Lasercomb

What Lasercomb does

Lasercomb GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of precision capital equipment and integrated software for the packaging, diemaking, and sign industries, headquartered in Notzingen, Germany, with operations in over 70 countries. Founded in 1973, the company pioneered the first practice-oriented laser cutting plant for dieboard manufacture and has since built a vertically integrated portfolio spanning laser cutting systems (MTL NEO, CLS, PTS NEO, ProRot 3000 with up to 3000W Rofin Sinar Slab 3 laser sources), digital cutting tables (CMS/ProDigi NEO), CNC routing machines (ProCount, UMS), rubber cutting systems (RCS, WCS), and Serviform rule processing machinery — all controlled via proprietary graphical user interfaces with network connectivity and remote maintenance. The company serves packaging manufacturers (solid board and corrugated cardboard), cutting die manufacturers, and display/sign producers, delivering the complete workflow from CAD design (Impact software via Arden Software partnership) through cutting, routing, counter-plate milling, rubbering, and automated rule processing.

The business model is built on capital equipment sales through a direct sales force based at Notzingen, supported by an authorized distributor network across 70+ countries on six continents, with manufacturer service bases in Europe, North America, South America, and Asia providing remote and on-site field service. Revenue streams include hardware sales (laser and cutting systems, routers, rubber cutters, rule processing machines), one-time CAD software licensing (Impact/Arden partnership), spare parts and consumables (over 1,800 stocked items), professional services (hotline, remote support via TeamViewer, on-site field service), and a secondary channel for pre-owned machines. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; systems are configured capital purchases requiring direct sales engagement, with multi-year customer relationships supported by spare parts and service. Ownership is private; the company was acquired by Chiron Werke in 1990, sold to current management shareholders in 2000-2007, and currently operates under Managing Directors Dr. Martin Kull and Ralf Penzkofer, supported by a wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary (Laserbras) for South American market operations.

Recent strategic activity is dominated by product generation renewals — UMS universal milling machine (2021), PTS NEO combination flat/rotary laser system (2024), and a complete MTL NEO compact laser system redesign (2025) — alongside continuous distribution buildout through regional channel partnerships (notably Die Supply Guys and Carton Craft Supply in North America from 2013). The company holds granted patents (US 8079244-B2, EP1998909-B1) covering proprietary bending systems for its LineA/IdeA automatic die making machine. All product development is conducted in-house, with components manufactured through external partners, enabling customization to individual customer specifications within a globally distributed service and parts infrastructure.

Name

Lasercomb

Legal name

Lasercomb GmbH

Website

https://lasercomb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lasercomb GmbH, founded in 1973 and headquartered in Notzingen, Germany, designs and manufactures precision laser cutting systems, digital cutters, routing machines, rubber cutters, and automated rule processing machinery for the global packaging manufacturing, cutting die making, and display/sign industries, distributed across more than 70 countries through direct sales and authorized partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Notzingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laser Cutting and Processing Systems: Sale of laser cutting systems including MTL NEO, CLS Series, PTS NEO, and ProRot 3000. These are capital equipment purchases typically involving direct sales engagement, configuration, installation, and training. Systems range from compact entry-level models to large flat-and-rotary combination systems with 1000-3000W power output.
2. Digital Cutters and Plotters: Sale of CMS digital cutting systems and sample makers for packaging, sign, and diemaking industries. Systems support roll media and sheet goods processing.
3. Routing Machines: Sale of ProCount and UMS milling machines for counter-plate production and Pertinax matrix manufacturing. ProCount features 6kW spindle, UMS features 1kW high-frequency spindle.
4. Rubber Cutting Systems: Sale of RCS (oscillating knife digital cutting) and WCS (water jet) systems for rubber die linings and ejector material production.
5. Rule Processing Machines: Sale and distribution of Serviform rule processing machines including Alta, Eco 2.0, EcoPlus, EcoGiant, LineA (IdeA), RotaNeXt, Stacker, IntegraStrip, and IntegraCrease. Machines range from semi-automatic to fully automatic for cutting, bending, grinding, perforating, nicking, and broaching of steel rules.
6. CAD Software (Arden Software Impact): Integrated CAD software solutions delivered in partnership with Arden Software, including Impact packaging design and diemaking software. Sold as part of complete system solutions.
7. Spare Parts and Consumables: Spare parts supply with over 1800 items in storage for the entire Lasercomb product range, including expendable materials, options, accessories, repair of tools and electronic components, maintenance of tools, and regrind of cutting dies.
8. Customer Support and Remote Maintenance: Manufacturer service including remote support via TeamViewer, hotline support (Monday to Friday 8am-12:30pm and 1pm-5pm CET), and field service through service bases in Europe, North America, South America, and Asia.
9. Used Machines: Sale of pre-owned machines including Lasercomb ProPertinax and Zünd digital cutters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lasercomb GmbH develops, manufactures and distributes capital equipment for the packaging and diemaking industries, including laser cutting systems (MTL NEO, CLS, PTS NEO, ProRot 3000), digital cutting systems (CMS/ProDigi NEO), CNC routing machines (ProCount, UMS), rubber cutting systems (RCS, WCS), Serviform rule processing machines, and Impact CAD software partnered with Arden Software. The company sells configured capital equipment, spare parts and consumables, and provides manufacturer support including remote and on-site field service to packaging manufacturers, cutting die makers, and display/sign producers in more than 70 countries.

