SCANLAB GmbH
SCANLAB GmbH is a privately held German OEM manufacturer of high-end galvanometer scanners, scan heads, control electronics, and software for industrial laser processing, producing roughly 40,000 systems annually for automotive, electronics, medical, e-mobility, solar, and packaging OEMs worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1990
- HeadquartersPuchheim, Germany
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SCANLAB GmbH does
SCANLAB GmbH is a privately held German OEM manufacturer, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Puchheim near Munich, that designs and produces high-end galvanometer scanners, scan heads, control electronics, software, and calibration tools for industrial laser material processing. The company operates as the world-leading independent OEM in this niche, producing and delivering approximately 40,000 scan systems annually, with the full product portfolio — from entry-level basiCube to high-power powerSCAN II and remote 3D welding systems — engineered and manufactured in Germany. Its technology stack integrates galvanometer-based beam deflection, RTC real-time control electronics, a proprietary software chain (SCANmotionControl, SCANmotionStudio, SCANahead, laserDESK, StreamParser), and calibration tools (correXion pro) into complete solutions for laser marking, micromachining, additive manufacturing, drilling, welding, cutting, cleaning, and biomedical imaging applications.
The company monetizes primarily through B2B OEM hardware sales to laser system integrators and industrial manufacturers, complemented by one-time software licenses and professional service/repair revenue, with quote-based pricing and multi-year contracts and no public price list. Go-to-market is direct OEM sales supplemented by a customer portal and repair portal, with channel reach extended through major industry trade shows (Formnext, LASER World of PHOTONICS, SPIE Photonics West, EPIC) and a multi-language website (DE/EN/中文/日本語/한국어). SCANLAB serves a diversified vertical mix including automotive, electronics and telecommunications, food and packaging, medical technology, e-mobility, solar/photovoltaics, and lightweight construction. Recent strategic emphasis has been on AI-enabled process control (the AMAIZE technology inside SCANmotionControl and the Euler partnership for 3D-print defect detection) and on extending the product surface into large-area micromachining (XL SCAN) and multi-head productivity architectures.
SCANLAB GmbH firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SCANLAB GmbH
- Legal name
- SCANLAB GmbH
- Website
- https://scanlab.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1990
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- SCANLAB GmbH is a privately held German OEM manufacturer of high-end galvanometer scanners, scan heads, control electronics, and software for industrial laser processing, producing roughly 40,000 systems annually for automotive, electronics, medical, e-mobility, solar, and packaging OEMs worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SCANLAB GmbH industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Laser Scanning Systems
- NAICS
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)
- SIC
- Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Optics & Laser/Light Engine Components (Lenses, Galvos, Laser Modules, UV Engines) (IMAAAIAC)
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Where SCANLAB GmbH is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Puchheim
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
SCANLAB GmbH business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Scan System Sales: Sale of galvanometer scanners, scan heads, and complete scan systems as OEM components to industrial manufacturers and integrators. Products are sold directly to industrial customers who incorporate them into laser processing systems.
- Software and Calibration Products: Sale of software products including SCANmotionControl, SCANahead, laserDESK, RTC Software, and calibration solutions like correXion pro.
- Service and Support: Repair portal and customer portal services for ongoing support and maintenance of scan systems and software.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B OEM pricing - Quote-based |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
SCANLAB GmbH product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SCANLAB GmbH develops and manufactures high-performance galvanometer scanners, laser scan systems, control electronics, and motion-control software for industrial laser material processing. The company supplies OEM scan heads and integrated scanning solutions (hardware, software, calibration, and control electronics) to industrial manufacturers and system integrators who incorporate them into laser marking, micromachining, additive manufacturing, welding, cutting, drilling, and cleaning equipment.
