Laserworld

Laserworld AG is a Swiss-headquartered, privately held global manufacturer of show laser systems and laser show control software, serving entertainment venues, festivals, rental companies, retailers, and event producers through hardware sales, software, rental, and turnkey show production.

Company typePrivate
Founded2007
HeadquartersKreuzlingen, Switzerland
Headcount101–250
GTM typeB2B and B2C
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

What Laserworld does

Laserworld AG is a Swiss-domiciled, privately held manufacturer of show laser systems and related control software, self-described as one of the largest show laser manufacturers worldwide. The portfolio spans entry-level effect and party lasers (Ecoline, CUBE, Cube Laser Control app), club and disco systems (Club, Diode series), outdoor-rated installations (Purelight IP65), and high-power professional and outdoor systems (FX, BeamBar, ScanBar) under the parent brand, with vertical extension provided by subsidiary tarm (professional luminaires and laser systems) and RTI / Ray Technologies (extreme high-power PIKO, NANO, NEO series with IP65 protection).

At the technical core, the ShowNET mainboard is integrated into Laserworld laser systems and paired with proprietary Showcontroller, Showcontroller PLUS, and Showeditor software, while Lasergraph DSP variants and Pangolin products (FB3 QUICKSHOW, FB4 MAX², BEYOND upgrade paths) cover additional control tiers. The platform is opened further through a published ShowNET API / SDK and integration with third-party show control tools (MadMapper / MadLaser, TouchDesigner, ILD Render, Millumin) and the DMX512 lighting protocol.

Revenue is generated through four streams: hardware sales of laser systems via the direct online shop and a global distributor/dealer network, one-time software licenses (Showcontroller, Showeditor, Lasergraph DSP, Pangolin), usage-based laser rental from pools in Germany and Asia (covering 3W to 30W+ systems, including dry hire and operator-attended options), and turnkey laser show production services (project planning, design, on-site implementation, multimedia/architectural projections, water-fountain effects, and timecode-synchronized shows). Customers span entertainment venues, festivals and event producers, production and rental companies, music-equipment retailers, mobile DJs and wedding planners, installation projects, and artists/musicians, supported by a hybrid direct-and-channel go-to-market.

Laserworld firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Laserworld
Legal name: Laserworld AG
Website: https://laserworld.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2007
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 101–250 employees
Short description: Laserworld AG is a Swiss-headquartered, privately held global manufacturer of show laser systems and laser show control software, serving entertainment venues, festivals, rental companies, retailers, and event producers through hardware sales, software, rental, and turnkey show production.
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Where Laserworld is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Kreuzlingen
HQ country: Switzerland
HQ region: Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

Laserworld business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B and B2C
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

Laser System Sales: Sale of show laser systems ranging from entry-level effect lasers and party lasers to professional high-end lasers for festivals and outdoor applications. Products sold through own online shop and distribution partners.
Software Licenses: Sale of software licenses including Showcontroller, Showcontroller PLUS, Showeditor, Lasergraph DSP compact/compact dual/compact travel/licensor, and Pangolin software products (FB3 QUICKSHOW, BEYOND upgrades).
Laser Rental: Rental of professional laser systems including tarm and RTI products from rental pools in Germany and Asia. Systems range from 3W to over 30W total laser power. Dry hire and rental with professional operators available worldwide.
Laser Show Production: Turnkey multimedia laser show solutions including planning, design, on-site implementation and show production. Services include timecode-controlled synchronized shows and live laser shows.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Usage-based	Pay-as-you-go	Rental pricing varies by laser power and duration

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Laserworld product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Laserworld designs, manufactures, and globally distributes show laser systems across multiple product series (entry-level Ecoline through professional Purelight, FX, BeamBar, ScanBar, tarm, and RTI high-power lines). The company also sells proprietary laser control hardware and software (ShowNET mainboard, Showcontroller, Showeditor, Lasergraph DSP, Pangolin integration), offers professional laser system rental from pools in Germany and Asia, and provides turnkey multimedia laser show production services including design, planning, on-site implementation, and live show operation.

