Development and manufacture of medical-aesthetic laser, IPL and RF microneedling devices
Candela Corporation
Marlborough, MA (USA, global headquarters)New on Amplifa
About Candela
Candela is a US-based medical technology company founded in 1970 with its headquarters in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The company develops and manufactures medical-aesthetic devices based on laser, IPL and radiofrequency technology, including the laser platforms GentleMax Pro and GentleMax Pro Plus (755 nm Alexandrite and 1064 nm Nd:YAG), the pulsed-dye lasers Vbeam Perfecta, Vbeam Prima and Vbeam Pro (595 nm), the picosecond laser PicoWay, the CO2RE CO2 laser platform, the Nordlys IPL platform with SWT technology as well as RF microneedling systems such as Matrix and Profound. The portfolio is complemented by the Exceed microneedling device and the Glacē hydrodermabrasion system. The devices are sold primarily to plastic surgeons, dermatologists, clinics and medical spas and are in use in nearly 100 countries; the company maintains its own branches, among others, in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Israel and Asia. In addition to development and manufacturing, Candela offers technical support, field service, maintenance contracts, training as well as financing through Candela Capital.
- Site
- Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA
- Processes
- Development and manufacture of medical-aesthetic lasers, IPL and RF microneedling devices, Maintenance, repair and service of medical devices (field service, preventive maintenance,, Laser hair removal (755 nm Alexandrite, 1064 nm Nd:YAG) – product application, RF microneedling and fractional skin resurfacing (Sublative/Sublime, Matrix) – product application, IPL (SWT Selective Waveband Technology) and non-ablative fractional laser 1550 nm/1940 nm,, Hydrodermabrasion/microdermabrasion with hydro-infusion (Glacē) – product application, Technical Support, Field Service Engineers
- Materials
- Laser and Light Technologies, IPL (SWT Selective Waveband Technology), Radiofrequency (RF), elōs (Electro-Optical Synergy), Hydrodermabrasion / Microdermabrasion
- Certificates
- Manufacturer service standards
- Founded
- 1970
- Industries
- Medical Aesthetics, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Clinics/Hospitals, Medical Spas, Aesthetic Practices
- 01
Research and development
- 02
Development and manufacture of medical-aesthetic devices
- 03
Sales via own branches and distributors
- 04
Technical support and field service
- 05
Maintenance, repair and training
Technologies and Processes
Laser and Light Technologies
Alexandrite 755 nm, Nd:YAG 1064 nm, Pulsed Dye 595 nm, CO2, diode laser 1450 nm and picosecond Nd:YAG for hair removal, vascular, pigment and tattoo treatments.
IPL (SWT Selective Waveband Technology)
Narrowband IPL with dual light filters and sub-millisecond pulses for vascular treatments, skin rejuvenation and hair removal.
Radiofrequency (RF)
Bipolar RF and RF microneedling technologies (Sublative, Sublime, Matrix, Profound) for skin tightening, collagen stimulation and resurfacing.
elōs (Electro-Optical Synergy)
Combination of optical energy (laser/IPL) and radiofrequency with reduced optical fluence for all skin types.
Hydrodermabrasion / Microdermabrasion
Closed vacuum system with single-use tips and hydro-infusion for exfoliation, massage and skin care (Glacē).
