LASING
LASING is a privately-held Spanish distributor and system integrator founded in 1980, supplying laser, photonic, and spectroscopic instrumentation from tier-1 international brands to research institutions, hospitals, and industrial manufacturers across Spain and Portugal, with growing R&D in space and fiber-sensor applications.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersMadrid, Spain
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What LASING does
LASING, S.A. is a privately-held Spanish Sociedad Anónima founded in 1980 and headquartered in Madrid, operating as a specialized distributor and system integrator of advanced photonic and laser instrumentation for the Iberian market (Spain and Portugal). The company sells lasers, broadband sources, LEDs, detectors, spectrometers, scientific cameras, microscopes, surface analysis instruments, test and measurement equipment, and opto-mechanical components on behalf of tier-1 international manufacturers including Andor, Newport, Spectra-Physics, NKT Photonics, and Biolin Scientific. It also designs and manufactures customized laser material processing systems for semiconductors, electronics, photovoltaics, automotive, aerospace, and medical/precision engineering markets, and provides calibration, maintenance, training, and system integration services from a 1,000 m² Madrid facility with optical, electronic, and mechanical workshops.
The business serves four primary customer segments: research centers and universities, hospitals and medical centers, industrial manufacturers, and life-science/biotechnology institutions. Revenue is generated through hardware resale (distribution and customized systems) and professional services, with quote-based pricing in EUR under EXW terms. The company invests over 5% of annual revenue in R&D and participates in public-funded consortia, including the ATALAIA space propulsion project (€3.18 million budget with CDTI/AEE/EU funding) and the FLEXOR FBG sensor project with AIMEN, signaling a deliberate move beyond pure distribution into proprietary, R&D-validated capabilities. The firm holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and operates a small organization (11-50 employees) with no external funding rounds or parent company disclosed.
LASING firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LASING
- Legal name
- LASING, S.A.
- Website
- https://lasing.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- LASING is a privately-held Spanish distributor and system integrator founded in 1980, supplying laser, photonic, and spectroscopic instrumentation from tier-1 international brands to research institutions, hospitals, and industrial manufacturers across Spain and Portugal, with growing R&D in space and fiber-sensor applications.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where LASING is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Madrid
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
LASING business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Scientific Instrumentation Distribution: Distribution of high-performance lasers, broadband sources, LEDs, cameras, detectors, spectrometers, and other photonic products from international manufacturers to Spanish research and industrial markets.
- Customized Laser Processing Systems: Design, creation, and manufacture of customized laser processing systems for industrial applications including manufacturing (laser marking, cutting, alignment), photovoltaics (dicing, drilling, doping), semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, and industrial research departments.
- Technical Services: Calibration, maintenance, training, support, and repair services for distributed equipment. Includes traceable calibration to national standards, remote support, RMA services, and on-site training programs.
- System Integration: Integration of optical, electronic and mechanical components into complete systems with equipment testing services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Standard B2B commercial terms |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
LASING product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LASING is a Spain- and Portugal-focused distributor and systems integrator of laser material processing systems, photonics detectors, and spectral/scientific instruments from multiple international brands. In addition to distributing catalog products, the company designs and delivers customized laser processing systems for industrial and research applications. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales complemented by professional services such as installation, calibration, training, and after-sales technical support.
Product overview
LASING is a technology distribution company founded in 1980, dedicated to distributing the highest technology in instrumentation and photonics products in Spain. The company operates as a multi-brand distributor offering eight main product categories: Laser and Light Sources (lasers, broadband sources, LEDs), Laser Material Processing Systems (for semiconductor, electronics, medical, precision engineering markets), Spectroscopy (detectors and spectral instruments), Surface & Molecular Analysis (confocal/interferometric microscopes, QCM, AFM, SPR), Bioscience Solutions (3D holotomographic microscopes, AFM, optogenetics, fluorescence calibration), Imaging (high-end cameras for bio-imaging, spectroscopy, astronomy, high-speed imaging), Test and Measurement Instrumentation (signal control/measurement devices), and Optics and Mechanical Components (opto-mechanics, motion control, vibration isolation, laser safety). The company also offers customizable laser processing systems for industrial applications including manufacturing (marking, cutting, alignment), photovoltaics, semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, and industrial research. LASING additionally provides services including calibration (traceable to NIST, DKD, PTB, NREL, DAKKS standards), technical support (remote and RMA), maintenance and training programs, and facilities for system integration and equipment testing. The company has 1000 m2 of facilities in Madrid with optical, electronic and mechanical workshops.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Lasing Microsystem: Laser microsystems division focused on precision laser processing for space and industrial applications
- Bioscience Solutions
Products and services
- Customized Laser Material Processing Systems Engineered and integrated laser-based material processing solutions configured to customer specifications, combining laser sources with beam delivery, motion, and process control for industrial and research use.
