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Overview
- Summary
- PRECITEC is a global innovation and market leader in the development and manufacture of components and system solutions in laser technology and optical measurement. The company provides precise and efficient solutions across various industries through its 3D metrology and laser processing technologies. It is a value-oriented family business committed to continuous technological innovation and sustainable, independent growth, driven by customer challenges.PRECITEC is a global innovation and market leader in the development and manufacture of components and system solutions in laser technology and optical measurement. The company provides precise and efficient solutions across various industries through its 3D metrology and laser processing technologies. It is a value-oriented family business committed to continuous technological innovation and sustainable, independent growth, driven by customer challenges.
- Key Products/Technologies
- PRECITEC's main product categories include laser cutting heads, laser welding heads, and optical sensor systems for 3D metrology. For laser cutting, models like ProCutter 2.0, supporting up to 85 kW laser power, and ProCutter Prime, up to 30 kW, are available for high-speed and high-precision 2D and 3D laser cutting. The ProCutter Prime features an innovative zoom function for variable magnification and BeamTec technology for dynamic focus control. The SolidCutter is a high-precision cutting head for complex 3D cutting and processing spatial geometries. The MiniCutter is a compact cutting head for thin materials and narrow processing spaces, while the ProCutter Thor is optimized for 2D laser cutting in harsh environments.PRECITEC's main product categories include laser cutting heads, laser welding heads, and optical sensor systems for 3D metrology. For laser cutting, models like ProCutter 2.0, supporting up to 85 kW laser power, and ProCutter Prime, up to 30 kW, are available for high-speed and high-precision 2D and 3D laser cutting. The ProCutter Prime features an innovative zoom function for variable magnification and BeamTec technology for dynamic focus control. The SolidCutter is a high-precision cutting head for complex 3D cutting and processing spatial geometries. The MiniCutter is a compact cutting head for thin materials and narrow processing spaces, while the ProCutter Thor is optimized for 2D laser cutting in harsh environments.
- The laser welding head product line includes the YW30 for medium laser powers (up to 6 kW), the YW52 for higher power applications, and the ScanWelder, which integrates 1D beam oscillation. The ScanWelder enables cost-effective laser welding of aluminum without additional wire. The CoaxPrinter is a flexible laser welder used for 3D printing, prototyping, and wear protection, capable of processing various wire materials through coaxial wire feeding. The NexoWelder is a welding optic suitable for the medium power range up to 8 kW.The laser welding head product line includes the YW30 for medium laser powers (up to 6 kW), the YW52 for higher power applications, and the ScanWelder, which integrates 1D beam oscillation. The ScanWelder enables cost-effective laser welding of aluminum without additional wire. The CoaxPrinter is a flexible laser welder used for 3D printing, prototyping, and wear protection, capable of processing various wire materials through coaxial wire feeding. The NexoWelder is a welding optic suitable for the medium power range up to 8 kW.
- In 3D metrology and optical sensors, PRECITEC offers point sensors, line sensors, and multipoint sensors from its CHRocodile series. CHRocodile CLS line sensors utilize chromatic confocal measurement technology to provide non-contact distance and layer thickness measurements on all types of materials, with scanning speeds up to 36,000 lines/sec. The integration of Enovasense technology expands the portfolio with laser-based methods for precise point and area measurements of opaque or extremely thin coatings in the nanometer range. The PRECITEC LR optical sensor offers submicron precision, capable of measuring complex surfaces including matte, reflective, and transparent materials, as well as roughness and layer thickness.In 3D metrology and optical sensors, PRECITEC offers point sensors, line sensors, and multipoint sensors from its CHRocodile series. CHRocodile CLS line sensors utilize chromatic confocal measurement technology to provide non-contact distance and layer thickness measurements on all types of materials, with scanning speeds up to 36,000 lines/sec. The integration of Enovasense technology expands the portfolio with laser-based methods for precise point and area measurements of opaque or extremely thin coatings in the nanometer range. The PRECITEC LR optical sensor offers submicron precision, capable of measuring complex surfaces including matte, reflective, and transparent materials, as well as roughness and layer thickness.
