LaserPoint
LaserPoint SRL is an Italian manufacturer of laser power and energy measurement instruments, serving industrial, medical, scientific, and OEM customers worldwide with thermal sensors, high-speed sensors, power probes, calorimeters, and calibration services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersVimodrone, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What LaserPoint does
LaserPoint SRL is a privately held Italian manufacturer of laser power and energy measurement instruments, headquartered in Vimodrone (Milan). Founded in 1987, the company operates with an 11-50 employee footprint and claims roughly three decades of photonics experience. Its product range spans thermal sensors (Fit and Cronos series for low-to-high power), high-speed thermal sensors (BLINK family targeting ultrafast lasers up to 1 MHz repetition rate and femtosecond pulses), power probes (EXTREME series capable of 40 kW measurement without water cooling), compact calorimeters for average power above 10 kW, photodiodes for low-power measurement, OEM-grade sensors with a dedicated communication protocol, and Pulse Controllers for pulse-to-pulse energy characterization. Underlying technologies include thermopile surface and volume absorbers, proprietary SHC (Super High Capacity) coating, defocussing optics for high energy density, and calorimetric and photodiode-based sensing. Supporting software (Galileo, Giotto) and connectivity options (PC-Link, PC-Plug, PLUS 2, HSM-1000) round out the platform.
The company addresses three primary use-case segments: industrial laser manufacturers and high-power laser users requiring process control and safety monitoring; medical laser OEMs needing compact, integratable sensors; and scientific research institutions characterizing ultrafast and femtosecond pulses. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of sensors and probes, complemented by software licensing and NIST/PTB-traceable calibration services. Go-to-market is sales-led, run through a multilingual website (eight languages) and a global distributor network, with quote-based pricing reflecting the technical-consultation nature of the sale. There is no disclosed M&A activity, no institutional venture funding beyond a small 2016 EISMEA grant, and management of the founder/operator-owned SME has not been publicly disclosed.
Differentiating technical claims center on the proprietary BLINK and EXTREME platforms, the 30-year domain track record, and internationally recognized calibration traceability, supported by EU compliance certifications (RoHS, WEEE, CE) and a Synesgy ESG rating of C (Satisfactory) valid through January 2026.
LaserPoint firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LaserPoint
- Legal name
- LASERPOINT SRL
- Website
- https://laserpoint.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- LaserPoint SRL is an Italian manufacturer of laser power and energy measurement instruments, serving industrial, medical, scientific, and OEM customers worldwide with thermal sensors, high-speed sensors, power probes, calorimeters, and calibration services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LaserPoint industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Laser Measurement Instruments
- NAICS
- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)
- SIC
- Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Photodiodes & Discrete Photodetectors (HDAHAHAL)
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Where LaserPoint is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vimodrone
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
LaserPoint business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Laser Measurement Hardware Sales: LaserPoint generates revenue primarily through the sale of laser power and energy measurement instruments. Product categories include thermal sensors, high-speed thermal sensors (BLINK series), power probes (Fit, Cronos, EXTREME series), OEM sensors, calorimeters, photodiodes, and beam dumps. The company also offers associated accessories, software (Galileo, Giotto), and calibration services.
- Software and Connectivity Solutions: Revenue is generated from software products including Galileo and Giotto software for sensor data management, as well as connectivity options for sensor integration.
- Calibration and Support Services: The company offers calibration services (NIST and PTB traceable) and support services including warranty, RMA requests, and white papers/tutorials for customer support.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | All LaserPoint products are priced through direct consultation rather than publicly listed pricing. |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
LaserPoint product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LaserPoint develops and manufactures laser power and energy measurement instruments, including thermal sensors, high-speed thermal sensors, power probes, calorimeters, and photodiodes. The company uses thermopile, calorimetric, and photodiode-based sensing technologies to deliver OEM, industrial, medical, and scientific measurement solutions spanning CW to MHz frequencies, femtosecond to long pulses, and power levels from low to 40 kW.
Product overview
LaserPoint manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of laser power and energy measurement instruments. The core product line includes thermal sensors for various power levels, high-speed thermal sensors (Blink series) for ultrafast lasers, power probes (Fit, Cronos, and EXTREME series), calorimeters, and photodiodes. Supporting products include sensor meters (PLUS 2, HSM-1000, PC-Link, PC-Plug), software (Galileo, Giotto), pulse controllers, beam dumps, and laser beam delivery systems. OEM versions of thermal sensors and high-speed sensors are available for system integration. The portfolio covers applications from low power to extreme high power (40kW) measurements across CW, pulsed, and ultrafast lasers from femtosecond to MHz frequencies.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BLINK: High-speed thermal sensor product line for ultrafast lasers up to 1 MHz rep. rate and pulse duration down to femtoseconds
- EXTREME
- Cronos
- Fit
Products and services
- Thermal Sensors Thermal sensors for measuring laser power across low, medium, high, pulsed, and high energy density lasers; provide long-term accurate measurement of average laser power for industrial, medical, and scientific users.
- High Speed Thermal Sensors (Blink Series) High speed thermal sensors including Blink FR (Fast Response), Blink HS (High Speed), and Hi-sensitivity variants for ultrafast laser measurement up to 1 MHz repetition rate and femtosecond pulse duration.
- Power Probes Fully automatic laser power measurement probes including Fit series (low to medium power), Cronos series (high power), EXTREME series (extreme high power up to 40 kW air-cooled), and Fit IPL for intense pulsed light.
- Calorimeters Compact and robust calorimeter solution for accurately measuring average laser power over 10 kW.