- Laser and Light Sources Distribution Distribution of continuous-wave and pulsed laser sources, including solid-state, gas, diode, and fiber lasers, plus broadband light sources for research and industrial customers.
- Spectroscopy Solutions Spectrometers, monochromators, and spectral analysis systems for research and industrial applications in Spain and Portugal.
- Bioscience Solutions Bio-imaging and bio-research instrumentation distributed to universities, hospitals, and life-science laboratories in the Iberian market.
- Imaging Systems Scientific cameras and imaging systems for spectroscopy, microscopy, and physical-science research applications.
- Test and Measurement Instrumentation Optical power meters, beam profilers, and laser test/measurement instruments for industrial and laboratory use.
- Optics and Mechanical Components Lenses, mirrors, filters, mounts, optical tables, and precision mechanical components used to build photonic experimental and production setups.
- Surface & Molecular Analysis Instrumentation Instrumentation for surface and molecular characterization distributed to research and industrial analytical laboratories.
- Professional Services (Installation, Calibration, Training, Support) Installation, calibration, application training, and after-sales technical support delivered alongside distributed and customized laser systems in Spain and Portugal.
Quantifiable outcome
- Extensive installation base in Test Laboratories, Universities, and Medical Centers across Spain
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use LASING
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
LASING technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
LASING partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- ArgolightcoreLasing S.A. expanded its bioscience portfolio with Argolight microscopy quality control solutions for fluorescence microscopy. Argolight develops tools using stable fluorescent patterns embedded in engineered materials to help researchers verify microscope performance and improve reproducibility.
- CrestOpticscoreNew partnership with CrestOptics, a leading European developer of advanced microscopy solutions. Through this collaboration, research institutions in Spain and Portugal gain access to Spinning Disk Confocal and SIM Super-Resolution microscopy technologies.
- Ienai SpaceflagshipLasing participates in the ATALAIA project led by Ienai Space to develop advanced manufacturing techniques for the ATHENA electric propulsion system using electrospray technology with ionic liquids for small satellites. Lasing contributes ultra-precision laser processing expertise.
- AldoratechflagshipLasing participates in the ATALAIA project consortium with Aldoratech under the Spanish Space Technology Programme (PTE) to develop advanced lithography and additive manufacturing techniques for high-performance ionic thrusters.
- CNM-CSIC (Instituto de Microelectrónica de Madrid)coreCollaboration with CNM-CSIC (National Center for Microelectronics of the Spanish National Research Council) as a key research partner in the ATALAIA space propulsion project.
- Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)coreResearch collaboration with UPC as part of the ATALAIA project consortium for developing advanced manufacturing techniques for space propulsion systems.
- Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)coreResearch collaboration with UPM as part of the ATALAIA project consortium for developing advanced manufacturing techniques for space propulsion systems.
- QiOVAcorePartnership with QiOVA, a pioneer in high-speed laser marking solutions since 2011. QiOVA's patented VULQ1 multibeam technology enables ultra-fast marking times with single laser pulse 2D codes. Applications include pharmaceuticals, electronics, and luxury goods.
- TomocubecoreNew distribution partnership for Spain and Portugal with Tomocube, a company established in 2015 based in Korea, at the forefront of holotomography technology for next-generation 3D microscopic imaging with non-invasive, label-free observation capabilities.
- AIMEN Centro TecnológicoflagshipLasing leads the FLEXOR project in collaboration with AIMEN Centro Tecnológico, funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation through CDTI Public-Private Partnership call 2022. Project focuses on developing customized FBG optical fiber sensors using femtosecond laser and PLD technologies.
