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[H1] THE WORLD LEADER IN FIBER LASER SOLUTIONS
[H4] IPG Photonics is the world leader of fiber laser technology, providing the most innovative and productive laser solutions for any industry application. We transform industries by applying light in new and innovative ways, enabling manufacturers to increase quality, lower costs, and maximize productivity with the most reliable and energy efficient tools in the world.

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[H3] IPG Photonics Wins 2026 SPIE Prism Award for Innovative New Laser Product

We are excited to announce that we have won the 2026 SPIE Prism Award in the Lasers category for our novel 8-kilowatt compact single-mode laser source with a uniquely high beam quality of M2 < 1.1.
This product is the result of 35 years of continuous IPG laser innovation and will rapidly change the landscape of industrial single-mode lasers. Learn more

[H2] Application Labs & Development

Talk to the laser experts and discover your solution. From industrial thick metal cutting to microprocessing, we solve your toughest challenges and optimize your most important processes.
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[H2] APPLYING LIGHT TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD

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[H3] SUSTAINABILITY

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[H3] INVESTORS

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Global Events

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[H5] Jun 09-11, 2026

Stuttgart, Germany
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[H5] Jun 10-13, 2026

Istanbul, Turkey
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[H5] Jun 16-19, 2026

Geneva, Switzerland
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[H5] Jun 16-18, 2026

Novi, MI, USA
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[H5] Jul 02-02, 2026

IPG Photonics GmbH, Burbach, Germany
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[H5] Oct 12-15, 2026

Detroit, MI, USA
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[H5] Oct 21-23, 2026

Las Vegas, NV, USA
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[H2] Adjustable Mode Dual-Beam Lasers: High-Speed & Spatter-Free Welding Solutions

Independent & dynamic control of the beam profiles to optimize welding applications and results

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[H2] Laser Solutions for High-Efficiency Heating & Drying for Industrial Applications

A new "cold-furnace" paradigm with low cost of ownership and high return on investment

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[H2] LightWELD Laser Welding & Cleaning Solutions

Level up your shop with the world's most productive handheld and cobot laser welding and cleaning technology.

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[H2] YLS-ECO Lasers: The Highest Efficiency High-Power Fiber Lasers

Industry record energy efficiencies over 50% paired with unmatched reliability and long-term power stability

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[H2] Real-Time Laser Weld Measurement

Real-time weld measurement accurately and directly measures every weld in-process to eliminate the need for time-consuming and unreliable post-process weld quality assurance.

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[H2] High-Power Laser Scanners: High-Speed Multi-Application Beam Delivery

Up to 12 kW laser power handling enabling a wider range of capabilities for precision applications

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[H2] Worldwide Locations

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[H2] Laser Expertise Meets Engineering Excellence

There are many reasons to consider a laser solution. Performance. Speed. Cost-efficiency. Precision. But even laser technology can’t deliver if it’s throttled by suboptimal implementation.
Our unique combination of experience, from laser material interaction to industrial automation, eliminates the gap between theory and production. When a standard solution won’t cut it, we’re here to ensure a custom one does.

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>7,000 Laser Systems Built
800+ Laser System Customers
>6,500 Robotic Solutions Deployed
4 Decades Automation Experience

[H3] Minimizing Risk, Optimizing Results

Whether you are trying to automate laser welding, cleaning, or cutting, deploying a robotic solution — and minimizing risk — requires planning, analysis, and expertise.That's why we partner with manufacturers throughout the entire lifecycle, from evaluation, analysis, and optimization to implementation and ongoing support. Talk to a Laser Automation Expert

[H2] Examples of Our Work

[H3] Custom Tooling

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Busbar welding multi-clamp fixtured used for prismatic battery modules

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Servo adjusted weld fixture designed for quick change over between part models

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Battery module post-weld resistance testing station

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End of arm laser welding assembly with scanner, busbar force compliant presser, and 3D vision system

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Automated battery module welding system with lift station and fixed mask with built-in compliance

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[H3] Custom Systems

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Robotic Laser Seam Stepper (LSS) system with added turntable and tooling for class A surface welding

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Dual robot laser welding system with 3-axis servo positioner and robotic material handling

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Robotic laser system with 4-axis servo positioner and fixturing for appliance welding

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Dual robot laser cleaning system with 3-axis servo positioner for electric vehicle production

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Dual robot cold-wire laser wobble welding system with 5-axis servo positioner and custom tooling

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High-speed laser welding system with 2-axis servo linear bridge and custom part loading

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[H2] Why Work with IPG?

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[H3] Minimize risk with our unique approach

Offering a unique combination of laser expertise, manufacturing experience, and vertical integration, we build solutions tailored to your demanding requirements.

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[H3] Save time and costs with modular platforms

Building off a robust selection of flexible and configurable platforms, many of our custom solutions are modifications of turnkey systems purpose-built for common laser applications.

