Vision laser technology for research and industry

What Vision laser technology for research and industry does

Vision Lasertechnik für Forschung und Industrie GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of laser systems headquartered in Barsinghausen-Göxe near Hannover, with operations tracing back to 1984 and the current legal form established in 1989. The company designs, produces, and assembles Nd:YAG and FSS fiber laser systems for industrial welding, marking, and robotic automation, organized around three core product divisions — Laser Welding (LWI V series including Flexx, ERGO, MobileFlexx, Toolroom, Unixx, T-Base, WT, UltraFlexx, and Vision Cube), Laser Marking (OEM modules, sMark, DesktopMark, FlexxMark, Hawk 2), and Vision Robotics (RoboHAWK with ABB GoFa cobot and IPG fiber laser up to 900W, Franka Emika ToolRoom/MiRA, and Dobot/Franka training stations). Underlying technology combines proprietary laser sources with third-party robotics from ABB, IPG, Franka Emika, and Dobot, integrated through a Smart Factory / Industry 4.0 software stack connected to SAP and capable of integrating legacy non-Vision equipment via smart connectors.

The business model is primarily hardware sales of capital equipment with multi-year warranty extensions (up to 60 months) and recurring service revenue through 24/7 support and remote diagnostics, supplemented by JobShop contract welding services and direct-to-consumer webshops for opto-mechanics, medical laser accessories, and welding consumables. Vision serves industrial manufacturers (including 'nearly all major global players in German industry' per company materials), research institutions, medical/dental customers, and research optics buyers. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales from Germany with wholly-owned sales and service offices in Shanghai (2010), Tokyo (2010), Seoul (2010), and Taichung (2010), regional distributors such as NANDE (Portugal) and Alliance Laser Sales (USA), and event-driven demand generation through Hannover Messe, ITSA Saudi Arabia, Emaf Portugal, Amerimold USA, and Plastpol Poland. Export share exceeds 75%. A second German site in Chemnitz was added via the 2013 acquisition of Dr. Teschauer AG and houses laser marking and custom plant engineering.

Name

Vision laser technology for research and industry

Legal name

Vision Lasertechnik für Forschung und Industrie GmbH

Website

https://vision-lasertechnik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

German manufacturer of Nd:YAG and FSS fiber laser systems for industrial welding, marking, and robotic automation, serving manufacturing, research, and medical customers globally through direct sales, Asian subsidiaries, and Smart Factory/Industry 4.0 integration with SAP.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Laser Systems

NAICS

Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB)

Keywords

• Laser welding systems
• Laser marking equipment
• Industrial laser manufacturing
• Robotic laser automation
• Precision laser systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Barsinghausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laser Systems Hardware Sales: Sale of laser welding, laser marking, and medical laser systems including workstations and robots. Products include LWI V Flexx, MobileFlexx, ToolRoom, Vision Cube, and RoboHAWK systems.
2. Custom System Engineering: Design and manufacture of customer-specific production systems and factory automation solutions, including integration of lasers in plant engineering.
3. Web Shop Sales: Online sales of optics-mechanics products (optik-mechanik.de), medical accessories (visionmedizin.de), and laser welding additives (visiondraht.de).
4. JobShop Contract Welding: Contract laser welding services for customers requiring specific manufacturing capabilities.
5. Service and Maintenance: 24/7 customer service, remote services, and support for installed base. Optional warranty extensions up to 60 months for laser systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vision Lasertechnik is a German manufacturer of laser systems for industrial welding, marking, and robotic processing. The company designs, produces, and distributes laser welding workstations (LWI V series), laser marking systems (OEM modules, sMark, DesktopMark, FlexxMark, HAWK 2), and robotic laser solutions (RoboHAWK with ABB cobot, Franka-based Panda ToolRoom). It also offers custom system engineering, JobShop contract welding services, and Industry 4.0/Smart Factory connectivity solutions including SAP integration.

Product overview

Vision Lasertechnik is a German manufacturer of laser systems for research and industry with three core product divisions: Laser Welding (LWI V series with Flexx, ERGO, MobileFlexx, Toolroom, Unixx, T-Base, WT, UltraFlexx, Vision Cube), Laser Marking (OEM modules, sMark, DesktopMark, FlexxMark, HAWK 2), and Vision Robotics (RoboHAWK ABB, Franka ToolRoom/MiRA/Trainingsstation, Dobot Trainingsstation). Additional divisions include Opto-Mechanics (optical components via webshop), System Engineering (custom plant construction), and JobShop contract welding services. The company also operates Industry 4.0/Smart Factory solutions with SAP integration, remote services, and Big Data analytics for networked manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vision Medizin: Medical laser products and dental lasers with dedicated webshop at visionmedizin.de
• Vision Laser Welding Additives
• Optik-Mechanik
• Vision Robotik

