HD Sonderoptiken
Develops high-precision powder nozzles and processing optics for Laser Material Deposition (LMD) and Extreme High-Speed Laser Material Deposition (EHLA).
- CEO / Founder
- Harald Dickler
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Develops high-precision powder nozzles and processing optics for Laser Material Deposition (LMD) and Extreme High-Speed Laser Material Deposition (EHLA), including OSCA®-IN internal coating technology and SPILA (Separate Powder Injection for Laser Application).
Technological Advantage
Proprietary HIGHNO® nozzle design achieves high powder efficiency and focus stability; Combihead allows switching between cutting, welding, and AM without tool changes.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables high-efficiency metal AM coating and repair with superior powder utilization and process stability, specifically through the patented EHLA process integration.
How They Differentiate
Specialized focus on EHLA-specific optics and internal coating (OSCA[R]-IN) for high-speed applications where standard LMD heads are too slow or bulky.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers using DED for coating, repair, and 3D structural deposition.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Mechanical Engineering; Tooling; Energy
Competitors
Coherent Laser, TRUMPF, Lumentum
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Relocated from Fraunhofer ILT to a larger facility in Übach-Palenberg after 15 years of growth.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2005; Development of HIGHNO® nozzle with Fraunhofer ILT; Integration into DMG MORI Lasertec 3000 DED Hybrid; Relocation to Übach-Palenberg
Notable Customers
DMG MORI; TWI; Peter Brown (TWI - internal bore laser deposition)