- Biolin ScientificcoreLong-standing distribution partnership for Biolin Scientific products including QSense QCM-D instruments and Attension tensiometers. QSense Omni received Red Dot: Best of the Best award for design quality.
- Andor TechnologycoreDistribution of Andor cameras and spectroscopy equipment including Zyla sCMOS cameras used in ESA's NELIOTA lunar monitoring project and scientific cameras for astronomy and bio-imaging applications.
- Newport CorporationcoreDistribution partner for Newport photonics products including optics, optomechanics, motion control, vibration isolation, fiber optics, light measurement, and laser safety equipment.
- Spectra-PhysicscoreDistribution of Spectra-Physics lasers including IceFyre picosecond UV lasers for industrial applications and ultrafast laser systems for research.
- NKT PhotonicscoreDistribution of NKT photonic products including Koheras lasers, photonic crystal fibers, and supercontinuum sources for quantum optics and research applications.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
LASING competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Laser 2000: European multi-vendor distributor of photonics, lasers, and optical instrumentation with offices in Germany, the UK, France, and Iberia. Closely matches LASING's distribution-plus-technical-services business model and customer mix of research and industrial accounts.
- Photon Lines: France-headquartered distributor of scientific lasers, photonic instrumentation, and imaging systems. Similar model to LASING: multi-brand distribution for research, industry, and defense customers, with technical integration and support services.
- Quantum Design Europe: European distributor of high-end scientific instrumentation for physics, materials science, and life-science research. Highly comparable customer base (universities and research labs) and multi-brand distribution approach, although focused more on materials characterization than lasers.
- Acal BFi / KAGA FEI Europe: European specialist distributor of photonic, RF, microwave, and semiconductor components with technical support and customization services. Operates an analogous value-added distribution model across multiple European countries.
Broad incumbents
- Thorlabs: Global vertically integrated manufacturer and distributor of photonics equipment, optics, optomechanics, and lasers with direct sales in Spain/Portugal. Both a competitor for end customers and a potential supplier to LASING; significant portfolio overlap.
- Edmund Optics: Global manufacturer and distributor of optical components, imaging systems, and photonics products with European headquarters and Iberian presence. Much broader portfolio and scale than LASING but overlapping customer base in research and industrial imaging.
Others
- Newport (MKS Instruments): A principal supplier to LASING for optics, optomechanics, motion control, and vibration isolation. Also sells directly to end customers in Iberia through its own European salesforce, creating channel-overlap risk for LASING's distribution revenue.
- Coherent: Global laser manufacturer owning Spectra-Physics, one of LASING's principal suppliers. Competes at the laser manufacturing layer and makes independent channel decisions that affect LASING's access to high-end ultrafast and industrial laser products.
- Hamamatsu Photonics: Japanese manufacturer of photonics components—cameras, detectors, spectrometers—overlapping with parts of LASING's distributed portfolio (e.g., competing with Andor). Represents an alternative direct-vendor path for Iberian customers.
Emerging players
- Toptica Photonics: European manufacturer of high-end research lasers and quantum photonics. Possible future distribution partner or alternative direct supplier for the research-laser segment where LASING currently distributes Spectra-Physics and NKT products.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
LASING social profiles
Digital presenceLASING compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
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Investors
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Frequently asked questions about LASING
What does LASING do?
LASING is a Spain- and Portugal-focused distributor and systems integrator of laser material processing systems, photonics detectors, and spectral/scientific instruments from multiple international brands. In addition to distributing catalog products, the company designs and delivers customized laser processing systems for industrial and research applications. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales complemented by professional services such as installation, calibration, training, and after-sales technical support.
Is LASING a public or private company?
LASING is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was LASING founded?
LASING was founded in 1980. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is LASING based?
LASING is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does LASING make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Scientific Instrumentation Distribution is the primary driver. The others are customized Laser Processing Systems, technical Services and system Integration.
Who are LASING's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Laser 2000, Photon Lines, Quantum Design Europe and Acal BFi / KAGA FEI Europe. Broad incumbents are Thorlabs and Edmund Optics. Others are Newport (MKS Instruments), Coherent and Hamamatsu Photonics. Toptica Photonics is listed as an emerging player.
Does LASING have an API?
No public API is recorded for LASING.