Cambridge Technology
Designs and manufactures galvanometer-based optical scanning components and subsystems for precision laser beam steering in additive manufacturing and industrial processes.
- CEO / Founder
- Matthijs Glastra
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Novanta Inc. (Parent Company)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Lightning II digital galvanometer scanning solution; galvanometer position detection/actuators; scan heads; subsystems; controllers; software; polygon-based ultrafast scanning
Technological Advantage
World leader in galvanometer technology; proprietary digital scanning solutions reducing errors in AM; patented advances in position detection.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides high-precision, high-speed laser beam delivery using 24-bit digital architecture to improve accuracy and throughput in laser-based manufacturing.
How They Differentiate
Utilizes 24-bit digital architecture for superior precision and speed compared to legacy analog systems; world-leading market position in galvanometer technology.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
OEM partners in advanced industrial processes, medical microscopy, and additive manufacturing
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing; Medical; Scientific R&D; Energy; Packaging; Metrology
Competitors
Scanlab GmbH; Raylase GmbH; Nutfield Technology
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Part of Novanta's Photonics segment which reported $438M in revenue for 2023, representing a 5.5% YoY increase; parent company Novanta Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVT) has a market cap of ~$5.5B.
Major Milestones
2015 acquisition of Lincoln Laser Company for $11M; Launch of Lightning II digital galvo at Formnext; Opening of new development center in China; Feb 2022 EOL updates for legacy products
Notable Customers
3D Systems; Formlabs; Trumpf