OPTOPRIM Germany GmbH

What OPTOPRIM Germany GmbH does

OPTOPRIM Germany GmbH is a German distributor and technical-sales specialist for photonics and laser components, established in 2013 in Unterschleissheim near Munich as a subsidiary of the Paris-based Optoprim Group (founded 1994). The company aggregates a multi-vendor portfolio of laser sources (nLIGHT, KMLabs, Litron, Skylark, Litilit, WL Photonics, Evolase), analytical instruments (Craic microspectrometers, Wasatch Photonics OCT, Zolix), beam deflection and delivery systems (Cambridge Technology galvos, K-Lab Scout scan heads, LaserMech cutting and welding heads and articulated arms), optical fibers (Liekki/nLIGHT, CorActive), motion systems (ALIO Industries hexapods and precision axes), laser electronics (AMI drivers and Pockels cell controllers), process monitoring (XARION optical microphones), and laser safety products (Univet), serving both industrial OEM partners in laser material processing and research institutions in scientific laser applications.

The business model is sales-led B2B distribution combined with application services. Optoprim Germany generates revenue through hardware resale (component distribution at various integration levels, from individual parts to complete sub-systems) and professional services revenue (application testing in the group's application laboratories, plus installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair, including a documented capability to restore nLIGHT CW fiber lasers on-site within approximately three hours). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company employs a small Munich-based team of sales engineers, technical sales staff, application specialists, and back-office functions, operating under the Atlensys Group umbrella alongside Optoprim France, Optoprim Italy, Industrial Laser System, and Gateca Systems.

Optoprim Germany has no proprietary AI, software platform, or API; its competitive position rests on supplier relationships, application engineering know-how, after-sales responsiveness, and the ability to test customer-specific laser processing configurations before purchase. The German subsidiary is mid-sized within the group (the Optoprim Group employs roughly 100 people across Paris, Monza, Rome, and Unterschleissheim) and is currently investing in a new Munich office building with an upcoming micro-machining and marking application laboratory, signalling continued but measured expansion of its domestic footprint.

Name

OPTOPRIM Germany GmbH

Legal name

Optoprim Germany Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (Optoprim Germany GmbH)

Website

https://optoprim.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OPTOPRIM Germany GmbH is a Munich-based distributor and technical-sales specialist for photonics and laser components, serving industrial OEM partners and research institutions across Germany with multi-vendor hardware, application testing, and after-sales service under the Atlensys Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Photonics and Laser Component Distribution

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers (42346), Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers (423460)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronic Emitters (LED/Laser/VCSEL) (HDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optics & Laser/Light Engine Components (Lenses, Galvos, Laser Modules, UV Engines) (IMAAAIAC), Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Laser components distribution
• Photonics systems integration
• Laser material processing
• Optical fiber solutions
• Beam delivery systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Unterschleißheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Component Distribution: Distribution of well-selected components and solutions from global leading manufacturers including laser sources, optical components, beam deflection systems, stages, motion systems, and process monitoring equipment at various integration levels.
2. Application Services: Application testing services in their application laboratories, after-sales service including installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of laser components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

OPTOPRIM Germany GmbH distributes photonics and laser components from globally leading manufacturers, offering solutions at any integration level ranging from individual laser sources, optical components, galvanometer scanners, optical fibers, and motion systems to complete beam delivery and laser processing subsystems. The company supplies both research customers and industrial OEM partners in laser material processing, and complements distribution with application laboratory testing, technical sales engineering, and after-sales services including installation, maintenance, and repair.

