Development and manufacture of thulium fiber lasers (2 µm) as well as optical components for industry, medicine, and research.
Futonics Laser GmbH
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About Futonics Laser
Futonics Laser GmbH develops and manufactures high-power thulium fiber lasers in the wavelength range 1908–2050 nm as well as related optical systems for industrial, medical, and scientific applications. The portfolio includes CW lasers with up to 400 W output power, QCW systems with up to 1200 W peak power — also available as an air-cooled variant for medical OEM systems — as well as collimators, processing heads, and F-Theta scan lenses for 2-µm integration. The 2-µm wavelength is intrinsically absorbed by water and many polymers, enabling applications such as welding transparent plastics without absorbers, microfluidic joining, contactless food marking (natural branding), and OEM laser systems for endourological lithotripsy. In addition to standard products, the company offers custom OEM development, laser and fiber services, and accessory components. The systems are developed and manufactured in Germany; the interdisciplinary team of physicists and mechanical, electrical, and software engineers as well as skilled professionals brings many years of experience from the laser industry.
- Processes
- Thulium Fiber Laser Systems (CW, 2 µm, up to 400 W), Plastic Welding (laser welding of transparent polymers without absorber), Microfluidic Welding (fine weld seams for microfluidic components), Food Labeling / Natural Branding (contactless marking of food at 2 µm), Lithotripsy (OEM laser systems for dusting and fragmentation), Custom Development & OEM Special Solutions (wavelength, pulse parameters, fiber and mechanical, OEM and custom development, Laser and fiber services
- Materials
- Polymers (transparent, intrinsic 2-µm absorption), Water-rich materials (e.g., food), Thulium Fiber Laser Technology (2 µm), CW Thulium Fiber Laser, QCW Thulium Fiber Laser, Air-Cooled QCW Thulium Fiber Laser, Polymers (transparent), Water-Rich Materials
- Industries
- Industry, Medical Technology, Science/Research, Food
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OEM and custom development
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Development and manufacture of thulium fiber lasers
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Manufacture of optical components (collimators, processing heads, F-Theta
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Laser and fiber services
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Integration and support for OEM systems
Technologies & Applications
Thulium Fiber Laser Technology (2 µm)
Wavelength range 1908–2050 nm with intrinsic absorption in water-rich materials and many polymers.
CW Thulium Fiber Laser
Single-mode lasers with 50 W or 400 W output power and selectable wavelengths for precise material processing.
QCW Thulium Fiber Laser
Up to 1200 W peak power, pulse energies up to 10 J and flexible pulse shaping, up to 400 W average power.
Air-Cooled QCW Thulium Fiber Laser
Compact, air-cooled system with up to 120 W average power for medical OEM integration.
Polymers (transparent)
Welding of transparent polymers without absorber additives thanks to intrinsic 2-µm absorption.
Water-Rich Materials
Contactless direct marking of food (natural branding) without labels, inks, or adhesives.
Laser Systems & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thulium Fiber Laser Systems (CW, 2 µm, up to 400 W)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Polymers, water-rich materials |
| Plastic Welding (laser welding of transparent polymers without absorber)Joining | – | – | – | – | Polymers (transparent) |
| Microfluidic Welding (fine weld seams for microfluidic components)Joining | – | – | – | – | Polymers |
| Food Labeling / Natural Branding (contactless marking of food at 2 µm)Surface | – | – | – | – | Food (water-rich materials) |
| Lithotripsy (OEM laser systems for dusting and fragmentation)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Tissue/stones (endourological, water-rich) |
| Custom Development & OEM Special Solutions (wavelength, pulse parameters, fiber and mechanicalEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
7 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW Thulium Fiber Laser 50 W | Futonics Laser 50 W Thulium Fiber Laser | – | Wavelength 1908–2050 nm, single mode | – | – |
| CW Thulium Fiber Laser 400 W | Futonics Laser 400 W Thulium Fiber Laser | – | Wavelength 1908–2050 nm, single mode | – | – |
| QCW Thulium Fiber Laser 1200 W | Futonics Laser 1200 W QCW Thulium Fiber Laser | – | up to 400 W average power, pulse energy up to 10 J | – | – |
| QCW Air-Cooled Thulium Fiber Laser 1200 W | Futonics Laser 1200 W QCW Air-Cooled Thulium Fiber Laser | – | up to 120 W average power, 10 J pulse energy | – | – |
| Collimators (2 µm, CF/SMA/QBH) | Futonics Laser | – | – | – | – |
| Processing Heads (focusing heads for 2 µm high-power lasers) | Futonics Laser | – | several spot sizes | – | – |
| F-Theta Scan Lenses | Futonics Laser F-TO 170/2000; F-TO 345/2000 | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 2025
Futonics Laser GmbH receives the 2025 Innovation Prize of the Göttingen Northeim Region; the jury recognized the laser technology and its contribution to industrial applications and research projects.
- 2026
In May 2026, presentation of an air-cooled thulium fiber laser for medical OEM systems (including lithotripsy and soft tissue treatment) as well as a CW thulium fiber laser platform with single-mode beam quality in a compact rack design.