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Megatrends and technological transformations

The megatrends of miniaturization, next generation computing, carbon neutrality, connectivity and demographic change require technological transformations and drive the demand for precise, efficient and clean production methods, which LPKF provides.

Global network and presence

LPKF Laser & Electronics SE is headquartered in Garbsen near Hanover. The company is represented in more than 60 countries, has nine subsidiaries in Europe, Asia and North America and is broadly positioned worldwide with a total of more than 750 employees. A global service network ensures that machines are available to customers around the clock.

Innovative manufacturing technologies for growth markets

As a high-tech mechanical engineering company, LPKF develops high-precision, scalable manufacturing processes that are used in growth markets such as semiconductors & electronics, life science & medical technology, smart mobility and research & development. In its 49 years of existence, the company has developed a deep understanding of its customers' needs while relentlessly pursuing innovative solutions to drive technological progress and make a sustainable positive change in the world.

Core competencies and expertise

LPKF has core competencies in the fields of optics & laser technology, laser material processing, microsystems technology and control technology & software. Based on this expertise, the company today offers solutions for the development and production of printed circuit boards, solar modules, automotive parts and batteries. Microchips and displays can be designed to be significantly more powerful thanks to a glass processing method (LIDE) developed by LPKF. The company has also developed a system for analyzing biological materials in the nanoliter range for pharmaceutical research. It continuously invests more than 10% of its revenue in the development of innovative processes in order to give its customers a competitive edge and open up new growth markets together with them.

 LPKF Group Structure


LPKF Laser & Electronics SE Garbsen/Germany

Production subsidiariesSales and Service companies
LPKF WeldingQuipment GmbH
Fürth/Germany (100 %)
LPKF Distribution Inc.
Tualatin (Portland)/US (100%)
LPKF SolarQuipment GmbH
Suhl/Germany (100%)
LPKF Shanghai Co., Ltd.
Shanghai, Suzhou, Tianjin, Shenzhen / China (100%)
LPKF Laser & Electronics d.o.o.
Naklo/Slovenia (100%)
LPKF (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
Tianjin / China (100%)
 LPKF Laser & Electronics K.K.
Tokyo/Japan (100%)
 LPKF Laser & Electronics Korea Ltd.
Seoul/Korea (100%)
 LPKF Laser & Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd.
Bac Ninh/Vietnam (100%)
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Chronicle of LPKF Laser & Electronics SE

 
1976
Foundation of LPKF on August 4th

Engineer Juergen Seebach develops the first mechanical process for creating printed circuit boards.
 

 
1989
A New Technology

In 1989 LPKF develops a process for laser-based PCB structuring.

 
1991
New Headquarters

LPKF moves into its new headquarters at Garbsen near Hannover. 

 
1993
A Spirit of Innovation

LPKF presents the first StencilLaser system for manufacturing SMD stencils

 
1998
IPO

LPKF goes public and raises capital for future innovations. 

 
2000
Laser Plastic Welding

LPKF joins forces with an expert team for Laser Plastic Welding from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and opens up new markets such as the automotive.

 
2006
Milestone for LDS-Technology

LPKF’s Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) process is used for the high-volume manufacturing of anteannaes. 

 
2007
LPKF enters the Photvoltaic Market

LPKF develops and manufactures laser systems for structuring thin-film solar modules at its site in Suhl/Germany. 

 
2010
Award Winning

LPKF receives the prestigious HERMES Award for the Fusion 3D structurer. 

 
2015
Digital Printing Technology

LPKF develops Laser Transfer Printing (LTP), a new technology for printing functional pastes and colors. LTP makes new applications in the automotive industry, printed glass manufacturing, and other sectors possible.

 
2019
Opening of Vitrion Foundry 

PKF produces glass microstructure components with its patented LIDE technology for various clients, especially in the display and semiconductor sectors, in Garbsen.

 
2023
Smart Move with Biotec

LPKF moves part of its ARRALYZE division to Boston, USA. Under the name ARRALYZE, LPKF develops systems and solutions for biomedical applications in Garbsen

 Contact

LPKF Laser & Electronics SE 
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE
Osteriede 7
D-30827 Garbsen
 
Fon: +49 (0) 5131 7095-0
Fax: +49 (0) 5131 7095-90
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