Product overview
SCANLAB GmbH is the world-leading independent OEM manufacturer of high-end galvanometer scanners, scan systems, and scanning solutions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around core scan system families (excelli*SCAN*, intelli*SCAN*, *SCAN*cube, hurry*SCAN*, basiCube, power*SCAN*, intelli*WELD*, fiberSYS, wel*DYNA*), complemented by scan components (Collimation Modules, Camera Adapters, Scan Lenses, Diffractive Optical Elements), Z-axes & 3D Add-Ons (excelli*SHIFT*, vario*SCAN* II), software solutions (*SCAN*motionControl with AI-powered AMAIZE, *SCAN*ahead, *SCAN*motionStudio, RTC Software, StreamParser, laserDESK), calibration tools (correXion pro, CalibrationLibrary), and control electronics (RTC Control Boards). The products serve industrial materials processing applications including laser marking, micromachining, additive manufacturing, laser drilling, welding, cutting, cleaning, and biomedical/medical technology applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- excelliSCAN Series High-performance galvanometer scan system series (models 14, 20, 30, 30 ARRAY) for precision laser beam deflection in industrial materials processing. Designed and manufactured in Germany for demanding laser applications.
- intelliSCAN Series Versatile scan system family with multiple series (IV, se with digital encoder, III, Standard) and models (10, 14, 20, 30), featuring compact high-performance scan heads for laser process control.
- SCANcube Series Compact scan system series (IV, III, Standard) with models from 7 to 30, designed for laser marking, cleaning, and precision applications.
- hurrySCAN Series High-speed scan system series (II and Standard) optimized for rapid laser processing and time-sensitive applications.
- basiCube Series Entry-level scan system series (basiCube 10, 10d, 14, 20) providing cost-effective laser beam deflection solutions for OEMs.
- powerSCAN Series High-power scan system series (powerSCAN II 50i, 70i) engineered for demanding industrial laser processing applications with high laser power requirements.
- intelliWELD Series Laser welding scan system series (intelliWELD II PR, intelliWELD II FT) for precision welding applications in industrial manufacturing.
- fiberSYS Scan system solution designed for fiber laser integration in industrial materials processing.
- welDYNA Dynamic scan system for laser welding applications requiring high flexibility and precision.
- Galvanometer Scanners Fast and precise high-performance galvanometer scanners for laser beam deflection; the fundamental technology underlying all SCANLAB scan heads and system solutions.
- SCANmotionControl Motion control software for laser processing featuring AI-powered AMAIZE technology for next-generation additive manufacturing with enhanced laser precision. Also released as end-to-end software chain for LPBF machining in November 2023.
- SCANmotionStudio Software for process development for LPBF (laser powder bed fusion) and other laser processing systems, enabling easier setup and optimization.
- laserDESK Comprehensive laser processing software including 3D Calibration Wizard, providing design and control capabilities for laser systems.
- RTC Software Control software for RTC control boards enabling real-time laser processing control.
- RTC Control Boards Real-time control electronics boards for managing scan system operations and laser processing, with Open Interface Extension for system integration.
- correXion pro Professional calibration system for scan heads ensuring optimal positioning accuracy, complemented by CalibrationLibrary software.
- precSYS Micromachining System Advanced integrated micromachining system for precision laser processing applications.
- XL SCAN Large-surface scan solution for extended laser processing areas with lower integration efforts.
- Remote 3D Laser Welding Advanced scanning solution for 3D remote laser welding applications.
- pivotSCAN Pivot-based scan solution for specialized laser processing requirements.
- excelliDRILL & intelliDRILLse II Drill-focused laser scan systems for laser drilling applications including multi-head configurations for higher throughput.
Quantifiable outcome
- ~40,000 systems produced and delivered annually
Companies that use SCANLAB GmbH
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
SCANLAB GmbH technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability3 records
Feature5 records
SCANLAB GmbH partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- EulercoreEuler, an Icelandic AI software startup for 3D printing defect detection, announced partnership with SCANLAB at Formnext 2025. Euler's platform uses built-in camera data and AI algorithms for laser powder bed fusion and selective laser sintering, and SCANLAB's scan systems are compatible with this technology.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
SCANLAB GmbH competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sino-Galvo (Jiangsu Sino-Galvo Technology): China's leading independent galvanometer scanner OEM, serving laser marking, welding, and 3D printing customers across APAC. Competes head-to-head with SCANLAB on price-sensitive OEM engagements in China.
