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Company Profile

Leading-Edge Technologies are Transforming Electronics

LPKF is spearheading the change from traditional to laser-based production methods.

LPKF at a glance

 

 

LPKF is a leading supplier of laser-based solutions for the technology industry. Our laser systems are vital in the manufacture of printed circuit boards, microchips, automotive parts, solar panels and many other components.

Our machines allow our customers to manufacture smaller and higher- precision components. At the same time, the functionality of the components can be increased and new design options can be used. This creates products on the cutting edge of technology, both for the industry and for consumers.

Our employees are laser technology experts and know how to integrate lasers as a tool into powerful machines. With that we have considerable influence on progress in a range of high-tech sectors. The outcome is faster, smaller and more energy efficient products and, thus, improvements in mobility, networking, electricity generation and digital entertainment.

LPKF has 40 years of experience as a technology and innovation leader to look back on. Going forward, we also plan to maximize the full potential of laser technology in the digital world.

LPKF Laser & Electronics SE is headquartered in Garbsen near Hannover, Germany. We maintain a broad presence, with sites in Europe, Asia and the US. Our global service network ensures our machines are ready for our customers around the clock.

The shares of LPKF Laser & Electronics SE are listed on the SDAX and TecDAX of Deutsche Börse.

 LPKF Group Structure


LPKF Laser & Electronics SE Garbsen/Germany

Production subsidiariesSales and Service companies
LPKF WeldingQuipment GmbH
Fürth/Germany (100 %)
LPKF Distribution Inc.
Tualatin (Portland)/US (100%)
LPKF SolarQuipment GmbH
Suhl/Germany (100%)
LPKF (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
Shanghai, Tianjin, Suzhou, Shenzhen/China (100%)
LPKF Laser & Electronics d.o.o.
Naklo/Slovenia (100%)
LPKF Laser & Electronics Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Shanghai/China (100%)
 LPKF (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.
Shanghai/China (100%)
 LPKF Laser & Electronics K.K.
Tokyo/Japan (100%)
 LPKF Laser & Electronics Korea Ltd.
Seoul/Korea (100%)
As of 05/2022

Chronicle of LPKF Laser & Electronics SE

1975

In the mid-1970s engineer Jürgen Seebach develops a mechanical process for the production of printed circuit boards and a milling depth limiter. In 1976, a worldwide patent application is filed. 

1976

Foundation of LPKF CAD/CAM Systeme GmbH in Scheffelstraße in Hannnover. The first System for the production of printed circuit boards, the LPKF 39, is presented at the Hannover Fair. 

1984

The bases for a worldwide sales network was laid with the establishment of LPKF in the USA. 

1989

In 1989 LPKF develops a procedure for the laser based printed circuit board structuring.

1991

LPKF Motion & Control GmbH is founded in Suhl. The subsidary develops and implements innovative drive and control solutions. 

1993

LPKF präsentiert den ersten StencilLaser zur Herstellung von SMD-Schablonen.

1994

LPKF Laser & Electronika d. o. o. is founded as a new production location in Slovenia.

1998

LPKF turns to a public limited company and gets listed on the Neuer Markt. 

2000

LPKF Tianjin Co Ltd. is founded in China. LPKF acquires a stake in Laserquipment AG, which develops produces and sells system solutions for laser plastic welding. 

2001

With the MicroLine, LPKF develops and manufactures a laser system for drilling and structuring printed circuit boards.

2006

The LPKF-LDS process is used in the series production of three-dimensonial injection-molded cicuit carriers (MIDs).

2007

The newly founded subsidiary LPKF SolarQuipment GmbH develops and manufactures laser system for structuring thin-film solar cells. 

2008

ProtoLaser S is the world's only laser system  for prototyping that can structure laminated substrates.

2009

The Fusion3D achieves a breakthrough in the mass production of three-dimensonial circuit carriers (laser direct structuring, LDS).

2010

LPKF receives the renowned Hermes Award for the Fusion3D laser scriber. 

2010

The compact UV laser system - ML 1000S combines cutting speed with highest precision in LPKF quality. 

2020

The world’s first table-top laser prototyping system, LPKF ProtoLaser ST fulfills several customer need: high-perfomance prototyping and very gentle material processing.

2020

LPKF joins German Stock Exchange SDAX and TecDAX index.

LPKF's mission statement: Success is Teamwork

1. We work for the success of our customers.

Benefiting our customers is the focus of our work. All our activities and decisions are aimed at improving the competitiveness of our customers through technological advancement and cost savings.

2. We utilize success to sustainably strengthen LPKF.

A successful enterprise is in the interest of customers, business partners, employees, and shareholders. Our particular focus is therefore on strengthening the company’s innovative resources and profitability to lay the foundations for sustained, long-term growth.

3. We focus on leading positions in technology.

LPKF is a technology group. We shape the technological progress and gain leading market positions through the strength of our superior solutions. We concentrate our efforts on products with the potential to become the number one or number two in market position.

4. We work internationally and partnership-based.

A sense of professional partnership characterizes our relationships: with customers, suppliers and distributors as well as with companies and individual employees within the LPKF group. As part of an internationally active group, we strive for understanding and cooperation between various cultures and philosophies, and always place our common interests at the forefront of international relations.

5. We deliver quality.

The high quality of our products is the key to customer satisfaction. All employees shoulder responsibility for the quality of the work we do for our customers. LPKF promotes the professional qualifications of its employees to sustain the high quality of LPKF products.

6. We do our share to protect the environment.

With laser-based technology we help to reduce waste. It is our policy to continue on the path of environmental awareness with our eco-friendly product design and sustainable business practices.

7. We are concerned about the health and well-being of all of our colleagues

Health and well-being are the foundation for success. This is why staying healthy and ensuring workplace safety are high priorities for us.

8. We continually strive for improvement.

We are never satisfied with the status quo. Instead, we constantly aim to optimize our products and the processes required for their development and production. It goes without saying that our corporate culture is open and encourages learning and constructive criticism.

9. We take corporate social responsibility very seriously.

Our responsibility extends to our customers, employees, business partners, shareholders and the public. Being a good corporate citizen includes obeying applicable laws at all times and everywhere, respecting ethical principles and pursuing sustainability. The LPKF Compliance Code supports us in this endeavor.

 

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