Product overview

OPTOPRIM Germany GmbH is a distributor and supplier of photonics and laser components, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products from global leading manufacturers for both research and industrial applications. The portfolio includes laser sources (KMLabs, Litron, Skylark, Litilit, WL Photonics, Evolase), analytical instruments (Craic microspectrometers, Wasatch OCT, Zolix), beam deflection systems (Cambridge Technology galvanometers, K-Lab Scout scan heads, LaserMech cutting/welding heads), optical fibers (Liekki/nLIGHT, CorActive), motion systems (ALIO Industries nano-precision hexapods and axes), laser electronics (AMI drivers and controllers), process monitoring (XARION optical microphones), and laser safety products (Univet). The company also provides application laboratory testing services and supports customers in selecting and integrating components for specific laser processing applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laser Sources Distribution of laser sources including femtosecond lasers, tunable lasers, nano- and picosecond lasers, fiber lasers, diode lasers, and CO2 lasers from manufacturers such as KMLabs, Litron Lasers, Skylark Lasers, Litilit, WL Photonics, Evolase, nLIGHT, Iradion, El.En., Sakar, and Leonardo, intended for research customers and industrial laser material processing OEMs.
• Analytical and Measurement Instruments Distribution of scientific analytical instruments including Craic microspectrometers, Wasatch Photonics optical coherence tomography (OCT) systems, Zolix instruments, and test and measurement instruments for research and laboratory customers.
• LaserMech Laser Processing Heads Distribution of LaserMech fiber laser processing heads including the FiberCut Series (FiberCut 2D, HR, ST, RA, RAc) for flatbed and robot cutting up to 6-15 kW, the FiberMini Series (FiberMini ST, RA, Weld) for compact cutting and welding up to 2-4 kW, and the FiberWeld Series (FiberWeld, FiberWeld HR+) for high-power production welding up to 8-30 kW.
• LaserMech Articulated Arm Systems Distribution of LaserMech freely movable articulated arm systems for beam guidance in industrial laser applications, including CO2 laser integration solutions for robots and flatbed cutters.
• K-Lab Scout Scan Head System Distribution of the K-Lab Scout laser scanning system with integrated machine vision for remote welding, cutting, and additive processes, with power levels up to 5 kW, accuracies from ±2 to ±13 microns, and field of views from 40mm to 300mm.
• K-Draw Control Software K-Draw is the intuitive control software shipped with K-Lab Scout scan head systems, combining scan head, laser source, and vision system control for work field configuration and repositioning functions.
• Cambridge Technology Galvanometer and Resonant Scanners Distribution of Cambridge Technology (CTI) high-performance galvanometer scanners (62xxH and 83xxK Series) with optimized moving magnet rotors and patented position detectors, bearingless resonant scanners at 4kHz, 8kHz, and 12kHz scanning speeds, ScanMaster controllers with ScanPack 24-bit algorithm and SMD software, and 2-axis and 3-axis scan heads (Lightning II, LXP, ProSeries) with 7-25mm mirror apertures and Dynamic Focusing Module for 3D-surface scanning.
• XARION Optical Microphones and NDT Scanners Distribution of XARION Eta250 Ultra membrane-free optical microphones with frequency range 10 Hz to 2 MHz and dynamic range 30 to 180 dB SPL for real-time process monitoring, and the XARION NTD Robot Scanner for laser-ultrasound non-destructive testing with A-, B-, C- & D-scans at 25 MHz sampling rate and contact-free detection.
• ALIO Industries Nano-Precision Motion Systems Distribution of ALIO Industries nano-precision motion systems including cross-roller and servo-motor linear axes with 25mm to 400mm travel ranges, monolithic XY systems with nanometer-level flatness and sub-50nm repeatability, micron-precision µ-II axis systems up to 1000mm travel, cross-roller and air-bearing rotary axes with 0.2 arc-second repeatability, and 6-D hybrid hexapods (including the Mini version with 54000 mm³ working volume) for ultra-precise positioning.
• AMI Laser Electronics Drivers and Controllers Distribution of AMI analog laser electronics including seed laser diode drivers, pulsed diode drivers for high and low current applications, CW drivers from 50A compact units to 2kW high-power systems, MOSFET-based Pockels cell drivers with low-noise performance, and microprocessor-based flashlamp controllers and simmer supplies for pulsed solid-state lasers.
• nLIGHT Liekki Optical Fibers Distribution of Liekki active and passive optical fibers (now part of nLIGHT) for CW, quasi-CW, and short-pulsed fiber laser applications, including Ytterbium (Yb) and Erbium (Er) doped fibers in various core diameters.
• CorActive Specialty Optical Fibers Distribution of CorActive specialty optical fibers with Thulium (Tm), Ytterbium (Yb), Erbium (Er), and Er/Yb co-doping for fiber lasers, amplifiers, LiDAR, and telecommunications applications.
• Univet Laser Safety Eyewear and Windows Distribution of Univet laser safety glasses meeting DIN EN207/208 standards with CE certification and patented soft temples and nose pads, plus laser safety windows in polycarbonate, glass, and acrylic for class 1 laser enclosure systems, available in standard and custom sizes.
• Wavelength Opto-Electronic Components Distribution of optical components including beam expanders, F-theta and telecentric objectives, prisms, mirrors, beam switches, and attenuators for industrial laser applications.
• Optical Components and Accessories Distribution of optical components and accessories including intensity and phase modulators, IRflex MIR fibers, WL Photonics tunable filters and lasers, Opto4U optomechanical components, high bandwidth devices, and RF over Fiber products.
• Application Laboratory Testing Services Application testing services conducted in the Optoprim Group's application laboratories equipped with various laser sources, beam deflection systems, process heads, measurement and analysis equipment, robots, high-precision positioning systems, process gases, and material characterization capabilities for customer-specific laser material processing tests.
• Laser Component After-Sales Service After-sales services including installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of laser components, with rapid on-site response capabilities such as restoring nLIGHT CW fiber lasers within approximately three hours without shipping the system back to the manufacturer.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, primary and standard.

