The LaserIndustry inLithuania

An overview2010

©Laser and Light Science

Associationand Technology

We are…

Strong player in global market

Highly-qualified specialists

Fast-growing industry

Fast-growing industry

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Sales

Despite the world economic crisis, in 2009 our sales

We grow more rapidly than the global market:

Fast-growing industry

since 2003 the sales have increased by almost 150%.

have increased by 4%.

Export86 %Sales in10 %

90 %Lithuania

Share of export

Strong positionin global market

Lasers for industrial applications – material processing

Our products take up nearly 10 % of the global marketof lasers used for scientific research.

& machining – also have a great potential for expansion.

We hold more than 50 % of the world market for

Strong positionin global market

highenergy pico-second lasers and ultra-fastparametric light generators.

Europe86 %

47 %

Asia &Australia

North America

Others, 1 %

31 %

21 %

Strong positionin global market

Structure of export

Export to over 100 countries around the world.

Rapidly growing Asian market is another target.

3/4 of total production is sold in Europe & North America.

Strong positionin global market

Laser equipment (price over 3 000 €) sold in the global market

Strong positionin global market

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High competence

Number of employees

High competence

Every tenth industry professional holds a PhD.

15 laser technology companies, employing over 400highly qualified specialists, operate in Lithuania.

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High competence

Companies expenditure on R&D

Today 11 science and laser technology research

In Lithuania research in laser physics isconducted for more than 40 years.

centres carry out fundamental research.

High competence

Vilnius UniversityLaser Research Center

Research on ultra-short pulse lasers & OPA started in 1969.

Carrying out teaching and research in

www.lasercenter.vu.lt

High competence

7 laboratories.

The Institute of Physics

Research in laser physics since 1977

• Nonlinear optics and spectroscopy laboratory

www.fi.lt

High competence

• The Laboratory of Applied Research• Molecular compounds physics laboratory

Research is also carried out by:

High competence

Military Academy of LithuaniaDepartment of Apllied Sciences www.lka.lt

VGTU Faculty of MechanicsDepartment of Machine Engineeringwww.mgk.me.vgtu.lt

Institute of OncologyLaboratory of Biomedical Physicswww.vuoi.lt

Kaunas University of Technology Institute of Piezomechanicswww.piezo.lt

Vytautas Magnus UniversityThe Department of Physicswww.fizika.vdu.lt

Kaunas University of TechnologyInstitute of Materials Sciencehttp://www.fei.ktu.lt/

Semiconductor Physics InstituteOptoelectronics Laboratoryhttp://www.pfi.lt

Vilnius UniversityInstitute of Applied Researchhttp://www.tmi.vu.lt

Companies’profiles

We make the lightYou know how to use it

Established:Staff:

Sales: Export:

199462

7,4 mn EUR7,1 mn EUR

www.lightcon.com

World leading producer of TOPAS series of optical

We are…

Producer of PHAROS single-unit integrated femtosecond

parametric amplifiers and frequency mixers.

laser system – new leader among femtosecond lasers.

Main products

laser PHAROS

• Mature ultra-fast tool for theindustry, medicine, research

• Femtosecond Ytterbium

Main products

• Femtosecond and picosecond

• The industry standard

• Over 600 units installed worldwide!

optical parametrics amplifiers

Export

Our products are sold in 35 countries worldwide.

94 percent of all products are exported.

Our main clients are universities, research centers,industrial enterprises.

Stanford University

Osaka University

Tokyo University

Argonne National Labs

Oxford University

National Institute of Standards and

Technologies

Harvard University Australian

National University

Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics

Freie University Berlinand many others…

Main clients

CambridgeUniversity

Lawrence Berkeley

National Labs

Innovative laser technologies

Established:Staff:

Sales: Export:

199290

6 mn EUR5,7 mn EUR

www.ekspla.com

Manufacturer of high performance solid state

We are…

Our products are used for various basic research, OEM and

lasers, optoelectronics & laser systems.

satellite ranging, material processing, micromachining. industrial applications: spectroscopy, material research,

Main products

Solid state lasers &

• Extensive range of solid state

laser systems

lasers and systems for R&D

Main products

Laser Spectroscopy

• Complete and ready to usesystems for variousspectroscopy applications

Main products

Flash Lamp Drivers &

Laser & Optoelectronics

Cooling Units

Components

Main products

Industrial DPSS lasers

• Versatile tool for the varietyof industrial materialprocessing applications.

Export

Our products are sold in over 40 countries.

94 percent of all products are exported.

Distributors in more than 20 countries.

Berkeley University

SOREQ National Research Centre

Japan Nuclear Research Centre

Mitsubishi Research

Centre

Naval Research

Laboratory

Max Planck Institute

IBMThomas J. Watson Research Center

NASA

China Institute of Engineering Physics

CERNand many others…

Main clients

Lomonosov Moscow State

UniversityCambridge University

Established:Staff:

1987> 100

www.standa.lt

Manufacturer of opto-mechanical products.

