Development and manufacturing of medical laser systems for ophthalmology, ENT, surgery and veterinary medicine
A.R.C. Laser GmbH
Nuremberg · GermanyNew on Amplifa
About A.R.C. Laser
A.R.C. Laser GmbH was founded in 1996 and develops and manufactures medical laser systems at its Nuremberg site. The portfolio includes ophthalmological lasers for glaucoma therapy, cataract, after-cataract treatment and retinal photocoagulation, lasers for ENT surgery, general surgery and veterinary medicine, as well as slit lamps for diagnostics. The product range includes diode lasers (e.g. FOX IV 810), the Cetus NanoLaser for cataract surgery, CO2 lasers (C-Las), Q-switched Nd:YAG and SLT lasers (Q-Las, CITO 532), combination lasers (COBRA, VARIO) and the blue diode laser TruBlue. All development and manufacturing takes place in Germany; short supply chains at the Nuremberg site enable fast delivery times. The company works closely with specialist physicians and university hospitals in product development and operates a quality management system in accordance with EN ISO 13485:2016. The service offering includes maintenance and safety-technical inspection at two-year intervals, a 24-hour service, training through the A.R.C. Academy, as well as consumables and patient marketing. Customers are users from all over the world.
- Site
- Nuremberg
- Processes
- Ophthalmological laser systems (glaucoma, cataract, after-cataract, retina therapy, tear ducts), ENT surgery with lasers (diode, blue, green, CO2 lasers), General surgery lasers (cutting and ablation of tissue), Veterinary lasers (surgery through therapy), Diode laser FOX IV 810 (glaucoma therapy, µCPC, retinal treatment, 810 nm, 8 W), NanoLaser Cetus (photofragmentation/cataract, 1064 nm, pulsed 3-10 mJ), CO2 laser C-Las (tissue cutting/ablation, 10600 nm, 30 W, 10 W superpulse), SLT laser CITO 532 (glaucoma therapy, 532 nm frequency-doubled Nd:YAG)
- Materials
- Nd:YAG (Neodymium-doped Yttrium-Aluminium-Garnet), CO2 (Carbon Dioxide, Laser Medium), Semiconductor Diode (Diode Laser, 810 nm), Ceramic (Laser Resonator), CO2 (Carbon Dioxide), Semiconductor Diode (Diode Laser), ArgonGreen diode technology, SLT (frequency-doubled Nd:YAG, µ-chip technology)
- Certificates
- EN ISO 13485:2016
- Founded
- 1996
- Industries
- Ophthalmology / Eye Care, ENT Surgery, General Surgery, Veterinary Medicine
- 01
In-house Development
- 02
Manufacturing (Made in Germany)
- 03
Sales / Marketing
- 04
Maintenance / Safety Inspection (STK)
- 05
24-Hour Service
- 06
Training (A.R.C. Academy)
- 07
Consumables
Laser Media & Processes
Nd:YAG (Neodymium-doped Yttrium-Aluminium-Garnet)
Solid-state laser medium for capsulotomy, iridotomy and Q-switched systems (1064 nm).
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
Gaseous laser medium at 10600 nm for ultra-fine, virtually bloodless cutting and ablation of tissue.
Semiconductor Diode (Diode Laser)
Laser medium with a wavelength of 810 nm and up to 8 W of power for glaucoma and retinal therapy.
ArgonGreen diode technology
The wavelength of the argon laser (514 nm) for laser photocoagulation with reduced pain sensation.
SLT (frequency-doubled Nd:YAG, µ-chip technology)
Diode-pumped technology for the fastest repetition rates and homogeneous spots in glaucoma therapy.
NanoLaser medium (pulsed)
Pulsed laser with 3–10 mJ pulses for photofragmentation in cataract surgery.
