TOPTICA Photonics SE

About TOPTICA Photonics

TOPTICA Photonics SE is a German manufacturer of laser systems headquartered in Graefelfing near Munich. The company develops and manufactures high-precision lasers for applications in quantum technology, biophotonics and material inspection. The company was founded in 1998 under the name TuiOptics GmbH for the sale of grating-tuned diode lasers; in 2001 it was renamed TOPTICA Photonics AG, and since July 2025 the company has operated as a Societas Europaea (SE). The subsidiary TOPTICA Projects GmbH develops Laser Guide Stars for large telescopes, with further subsidiaries active in the USA, Japan, China and France (in 2023 Azurlight Systems was acquired as TOPTICA Photonics SAS). The Toptica Group employs around 620 staff across seven companies and generates a group revenue of nearly 140 million euros.

Site

Graefelfing near Munich

Materials

Grating-tuned diode lasers, Laser Guide Stars

Industries

Quantum Technologies, Biophotonics, Material Inspection, Research

1. 01

   Research and Development

2. 02

   Laser Manufacturing

3. 03

   Sales and Support

Technologies and Processes

Locations

History

1. 1998

   Founded as TuiOptics GmbH for the sale of grating-tuned diode lasers.

2. 2001

   Renamed TOPTICA Photonics AG.

3. 2010

   Contract awarded for the delivery of laser guide stars for the Very Large Telescope; won the regular contract.

4. 2017

   Contract for the delivery of laser guide stars for the Extremely Large Telescope.

5. 2021

   Recognition for research and development funding by the state (BSFZ eligibility).

6. 2023

   Acquisition of Azurlight Systems (France), continued as TOPTICA Photonics SAS.

7. 2025

   Renamed TOPTICA Photonics SE (Societas Europaea) on 18 July 2025.