- Automation and process sensor technologies include capacitive clearance control, a technology developed since the early 1990s and now a standard in 2D and 3D laser cutting. PierceTec technology monitors and controls the piercing process during laser cutting, shortening piercing time and ensuring uniform hole quality. The CutBox Pro is an intelligent core system for stable distance measurement in laser cutting, offering real-time focus position adjustment via BeamTec. These sensor technologies provide various added values such as real-time process monitoring, collision prevention, and optimized material utilization.Automation and process sensor technologies include capacitive clearance control, a technology developed since the early 1990s and now a standard in 2D and 3D laser cutting. PierceTec technology monitors and controls the piercing process during laser cutting, shortening piercing time and ensuring uniform hole quality. The CutBox Pro is an intelligent core system for stable distance measurement in laser cutting, offering real-time focus position adjustment via BeamTec. These sensor technologies provide various added values such as real-time process monitoring, collision prevention, and optimized material utilization.
- Core Advantages
- PRECITEC holds a strong position as a global innovation and market leader in laser technology and optical measurement. This competitive edge is achieved through continuous investment in research and development and the introduction of pioneering technologies.PRECITEC holds a strong position as a global innovation and market leader in laser technology and optical measurement. This competitive edge is achieved through continuous investment in research and development and the introduction of pioneering technologies.
- The company offers a high-performance product lineup, such as the ProCutter 2.0 laser cutting head with up to 85 kW power, capable of meeting diverse material thickness and processing requirements. Its precise optical heads and intelligent sensor solutions for 3D laser cutting and welding ensure maximum process reliability and quality.The company offers a high-performance product lineup, such as the ProCutter 2.0 laser cutting head with up to 85 kW power, capable of meeting diverse material thickness and processing requirements. Its precise optical heads and intelligent sensor solutions for 3D laser cutting and welding ensure maximum process reliability and quality.
- Utilizing chromatic confocal and interferometric technologies, PRECITEC's 3D optical sensors enable non-contact, submicron and nanometer-level precise measurements of distance, thickness, and topography. This capability overcomes the limitations of traditional tactile measurement methods and provides solutions for various surface properties (matte, reflective, transparent materials), offering a distinct differentiation.Utilizing chromatic confocal and interferometric technologies, PRECITEC's 3D optical sensors enable non-contact, submicron and nanometer-level precise measurements of distance, thickness, and topography. This capability overcomes the limitations of traditional tactile measurement methods and provides solutions for various surface properties (matte, reflective, transparent materials), offering a distinct differentiation.
- The integration of intelligent sensor technology and automation solutions significantly enhances production efficiency, transparency, and cost-effectiveness. Capacitive clearance control, PierceTec, and real-time process monitoring systems are key technologies that optimize cutting quality, minimize production defects, and ensure stable process control.The integration of intelligent sensor technology and automation solutions significantly enhances production efficiency, transparency, and cost-effectiveness. Capacitive clearance control, PierceTec, and real-time process monitoring systems are key technologies that optimize cutting quality, minimize production defects, and ensure stable process control.
- The modular design of its laser processing heads allows for flexible adaptation to various laser sources, materials, and applications. This provides customers with optimized solutions tailored to their specific needs and enhances ease of system integration.The modular design of its laser processing heads allows for flexible adaptation to various laser sources, materials, and applications. This provides customers with optimized solutions tailored to their specific needs and enhances ease of system integration.
- PRECITEC actively pursues continuous innovation and technological expansion, exemplified by strategic investments such as acquiring a majority stake in the French startup Enovasense to expand its coating thickness measurement technology portfolio. Furthermore, numerous awards, including the Laser Technology Innovation Award and the PRISM AWARD, attest to its technological prowess and innovative spirit.PRECITEC actively pursues continuous innovation and technological expansion, exemplified by strategic investments such as acquiring a majority stake in the French startup Enovasense to expand its coating thickness measurement technology portfolio. Furthermore, numerous awards, including the Laser Technology Innovation Award and the PRISM AWARD, attest to its technological prowess and innovative spirit.
- Target Industrie
- Metal processing industry for precise 2D and 3D laser cutting and welding solutions.Metal processing industry for precise 2D and 3D laser cutting and welding solutions.
- Automotive and automotive supply industries for body-in-white production, 3D laser cutting, laser welding, and automotive glass inspection.Automotive and automotive supply industries for body-in-white production, 3D laser cutting, laser welding, and automotive glass inspection.
- Tool and machine construction sectors, utilizing high-precision laser processing and 3D measurement solutions.Tool and machine construction sectors, utilizing high-precision laser processing and 3D measurement solutions.