Locations
Nuremberg
DEDevelopment and Production
- Materials
- Diode, Nd:YAG, SLT, CO2 and NanoLaser systems
- FOX IV 810 diode laser
- Cetus NanoLaser
- CO2 laser C-Las
- SLT laser CITO 532
- Nd:YAG laser Q-Las
- Combination laser COBRA
- Retinal laser Classic 514nm
- Combination system VARIO
- Slit lamps PCL5 SHD / PCL5 ZD
- Blue diode laser TruBlue
Laser Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmological laser systems (glaucoma, cataract, after-cataract, retina therapy, tear ducts)Medical Technology/Laser Systems | – | – | – | – | – |
| ENT surgery with lasers (diode, blue, green, CO2 lasers)Medical Technology/Laser Systems | – | – | – | – | – |
| General surgery lasers (cutting and ablation of tissue)Medical Technology/Laser Systems | – | – | – | – | – |
| Veterinary lasers (surgery through therapy)Medical Technology/Laser Systems | – | – | – | – | – |
| Diode laser FOX IV 810 (glaucoma therapy, µCPC, retinal treatment, 810 nm, 8 W)Medical Technology/Laser Systems | – | – | – | – | – |
| NanoLaser Cetus (photofragmentation/cataract, 1064 nm, pulsed 3-10 mJ)Medical Technology/Laser Systems | – | – | – | – | – |
| CO2 laser C-Las (tissue cutting/ablation, 10600 nm, 30 W, 10 W superpulse)Medical Technology/Laser Systems | – | – | – | – | – |
| SLT laser CITO 532 (glaucoma therapy, 532 nm frequency-doubled Nd:YAG)Medical Technology/Laser Systems | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nd:YAG laser Q-Las (capsulotomy and iridotomy, 1064 nm)Medical Technology/Laser Systems | – | – | – | – | – |
| Combination laser COBRA (Nd:YAG and SLT in one device)Medical Technology/Laser Systems | – | – | – | – | – |
| Retinal laser Classic 514nm (laser photocoagulation, ArgonGreen, 1.2 W)Medical Technology/Laser Systems | – | – | – | – | – |
| Combination system VARIO (photocoagulation, capsulotomy/iridotomy, SLT glaucoma therapy)Medical Technology/Laser Systems | – | – | – | – | – |
| Slit lamps PCL5 ZD / PCL5 SHD (diagnosis/assessment of anterior and posterior eye segment)Medical Technology/Diagnostics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope LIO (mobile retinal coagulation with FOX 810)Medical Technology/Laser Systems | – | – | – | – | – |
| Diode laser TruBlue (blue laser, 10 W, ENT surgery)Medical Technology/Laser Systems | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance / safety-technical inspection (STK, 2-year interval), 24-hour serviceService/Maintenance | – | – | – | – | – |
13 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diode Laser | A.R.C. Laser FOX IV 810 | – | – | – | Nuremberg |
| NanoLaser (pulsed laser for cataract) | A.R.C. Laser Cetus NanoLaser | – | 135 x 478 x 421 mm | – | Nuremberg |
| CO2 Laser | A.R.C. Laser C-Las | – | 490 x 480 x 200 mm | – | Nuremberg |
| SLT Laser (Q-switched frequency-doubled Nd:YAG) | A.R.C. Laser CITO 532 | – | 86 x 57 x 130 cm incl. table | – | Nuremberg |
| Nd:YAG Laser | A.R.C. Laser Q-Las | – | 43 x 33 x 50 cm laser only | – | Nuremberg |
| Combination Laser (Nd:YAG + SLT) | A.R.C. Laser COBRA | – | – | – | Nuremberg |
| Retinal Laser (Diode Laser) | A.R.C. Laser Classic 514nm | – | 17 x 25 x 22 cm with stand base | – | Nuremberg |
| Combination System (three lasers on one table) | A.R.C. Laser VARIO | – | – | – | Nuremberg |
| Slit Lamp | A.R.C. Laser PCL5 SHD | – | – | – | Nuremberg |
| Slit Lamp | A.R.C. Laser PCL5 ZD | – | – | – | Nuremberg |
| Micromanipulator | A.R.C. Laser C-Pro | – | Working distance 200-500 mm, spot 100 µm | – | Nuremberg |
| Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope | Neitz (distributed by A.R.C. Laser) LIO | – | – | – | – |
| Blue Diode Laser | A.R.C. Laser TruBlue | – | – | – | Nuremberg |
Additional services
Quality & Certification
Manufacturing is carried out under the EN ISO 13485:2016 quality management system for medical devices. Safety-compliant maintenance and safety-technical inspection (STK) of the devices are performed at two-year intervals.
| Evidence | Nuremberg |
|---|---|
| EN ISO 13485:2016 |
History
- 1996
Foundation of A.R.C. Laser GmbH
- 2018
User experience on pain sensation of argon vs. KTP lasers by Dr. Udo Heuer and Dr. Zia Carrim
- 2024
Patent protection for the µCPC probe in Germany and Europe
- 2025
Patent protection for the µCPC probe in the USA