We are…

We have our own industrial base that includes CNC turning, milling and grinding machines.

Main products

Opto-mechanical products

• Optical tables•Brackets & rails•Optical mounts

•Base positions• and many others

Main products

Lasers & measurements

• Lasers & accesories•Spectroscopic

instruments•Light test &

•and many others

measurement instruments

Our products are distributed to more than 60 countries.

Export

Our products are represented by more then 25companies worldwide.

Technical flexibility servingYour Photonics needs!

Established:Staff:

Sales: Export:

OPTOLITA Ltd.

200627

3 mn EUR2,3 mn EUR

www.eksmaoptics.com

Manufacturer and global supplier of precision components

We are…

More than 25 years of experience in the photonics.

used in lasers, laser systems & optical instruments.

Main products

Opticalcomponents

Main products

Nonlinear & laser crystals

Main products

Opto-mechanicalcomponents

Main products

Optical systems

Main products

Femtolinecomponents

80 percent of all products are exported.

Export

Our products are sold in over 50 countries.

28 distributors and representatives worldwide.

Established:Staff:

Sales: Export:

199634

1,9 mn EUR1,5 mn EUR

Discover more alternativesolutions with ALTECHNA

Supplier of laser optics, crystals, equipment, lasers and

We are…

Our products are designed to meet your requirements in

microfabrication systems.

research and industrial production.

Main products

General & polarization optics

Advanced dielectric coatings

• Custom design and mass productioncapabilities

techniques available

Main products

Laser & laser systems

Laser accessories & equipment

Main products

Workshops of Photonics

New Altechna R&D brand represents:

www.wophotonics.com coming on October 1st

• Microchip DPSS lasers, high power• Femtosecond laser micromachining

laser diode drivers

Over 1500 clients in 45 countries.

Export

Key markets cover the European Union, India, the USA, as well as Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, Switzerland and others.

Established:Staff: Sales:

1997240,5 mn EUR

www.optida.lt

The largest optical coating company in Lithuania.

We are…

We develop and manufacture broad range of optical

various laser systems and optical devices.components as well as custom coatings suitable for

Main products

• Anti-reflection coatings

• Filters

• Beam-splitting coatings

• High reflection coatings

• Polarizers

General Optics Laboratory

Established:Staff:

Sales: Export:

199514

0,5 mn EUR0,5 mn EUR

www.geola.com

Our mission – innovative solutions in pulsed-laser

We are…

photonics and spatial imaging.

Main products

• Analogue holography studios

• High power and beam

• Pulsed RGB lasers with coherence

quality pulsed lasers

length

Main products

• Digital holographic printers

• Digital holograms (i-LumogramsTM)

Established:Staff:

199131

Manufacturer & supplier of custom precision optical components

Rimkevicius and Gintautas Company

www.optoteka.lt

Established:Staff:

20062

www.teravil.lt

Manufacturer and global supplier of THz emitters and

We are…

Our clients are research centers and laboratories.

detectors, THz spectroscopy systems.

Main products

THz emitters

THz detectors

Main products

THz spectroscopy

Based on the use of

systems

THz emitter & detector

We export 100 % of our production.

Export

We sell our products in the USA, China, France, Finland, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Switzerland and others.

Established:Staff:

199410

www.astuonetas.lt

Aštuonetas Ltd.

The company provides laser engraving, marking,

We are…

fine welding and cutting services.

Main products

Engraving

Cutting

Welding

Established:Staff:

20034

Producer of high precision optical interference coatings

Established:Staff:

20052

By using laser technologies we create positive emotions

www.lazerinesidejos.lt

Lazerinės idėjos Ltd.

The company provides services related to

We are…

the implementation of laser technologies inadvertising and entertainment industries.

Main products

Lasers for lighting

Lighting of the monument for theLithuanian National Anthem andauthor V. Kudirka

Main products

Lasers in entertainment

Lasers in cultural projects

Main products

Laser light spectaclesin big spaces

Established:Staff:

20064

www.optronika.lt

Producer of laser equipment for research and

We are…

Member of the International Laser Display Association.

advertisement and industry.

Main products

Laser shutters

Freezing point analyzer

Main products

RGB lasers for advertisement

Laser projectors for industrialand scientific applications

Laser solutions for industrial

Established:Staff:

20105

www.e-lasers.com

ELAS, Ltd

and scientific applications

Developer of laser micro machining processes with

We are…

ultra short pulse lasers.

Manufacturer of laser micro machining equipmentfor science and industry.

Main products

Micro machining workstations with

• Small batch production.

ultra short pulse lasers.

Laser micromachining related services:• Feasibility studies• Micro manufacturing process development• Prototype production