spectrum. The product portfolio consists of four main product series: (1) FQCW-Series continuous wave lasers at 266 nm ranging from 10 mW to 1200 mW power output, featuring automatic crystal shifter technology for extended lifetime; (2) Q-Series compact passively Q-switched pulsed lasers available at five discrete wavelengths (213 nm, 266 nm, 355 nm, 532 nm, 1064 nm) for scientific and OEM applications; (3) High-Power Series pulsed lasers with higher pulse energies at lower repetition rates (20-100 Hz) for ablation and material processing; (4) eMOPA-Series enhanced MOPA (Master Oscillator Power Amplifier) lasers offering increased pulse energy through optical amplification at 1 kHz repetition rate. All products are designed for industrial 24/7 operation, scientific research, and OEM integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FQCW266-10 Continuous wave diode-pumped solid-state laser at 266 nm wavelength with 10 mW nominal output power, featuring narrow linewidth (<300 kHz) and coherence length >1000 m. Designed for interferometry, scatterometry, and research applications requiring stable, low-power deep-UV emission.
• FQCW266-25 Continuous wave DPSS laser at 266 nm with 25 mW nominal output power for interferometry and scatterometry applications.
• FQCW266-50 Continuous wave DPSS laser at 266 nm with 50 mW nominal output power, compact design with air-sealed housing for reliable deep-UV emission.
• FQCW266-100 Continuous wave DPSS laser at 266 nm with 100 mW nominal output power, robust design for industrial applications.
• FQCW266-200 Continuous wave DPSS laser at 266 nm with 200 mW nominal output power, featuring Automatic Crystal Shifter (ACS) for extended lifetime. Industrial-grade model designed for continuous operation in manufacturing environments.
• FQCW266-300 High-power continuous wave DPSS laser at 266 nm with 300 mW output, featuring ACS system for up to 16,000 hour lifetime, and air-cooled design eliminating need for water cooling.
• FQCW266-600 High-power continuous wave DPSS laser at 266 nm with 600 mW output, upgradeable within platform to 1200 mW, with extended lifetime up to 16,000 hours and CDA purge system.
• FQCW266-1200 High-power continuous wave DPSS laser at 266 nm with 1200 mW (1.2 W) output for demanding industrial applications such as semiconductor inspection and metrology.
• Q-Serie (FQSS213, FQSS266, FTSS355, FDSS532, DSS1064) Family of compact passively Q-switched DPSS pulsed lasers at five discrete wavelengths (213 nm DUV, 266 nm, 355 nm, 532 nm green, 1064 nm IR), available in four power levels (Q1-Q4), for spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, ablation, microdissection, LIBS, and marking applications. Each Q-Series laser is delivered with controller, power supply, and software for plug-and-play integration.
• FQSS213-50 High-power pulsed DPSS laser at 213 nm with >50 µJ pulse energy at 30 Hz, designed for fluorescence and mass spectrometry applications.
• FQSS266-50 High-power pulsed DPSS laser at 266 nm with >50 µJ pulse energy at 100 Hz, for deep-UV ablation and spectroscopy applications.
• FQSS266-200 High-power pulsed DPSS laser at 266 nm with >200 µJ pulse energy at 60 Hz for demanding deep-UV material processing applications.
• FTSS355-50 High-power pulsed DPSS laser at 355 nm with >70 µJ pulse energy at 100 Hz, featuring closed-loop power stabilization for ablation and lithography applications.
• FTSS355-300 High-power pulsed DPSS laser at 355 nm with >300 µJ pulse energy at 80 Hz, with closed-loop stabilization for ablation, lithography, and material processing applications.
• FDSS532-150 High-power pulsed DPSS laser at 532 nm with >150 µJ pulse energy at 100 Hz, for material processing and LIBS applications.
• FDSS532-1000 High-power pulsed DPSS laser at 532 nm with >1000 µJ (1 mJ) pulse energy at 80 Hz, for demanding material processing and marking applications.
• DSS1064-450 High-power pulsed DPSS laser at 1064 nm (IR) with >450 µJ pulse energy at 100 Hz, serving as a base wavelength source for frequency conversion applications.
• DSS1064-3000 High-power pulsed DPSS laser at 1064 nm (IR) with >2500 µJ pulse energy at 80 Hz for high-energy material processing applications.
• eMOPA213-20 Enhanced MOPA (Master Oscillator Power Amplifier) pulsed laser at 213 nm with >20 µJ at 1 kHz repetition rate, featuring internal optical amplification in compact design for DUV applications.
• eMOPA266-40 Enhanced MOPA pulsed laser at 266 nm with >40 µJ at 1 kHz, compact design for industrial 24/7 operation in semiconductor inspection and material processing.
• eMOPA355-100 Enhanced MOPA pulsed laser at 355 nm with >100 µJ at 1 kHz, designed for biological applications including ophthalmology.
• eMOPA532-200 Enhanced MOPA pulsed laser at 532 nm with >200 µJ at 1 kHz, designed for ophthalmology and LIBS applications with pulse durations as short as 0.9 ns.