Products and services

• LWI V Flexx Laser Welding System Laser welding device and system setting global standards for manual and joystick-controlled micro-laser welding with 120W, 150W, 200W, or 300W Nd:YAG or optional FSS fiber laser power. Targets industrial manufacturing customers requiring precision micro-welding.
• LWI V ERGO Open Welding Workstation Open workstation for users requiring more space or power beyond enclosed systems; configurable laser workstation with dual Z-axes for ergonomic positioning. Designed for industrial manufacturing users needing flexible workspace.
• LWI V MobileFlexx Mobile Welding Station Fully microprocessor-controlled mobile laser welding station with synchronized movements; includes teach-in, marking, and 3-PCD functions. Targets industrial users needing portable welding capability.
• MobileFlexx II FSS Mobile Laser Welding System Enhanced mobile laser welding system with all capabilities of Unixx III and T-Base V3; microprocessor-controlled movements synchronized with laser. Won Gold Award at Plastpol Messe Kielce 2016 for mold repair in plastic technology and injection molding.
• MobileFlexx FSS Fiber Laser Welding System Mobile fiber laser welding system with 150W, 300W, or 450W output power. Independent of rotary current or water cooling due to efficient FSS beam sources. Awarded Gold at Plastpol Messe 2016 for mold repair in plastic technology and injection molding.
• LWI V Toolroom Mobile Welding Station Mobile laser welding station designed for portability; forklift-transportable with onboard gas cylinder and accessories; plug-and-play operation at deployment location. Targets industrial users needing mobile welding across multiple sites.
• LWI V Unixx III Precision Welding Workstation High-precision workstation for heavy-form repair, small tool processing, and large sheet metal welding; configurable with FLEXX laser system for any welding task. Targets industrial tool/mold repair and metalworking customers.
• LWI V T-BaseV3 Compact Welding Station Compact open welding station with digitally controlled 3-axis work table and height-adjustable laser head; combines manual welding with precision motion control. Targets industrial customers needing precision motion control.
• LWI V UltraFlexx Repair Welding System Repair welding system for high-precision XYZ-axis welding at heights up to 3 meters or within 5x5 meter forms; features PDS and Teach-In functions. Targets industrial mold and large-form repair applications.
• Vision Cube CNC Laser Processing Station CNC precision laser processing station with flexible walk-in workspace; bridges closed CNC station for large series production with universal manual laser for single parts and small series. Targets industrial manufacturers needing flexible CNC laser processing.
• OEM Module Laser Marking Compact OEM module for integration into production lines and custom marking systems; available with 10-50W fiber lasers, air-cooled with low operating costs. Targets system integrators and OEMs building laser marking production lines.
• sMark Entry-Level Laser Marker Entry-level laser marker with 20W fiber laser; ready-to-use solution for laser marking and fine cutting of small workpieces and tools. Targets small businesses and entry-level industrial users.
• DesktopMark Compact Laser Station Compact desktop laser station for small and medium parts in small series production or single-part manufacturing; flexible placement with large protective hood and laser safety windows. Targets industrial customers needing small-batch marking.
• FlexxMark Mobile Laser Marking System Mobile laser marking system with modular design for easy transport; hand-guided system for cost-effective marking of large workpieces and partial laser cleaning. Targets industrial users needing flexible marking on large parts.
• HAWK 2 Laser Processing Station Compact laser processing station with fiber laser, diode-pumped solid-state laser, or CO2 laser options; supports multi-axis systems, camera recognition, turntables, and foil handling. Targets industrial manufacturers needing versatile laser marking/processing.
• RoboHAWK ABB Laser Welding Robot FSS laser welding robot combining ABB GoFa Cobot with IPG pulsed fiber laser (up to 900W); minimal thermal load, CAD-CAM programming, visual process monitoring for automated manufacturing. Targets industrial manufacturers needing automated laser welding without expert operators.
• Panda ToolRoom Collaborative Robot System Mobile collaborative robot system using Franka Panda robot with Vision ToolRoom; enables universal deployment at different locations for machine tending and pick-and-place tasks. Targets industrial manufacturers needing flexible automation.
• Franka MiRA Mobile Robot Platform Space-saving mobile robot platform using Franka robot with optional integrated Z-axis; versatile deployment where needed with extended action radius. Targets industrial users needing mobile robotic automation.
• Custom System Engineering (Anlagenbau) Custom machine and plant construction integrating laser systems with full process chain; includes construction, metalworking, sensor technology, image processing, robotics, and software. Targets industrial manufacturers needing customized production systems.
• JobShop Contract Laser Welding Service Contract laser welding service using Vision's laser systems; provides manufacturing services for customers without their own laser equipment. Targets industrial customers needing laser welding on a contract basis.
• Optik-Mechanik Opto-Mechanical Products Opto-mechanical products for research and industry including optical tables, optomechanics, precision mechanics, motor control electronics, optics, polarization optics, and laser safety glasses; sold via www.optik-mechanik.de webshop. Targets research institutions and precision-mechanics customers.
• Vision Medizin Medical Laser Systems Medical laser accessories and consumables webshop for dental medical lasers; the Vision Medizin division serves the medical sector with dental laser systems and 24/7 ordering of medical products at visionmedizin.de. Targets dental and medical practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimal thermal load eliminates discoloration and deformation in welding applications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, strategic and core.

