Newson NV
Belgian laser technology company providing proprietary rhothor™ laser deflection systems — open-architecture controllers, deflectors, and software — enabling flexible, high-performance alternatives to conventional galvo scanners for laser manufacturing and AM.
- CEO / Founder
- Marc Van Biesen
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $0
Technology & Products
Key Products
rhothor™ laser deflection systems (high-performance controller, innovative deflectors, intuitive software); Cyclops™ single-mirror deflection system; Mini Cyclops CYA-S20 (compact 2D deflection, no additional hardware); CONtester™ stress-testing unit for electrical contacts (automotive relay/switch testing)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary rhothor™ active deflector concept patented 2001; small-size deflectors and electronics maximize OEM design freedom; integrated copy protection IP; Cyclops single-mirror system eliminates need for additional hardware; CONtester™ provides secondary revenue stream; 35+ years engineering heritage in signal measurement and laser control.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Replaces rigid, closed-box galvo scanner systems with an open-architecture rhothor™ laser deflection platform — giving OEM laser machine builders greater design freedom, cost reduction, and copy protection integration for AM and precision laser processing.
How They Differentiate
Open-architecture vs. closed-box galvo systems; integrated copy protection built into hardware; single-mirror Cyclops system reduces BOM; 35+ years engineering heritage with specialized laser deflection focus; Newson USA subsidiary for US market support.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
OEM laser machine builders for additive manufacturing, laser marking, micromachining, and precision laser processing
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Laser Marking; Micromachining; Laser Processing; Automotive (CONtester)
Competitors
Scanlab (Germany); Cambridge Technology / Novanta (USA); Sintec Optronics (Singapore)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
1988: Founded in Dendermonde, Belgium as engineering company; 1998: CONtester™ launched for automotive contact testing; 2001: rhothor™ laser deflection concept patented; 2004: Improved CONtester™ released; Newson USA subsidiary established (Alex F. Schreiner, President); Formnext 2025 exhibitor (Booth 12.1-F71); LASER World of PHOTONICS 2023 exhibitor; Photonics West 2024 exhibitor; ultraSURFACE EU consortium partner
Notable Customers
OEM laser machine manufacturers worldwide (names not publicly disclosed)