- 3D printing and additive manufacturing industries, contributing to prototyping, wear protection, and complex 3D shape creation with laser welding systems like CoaxPrinter.3D printing and additive manufacturing industries, contributing to prototyping, wear protection, and complex 3D shape creation with laser welding systems like CoaxPrinter.
- Semiconductor industry for wafer inspection, topography, and thickness measurement of semiconductor chips, applying high-precision 3D metrology solutions.Semiconductor industry for wafer inspection, topography, and thickness measurement of semiconductor chips, applying high-precision 3D metrology solutions.
- Display industry for display inspection and quality control using line sensors and 3D measurement technologies.Display industry for display inspection and quality control using line sensors and 3D measurement technologies.
- Glass industry for inspection of glass products and automotive glass with optical sensor technology.Glass industry for inspection of glass products and automotive glass with optical sensor technology.
- Medical technology for quality assurance of medical components, ophthalmology, and medical eye-tracking devices, providing precise measurement and sensor solutions.Medical technology for quality assurance of medical components, ophthalmology, and medical eye-tracking devices, providing precise measurement and sensor solutions.
- Aerospace industry for lightweight structures and additive manufacturing processes in component production, repair, and rework, utilizing laser welding and 3D measurement technologies.Aerospace industry for lightweight structures and additive manufacturing processes in component production, repair, and rework, utilizing laser welding and 3D measurement technologies.
- Electronics industry for precise laser welding and micro-processing solutions.Electronics industry for precise laser welding and micro-processing solutions.
- Consumer electronics and plastics industries for precise processing and quality inspection solutions.Consumer electronics and plastics industries for precise processing and quality inspection solutions.
- Major Markets
- South Korea, IndiaSouth Korea, India
- GermanyGermany
- Certifications/Patents
- PRECITEC holds patents related to methods for inductive distance measurement and corresponding working heads. The company also possesses patents for changing devices for lens holders in laser machining tools.PRECITEC holds patents related to methods for inductive distance measurement and corresponding working heads. The company also possesses patents for changing devices for lens holders in laser machining tools.
- A U.S. patent (Patent number: 5489888) for a sensor system for contactless distance measurement has been granted. This demonstrates proprietary technological capabilities in the field of non-contact measurement.A U.S. patent (Patent number: 5489888) for a sensor system for contactless distance measurement has been granted. This demonstrates proprietary technological capabilities in the field of non-contact measurement.
- PRECITEC, in collaboration with Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, has filed a U.S. patent (Patent number: 11691215) for an apparatus and method for additive manufacturing. A U.S. design patent (Patent number: D1003955) for a laser cutting machine is also held.PRECITEC, in collaboration with Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, has filed a U.S. patent (Patent number: 11691215) for an apparatus and method for additive manufacturing. A U.S. design patent (Patent number: D1003955) for a laser cutting machine is also held.
- Patents for methods of monitoring and controlling laser processing operations enhance the company's capabilities in process stability and quality management.Patents for methods of monitoring and controlling laser processing operations enhance the company's capabilities in process stability and quality management.
- PRECITEC was a finalist for the Innovation Award Laser Technology in 2024 and for the Best Of Industry Award with its ProCutter 2.0 (60kW) in 2023.PRECITEC was a finalist for the Innovation Award Laser Technology in 2024 and for the Best Of Industry Award with its ProCutter 2.0 (60kW) in 2023.
- In 2023, the CoaxPrinter received the Ringier Technology Innovation Award, and the Flying Spot Scanner 310 sensor system was honored with the prestigious PRISM AWARD. In 2021, the ProCutter 2.0 30kW won the 'Laser Innovation Award,' underscoring the company's continuous technological innovation and excellence.In 2023, the CoaxPrinter received the Ringier Technology Innovation Award, and the Flying Spot Scanner 310 sensor system was honored with the prestigious PRISM AWARD. In 2021, the ProCutter 2.0 30kW won the 'Laser Innovation Award,' underscoring the company's continuous technological innovation and excellence.
- The company actively invests in infrastructure, including the opening of new offices and production facilities in Gaggenau, featuring state-of-the-art production lines that meet the latest purity class standards.The company actively invests in infrastructure, including the opening of new offices and production facilities in Gaggenau, featuring state-of-the-art production lines that meet the latest purity class standards.
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Draisstraße 1, 76571 Gaggenau, Germany
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