Develops and manufactures diode lasers, femtosecond lasers, frequency combs and terahertz systems for science and industry
TOPTICA Photonics SE
Gräfelfing · Pittsford, NY · Tokyo · Beijing · Shanghai · FranceNew on Amplifa
About TOPTICA Photonics
TOPTICA Photonics SE develops and produces laser systems and optoelectronic devices based on laser diodes. The portfolio includes single-mode lasers (TEM00), narrow-linewidth lasers, femtosecond lasers, laser combiners, frequency combs, rack-integrated laser systems, optical atomic clocks, guide-star lasers and terahertz systems covering a wavelength range from 190 nm to 0.1 THz. The systems are complemented by locking and driving electronics, wavemeters, optical components as well as services such as maintenance, 19-inch rack integration and automated fiber coupling. The systems are used in fields including quantum technologies, biophotonics and life science, semiconductor inspection and metrology, astronomy, space applications, lithography as well as test and measurement. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Gräfelfing near Munich, the company employs around 620 people worldwide and most recently generated a consolidated group revenue of around €140 million. Subsidiaries exist in the USA, Japan, China and France.
- Site
- Gräfelfing
- Processes
- Development and production of laser systems and optical components based on laser diodes, Manufacture of single-mode lasers (TEM00), narrow-linewidth lasers, femtosecond lasers, Customer service/maintenance (Maintenance Service), 19" rack integration of laser systems, Automated fiber coupling, Frequency stabilization/locking electronics
- Materials
- Diode Laser Technology, Femtosecond Laser Technology, Frequency Comb Technology, Terahertz Systems
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 (TOPTICA Photonics Inc., USA)
- Founded
- 1998
- Employees
- 620
- Industries
- Quantum Technologies (quantum computing, sensing, communication), Biophotonics / Life Science & Medical, Semiconductor Inspection & Metrology, Astronomy (Laser Guide Stars), Space, Lithography & Microfabrication
- 01
Research and development
- 02
Development and manufacturing of laser systems and optoelectronic devices
- 03
Integration of locking and driving electronics
- 04
Rack integration and automated fiber coupling
- 05
Quality inspection according to ISO 9001
- 06
Customer service and maintenance
Technologies and Processes
Diode Laser Technology
Manufacture of grating-stabilized and narrow-linewidth diode lasers as core products for scientific and industrial applications.
Femtosecond Laser Technology
Ultrashort-pulse lasers for exceptionally bright microscopy images in life science and biophotonics.
Frequency Comb Technology
Frequency combs for precision measurement and metrology, used among other things in research references.
Terahertz Systems
Systems for spectroscopy and sensing in the terahertz range.
Sites
Gräfelfing
DEHeadquarters, development and manufacturing
- Materials
- Diode lasers, femtosecond lasers, frequency combs, terahertz systems
Pittsford, NY
USSubsidiary TOPTICA Photonics Inc., development and manufacturing
Products and Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development and production of laser systems and optical components based on laser diodesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of single-mode lasers (TEM00), narrow-linewidth lasers, femtosecond lasersEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
The quality management at the Gräfelfing headquarters is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 by TÜV Rheinland; TOPTICA Photonics Inc. (USA) has been certified to ISO 9001:2015 since 2024. In 2021, the company received research and development recognition (BSFZ) from the German government.
| Evidence | Gräfelfing | Pittsford, NY |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | ||
| ISO 14001:2015 |
History
- 1998
Founded in February under the name TuiOptics GmbH (distribution of grating-stabilized diode lasers)
- 2001
Renamed TOPTICA Photonics AG
- 2006
Initial ISO 9001 certification (Gräfelfing site)
- 2010
Contract to supply laser guide stars for the Very Large Telescope (ESO)
- 2017
Contract to supply laser guide stars for the Extremely Large Telescope (ESO)
- 2020
Initial ISO 14001 certification (Gräfelfing site)
- 2021
Research and development recognition (BSFZ) from the German government
- 2023
Acquisition of Azurlight Systems (France), continued as TOPTICA Photonics SAS
- 2024
ISO 9001 certification of TOPTICA Photonics Inc. (USA) as of 05.10.2024
- 2025
Conversion of TOPTICA Photonics AG into TOPTICA Photonics SE (Societas Europaea) on 18.07.2025; ISO 9001/14001 recertification of Gräfelfing valid from 15.12.2025