LPKF Laser & Electronics SE

LPKF Laser & Electronics SE is a leading German high-tech mechanical engineering company specializing in laser-based manufacturing solutions. Headquartered in Garbsen near Hanover, it develops precise, scalable processes in optics, laser technology, material processing, microsystems, and control software, addressing megatrends like miniaturization, connectivity, carbon neutrality, and demographic change. The company provides innovative systems for printed circuit board prototyping and depaneling, IC packaging, stencil laser equipment, laser direct structuring, plastic welding, solar module structuring, and battery production, serving growth markets in semiconductors, electronics, automotive, life sciences, medical technology, smart mobility, and research. Notable innovations include Laser-Induced Deep Etching (LIDE) for advanced glass processing in microchips and displays, and nanoliter-scale biological material analysis for pharmaceuticals. With over 750 employees across subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, and North America, and representation in more than 60 countries, LPKF invests over 10% of revenue in R&D to drive customer competitiveness and sustainability through resource-efficient, waste-reducing technologies. Founded in 1976, it plays a pivotal role in enabling smaller, more powerful, and energy-efficient components worldwide.