What MetaQuip does

MetaQuip BV is a privately held Dutch manufacturer of laser machines for industrial cutting, engraving, marking, welding, and cleaning applications, headquartered in Maarheeze with a demonstration showroom in Nederweert. The product portfolio spans CO2 laser systems (from hobby/Desktop Lite to Professional and Portal series for large workpieces), fiber laser engravers (portable, desktop, industrial production), fiber metal cutting lasers (small-format prototyping up to large-format production and tube/profile cutting with up to 12 kW power), UV laser marking machines for plastics, glass, and PCBs, and specialized systems including handheld laser welding (Laserlaser) and laser cleaning/rust removal (LaserCleaner). The company sells related accessories (BOFA industrial air filtration, lenses, mirrors, laser tubes, rotation modules, water coolers, honeycomb beds), software (EzCad, LightBurn, PhotoGrav), and services including installation, training, maintenance contracts, custom machine development, and on-demand laser jobbing.

MetaQuip sells primarily through a consultative direct-sales motion centered on physical demonstrations with customer-supplied materials, supported by a dealer network and an e-commerce store for accessories and parts. Pricing models include one-time hardware sales (example: Cliché Laser Machine at €11,990 ex VAT; BOFA industrial filters €1,599-€22,459; tube-laser production XL with 12m tubes/12 kW lasers), recurring maintenance packages (e.g., CO2 maintenance package €97.50), and financial leasing (from €15.88/month for 48 months). Revenue streams therefore mix hardware sales, consumables, managed services, professional services (jobbing), and finance-brokered leasing, with all CE-certified, Laprocon/Dutch Optics-inspected hardware carrying a regulatory compliance advantage in European markets.

The customer base is multi-vertical and European, served across localized websites in seven countries (Netherlands, Germany, UK, France, Spain, Poland, Italy). Named enterprise customers include NTZ Filtertechniek (Tier 1 filter supplier to VW/Audi, Getrag, Magna, Ford) using fully automatic fiber laser QR-code traceability, Gandea Handling Atelier deploying the MQS-3000 sleeve cutter for brewery Van Steenberge, Tampo Techniek Nederland as a joint go-to-market partner for cliché laser machines, and FitThings as a co-development partner for the Smart Laser Sensor and Slimbox box-cutting machine. Other verticals addressed include furniture, architecture/construction, printing, and education (schools and fablabs). All historical evidence — sole DPO contact listed is Coen Lauwerijssen, no disclosed funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries — is consistent with a founder/closely-held owner-operated business operating at the small end of the SMB range.

Name

MetaQuip

Legal name

MetaQuip BV

Website

https://metaquip.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MetaQuip BV is a Dutch privately held manufacturer of CO2, fiber, and UV laser machines for cutting, engraving, marking, welding, and cleaning, serving industrial metalworking, automotive, aerospace, furniture, printing, and education customers across seven European countries via direct sales, dealers, and e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Laser Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Optics & Laser/Light Engine Components (Lenses, Galvos, Laser Modules, UV Engines) (IMAAAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Filters, Air Handling & Environmental Control (HEPA/Carbon Filters, Fume Extraction, Dehumidifiers) (IMAAAIAF)

Keywords

• Industrial laser machines
• Laser cutting equipment
• Laser engraving systems
• Fiber laser solutions
• CO2 laser machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Maarheeze

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laser Machine Sales: Sale of CO2 laser systems, fiber laser engraving machines, fiber laser metal cutting machines, UV lasers, and special/custom laser machines. Prices range from hobby level to industrial production systems.
2. Accessories and Parts: Spare parts, consumables, lenses, mirrors, laser tubes, water coolers, honeycomb beds, rotation modules, air filters, and maintenance products. Most parts kept in stock.
3. Laser Jobbing Services: Laser cutting and engraving services where customer supplies digital design and sometimes material. MetaQuip performs the job for small to medium series with flexibility, short lead times, and quality delivery.
4. Service and Maintenance: Installation, training, maintenance contracts, and support services. Own service team with parts in stock to minimize downtime.
5. Financial Leasing: Lease options for laser machines enabling customers to acquire equipment through financing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MetaQuip manufactures and supplies laser machines for industrial cutting and engraving applications, including CO2 laser systems, fiber laser engravers, fiber metal cutting lasers, UV lasers, fiber tube lasers, handheld laser welders, and laser cleaning machines. The company also provides accessories (lenses, mirrors, laser tubes, air filters, water coolers), laser software (LightBurn, EzCad, PhotoGrav), custom-build laser solutions, installation, training, maintenance contracts, and outsourced laser jobbing services.