Product overview

Lasercomb is a system supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of hardware and software solutions for the packaging and diemaking industry. The product lineup centers on laser cutting systems (MTL NEO, CLS Series, PTS NEO, ProRot 3000) for cutting flat and rotary forms, digital cutters (CMS/ProDigi NEO) for sample making, routing machines (ProCount, UMS) for milling counter plates, and rubber cutters (RCS, WCS) for processing ejector materials. Complementing the hardware are rule processing machines from Serviform (Alta, Eco 2.0, EcoPlus, EcoGiant, LineA, RotaNeXt, Stacker, IntegraStrip, IntegraCrease) that handle bending, cutting, and processing of steel rules. The Impact CAD Software (partnered with Arden Software) provides integrated design and manufacturing capabilities. Together, these products form an end-to-end solution covering packaging design, dieboard manufacturing, sample production, and automated rule processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Serviform: Digital die-making machines and bending equipment including Eco 2.0, EcoPlus, EcoGiant, LineA, RotaNeXt, Stacker, IntegraStrip, IntegraCrease, and Alta products for rule processing and die-making.

Products and services

• MTL NEO Compact laser cutting system available in various models and sizes with proven precision and quality, designed for high dynamic and productivity with low space requirement. Uses Rofin Sinar Slab 3 laser source technology.
• CLS Series Cross table laser cutting system with maintenance-friendly design featuring static lens and easily accessible working area, suitable for high precision in die making industry.
• PTS NEO Modern combination laser system for flat and rotary processing with Rofin Sinar Slab 3 laser source up to 3000 Watt, combining highest productivity with maximum precision and flexibility.
• ProRot 3000 Standalone rotary laser system for laser processing of rotary half shells with maximum automation. Includes gantry drive, quick mount rotary unit, pneumatic clamping, automated tool replacement with 4 tool places, and external setup station. Optionally includes a controlled axis with milling spindle for surface milling of rotary half shells.
• CMS (ProDigi NEO) Digital Cutter Multifunctional digital processing system for sample making and small series production. Processes corrugated cardboard, plastic, aluminum, and wood with complete network integration and remote maintenance. Features oscillating knives, fixed knives, rotary knives, V-cut units, creasing wheels, kiss-cut units, OptiScout and DigiPrintMark camera systems, and a 5-position automatic tool changer.
• ProCount Routing Machine High-performing CNC milling machine for producing steel counter plates and Pertinax counter plates, built on a sturdy mineral-casting machine body with 6.0 kW spindle power, max 40m/min feed rate, tool depot for up to 24 tools, and full-automated tool replacement.
• UMS Routing Machine Universal milling machine specifically designed for production of Pertinax counter matrices with vacuum honeycomb table and integrated chip extraction, featuring a 1kW high-frequency spindle.
• RCS Rubber Cutter Digital cutting machine specifically designed for production of rubber linings for cutting dies, with powerful oscillating knife for high productivity and quality cutting results.
• WCS Water Jet Cutter Water jet cutting machine for cutting die rubber and other materials using non-abrasive water jet up to 4,000 bar, designed for production of ejector material.
• Alta Rule Processing Machine Heavy duty high rule manufacturing machine with automated manufacturing capabilities. Processes rules 3 and 4 Pt from 30-100mm and 6 Pt rule from 30-60mm with multifunction cartridge system.
• Eco 2.0 Rule Processing Machine Fully electrical bending machine evolution of the Ecologica, featuring straight cut/miter-lip, bridges, perforating rule, cut/crease rule, broaching, nicks, and scribing capabilities.
• EcoPlus Rule Processing Machine Latest Serviform bending machine combining best of two bending worlds. Processes steel rule from 1.5 to 4 Pt up to 32mm high with interchangeable bending head system.
• EcoGiant Rule Processing Machine Faster and more accurate Serviform bending machine with new bend-last system. Processes steel rule from 22.5 to 60.00mm with motorized punching station.
• LineA (IdeA) Rule Processing Machine Full automatic machine expressly designed for top range diemakers with patented bending system (US PATENT 8079244-B2, EP1998909-B1). Capable of producing 1mm radiuses on 2Pt rules.
• RotaNeXt Rule Processing Machine Evolution of rotary dieshop automation performing straight cut, lip, motorized perforation, bends on multiple diameters, motorized cut/crease, radiused creasing rule cut, nicks, and LaserCrease processing.
• Stacker Rule Processing Machine Automatic output stacker that works with Serviform bending machines in complete autonomy, increasing the level of automation in diemaker factories.
• IntegraStrip Rule Processing Machine Centralised system to process steel rule for stripping dies, equipped with fixed bending head for all bending tasks required by stripping tool geometry.
• IntegraCrease Rule Processing Machine Centralised system for processing cutting rule, creasing rule, and laser crease rule for cutting dies in packaging industry, with sorting unit for automatic collection.
• Impact CAD Software Database-driven packaging design and manufacturing software delivered in conjunction with Arden Software. Industry's most versatile program for design of paper-based packaging, POS displays, and production tooling with 3D modeling, nesting, and diemaking features.
