Tunable lasers (OPO, harmonic generators) as well as crystals, optics and spectrometers for photonics and research.
GWU-Lasertechnik Vertriebsges. mbH
Erftstadt (Headquarter) · Kaiserslautern (Production and R&D)New on Amplifa
About GWU-Lasertechnik
GWU-Lasertechnik was founded in 1988 in Erftstadt as a sales and service organisation for lasers and laser components and has specialised in nonlinear optics and frequency conversion for over 30 years. In 1989, the company introduced the first commercial BBO OPO (OPO-A) at Laser – World of Photonics in Munich and has continuously developed the OPO product line ever since; it is now available in its fifth generation (primoScan). The portfolio comprises broadly tunable laser systems from UV to infrared wavelengths, harmonic generators for pico- and femtosecond lasers (FHG/UHG series), integrated OEM YAG-OPO systems as well as nonlinear optical crystals (BBO, LBO, KTP, PPLN), laser optics and CCD-based module spectrometers. In addition to its own manufacturing, GWU acts as a distributor and technical consultant for core components with partners such as Castech, HC Photonics, Xiton Photonics and NP Photonics. Customers come from industry and scientific research worldwide; the OPOs are distributed globally via Lumibird. Production and research & development have been located in Kaiserslautern since 2009, in the environment of Photonik-Zentrum Kaiserslautern e.V., with the headquarters in Erftstadt.
- Site
- Erftstadt
- Processes
- Manufacturing/sales of lasers (OPO, harmonic generators, DPSS lasers, spectrometers), Sales and service of lasers and laser components, Manufacturing of tunable lasers (OPO, harmonic generators), Consulting on the selection of core components, OEM cooperations and customised solutions
- Materials
- BBO, LBO, KTP, PPLN, Ti:Sa, YAG, Beta barium borate, Lithium triborate
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1988
- Industries
- Industry, Scientific research institutions, Photonics/laser technology
- 01
Consulting and selection of core components
- 02
Sales of laser crystals, NLO crystals and laser optics (among others
- 03
Development and manufacturing of tunable lasers (OPO, harmonic generators,
- 04
Quality inspection according to ISO 9001
- 05
Worldwide sales and service (OPOs via Lumibird)
Crystals, Optics and Technology Partners
Beta barium borate
Nonlinear optical crystal, among others the basis of the first commercial BBO OPO (OPO-A, 1989).
Lithium triborate
NLO crystal in the portfolio for frequency conversion.
Potassium titanyl phosphate
NLO crystal in the portfolio for frequency conversion.
Periodically poled lithium niobate
Frequency converter chips, waveguides and finished PPLN components in partnership with HC Photonics.
Titanium:sapphire
Laser crystal basis of the FHG/UHG harmonic generators for ultrashort pulses.
Nd:YAG
Laser crystal of the integrated OEM YAG-OPO systems (2021).
Locations
Erftstadt
DEHeadquarter with sales, service and contact
- Materials
- NLO crystals (BBO, LBO, KTP, PPLN), laser optics, spectrometers
Kaiserslautern
DEProduction and research & development (Technical Facilities)
- Materials
- BBO, LBO, PPLN, Ti:Sa
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing/sales of lasers (OPO, harmonic generators, DPSS lasers, spectrometers)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality Management
GWU-Lasertechnik has been continuously ISO 9001 certified since 1999; the quality management system ensures compliance with specifications, deadlines and fault-free products. Quality Assurance Officer is Managing Director Dr. Felix Rübel.
| Evidence | Erftstadt | Kaiserslautern |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
Company History
- 1988
Founded as a sales and service organisation for lasers and laser components; partnership with FIRSM (today Castech, Inc.) for crystal products.
- 1989
Introduction of the first commercial BBO OPO (OPO-A) at Laser – World of Photonics in Munich.
- 1993
OPO-C with improved optic design; launch of the FHG series for ultrafast harmonic generators and OEM cooperation with Spectra Physics.
- 1996
Norma series: OPOs with narrow linewidth through external spectral filtering.
- 1999
VisiIR: 3rd OPO generation with broadband optics and tuning down to 206 nm; ISO 9001 certification.
- 2004
Partnership with Xiton Photonics GmbH for Q-switched DPSS lasers.
- 2005
Partnership with HC Photonics for PPLN crystals and frequency converters.
- 2006
scanSeries: 4th OPO generation with robust mechanical design and ULD configuration.
- 2007
Partnership with NP Photonics for single-frequency fiber lasers.
- 2009
Expansion with a production and R&D site in Kaiserslautern; member of Photonik-Zentrum Kaiserslautern e.V.
- 2015
UHG series (Ultrafast Harmonic Generator) for femto- and picosecond lasers.
- 2017
primoScan: 5th OPO generation, 355 nm pumped, tuning from UV to infrared.
- 2021
OEM Systems: integrated YAG-OPO systems.
- 2026
Presentation of the primoScan 532 (532 nm pumped high-end OPO).