ALPHA LASER
ALPHA LASER GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer, founded in 1994, of mobile and stationary laser welding, hardening, powder-deposition, and metal additive-manufacturing systems sold to industrial and craft customers across at least 14 verticals worldwide via a distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersPuchheim, Germany
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ALPHA LASER does
ALPHA LASER GmbH, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Puchheim, Germany, designs and manufactures laser systems for industrial and craft metal processing — specifically laser welding, laser hardening, powder deposition welding, micro-welding, and metal additive manufacturing. The company self-describes as a pioneer in mobile laser welding and holds the world's first TÜV certification for a laser system meeting Performance Level d safety requirements. Its product portfolio spans mobile open systems (ALM, AL-CROSS, ALFlak, ALFlak MAX, AL-ROCK mobil, 1200 Watt Laser), stationary open systems (AL Series, AL-IN Series, AL-IN 500 F NEO, AL-LASERFIX, AL-TW, AL-SWS, AL-ROCK modular), closed laser-safe systems (ALW, AL-Q with UMATI/OPC UA integration, ALV), handheld welders (ALO 100/120/120 micro, VLO 60), the AL3D-METAL 200 3D metal printer, and a full accessories ecosystem (process heads, rotating axes, powder feeders, wire feeds, cameras, coolers, WINLaser CSP software, and welding wire consumables), based on Nd:YAG (50–120 W) and fiber laser source technologies.
The business model is primarily hardware sales of laser systems with a recurring tail from accessories, consumables, training (laser protection officer courses at €600/day), maintenance contracts, repair services, and refurbished equipment sold through the AL Second Chance program. ALPHA LASER serves a diversified vertical customer base of at least 14 documented industries — tool and mold making, automotive, dental technology, jewelry, medical technology, sensor manufacturing, sheet metal processing, cast repair, spindle/shaft repair, agriculture, and additive manufacturing — with documented case-study outcomes such as reducing cycle times from 7 minutes to 45 seconds at Brazilian measurement-instruments maker Engistrel Engemac using the AL-IN system.
Go-to-market is channel-partner-led through a worldwide distribution network (including Grupo COMAT in Argentina since July 2024), supplemented by direct sales through the Puchheim application center, an e-commerce shop for accessories and used machines, dealer-locator functionality, and an event-driven presence at international trade shows (AMB, World of Photonics India, Medical Technology Ireland, Micronora, Fakuma). The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, no PE backing, no funding rounds, and no acquisitions, and reported headcount of approximately 130 employees as of the available data.
ALPHA LASER firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ALPHA LASER
- Legal name
- ALPHA LASER GmbH
- Website
- https://alphalaser.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- ALPHA LASER GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer, founded in 1994, of mobile and stationary laser welding, hardening, powder-deposition, and metal additive-manufacturing systems sold to industrial and craft customers across at least 14 verticals worldwide via a distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ALPHA LASER industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Laser Welding Systems
- NAICS
- Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)
- SIC
- Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metal 3D Printers (LPBF/SLM/DMLS, Binder Jetting, DED/LENS/WAAM) (IMAAAAAB)
Keywords
Where ALPHA LASER is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Puchheim
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
ALPHA LASER business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Laser Systems Sales: Sale of mobile, stationary, open, and closed laser welding systems with various power classes and configurations for industrial and crafts applications.
- Laser Welding Accessories: Sale of accessories including laser process heads, rotating axes, powder feeders, wire feeds, camera systems, and spare parts.
- Training and Education: Laser protection officer training courses and other laser welding training programs.
- Technical Support and Maintenance: Technical support services including maintenance contracts, spare parts, and repair services.
- Used Machines: Sale of refurbished/overhauled laser systems through AL Second Chance program.
- Repair Services: Repair, assembly, revision and inspection services for laser systems with pricing based on time, labor, and material costs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | One time | Laser Protection Officer Training - 1 day course |
| Other | One time | Power Supply Repair Flat Rates |
| Other | One time | Inspection Fees |
| Other | One time | Quote Fee for Power Supply Repair |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
ALPHA LASER product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ALPHA LASER GmbH manufactures laser systems for industrial metal processing, including laser welding, laser hardening, powder deposition welding, and additive manufacturing. The portfolio spans mobile, stationary, closed, and handheld laser systems based on Nd:YAG and fiber laser sources, supplemented by laser process heads, rotating axes, powder feeders, wire feeds, cameras, and the WINLaser CSP process control software. The company also provides training courses, repair services, spare parts, maintenance contracts, and refurbished machines through its AL Second Chance program.
