LASOS Lasertechnik

What LASOS Lasertechnik does

LASOS Lasertechnik GmbH is a privately held German specialty laser manufacturer headquartered in Jena-Göschwitz, producing gas, diode, and diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser modules and integrated laser systems for OEM instrument builders and scientific end-users. The company's roots trace to 1966 (Siemens He-Ne manufacturing in Munich); the current entity was formed via a 1996/97 management buy-out, consolidated through the 2000 acquisition of BremLas Lasertechnik, and moved to its present Jena facility in 2013. Its product portfolio comprises four laser module families — DPSS-XP solid-state lasers, He-Ne gas lasers (633nm, 543nm, 594nm, 3391nm), LDM-XT laser diode modules, and Ar-Ion gas lasers — plus two system lines (MCS 6 multi-wavelength systems and MCS LiSA OEM systems) and optomechanical accessories for fiber coupling and dichroic beam combining.

The company targets five primary application segments: biophotonics and life sciences (confocal microscopy, flow cytometry — its largest segment), spectroscopy (FTIR, Raman), metrology/precision measurement, holography, and an emerging quantum technology vertical. Revenue is generated almost entirely through B2B hardware sales of laser modules and integrated systems, with pricing handled via direct quotation based on specification and customization rather than published price lists. Go-to-market combines direct OEM engagement from Jena headquarters, a worldwide network of 16+ regional distributors covering Europe, the Americas, and Asia, and active participation in industry trade shows including SPIE Photonics West, Laser World of Photonics, CYTO, and ELMI. In September 2025 the company transitioned to dual managing-directorship (Lion Barone for Procurement & Sales; Marc Baumbach for Production & Development) alongside CFO Thomas Röthig, while continuing to expand product lines into UV wavelengths and quantum-inspired fiber sensing via the BMBF-funded QUANTIFISENS consortium.

Name

LASOS Lasertechnik

Legal name

LASOS Lasertechnik GmbH

Website

https://lasos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LASOS Lasertechnik is a German specialty manufacturer of gas, diode, and DPSS laser modules plus integrated laser systems, serving OEM instrument builders and researchers in confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, spectroscopy, metrology, and quantum technology from its Jena headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Photonics Lasers

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optoelectronic Emitters (LED/Laser/VCSEL) (HDAHALAL), Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Gas laser manufacturing
• Diode-pumped solid-state lasers
• Laser diode modules
• OEM laser systems
• Photonics components

Headquarters

HQ city

Jena

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laser Module Sales: LASOS manufactures and sells laser modules including DPSS, He-Ne, laser diode modules, and Ar-Ion lasers. Products range from prototype to large-scale serial production. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales with optional customization.
2. Laser System Sales: Sale of integrated laser systems (MCS 6, MCS LiSA) that bundle beam sources, electronics, and control into ready-to-deploy solutions for OEM customers and end-users.
3. Custom/OEM Product Development: LASOS develops customized photonic solutions and OEM products tailored to specific customer applications, from prototype through small series to serial production.
4. Optomechanical Components: Sale of optomechanical accessories including fiber couplings, beam combiners, and light-conducting fibers for multi-wavelength laser setups.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LASOS Lasertechnik designs, develops, and manufactures gas, diode, and diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers, laser diode modules (LDM), Argon-Ion lasers, and integrated multi-wavelength laser systems (MCS 6, MCS LiSA) for OEM integration into confocal microscopes, flow cytometers, spectrometers, interferometers, and holographic instruments. The company also produces optomechanical components including fiber couplings and dichroic beam combiners, supporting both standardized products and customized solutions from prototype through serial production at its Jena facility.

Product overview

LASOS Lasertechnik is a German manufacturer of precision laser technology headquartered in Jena, producing laser modules and laser systems for confocal microscopy, spectroscopy, holography, and metrology applications since 1997. The product portfolio consists of four laser module families (DPSS-XP diode-pumped solid-state lasers, He-Ne helium-neon lasers, LDM laser diode modules, and Ar-Ion argon ion lasers), two laser system lines (MCS 6 multi-wavelength systems and MCS LiSA OEM systems), plus optomechanical components including fiber couplings and dichroic beam combiners. The DPSS-XP and LDM series serve as compact laser sources, while He-Ne and Ar-Ion provide established gas laser technology. The MCS systems integrate these lasers with electronics and control into ready-to-deploy solutions, and optomechanics enable multi-color beam combining and fiber coupling for customized configurations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DPSS-XP Laser Series Diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers providing precise, stable, and long-lasting laser radiation with compact form factors, high power, and excellent beam quality, designed for OEM integration, research, and industrial systems.
• He-Ne Laser Series Helium-Neon laser tubes and modules with emission wavelengths at 633 nm, 543 nm, 594 nm, and 3391 nm, with 633 nm being the most important wavelength used in interferometers and spectrometers.
• LDM-XT Laser Diode Module Series Compact laser diode modules providing fiber-coupled laser solutions for various applications including microscopy, flow cytometry, and spectroscopy, available with fiber coupling options for system integration.
• Ar-Ion Laser Series Argon-Ion laser modules providing multi-wavelength UV and visible output for scientific and industrial applications, with a warranty of 3,000 operating hours or 12 months.
• MCS 6 Multi-Wavelength Laser System Ready-to-use multi-wavelength laser systems and beam combiners that bundle beam source, electronics, and control in a coordinated system for quick integration and reliable constant results in multi-color microscopy and spectroscopy.
• MCS LiSA OEM Laser System Compact OEM laser system designed for integration into customer products, featuring a compact laser diode combiner specifically developed for flow cytometry applications, combining multiple laser wavelengths in a space-saving form factor.
• Fiber Couplings and Light-Guiding Fibers Fiber coupling solutions for connecting lasers to optical fibers, enabling efficient light transmission in laser systems.
• Beam Combiners (Strahlvereinigungen) Customer-configurable dichroic beam combiners for multi-color systems that, combined with PFC connectors, create adjustment-free modular solutions enabling fast service, simple extensions, and field upgrades.
• Power Supply for He-Ne Lasers Power supplies designed for helium-neon laser systems, enabling proper operation of He-Ne laser tubes and modules.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wavelengths available: 3391 nm, 633 nm, 543 nm, 594 nm for He-Ne lasers