• Used Machines Pre-owned Lasercomb machines including ProPertinax (2009) and Zünd M-1200 digital cutters (2008) offered for various applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• LaserScan option reduces engraving processing time by enabling galvanometer scanner speeds up to 12m/s (720m/min) vs. conventional low-speed nozzle movement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Die Supply Guys Inc.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Die Supply Guys Inc. (3480 Laird Road Unit #9, Mississauga, Ontario, L5L 5Y4, Canada) serves as Lasercomb's sales partner for the North American market (USA and Canada). Contact: Mr. Derrick Armes. The partnership was established in 2013 and has enabled Lasercomb to expand its technology offerings in the rotary processing sector.
• Carton Craft SupplymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Carton Craft Supply partnered with Lasercomb and Die Supply Guys starting in 2013 to serve the North American market, specifically expanding technology range in rotary section processing capabilities.
• Arden SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationLasercomb delivers CAD Software Impact in partnership with Arden Software. Impact is a comprehensive packaging design and diemaking software solution that Lasercomb integrates with its hardware systems. The partnership provides complete workflow solutions from design to production output for packaging manufacturers and die makers worldwide.
• ServiformcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorServiform (Viale Europa Unita, 37, 24043 Caravaggio BG, Italy) is Lasercomb's partner for rule processing machines including Alta, Eco 2.0, EcoPlus, EcoGiant, LineA (IdeA), RotaNeXt, Stacker, IntegraStrip, and IntegraCrease. Serviform designs and manufactures digital die making equipment and Lasercomb distributes these products as part of its complete system offering. Serviform was founded as a die maker in 1946 and developed its own equipment to automate its production processes.
• Chiron WerkeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChiron Werke (Tuttlingen, Germany) acquired Lasercomb from its founders Dr. Ulmer and Mr. Holder in 1990. As fellow mechanical engineers, the companies pursued joint development opportunities including metalworking machinery. This historical ownership relationship provided Lasercomb with experiences that still benefit its product development. Current ownership is with private shareholders who hold various functions at Lasercomb.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BOBST: Swiss-based global supplier of packaging machinery and services, including diecutting, folding-gluing, and converting equipment. Serves the same packaging manufacturers as Lasercomb but at significantly larger scale across a broader equipment portfolio.
• Bystronic: Swiss-listed supplier of laser cutting systems, primarily for sheet metal processing. Comparable laser-cutting technology base (high-power CO2/fiber sources, automation) but operating in a different end market; relevant as a technology and scale benchmark for Lasercomb's laser platform.
• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen: German manufacturer of printing presses and post-press equipment with a long heritage in commercial and packaging print. Operates upstream and downstream of Lasercomb in the packaging production chain and competes for capital budgets at the same packaging manufacturer customers.
• Koenig & Bauer: German printing press manufacturer serving packaging, commercial, and security print. Provides an adjacent equipment perspective to Lasercomb in the packaging production value chain and is a relevant scale and channel benchmark for German industrial machinery exporters.

Others

• Arden Software: UK-based provider of packaging CAD/CAM software (Impact). Functions as a strategic partner today (Impact is resold with Lasercomb hardware) but is a structural risk if it ever expands downstream into hardware, given its existing design footprint across the same diemaking customer base.

Direct peers

• Masterwork Machinery: Chinese manufacturer of diecutting, creasing, and hot-foil stamping equipment for the packaging industry. Directly competes with Lasercomb's laser and rule processing systems in price-sensitive segments, particularly across Asian packaging and diemaking customers.
• Esko (Danaher): Provider of packaging prepress, structural design software, and diemaking equipment. Direct overlap with Lasercomb across CAD (Impact competes with Esko's ArtPro/Cape), diemaking workflows, and sample cutting systems serving the same packaging and die manufacturer customer base.
• Zünd Systemtechnik: Swiss manufacturer of modular digital cutting systems for packaging, signage, and display production. Directly competes with Lasercomb's CMS/ProDigi NEO digital cutters and overlapping customers in packaging and display manufacturing.
• ASAHI Engineering: Japanese manufacturer of rule processing machines and die making automation. Closest direct competitor to Lasercomb's Serviform-sourced rule processing portfolio, particularly in Japan and broader Asian markets for flat and rotary die manufacturing.

Emerging players

• Durst Group: Italian manufacturer of digital printing systems and integrated production lines, including digital corrugated and label printing. Adjacent competitor whose digital printing technology addresses the same packaging end customers that Lasercomb's diemaking customers serve.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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