• NANDE (Portugal)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Portuguese distribution partner for Vision products. Jointly presented MobileFlexx II FSS at Emaf exhibition in Portugal in November 2016.
• Alliance Laser Sales (USA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016US partner representing Vision Lasertechnik at Amerimold exhibition in Michigan, Cincinnati in June 2016.
• DHL Global ForwardingminorOthers · 1 January 2016Logistics partner handling air freight shipments from Germany to North America and Asia. With export share over 75%, logistics partnership is strategic for global delivery of laser systems.
• SAP Uniorg and bluebizstrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Connected Production working group partners for Industry 4.0 integration. SAP connectivity and data analysis capabilities developed in cooperation. Theme page at www.connected-production.de showcases the collaboration.
• Dr. Teschauer AG ChemnitzcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Acquired in 2013, now operating as Vision Lasertechnik location in Chemnitz for laser marking systems and custom plant engineering. Modern glass building with offices, showrooms, and large production hall for complex manufacturing lines.
• Vision Lasertechnik ChinacoreOthers · 1 January 2010Own sales and service office in Shanghai established in 2010. Serves Chinese and broader Asian markets with direct Vision representation.
• Vision Industries K.K. (Japan)coreOthers · 1 January 2010Own sales and service office in Tokyo, Japan serving the Japanese market.
• Vision Industries Korea LLCcoreOthers · 1 January 2010Own sales and service office in Seoul, South Korea serving the Korean market.
• VISION LASER INDUSTRIES CO.,LTD. TaiwancoreOthers · 1 January 2010Sales and service office in Taichung City, Taiwan serving the Taiwanese market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf: German global leader in industrial laser technology and machine tools; directly comparable to Vision as a manufacturer of laser welding and marking systems serving industrial customers, but at vastly larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Bystronic: Swiss-based provider of laser cutting and laser welding systems for sheet metal and tube processing; comparable to Vision in industrial laser welding systems targeting manufacturing customers, though focused on larger-format metal fabrication.
• Coherent (formerly Rofin-Sinar): US-based laser technology company (including the former Rofin-Sinar) offering laser marking, welding, and cutting systems; comparable to Vision in industrial laser marking and welding product portfolios.

Direct peers

• Jenoptik: German photonics company offering industrial laser systems for materials processing and marking; directly comparable to Vision in laser welding and marking systems serving European industrial manufacturers.
• IPG Photonics: Leading US-headquartered manufacturer of high-power fiber lasers and laser systems for welding, marking, and materials processing; comparable to Vision as a supplier of fiber laser welding systems, though IPG is both a supplier to Vision (RoboHAWK) and a direct competitor in fiber laser welding systems.
• Laserline: German manufacturer of high-power diode lasers for industrial welding, cladding, and brazing; directly comparable to Vision as a German Mittelstand competitor in industrial laser welding systems.
• Han's Laser: Chinese manufacturer of industrial laser equipment for cutting, welding, and marking; comparable to Vision in laser welding and marking systems, particularly competing in Vision's served Chinese and broader Asian markets.

Emerging players

• Precitec: German supplier of laser cutting and welding heads, sensors, and process monitoring systems; comparable to Vision as a German photonics components/supplier in the laser welding ecosystem serving the same customer base.
• EVOSYS Laser (LPKF Laser & Electronics): German provider of laser-based plastic welding systems and laser equipment; comparable to Vision in laser welding system manufacturing for industrial customers, particularly in plastic joining applications.

Regional players

• EMAG Group: German manufacturer of machine tools and integrated manufacturing systems including laser welding solutions; comparable to Vision as a German industrial automation and laser system provider for manufacturing customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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