- Raylase: German-headquartered galvanometer scanner and scan head manufacturer with overlapping product families (superSCAN, AXIALSCAN, FIBERSCAN) and similar OEM customers. Closest geographic and product-line competitor to SCANLAB in Europe.
- Novanta: Novanta owns Cambridge Technology and GSI Lumonics, the two other major independent galvanometer scanner OEMs. Direct competitor to SCANLAB across scan heads, control electronics, and OEM customers in laser marking, micromachining, and additive manufacturing.
Broad incumbents
- Han's Laser Technology Industry Group: China's largest laser equipment manufacturer with in-house scanner production and broad laser marking/cutting/welding/3D printing portfolios. Overlaps with SCANLAB in serving global OEM laser customers and in supplying scanners, but as a vertically integrated system builder rather than a pure scanner specialist.
- nLIGHT: US-based high-power semiconductor and fiber laser supplier serving industrial, aerospace, and additive manufacturing customers. Adjacent laser systems competitor that increasingly bundles beam delivery into its offering.
- IPG Photonics: Global leader in fiber lasers with internal scanner capability and OEM system business. Overlaps with SCANLAB in serving industrial laser processing customers and could choose to in-source scanning rather than buy from SCANLAB.
- TRUMPF: German-anchored global leader in laser systems and machine tools. Captive supplier of scanners for its own systems and a large potential customer/competitor for SCANLAB in welding, cutting, and additive manufacturing.
- Coherent: Diversified laser and photonics platform (formerly II-VI/Coherent, including Rofin-Sinar) with in-house scanning solutions and a global OEM footprint. Comparable broad incumbent that competes with SCANLAB on system-level engagements.
Others
- Lumentum Holdings: Photonics components and laser source supplier; not a direct galvanometer competitor, but comparable as a high-end photonics component platform serving industrial OEMs alongside SCANLAB.
- Laserline: German high-power diode laser specialist serving welding, cladding, and additive manufacturing customers. Complementary to SCANLAB's scanner business—the two often co-sell into the same OEM laser processing systems.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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SCANLAB GmbH leadership team
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SCANLAB GmbH funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SCANLAB GmbH M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about SCANLAB GmbH
What does SCANLAB GmbH do?
SCANLAB GmbH develops and manufactures high-performance galvanometer scanners, laser scan systems, control electronics, and motion-control software for industrial laser material processing. The company supplies OEM scan heads and integrated scanning solutions (hardware, software, calibration, and control electronics) to industrial manufacturers and system integrators who incorporate them into laser marking, micromachining, additive manufacturing, welding, cutting, drilling, and cleaning equipment.
Is SCANLAB GmbH a public or private company?
SCANLAB GmbH is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was SCANLAB GmbH founded?
SCANLAB GmbH was founded in 1990.
Where is SCANLAB GmbH based?
SCANLAB GmbH is headquartered in Puchheim, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does SCANLAB GmbH make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Scan System Sales are the primary driver. The others are software and Calibration Products and service and Support.
Who are SCANLAB GmbH's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sino-Galvo (Jiangsu Sino-Galvo Technology), Raylase and Novanta. Broad incumbents are Han's Laser Technology Industry Group, nLIGHT, IPG Photonics, TRUMPF and Coherent. Others are Lumentum Holdings and Laserline.
Does SCANLAB GmbH have an API?
No public API is recorded for SCANLAB GmbH.
What industry is SCANLAB GmbH in?
SCANLAB GmbH's product category is Industrial Laser Scanning Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAAAIAC, Optics & Laser/Light Engine Components (Lenses, Galvos, Laser Modules, UV Engines). Its NAICS code is 3345 and its SIC code is 3827.