Product overview

Laserworld is a global manufacturer and distributor of showlaser systems and related software. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: (1) Laser hardware systems across multiple series including Ecoline (entry-level party lasers), CUBE (compact controllable lasers), Club (disco/venue lasers), Diode (diode-based systems), Purelight (IP65 outdoor lasers), FX (beam effects), BeamBar (linear arrays), and ScanBar (multi-scanner bars); and (2) Software products centered around the ShowNET platform, which serves as the core mainboard technology enabling network-based laser control. ShowNET-compatible software includes Showcontroller and Showcontroller PLUS (professional control suites), Showeditor (included with ShowNET systems), Lasergraph DSP (multiple variants), and Pangolin software (QUICKSHOW, FB4 interface, BEYOND tiers). Additional services include laser rental with professional dry hire options and full multimedia laser show production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Ecoline Series
CUBE Series
Club Series
Diode Series
Purelight Series
FX Series
BeamBar Series
ScanBar Series
Showcontroller Software
Showeditor Software
Lasergraph DSP Software
Pangolin BEYOND Software
Laser Rental Services
Laser Show Production Services

Companies that use Laserworld

Customer profile

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Laserworld technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: Yes
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature5 records

Laserworld partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

tarmcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSubsidiary brand specializing in professional luminaires and high-performance laser systems. tarm products are used in Laserworld's rental pool and complement the product portfolio with professional-grade systems. Located in Germany.
RTI (Ray Technologies)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBrand within Laserworld Group producing extreme high-powered laser systems (PIKO, NANO, NEO series). RTI products feature IP65 weather protection and are suitable for outdoor and challenging environments. Used in rental pool and available through distribution.
LPS-LaserminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributed brand in the Laserworld Group portfolio. Separate brand presence with own website (lps-laser.de).
LaserAnimation SollingerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand within Laserworld Group family. Produces laser animation products and solutions.
PangolincoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware partner for laser control software. Laserworld distributes Pangolin products including FB3 QUICKSHOW, FB4 MAX2, and BEYOND software upgrades. Pangolin is a leading laser show control software provider.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Laserworld competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

Chauvet Professional: Major manufacturer of professional lighting fixtures for tours, events, and installations. Comparable as a broad entertainment-lighting incumbent frequently specified alongside show lasers in production rigs.
Elation Professional: US-based manufacturer of professional lighting fixtures for entertainment, events, and architectural installations. Comparable as a broad entertainment lighting incumbent targeting the same touring, club, and integration customers as Laserworld.
Martin Professional (Harman): Iconic stage and architectural lighting brand under Harman, producing moving heads, LED fixtures, and atmospheric effects. Competes for the same club, concert, and architectural integration projects that specify Laserworld systems.
GLP (German Light Products): German manufacturer of professional LED moving heads and creative lighting tools for concerts, TV, and events. Comparable as a European entertainment lighting incumbent often deployed in the same productions as show lasers.
Clay Paky: Italian premium stage lighting manufacturer (now part of OSRAM/Ams Osram) specializing in moving heads and beam fixtures. Competes for the same large-scale concert and event-production budgets as Laserworld's FX and high-power laser series.
ROBE Lighting: Czech-based global manufacturer of professional moving-head and LED stage lighting used in concerts, events, and installations. Comparable as an entertainment/production lighting incumbent competing for the same production budgets and rigging slots as Laserworld systems.
ADJ Products: US manufacturer of lighting and atmospheric effects (LED fixtures, moving heads, haze, lasers) serving mobile DJs, clubs, and event production. Comparable as a broad entertainment lighting and effects vendor that includes show lasers in a wider portfolio.

Direct peers

X-Laser US: US manufacturer of show laser projectors and fixtures for clubs, mobile DJs, concerts, and installations. Competes directly with Laserworld's Ecoline, Club, and CUBE series for the North American entertainment market.
Pangolin Laser Systems: Leading laser show control software vendor (QUICKSHOW, BEYOND, FB3/FB4 interfaces) and a Laserworld partner. Directly comparable in the laser show software category, and partially competitive as Pangolin also sells hardware interfaces bundled with software.
Kvant Laser: Slovakia-based manufacturer of professional show laser systems covering entry-level to high-power festival lasers. Most direct head-to-head competitor to Laserworld in club, event, and outdoor show laser segments globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Laserworld financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

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Laserworld leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Laserworld subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries2 records

Laserworld funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Laserworld M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Laserworld

What does Laserworld do?

Is Laserworld a public or private company?

Laserworld is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Laserworld founded?

Laserworld was founded in 2007. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Laserworld based?

Laserworld is headquartered in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland, in the Europe region.

How does Laserworld make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Laser System Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Licenses, laser Rental and laser Show Production.

Who are Laserworld's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Chauvet Professional, Elation Professional, Martin Professional (Harman), GLP (German Light Products), Clay Paky, ROBE Lighting and ADJ Products. Direct peers are X-Laser US, Pangolin Laser Systems and Kvant Laser.

Does Laserworld have an API?

Yes. ShowNET API / SDK for controlling laser systems and integrating with ShowNET-compatible software. Developer documentation is at www.laserworld.com/en/software/more-shownet-compatible-software/shownet-api-sdk.html.