Leading manufacturer of industrial fiber lasers, laser diodes and complete laser solutions for materials processing and medical technology
IPG Photonics Corporation
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About IPG Photonics
IPG Photonics Corporation is a publicly traded US company founded in 1990, headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and is regarded as the inventor and one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial fiber lasers. The portfolio includes fiber laser sources and amplifiers, single-emitter pump diodes, AMB dual-beam lasers, high-power laser scanners, and laser systems for cutting, welding (including the handheld and cobot solution LightWELD), cleaning and surface treatment, industrial heating and drying, as well as robot-based, custom and turnkey automation solutions. Single-emitter diodes are manufactured in multiple process steps from wafer epitaxy (MBE) through photolithography and etching to final assembly and testing. Processable materials include steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, titanium, plastics, glass, ceramics and other materials. The technology is used, among other things, in automotive/e-mobility and battery manufacturing, medical technology, aerospace, defense, and general manufacturing. With over 4,000 employees, IPG maintains manufacturing facilities, application labs and service centers in more than 30 countries.
- Site
- Marlborough, MA (USA)
- Processes
- Laser Cutting (fiber laser cutting), Laser Welding (laser beam welding), Laser Cleaning / Surface Modification (surface cleaning and treatment), Handheld Laser Welding & Cleaning (LightWELD), Laser Heating & Drying for Industrial Applications (industrial laser heating and drying), Fiber Laser Manufacturing (manufacture of fiber lasers and single-emitter diodes), Laser cutting, Laser welding (including handheld and cobot, LightWELD)
- Materials
- Steel, Stainless steel, Mild Carbon Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Titanium, Polymer, Glass / Crystals
- Certificates
- Manufacturer warranty 3 years (standard fiber lasers)
- Founded
- 1990
- Employees
- over 4,000
- Industries
- Automotive/E-Mobility, Battery Manufacturing, Medical Technology, Aerospace, Defense, General Manufacturing
- 01
MBE wafer growth (semiconductor)
- 02
Photolithography & etching
- 03
Metallization
- 04
Die separation
- 05
Bonding & packaging
- 06
Test & characterization
- 07
Integration & final assembly of fiber lasers
- 08
System build & application development
- 09
Sales, service & warranty
Materials & Processes
High-power fiber lasers (YLS-ECO)
Highly efficient fiber lasers with over 50% wall-plug efficiency for cutting and welding applications.
Dual-beam lasers (Adjustable Mode Beam)
Core and ring beam independently adjustable for fast, spatter-free welding, cutting and drilling.
Real-Time Weld Measurement (Inline Coherent Imaging)
Process-integrated measurement of weld depth with micron accuracy up to over 40 mm, with more than one billion welds already measured.
Handheld & cobot laser welding/cleaning
Mobile laser welding and cleaning as a productive alternative to conventional manual arc welding.
High-power laser scanners
Beam delivery with up to 12 kW laser power for precision applications.
Single-emitter pump diodes
Modular, redundant diode pump architecture with over 200,000 h MTBF for low-maintenance, long-lasting fiber lasers.
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Cutting (fiber laser cutting)Cutting/Laser | – | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminum, Copper, Polymer, Glass, Ceramics, Wood, Fabrics |
| Laser Welding (laser beam welding)Joining | – | – | – | – | Metals, Aluminum, Copper, Titanium, Polymer, dissimilar/reflective materials, thin-film materials |
| Laser Cleaning / Surface Modification (surface cleaning and treatment)Surface | – | – | – | – | Coatings, Paints, Rust, Oil, Oxides, Ceramics |
| Handheld Laser Welding & Cleaning (LightWELD)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser Heating & Drying for Industrial Applications (industrial laser heating and drying)Heat treatment | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fiber Laser Manufacturing (manufacture of fiber lasers and single-emitter diodes)Laser/component manufacturing | – | – | – | – | Semiconductor wafers |
6 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber laser source | IPG Photonics YLS-ECO (High-Power Fiber Laser) | – | – | – | – |
| Dual-beam fiber laser (Adjustable Mode Beam, single-/multi-mode/quasi-CW) | IPG Photonics AMB Dual-Beam Laser | – | – | – | – |
| Handheld/cobot laser welding & cleaning system | IPG Photonics LightWELD | – | – | – | – |
| High-power laser scanner (beam delivery) | IPG Photonics | – | – | – | – |
| LDD Real-Time Laser Weld Measurement System (Inline Coherent Imaging) | IPG Photonics / Laser Depth Dynamics | – | – | – | – |
| Single-emitter diode pump module (manufacturing) | IPG Photonics | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality
As a long-standing OEM supplier, IPG lasers and amplifiers must operate reliably in mission- and safety-critical applications; diode production follows telecom-proven processes with rigorous wafer qualification. Standard fiber lasers typically come with a full three-year warranty from shipment.
| Evidence | Marlborough, MA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer warranty 3 years (standard fiber lasers) |
History
- 1990
Foundation of IPG Photonics; start of fiber laser technology development ("Since 1990, IPG has been applying light to transform the world").
- 2025
Binding offer to acquire Lumibird Medical for strategic expansion in the medical technology sector (ophthalmology products).