Product overview
ALPHA LASER is a leading manufacturer of laser systems for metal processing, offering a comprehensive portfolio organized across four system types: Mobile Open Systems (flexible, transportable welding units including ALM, AL-CROSS, ALFlak, ALFlak MAX, AL-ROCK mobil, and 1200 Watt Laser), Stationary Open Systems (permanent workshop installations including AL-LASERFIX 600 F, AL Series, AL-IN Series, AL-IN 500 F NEO, AL-TW, AL-SWS, and AL-ROCK modular), Closed Systems (laser-safe enclosed units including ALW, AL-Q, ALV, and AL3D-METAL 200 for additive manufacturing), and Handheld Laser Welders (manual operation units including ALO 100/120/120 micro and VLO 60). The product line spans laser sources (Nd:YAG at 50-120W and Fiber Lasers), supporting accessories (process heads, rotating axes, powder feeders, wire feeds, cameras, coolers), and process control software (WINLaser CSP). Key applications include laser welding, laser hardening, powder deposit welding, microwelding, surface layer hardening, and additive manufacturing. The AL-Q system supports UMATI/OPC UA for Industry 4.0 factory integration.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- ALM 500 F NEO Mobile open laser welding system for flexible on-site welding applications across different locations and workpieces.
- ALM Mobile laser welding system for flexible industrial welding applications.
- AL-CROSS Series Mobile cross-configuration laser welding system for versatile positioning and welding tasks.
- ALFlak Mobile open laser system with flexible arm configuration for welding large workpieces; capable of cutting sheets up to 2mm thickness.
- ALFlak MAX Enhanced mobile laser system with maximum power output for heavy-duty welding applications.
- AL-ROCK mobil Mobile laser welding system with modular design for demanding industrial environments.
- 1200 Watt Laser High-power 1200 watt mobile laser system for demanding welding and cutting applications.
- AL-LASERFIX 600 F Stationary open laser system with fixed configuration for high-precision welding tasks in workshop environments.
- AL Series Core stationary laser welding series offering industrial-grade performance for permanent workshop installations.
- AL-IN Series Entry-level stationary laser system for laser welding designed for reliable performance in varied environments including extreme humidity and temperature.
- AL-IN 500 F NEO Next-generation entry-level stationary fiber laser system with enhanced performance and efficiency.
- AL-TW Fiber laser system for industrial welding applications requiring high beam quality.
- AL-SWS Sensor manufacturing laser system designed for precision welding in sensor production applications.
- AL-ROCK modular Modular stationary laser system with flexible configuration options for diverse industrial applications.
- ALW Laser-safe closed laser welding system with enclosed workspace for operator safety without additional safety measures.
- AL-Q Closed laser system with integrated UMATI/OPC UA connectivity for Industry 4.0 factory integration with ERP, MES, and Smart Factory platforms.
- ALV Closed laser welding system with enclosed chamber design for safe operation.
- ALO 100 | 120 | 120 micro Handheld laser welding systems with Nd:YAG laser sources (50, 100, or 120 Watt) featuring large front opening, leather protective curtain, side/bottom passages, integrated smoke extraction, and laser-safe certification. Used by dental labs, jewelers, and sensor manufacturers.
- VLO 60 Desktop handheld laser welder for compact workspaces with integrated smoke extraction; suitable for dental labs and jewelry repair applications.
- AL3D-METAL 200 Closed-system 3D metal printer for additive manufacturing of metal parts using laser-based powder deposition.
- Laser Welding Accessories Comprehensive accessory portfolio including laser process heads, rotating axes (AL-RD-M), powder feeders (AL-PF), powder nozzles (AL-FLOW Powder), intercoolers (AL-IC), wire feeds (AL-DV), camera systems, and turn/tilt objectives.
- WINLaser CSP Laser welding process control and monitoring software for configuring and optimizing laser welding operations.
- Welding Wire Consumables Laser welding wire consumables for various material welding applications, available through the ALPHA LASER online shop.
- AL Second Chance (Refurbished Laser Systems) Refurbished pre-owned laser systems in top condition with exchange concepts for expensive components, including instruction and training by technicians.
- Laser Protection Officer Training One-day laser protection officer training course held at the Puchheim headquarters (600 EUR plus VAT) covering laser safety requirements for industrial laser operation.
- Repair and Maintenance Services Repair, assembly, revision, and inspection services for laser systems with flat-rate pricing based on serial number age groups for power supply repairs, plus inspection and quote fees.
- Maintenance Contracts and Spare Parts Ongoing technical support including maintenance contracts, spare parts supply, and field service for installed ALPHA LASER systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduced product cycle time from 7 minutes to 45 seconds per piece using AL-IN laser welding system
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use ALPHA LASER
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments11 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ALPHA LASER technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature5 records
ALPHA LASER partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Engistrel EngemacminorBrazilian company specializing in manufacturing of measurement and control instruments for industrial processes. They visited ALPHA LASER headquarters for testing with AL-IN laser welding system, achieving reduced cycle times. Products include flow meters, pressure gauges, pH sensors, and conductivity sensors.