Locations
Marlborough, MA (USA)
USGlobal headquarters, development, manufacturing and factory service
- Materials
- Laser, IPL, RF and microneedling technologies
- GentleMax Pro / GentleMax Pro Plus
- Vbeam Perfecta / Prima / Pro
- PicoWay
- CO2RE
- Nordlys / Nordlys Mini
- Matrix / Profound
- Exceed
- Glacē
Devices and Platforms
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development and manufacture of medical-aesthetic lasers, IPL and RF microneedling devicesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance, repair and service of medical devices (field service, preventive maintenance,Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser hair removal (755 nm Alexandrite, 1064 nm Nd:YAG) – product applicationOther | – | – | – | – | – |
| RF microneedling and fractional skin resurfacing (Sublative/Sublime, Matrix) – product applicationOther | – | – | – | – | – |
| IPL (SWT Selective Waveband Technology) and non-ablative fractional laser 1550 nm/1940 nm,Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hydrodermabrasion/microdermabrasion with hydro-infusion (Glacē) – product applicationOther | – | – | – | – | – |
20 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual-Wavelength Laser (755 nm Alexandrite + 1064 nm Nd:YAG) | Candela GentleMax Pro | – | – | 2012 | Marlborough, MA (HQ) |
| Dual-Wavelength Laser (solid-state 755 nm Alexandrite + 1064 nm Nd:YAG, GLX Delivery System) | Candela GentleMax Pro Plus | – | – | 2022 | Marlborough, MA (HQ) |
| Alexandrite Laser 755 nm | Candela GentleLase Pro | – | – | – | Marlborough, MA (HQ) |
| Nd:YAG Laser 1064 nm | Candela GentleYAG Pro | – | – | – | Marlborough, MA (HQ) |
| Pulsed Dye Laser (595 nm PDL) + Nd:YAG 1064 nm | Candela Vbeam Pro | – | Treatment spot size 15 mm | – | Marlborough, MA (HQ) |
| Pulsed Dye Laser (595 nm PDL) | Candela Vbeam Perfecta | – | – | 2005 | Marlborough, MA (HQ) |
| Pulsed Dye Laser (595 nm PDL) + 1064 nm | Candela Vbeam Prima | – | – | 2018 | Marlborough, MA (HQ) |
| Picosecond Nd:YAG Laser (2 wavelengths, plus 730 nm and Resolve Fusion 532 nm handpieces) | Candela PicoWay | – | – | 2015 | Marlborough, MA (HQ) |
| IPL/Laser Platform (SWT IPL, 1550 nm, 1940 nm, Nd:YAG 1064 nm) | Candela Nordlys | – | – | 2019 | Marlborough, MA (HQ) |
| Non-ablative fractional laser (1550 nm and 1940 nm) | Candela Nordlys Mini | – | – | – | Marlborough, MA (HQ) |
| RF Microneedling System (Sublime, Sublative RF, Matrix Pro Applicators) | Candela Matrix | – | – | 2023 | Marlborough, MA (HQ) |
| Hydrodermabrasion/Microdermabrasion Device | Candela Glacē | – | – | – | Marlborough, MA (HQ) |
| Medical Microneedling Device | Candela Exceed | – | – | 2020 | Marlborough, MA (HQ) |
| CO2 Laser Platform | Candela CO2RE | – | – | 2009 | Marlborough, MA (HQ) |
| Temperature-Controlled RF Microneedling Device | Candela Profound | – | – | 2015 | Marlborough, MA (HQ) |
| Diode Laser 1450 nm | Candela Smoothbeam | – | – | 2002 | Marlborough, MA (HQ) |
| Pulsed Ultrasound System for Fat Reduction | Candela UltraShape | – | – | 2012 | Marlborough, MA (HQ) |
| elos Technology Platform (Optical + RF) | Candela elos Plus / eTwo | – | – | 2008 | Marlborough, MA (HQ) |
| Alexandrite Laser for Tattoo/Pigment Treatment | Candela AlexTriVantage | – | – | 2008 | Marlborough, MA (HQ) |
| IPL (Ellipse) | Candela Ellipse IPL | – | – | 2018 (Akqu | Marlborough, MA (HQ) |
Additional services
Quality and Service
Candela's quality management is based on regulatory standards of various authorities and international standardization committees; Field Service Engineers work exclusively with original Candela parts according to manufacturer specifications. After every service, company-specific test methods are performed and all test and diagnostic activities on the device are documented.
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Company History
- 1970
Candela founded as an industrial laser company
- 1983
Development of SPTL1, the first pulsed dye laser, together with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)
- 1986
FDA approval for SPTL1, the reference laser for vascular treatments
- 1993
First Q-switched laser for pigment and tattoo treatments
- 1998
FDA approval of the Alexandrite laser for permanent hair removal
- 2000
Syneron develops the elōs technology
- 2002
Introduction of the Smoothbeam 1450 nm diode laser
- 2004
Syneron initial public offering (IPO)
- 2005
Introduction of the Vbeam Perfecta
- 2008
Introduction of AlexTriVantage as well as elōs Plus / eTwo
- 2009
Introduction of the CO2RE platform
- 2010
Syneron acquires Candela (Syneron-Candela)
- 2012
Introduction of GentleMax Pro and acquisition of UltraShape
- 2015
Introduction of Profound (RF microneedling) and PicoWay
- 2017
Acquisition of Syneron-Candela by Apax Partners
- 2018
FDA approval of the Vbeam Prima; acquisition of Ellipse A/S
- 2019
Rebranding to Candela, new global headquarters in Marlborough, MA; introduction of the Nordlys platform
- 2020
Introduction of the Exceed microneedling device and new PicoWay handpieces
- 2022
Introduction of the GentleMax Pro Plus
- 2023
Introduction of the RF microneedling system Matrix