Laserinstitut Hochschule Mittweida
Laser research institute specializing in additive manufacturing, material processing, and laser technologies
- CEO / Founder
- Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Alexander Horn
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed Public Funding
- Latest Round
- Public Funding
Technology & Products
Key Products
LPBF-XXL (Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion system), applied research and process development in laser-based additive manufacturing, laser micromachining, and process modeling.
Technological Advantage
Deep expertise in laser process physics and simulation combined with established relationships with German industrial partners; access to university research infrastructure and funding; ability to bridge research-to-commercialization gap through applied focus.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides applied research, process development, and technical expertise in laser-based AM technologies including metal and polymer additive manufacturing, reducing development time and enabling innovation for industrial partners.
How They Differentiate
Specialized focus on laser-based AM processes with particular strength in laser micromachining and process modeling; practical, application-oriented approach bridging academic research and industrial needs. They also differentiate by supporting tech start-ups with substantial technology funding.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, aerospace, automotive, medical device producers, research institutions
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical Devices; Industrial Manufacturing; Materials Science; Research & Development
Competitors
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Fraunhofer ENAS
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
New research building completed in 2016 with over 2,500 square meters of space and modern equipment; more than 50 years of laser research tradition; over 230 projects successfully completed; 800+ publications published; recognized as one of Germany's leading research institutions in laser technology with worldwide recognized research results.
Major Milestones
50 years of laser technology research at Hochschule Mittweida (established ~1975); 230+ projects successfully completed; 800+ publications published; Macro-SLM milestone: 120kg part printed in 43 hours; LPBF-XXL presented at Formnext 2025; Publication in Nature journal 'Light: Science & Applications' (collaborative with Jena, Berlin teams); Dr. Daniel Metzner received Journal of Laser Applications Best Paper Award 2024; EUV imaging facility under development (2-year project); Participation in SAXFUSION network (regional fusion research consortium); 14th Mittweida Laser Conference held June 2025 with 120 participants