Quantifiable outcome

• Laser lifetime up to 16,000 operating hours with ACS technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and regional.

• Canlas Laser Processing GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 September 2022Crystal Laser Systems GmbH acquired Canlas Laser Processing GmbH in September 2022 with SIP support. Canlas specializes in actively Q-switched lasers for material processing with power range 2-75W and wavelengths from IR to UV. Acquisition expanded CryLaS product portfolio, manufacturing capacity, and development capabilities in pulsed laser systems.
• NLG GmbH (New Laser Corporation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCryLaS acquired shares in NLG GmbH in 2006, specializing in Continuous Wave and Single Frequency lasers. 100% acquisition completed in 2007, adding CW laser expertise to CryLaS capabilities.
• Crystal GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrystal GmbH, based in Berlin, maintains operational relationship with CryLaS. Crystal GmbH originated from the R&D department of Fernsehelektronik in Berlin-Oberschöneweide in 1990, and CryLaS was spun off as independent company in 2004.
• Titan Electro-Optics Co. Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTitan Electro-Optics serves as CryLaS distributor in China, with Beijing office at F6, HuiZhong Building, No. 1 Street7, ShangDi, HaiDian District, Beijing. CryLaS will exhibit at Titan's booth (E6-6302) at LASER World of Photonics China 2026.
• Laser 2000regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLaser 2000 is CryLaS distributor for United Kingdom, located at Unit 9, Avro Court, Huntingdon PE29 6XS, United Kingdom.
• CryLaS Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCryLaS Inc. is wholly-owned US subsidiary established in 2014 to serve North and South American customers. Located in Vancouver, WA, USA with local sales and support capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HÜBNER Photonics: German-headquartered manufacturer of CW and pulsed DPSS lasers, including deep-UV and high-power CW sources. HÜBNER's C-WAVE and Cobolt product lines overlap directly with CryLaS's FQCW266 CW series and Q-Series pulsed lasers, serving semiconductor inspection, biophotonics, and Raman spectroscopy with similar customer profiles.
• Teem Photonics: France-based manufacturer of passively Q-switched microchip DPSS lasers, with products spanning UV to IR wavelengths. Teem's microchip laser technology closely mirrors CryLaS's Q-Series architecture, targeting bio-imaging, micromachining, and analytical instrumentation customers.
• Photonics Industries: US-based specialist in solid-state lasers (Q-switched DPSS and MOPA) with UV, green, and IR wavelengths serving semiconductor, scientific, and OEM applications. Overlaps with CryLaS in pulsed DPSS lasers for semiconductor and analytical use cases.
• NKT Photonics: Danish manufacturer of specialty lasers including single-frequency and supercontinuum sources, with extensions into UV. Overlaps with CryLaS in narrow-linewidth CW laser applications for interferometry, spectroscopy, and semiconductor metrology.

Broad incumbents

• Coherent (formerly II-Vi): Global photonics conglomerate offering a broad portfolio spanning diode-pumped solid-state lasers, UV lasers, fiber lasers, and laser subsystems. Coherent competes with CryLaS in semiconductor metrology and DUV inspection via its laser components business, and at substantially greater scale and R&D spend.
• MKS Instruments (Spectra-Physics): Through its Spectra-Physics division, MKS offers CW and pulsed DPSS lasers including UV wavelengths for semiconductor inspection, scientific research, and OEM applications. Direct overlap with CryLaS in DUV laser sources for wafer inspection and analytical instrumentation.
• TRUMPF: German industrial laser giant offering a broad portfolio spanning disk, fiber, and DPSS lasers, including UV sources. TRUMPF competes with CryLaS in industrial material processing and adjacent scientific/medical applications, leveraging substantially larger scale.
• IPG Photonics: World leader in fiber lasers with growing presence in DPSS and solid-state lasers. While IPG's core strength is fiber-based, its expanding UV portfolio (including the former Continuum/Edgewave assets) overlaps with CryLaS in scientific and semiconductor applications.

Emerging players

• RPMC Lasers: US-based laser distributor and integrator offering DPSS, CW, and pulsed laser sources including UV products. While not a direct manufacturer like CryLaS, RPMC competes at the OEM-integration and application-engineering layer with complementary laser technologies.

Others

• Laser 2000: European distributor and integrator of laser and photonics products, including UV and DPSS sources. Laser 2000 is also one of CryLaS's UK distributors but in other product lines competes as a channel offering competing laser brands to the same OEM and research customer base.

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

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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