Vision laser technology for research and industry
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.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersBarsinghausen, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
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.
Vision laser technology for research and industry firmographics
Firmographics- 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
Vision laser technology for research and industry industry classification
Industry- 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)
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Where Vision laser technology for research and industry is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Barsinghausen
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices7 records
Markets served
Vision laser technology for research and industry business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- 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.
- Custom System Engineering: Design and manufacture of customer-specific production systems and factory automation solutions, including integration of lasers in plant engineering.
- Web Shop Sales: Online sales of optics-mechanics products (optik-mechanik.de), medical accessories (visionmedizin.de), and laser welding additives (visiondraht.de).
- JobShop Contract Welding: Contract laser welding services for customers requiring specific manufacturing capabilities.
- 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
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Laser welding systems with various power configurations |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Vision laser technology for research and industry product offering
Product offeringCore 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
Companies that use Vision laser technology for research and industry
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Vision laser technology for research and industry technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
AI capability5 records
Feature5 records
Vision laser technology for research and industry partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, strategic and core.
- NANDE (Portugal)minorPortuguese distribution partner for Vision products. Jointly presented MobileFlexx II FSS at Emaf exhibition in Portugal in November 2016.
- Alliance Laser Sales (USA)minorUS partner representing Vision Lasertechnik at Amerimold exhibition in Michigan, Cincinnati in June 2016.
- DHL Global ForwardingminorLogistics 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 bluebizstrategicConnected 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 ChemnitzcoreAcquired 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 ChinacoreOwn sales and service office in Shanghai established in 2010. Serves Chinese and broader Asian markets with direct Vision representation.
- Vision Industries K.K. (Japan)coreOwn sales and service office in Tokyo, Japan serving the Japanese market.
- Vision Industries Korea LLCcoreOwn sales and service office in Seoul, South Korea serving the Korean market.
- VISION LASER INDUSTRIES CO.,LTD. TaiwancoreSales and service office in Taichung City, Taiwan serving the Taiwanese market.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves12 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Vision laser technology for research and industry competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad 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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Trust signalCompliance1 record
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Vision laser technology for research and industry leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Vision laser technology for research and industry subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
Vision laser technology for research and industry funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Vision laser technology for research and industry
What does Vision laser technology for research and industry do?
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.
Is Vision laser technology for research and industry a public or private company?
Vision laser technology for research and industry is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Vision laser technology for research and industry founded?
Vision laser technology for research and industry was founded in 1984. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Vision laser technology for research and industry based?
Vision laser technology for research and industry is headquartered in Barsinghausen, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Vision laser technology for research and industry make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Laser Systems Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom System Engineering, web Shop Sales, jobShop Contract Welding and service and Maintenance.
Who are Vision laser technology for research and industry's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Trumpf, Bystronic and Coherent (formerly Rofin-Sinar). Direct peers are Jenoptik, IPG Photonics, Laserline and Han's Laser. Emerging players are Precitec and EVOSYS Laser (LPKF Laser & Electronics). EMAG Group is listed as a regional player.
Does Vision laser technology for research and industry have an API?
No public API is recorded for Vision laser technology for research and industry.
What industry is Vision laser technology for research and industry in?
Vision laser technology for research and industry's product category is Industrial Laser Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAJAF, Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors), with a secondary code of IMAGAFAB, Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination). Its NAICS code is 333992 and its SIC code is 3550.