- Grupo COMATcoreGrupo COMAT joined ALPHA LASER's distribution network to represent ALPHA LASER in Argentina. Grupo COMAT is known for design, production, and integration of mechanical solutions with strong presence in metalworking and industrial machinery. They specialize in laser welding and cladding with expertise serving automotive, steel, foundry, agricultural machinery, and many other industries.
- VdLB (Verband der Laseranwender im Blechverarbeitenden Gewerbe)minorGerman association of laser users in sheet metal processing. ALPHA LASER has been a member since 2010. The association organizes annual meetings and events where members can experience laser technology firsthand.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ALPHA LASER competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Wuhan Raycus: China's largest fiber laser source manufacturer, supplying lasers used in industrial welding, cutting, and additive manufacturing systems. Comparable as a fiber laser technology provider enabling downstream laser welding applications.
- Han's Laser: Chinese industrial laser systems manufacturer offering laser welding, cutting, and marking equipment. Comparable through its broad laser welding systems portfolio, particularly relevant as a cost-competitive emerging player in industrial laser welding.
- Maxphotonics: Chinese manufacturer of fiber lasers and laser welding/cutting system components for industrial applications. Comparable as an emerging fiber laser source and systems provider targeting the same industrial laser welding end markets.
Direct peers
- IPG Photonics: Leading global manufacturer of fiber lasers and laser-based systems for welding, cutting, and additive manufacturing. Comparable through its fiber laser welding systems and Nd:YAG/fiber sources used in industrial welding applications.
- nLight: Manufacturer of high-power fiber lasers and semiconductor lasers used in industrial welding, cutting, and additive manufacturing. Comparable as a fiber-laser-based systems provider targeting industrial welding and metal processing customers.
- Laserline: German manufacturer of high-power diode lasers for industrial applications including welding, cladding, and additive manufacturing. Closely comparable as a Germany-based industrial laser systems maker serving similar welding and surface-treatment end markets.
- Trumpf: German-based global leader in industrial laser systems, including laser welding, cutting, and marking. Directly comparable as a laser welding/hardening systems manufacturer serving similar industrial customers with overlapping product categories.
- Amada Weld Tech: Subsidiary of Amada Group focused on laser welding, resistance welding, and micro-joining systems for industrial and medical device customers. Comparable through precision laser welding and microwelding systems used in sensor, medical, and electronics manufacturing.
Broad incumbents
- Amada: Japanese industrial machine tool giant offering laser cutting, laser welding, and sheet metal fabrication systems. Comparable as a broad industrial equipment incumbent with laser welding capabilities serving metalworking customers.
- Coherent: Global laser technology incumbent with broad portfolio spanning materials processing, lasers, and optics. Comparable through its laser welding, cutting, and additive manufacturing offerings, though as part of a much wider photonics portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
ALPHA LASER leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
ALPHA LASER funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
ALPHA LASER M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ALPHA LASER
What does ALPHA LASER do?
ALPHA LASER GmbH manufactures laser systems for industrial metal processing, including laser welding, laser hardening, powder deposition welding, and additive manufacturing. The portfolio spans mobile, stationary, closed, and handheld laser systems based on Nd:YAG and fiber laser sources, supplemented by laser process heads, rotating axes, powder feeders, wire feeds, cameras, and the WINLaser CSP process control software. The company also provides training courses, repair services, spare parts, maintenance contracts, and refurbished machines through its AL Second Chance program.
Is ALPHA LASER a public or private company?
ALPHA LASER is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was ALPHA LASER founded?
ALPHA LASER was founded in 1994.
Where is ALPHA LASER based?
ALPHA LASER is headquartered in Puchheim, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does ALPHA LASER make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Laser Systems Sales are the primary driver. The others are laser Welding Accessories, training and Education, technical Support and Maintenance, used Machines and repair Services.
Who are ALPHA LASER's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Wuhan Raycus, Han's Laser and Maxphotonics. Direct peers are IPG Photonics, nLight, Laserline, Trumpf and Amada Weld Tech. Broad incumbents are Amada and Coherent.
Does ALPHA LASER have an API?
No public API is recorded for ALPHA LASER.
What industry is ALPHA LASER in?
ALPHA LASER's product category is Industrial Laser Welding Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAAAAAB, Metal 3D Printers (LPBF/SLM/DMLS, Binder Jetting, DED/LENS/WAAM). Its NAICS code is 33351 and its SIC code is 3827.