- Photodiodes High sensitivity photodiodes for measuring very low power level lasers.
- Pulse Controller Dedicated system for laser process optimization through pulse-to-pulse energy measurement of fast and ultrafast lasers, detecting missing or low energy pulses in real time.
- Beam Dumps Beam dump products for laser beam absorption and termination.
- Laser Beam Delivery Smart, compact solutions for beam delivery and monitoring of lasers.
- Sensors Meters & Software (PLUS 2, HSM-1000, PC-Link, PC-Plug, Galileo, Giotto) Meters and software for sensor data management and PC integration, including PLUS 2 meter, HSM-1000 high speed meter, PC-Link and PC-Plug integrated-meter sensors, Galileo software, and Giotto software.
- OEM Sensors Compact OEM thermal sensors, amplified thermal sensors, power probes, and sensor disks for integration into customer laser systems and industrial applications.
- OEM High Speed Thermal Sensors OEM versions of Blink FR and Blink HS high speed thermal sensors designed for system integration in OEM applications.
- Accessories Additional accessories including duty stands, posts, fiber adapters, electrical connectors, and power supplies for use with LaserPoint sensors.
Quantifiable outcome
- Measure ultrafast lasers up to 1 MHz repetition rate and pulse duration down to femtoseconds
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use LaserPoint
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
LaserPoint technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
LaserPoint partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
LaserPoint competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ophir (MKS Instruments): Ophir is the leading global manufacturer of laser power and energy meters (thermal, photodiode, pyroelectric). It is a direct, head-to-head competitor to LaserPoint across industrial, scientific, and OEM laser measurement segments and was acquired by MKS Instruments in 2019.
- Standa: Standa manufactures optical and laser components including power and energy meters. It is a smaller, more specialized European competitor with comparable product categories in laser measurement and adjacent optical bench equipment.
- Gentec Electro-Optics (Gentec-EO): Gentec-EO manufactures thermal, photodiode, and pyroelectric laser power and energy meters, including high-power and ultrafast solutions. It directly competes with LaserPoint in OEM, industrial, and scientific laser measurement, and is a frequent alternative on customer spec sheets.
Emerging players
- Gentec-EO / Spectrum Detector (associated detector ecosystem): Adjacent emerging players in photodetector and calorimetric subsystems (e.g., smaller specialists in thermal and photodiode detectors for lasers) compete at the component and sub-system level with LaserPoint's OEM sensor disk and amplified thermal sensor lines.
Others
- IPG Photonics: IPG Photonics is the world's largest industrial fiber laser manufacturer and a major OEM buyer of laser power measurement sensors. Comparable not as a competitor but as a key customer segment and ecosystem participant that increasingly integrates in-house diagnostics, representing both opportunity and substitution risk for LaserPoint.
- Edmund Optics: Edmund Optics is a broad optics distributor and manufacturer that includes laser power and energy meters in its catalog. It is a partial competitor but primarily functions as an enabling optics supplier and distribution channel rather than a focused laser measurement specialist.
Broad incumbents
- Newport (MKS Instruments): Newport, part of MKS Instruments, supplies photonics instrumentation including laser power meters, optical components, and motion systems. It competes with LaserPoint in industrial and research laser measurement while offering a much broader catalog.
- Thorlabs: Thorlabs is a broad incumbent in photonics, offering laser power meters (S-series thermal, photodiode sensors) as part of a vastly wider catalog of optical, mechanical, and laser components. Comparable because of overlapping laser measurement products, but Thorlabs serves a much broader application base.
- Hamamatsu Photonics: Hamamatsu manufactures photodiodes, optical sensors, and laser-related measurement components. Comparable to LaserPoint's photodiode-based low-power measurement line and a global incumbent in optoelectronic detection used in laser instrumentation.
- Coherent (formerly II-VI Incorporated): Coherent is a global laser and photonics conglomerate that also supplies laser power and energy measurement instruments through its Ophir/Coherent Test & Measurement line. Comparable as both a supplier of measurement instruments and a major OEM customer for laser metrology components.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
LaserPoint social profiles
Digital presenceLaserPoint compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
LaserPoint financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
LaserPoint leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
LaserPoint funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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LaserPoint M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about LaserPoint
What does LaserPoint do?
LaserPoint develops and manufactures laser power and energy measurement instruments, including thermal sensors, high-speed thermal sensors, power probes, calorimeters, and photodiodes. The company uses thermopile, calorimetric, and photodiode-based sensing technologies to deliver OEM, industrial, medical, and scientific measurement solutions spanning CW to MHz frequencies, femtosecond to long pulses, and power levels from low to 40 kW.
Is LaserPoint a public or private company?
LaserPoint is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was LaserPoint founded?
LaserPoint was founded in 1987. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is LaserPoint based?
LaserPoint is headquartered in Vimodrone, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does LaserPoint make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Laser Measurement Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are software and Connectivity Solutions and calibration and Support Services.
Who are LaserPoint's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ophir (MKS Instruments), Standa and Gentec Electro-Optics (Gentec-EO). Gentec-EO / Spectrum Detector (associated detector ecosystem) is listed as an emerging player. Others are IPG Photonics and Edmund Optics. Broad incumbents are Newport (MKS Instruments), Thorlabs, Hamamatsu Photonics and Coherent (formerly II-VI Incorporated).
Does LaserPoint have an API?
No public API is recorded for LaserPoint.
What industry is LaserPoint in?
LaserPoint's product category is Laser Measurement Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAB, Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination), with a secondary code of HDAHAHAL, Photodiodes & Discrete Photodetectors. Its NAICS code is 334515 and its SIC code is 3827.