Product overview

MetaQuip is a Dutch laser machine manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of laser systems for cutting and engraving applications. The product lineup includes CO2 laser machines (ranging from hobby/Desktop Lite to Professional and Portal series for large workpieces), fiber laser engravers (portable, desktop, and industrial production models), UV laser machines for plastic and glass marking, fiber metal cutting lasers (from Proto Small to production-grade systems), fiber tube lasers for pipe and profile cutting (Basic through Production XL with 3D bevel capability), specialized systems including handheld laser welding (Laserlaser) and laser cleaning (LaserCleaner), and the Cliché laser machine for pad printing plate production. The portfolio also encompasses industrial air filtration systems (BOFA), comprehensive accessories (lenses, mirrors, rotation modules, water coolers, honeycomb beds, maintenance products), software solutions (LightBurn, EzCad, PhotoGrav), and services including custom machine development, installation, training, maintenance contracts, and laser jobbing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CO2 Hobby laser machine Entry-level CO2 laser machine for hobbyist use in cutting and engraving organic materials such as wood, leather, paper, acrylic, and textiles. Targeted at individual makers and small-scale users.
• CO2 Desktop Lite laser machine Compact desktop CO2 laser cutting and engraving machine for small businesses, makers, and education environments.
• CO2 Productie laser machine Production-grade CO2 laser system for industrial cutting and engraving of organic materials at higher volumes and throughputs.
• CO2 Professional laser machine with autofocus Professional-grade CO2 laser machine featuring SenseTouch autofocus for automatic focus height adjustment on varying material thicknesses.
• CO2 Portaal laser machine Portal-style CO2 laser machine designed for processing large workpieces and sheet materials in industrial environments.
• CO2 Galvo high-speed engraver High-speed CO2 galvo laser engraver using galvanometer mirrors for rapid industrial marking applications.
• CO2 Combi Metaal laser High-power CO2 laser machine capable of cutting thin metals including steel (up to 1.5mm) and stainless steel (up to 1.0mm).
• Fiber Laser Metaal Graveermachine Lite (Open Lite) Open-model entry-level fiber laser engraver for metal marking and engraving.
• Fiber Laser Graveermachine Metaal Compact (Open Industrieel) Compact industrial fiber laser engraver for metal marking applications in production environments.
• Fiber Laser Markeermachine Open Model (Open Tafelmodel) Open tabletop fiber laser marking machine for industrial metal marking.
• Portable Fiber Laser Graveermachine Portable handheld fiber laser engraver for flexible on-site metal marking and engraving.
• Desktop Lite Fiber Laser Graveermachine Compact desktop fiber laser engraver for metal marking at small businesses and workshops.
• Desktop Fiberlaser Graveermachine Desktop fiber laser engraving machine for metal marking applications.
• Productie Fiber Laser Graveermachine Production-grade fiber laser engraver for high-volume metal marking.
• Industriele Fiberlaser Metaal Graveermachine (Productie XL) Heavy-duty industrial fiber laser engraver for maximum production throughput in metal marking.
• UV Laser Machine UV laser engraver specifically designed for marking plastics, glass, and PCBs with high precision and minimal thermal damage.
• UV Laser Machine Lite Compact UV laser engraver for plastic and glass marking applications.
• Proto Small Fiber Laser Snijmachine Metaal (FC6060) Entry-level fiber metal cutting laser machine with 600x600mm work area for prototyping.
• Proto Medium Fiber Metaal Lasersnijder (FC1390) Medium-format fiber metal cutting laser machine for prototyping and small production runs.
• Proto Large Productie Fiber Laser Snijder Metaal Large-format production fiber metal cutting laser machine.
• Productie Basic Fiber Metaal Lasersnijder Basic production-grade fiber metal cutting laser machine.
• Productie Fiber Laser Metaal Snijder Plaatmateriaal Production fiber laser cutting machine for sheet metal materials.
• Productie Specials Fiber Laser Metaalsnijder Custom-configured fiber metal cutting lasers for special production requirements.
• Fiber Buislaser overview line Overview model of fiber tube laser cutting machine for pipe and profile cutting.
• Fiber Buis Laser Basic Entry-level fiber tube laser for cutting round, square, and rectangular tubes.
• Buislaser Productie Production-grade fiber tube laser for industrial pipe and profile cutting.
• Buislaser Productie Intelli Intelligent production fiber tube laser with advanced automation features.
• Buislaser Productie XL Heavy industrial fiber tube laser for maximum production capacity. Handles tubes 50-550mm diameter, profiles up to 380x380mm, laser power 3-12kW, tube lengths up to 12m, max weight 1200kg. Available in 3D variant for bevel cutting up to ±45°.
• Handheld Laserlas Machine (Laserlaser) Handheld fiber laser welding machine for precision metal welding in industrial applications.
• LaserCleaner / LaserOntroester Laser cleaning machine for contactless rust removal and surface cleaning of metals.
• Cliché Laser Machine Fiber laser machine for direct engraving of cliché plates for pad printing applications. Optimized for TTN YL50 aluminum cliché plates. Features 20W laser power, 100x100mm or 200x200mm work area, air-cooled, CE Class 3R. Includes industrial air filtration and integrated computer with EzCad software. Priced at €11,990 ex BTW including industrial air filter, integrated computer with laser software, delivery, installation, and basic training in NL & BE; 2-year warranty.
• BOFA Industrial Air Filters Industrial air filtration systems for laser machines. Includes BOFA ACCESS, ORACLE, AD 500/1000/1500 iQ, AD 2000 iQ, AD 4000 iQ, Spark Arrestor, and ILF passive filters. Removes harmful fumes, gases, and dust from laser processing. Filter meets ISO 15012-4:2016. Prices range from €1,599 to €22,459 depending on model.
• Maatwerk Laser Solutions (Custom Build) Custom laser machine development service for applications requiring integration, automation, or specific functionality not available in standard configurations. Development, testing, and realization with short lead times and predictable costs.
• Installation and Training Professional installation, commissioning, and practical operator training services for laser machines.
• Maintenance Contracts Preventive maintenance and service contracts to ensure optimal laser machine performance and longevity, with parts kept in stock to minimize downtime.
• Laser Jobbing Services Outsourced laser cutting and engraving services for customers without their own laser equipment. Processes designs from digital files with flexible pricing based on preparation time, laser time, and shipping.
• Financial Lease Lease financing options for laser machines to enable customer equipment acquisition.
• Smart Laser Sensor Predictive maintenance sensor system that measures and analyzes the maintenance state of laser cutting equipment based on nine parameters. Cloud-connected platform enables dealers to schedule preventive maintenance. Developed in collaboration with Fit Things NV.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000-1200 bottles per hour processing capacity for sleeve removal
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FitThings NVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to develop Smart Laser Sensor prototype that measures and analyzes the maintenance state of laser cutting equipment. Enables predictive maintenance for Slimbox box-cutting machines. Also collaboration on Slimbox laser technology where MetaQuip provides complete laser units for integration.
• Tampo Techniek Nederland BV (TTN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development and market partnership for cliché laser machine for pad printing. TTN supplies specialized cliché material (YL50 laser-engravable aluminum plates with approximately 30,000 print lifetime) and provides printing expertise. MetaQuip supplies laser machines. Clichés are sold by TTN, machines by MetaQuip.
• BOFAcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary supplier of industrial air filters for laser machines. BOFA provides quality air filtration systems that remove harmful fumes, gases, and dust from laser processing. BOFA has patented filter technology and is the largest quality air filter portfolio in the market.
• NTZ FiltertechniekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustomer partnership for developing fully automatic laser engraving system for production line integration. MetaQuip adapted fiber laser control for automatic operation with product tracking via QR codes.
• Gandea Handling AtelierminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop MQS-3000 sleeve laser cutting machine for removing shrink sleeves from bottles. Gandea needed automation for sleeve removal at brewery Van Steenberge.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trotec Laser: Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of laser cutting and engraving machines with overlapping CO2 and fiber product lines, similar mid-market positioning, and European dealer network. Closest direct competitor to MetaQuip's specialty laser system business.
• GCC (Genesis) Laser: Taiwanese laser cutting and engraving equipment maker with comparable product breadth across CO2 galvo, fiber engraving, and cutting machines. Targets overlapping SMB and industrial printing/sign customers.
• Thunder Laser: Chinese-origin manufacturer with established European distribution selling CO2 and fiber laser cutting/engraving machines at comparable mid-market price points. Directly competitive with MetaQuip across hobby, professional, and production tiers.
• Epilog Laser: US-based manufacturer of CO2 and fiber laser engraving/cutting systems serving industrial, educational, and small-business customers with comparable desktop-to-production product tiers. Direct overlap with MetaQuip's hobby-to-professional machine range.