• Altensys Group (Parent)coreOthersOptoprim Germany is part of the Altensys Group which also includes Optoprim France, Optoprim Italy, Industrial Laser System, and Gateca Systems. The group provides a worldwide and cross-industry network in the laser industry.
• nLIGHTprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for nLIGHT high power fiber lasers, diode lasers, and Liekki optical fibers (nLIGHT LIEKKI active optical fibers). The partnership includes fast after-sales service capability with ability to restore CW fiber lasers within approximately three hours on-site.
• KMLabsstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for KMLabs laser sources for scientific applications.
• Litron LasersstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Litron Lasers scientific laser sources including LPY and TRLi series for laser shock peening applications.
• Cambridge TechnologystandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Cambridge Technology galvanometer scanners and optical scanning components.
• LaserMechstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for LaserMech laser processing heads, beam guiding components and articulated arm systems for cutting, welding, drilling, marking and surface treatment.
• K-LabstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for K-Lab laser scanning systems with vision solutions for micro-machining, remote welding, remote cutting and additive processes.
• XARION Laser AcousticsstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for XARION optical microphones and laser-ultrasound non-destructive testing systems for industrial process monitoring.
• ALIO IndustriesstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for ALIO nano-precision motion systems and hexapod positioning systems.
• CorActivestandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for CorActive specialty optical fibers including active fibers (Tm, Yb, Er, Er/Yb doping) and passive fibers for fiber lasers, amplifiers, beam delivery and telecommunications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Edmund Optics: Distributor and manufacturer of optical components, lenses, and laser optics serving industrial and research customers worldwide. Comparable to Optoprim on the optical components distribution side, with stronger consumer/retail optics presence.
• Thorlabs: Global distributor of photonics and laser components (laser sources, optical components, motion systems) serving research and industrial OEM customers — the closest direct competitor to Optoprim's distribution-led model, though at much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Toptica Photonics: German manufacturer of scientific laser sources (tunable, femtosecond, diode). Overlaps with Optoprim's distribution of KMLabs, Litron, and other scientific lasers for research customers.
• Hamamatsu Photonics: Japanese manufacturer and supplier of photonics components, lasers, detectors, and analytical instruments. Comparable on the laser sources and analytical instruments side of Optoprim's portfolio.
• SCANLAB GmbH: German manufacturer of galvanometer scanners and laser scanning systems for industrial material processing. Comparable end customers and applications as Optoprim's beam deflection portfolio, but SCANLAB manufactures rather than distributes.
• Jenoptik: German photonics and laser technology group offering laser sources, beam delivery, and optical systems for industrial material processing. Comparable end markets and broader integrated offering than Optoprim's distribution model.
• Coherent Corp: Global photonics and laser materials processing company (formerly II-VI) supplying laser sources, optics, and beam delivery into industrial and scientific markets — overlapping customer base with Optoprim but at far greater vertical integration and scale.
• Laserline GmbH: German manufacturer of high-power diode lasers for industrial material processing. Overlaps with Optoprim's nLIGHT fiber laser and Iradion CO2 laser offering for similar industrial OEM customers.

Others

• nLIGHT: US manufacturer of high-power fiber lasers, diode lasers, and Liekki specialty fibers; Optoprim's primary-tier distribution partner. Acts as supplier rather than competitor, but nLIGHT's direct-sales posture in Europe could conflict with Optoprim.
• Novanta (Cambridge Technology): Parent of Cambridge Technology, a key galvanometer scanner supplier that Optoprim distributes. Not a direct competitor — Optoprim is a channel partner for Novanta's scanning products in Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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