Nova Opto
Supplies high-precision galvo scanners, laser control systems, and optical components for metal and polymer 3D printers, enabling machine builders to reduce integration costs and accelerate time-to-market.
- CEO / Founder
- Hai Yang (杨海)
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Galvo-Scanner Systems (SCANLAB series); Laser-Processing Control Systems (NV100, NV200, NV300 flying-marking; SCAPS USC-1/2; SCANLAB RTC4/5/6); NovaDesk laser calibration client (2024 copyright); 3D Printing Optical Components (SLA/SLS/SLM); Industrial Lasers (CO₂, Fiber)
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: First-class R&D team specializing in optoelectronic technology and control board development; cost-effective, high-performance laser accessories. VERIFIED: Authorized distributor/integrator for SCANLAB, SCAPS, IPG, Coherent, SYNRAD. DEFENSIBILITY: Low to Medium (relies on distribution agreements and proprietary control firmware; easily replicable by other integrators unless firmware is patented).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces AM system development cost and integration time by providing pre-validated, high-precision optical and control subsystems, allowing OEMs to focus on application-specific engineering rather than core laser optics R&D.
How They Differentiate
Unlike pure-play galvo manufacturers (e.g., Sino-Galvo) or laser source makers (e.g., Raycus), Nova Opto operates as a specialized subsystem integrator, bundling premium foreign optics with proprietary Chinese control boards to offer a complete, cost-optimized scanning and control package for AM OEMs.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Additive manufacturing machine builders, laser system integrators, industrial manufacturers
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Laser Marking & Engraving; Industrial Manufacturing; Optoelectronics
Competitors
Sino-Galvo (金海创); JCZ / 金橙子; Cambridge Technology (Novanta); Feeltek (菲镭泰克); Han's Scanner (大族思特)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Founded 2013, HQ Wuhan Optics Valley. Registered address: No. A7-102, Bldg A7, Wuhan University Science Park, Donghu NTZ, Wuhan 430223. Operating office (official site): 高新二路25号关南园三路一栋四楼, 430074. Laser/optoelectronics R&D and production; PatSnap lists 12 patents. Official site https://novalaser.com.cn (ICP 鄂ICP备14004178号-1).
Major Milestones
Exhibitor at TCT Asia 2026; Established as high-tech optoelectronic enterprise in Wuhan Optics Valley
Notable Customers
HuaGong Laser (华工激光); Chutian Laser (楚天激光); HUST 3D (华科三维); Binhu Electromechanical (滨湖机电); Huazhong University of Science and Technology (华中科技大学); Wuhan University (武汉大学); Chinese Academy of Sciences (中科院)