Broad incumbents

• Bystronic: Swiss manufacturer of sheet metal and tube laser cutting systems plus automation. Directly overlaps with MetaQuip's fiber metal cutting and tube laser lines at the industrial production tier.
• Trumpf: German global leader in industrial laser cutting, marking, and welding systems with extensive R&D and full enterprise product range. Competes with MetaQuip primarily in higher-power fiber cutting and tube cutting segments.
• Amada: Japanese established manufacturer of metalworking machinery including fiber laser cutting and marking systems. Competes with MetaQuip in industrial tube and sheet metal laser cutting segments.
• Han's Laser: Chinese industrial laser equipment conglomerate with broad coverage of cutting, marking, and welding systems across price tiers. Mass-market competitor with overlapping products to MetaQuip's fiber engraving and metal cutting range.
• Yamazaki Mazak: Japanese machine tool manufacturer with fiber laser cutting product lines serving industrial metal fabrication. Overlaps with MetaQuip's fiber metal cutting machines for production environments.

Others

• IPG Photonics: Leading global manufacturer of fiber laser sources and components used in industrial laser cutting and marking systems. An upstream supplier/category participant; MetaQuip incorporates fiber laser modules similar to IPG's products into its machines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MetaQuip
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC5mFxo-MiwY0v1OiOlhAbbA
• Facebookfacebook.com/MetaQuip-BV-111228453620971
• LinkedInnl.linkedin.com/company/metaquip-bv

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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