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fraunhofer IOFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2025Fraunhofer IOF is a research institution partner in the QUANTIFISENS project, a collaborative initiative developing omnifunctional, quantum-inspired fiber sensor systems. Fraunhofer IOF contributes expertise in optical fiber technology as part of a 13-partner alliance including 11 technology companies and 2 research institutions.
• Leibniz IPHTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2025Leibniz IPHT (Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology) is a research institution partner in the QUANTIFISENS project. Contributes research expertise alongside 11 technology companies including LASOS in developing quantum-inspired fiber sensor systems for medical imaging and infrastructure monitoring.
• QUANTIFISENS Alliance (12 Technology Companies)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2025Thirteen partners including Fraunhofer IOF and Leibniz IPHT formed the QUANTIFISENS alliance to develop omnifunctional, quantum-inspired fiber sensor systems. The alliance targets medical imaging and infrastructure monitoring markets with innovations in optical fiber technology, scattering-based measurement, quantum/laser technology, software, and system integration. Supported by German Federal Ministry for Research and Education (BMBF).
• Photonic Solutions UABminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 February 2024Photonic Solutions UAB is LASOS's distributor in the Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania). The partnership was announced following SPIE Photonics West 2024 in San Francisco.
• Te Lintelo Systems BVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Benelux (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg).
• Laser Optronic SrLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Italy.
• Opton Laser InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for France.
• Lambda Photometrics Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for UK and Ireland.
• Lambda SystemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Poland.
• Tillquist Group ABminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Scandinavia.
• OptiXs, s.r.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Czech Republic.
• RPMC Lasers IncminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for gas lasers (He-Ne and Ar-Ion) in North America.
• Beijing Haike Sirui Optoelectrics Instrument Corp.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for China.
• Japan Laser CorporationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Japan.
• Tayhwa Technology Co., Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Taiwan.
• DXG Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for South Korea.
• Airboard Technology Pte Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Singapore and Southeast Asia.
• Photonics Marketing CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for India.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Thorlabs: Broad photonics components and systems vendor offering laser diodes, DPSS modules, fiber-coupled sources, and optomechanics for OEM and research customers. Comparable on optomechanical accessories and select laser diode modules, though Thorlabs is significantly broader and serves as both supplier and adjacent competitor to LASOS.
• Edmund Optics: Global supplier of optical components, including laser-related optics, fiber couplings, and beam combiners. Comparable to LASOS on the optomechanical/accessories side and as an OEM supplier of photonic components, though Edmund Optics does not manufacture laser sources.

Direct peers

• RPMC Lasers: North American distributor and integrator of laser sources including gas, diode, and DPSS lasers for scientific and OEM customers. Comparable as LASOS's exclusive North American gas laser distributor and a competitor in adjacent scientific laser sourcing channels.
• Toptica Photonics: German manufacturer of diode and DPSS lasers for scientific research, biophotonics, metrology, and quantum technology. Closely comparable to LASOS in product family (diode/DPSS lasers), customer segments (microscopy, spectroscopy, quantum), and German Mittelstand scale.
• Hübner Photonics: German-based manufacturer of gas lasers (He-Ne, CO2) and DPSS lasers for biophotonics, metrology, and OEM applications. Closely comparable to LASOS in core He-Ne product family, OEM customer focus, and German Mittelstand scale.

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf: German industrial laser and machine tools leader with a scientific laser division (formerly Trumpf Scientific Lasers) producing DPSS and gas lasers for research and OEM. Comparable to LASOS in DPSS technology and OEM-focused scientific laser delivery, but part of a much larger industrial conglomerate.
• Novanta: US-based precision photonics and motion control company whose Laser Quantum and Cambridge Technology units produce scientific diode/DPSS lasers and beam steering for microscopy, flow cytometry, and OEM life science instruments. Comparable OEM integration model to LASOS, particularly via the Laser Quantum brand.
• MKS Instruments (Spectra-Physics): MKS's Spectra-Physics division manufactures gas, DPSS, and diode lasers for OEM integration in microscopy, flow cytometry, spectroscopy, and semiconductor inspection. Direct overlap with LASOS in biophotonics OEM lasers but operating as part of a large publicly listed instrumentation group.
• Coherent: One of the world's largest photonics conglomerates, offering laser sources spanning gas, diode, DPSS, and fiber lasers across scientific, industrial, and OEM segments. Directly competes with LASOS in DPSS and gas laser modules but operates at vastly greater scale and broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• CNI Laser: Chinese manufacturer of DPSS, diode, and He-Ne lasers serving scientific, medical, and OEM markets with aggressive pricing. Comparable product portfolio to LASOS at lower price points, primarily competing in cost-sensitive OEM and academic segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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