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[H3] Eliminate the multi-vendor headache

As a single source for both your process and all critical system components, we make integration and support as simple as possible.

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[H3] Scale with a long term partner

Whether you start with a R&D laser workstation or an automated robotic manufacturing line, we help you scale and optimize as your requirements change and your operation grows.

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HomeProductsLaser Systems Robotic Laser Systems

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[H2] Robotic Laser Systems
Pre-engineered and fully customized robotic laser systems optimized for a variety of laser manufacturing applications.

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Laser fabrication and robotic automation, whether for laser welding, cleaning, cutting, or drilling, work together to offer exceptionally powerful solutions for demanding manufacturing requirements. But even one incorrectly deployed component can lead to suboptimal results.
With decades of laser automation experience, our engineering team takes the uncertainty out of the equation to increase robot effectiveness, maximize uptime, and enable new applications.

[H3] How We Implement Successful Robotic Integrations

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[H3] Product Evaluation
Engineers and experts evaluate product requirements and mitigate project risks to increase robotic effectiveness.

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[H3] ToolingExpertise
We build tooling designed for your parts that takes maximum advantage of the power of robotic motion and laser processing.

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[H3] ProcessSolutions
Laser manufacturing experts optimize the fabrication process, including non-laser, downstream, and upstream steps.

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[H3] Launch &Support
A dedicated support team installs your solution and provides 24/7 service and support to maximize robot uptime and productivity.

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[H3] Laser Application Development

Providing a powerful robotic system requires a deep understanding of laser-material interaction and how it synergizes with laser automation.
From tuning laser parameters to virtual engineering and analysis, we partner with you to develop processes, recipes, and solutions that optimize your production. Learn More

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[H3] Custom Robotic Laser Systems

Maximizing robotic system output and reliability for your demanding application may necessitate a custom solution. With thousands of custom laser systems and robots built and deployed, our team is ready to help you automate successfully.Complete custom robotic laser systems — partially or fully customizedCustom tooling designed for your parts and assembliesConveyors, turntables, and other material handling systemsIntegration with non-laser steps like testing and assembly Learn More

[H2] Turnkey Robotic Laser Systems

From laser welding cobots to complete dual robot laser welding and cleaning cells, these pre-engineered systems are built around our most popular robotic platforms. Modular designs allow for a variety of configurations tailored to your application with the turnaround time and cost-effectiveness of a turnkey solution.

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LightWELD® Cobot Systems

Compatible with any LightWELD laser source, the LightWELD Cobot System is a collaborative robot laser welding system that makes automating a variety of welding jobs easy no matter your experience level.

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LaserCell 2000

Based on the high-performance IPG LaserCell platform, the LaserCell 2000 Automated Laser Cleaning System is a flexible mid-size robotic laser system for surface processing and cleaning applications.

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LaserCell 4000

The LaserCell 4000 is a pre-engineered system that provides eco-friendly cleaning, coating removal, and surface preparation on parts across many industries including aerospace, energy generation, and automotive.

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Welding LaserCell

The Welding LaserCell is a pre-engineered automated system configurable for a wide range of mid-power welding tasks, including cylindrical, prismatic and pouch tab and busbar welding, lid and case sealing, and motor hairpin welding.

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Integrated Laser Welding Systems

Integrated Laser Welding Systems (ILWS) provide everything you need for high-quality and high-speed remote welding applications. IPG engineering services take the guesswork out of process development and simple interface makes these systems exceptionally easy to deploy.

HomeSolutions E-Mobility-Solutions

Manufacturers of electric vehicles and the battery sources that enable them come to IPG for laser-based manufacturing solutions. Covering the range of battery production steps from processing of electrode films through welding the structural components of the battery trays, IPG’s technical leadership in the area of laser-material interactions allows us to provide industry-leading guidance and support to automotive manufacturers and their chosen production line integrators.Whether it is the unmatched power levels of pulsed foil cutting lasers, the unique capabilities of the adjustable mode beam lasers for spatter-free welding of copper and aluminum, or patented real-time weld measurement technology, IPG is continually working to optimize laser materials processing capabilities to keep you ahead of rapidly evolving e-mobility trends.

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[H4] Li-ion Cell Manufacturing

Despite the differences between cylindrical, prismatic or pouch designs, cell manufacturing typically relies on laser processing for the cutting and notching of foils, welding of the foil stacks to tabs, cell case injection hole sealing, safety valve welding, and cap-to-case sealing. Together with emerging technologies such as laser drying of the electrode coating, these processes consistently deliver the high speed and high yield required for high-volume Li-ion cell production.

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[H4] Busbar Welding

For all battery cell technologies, whether cylindrical, prismatic or pouch, conductive busbars are used to connect individual cells into modules.  Laser welding enables the creation of busbar-to-cell connections that meet critically important electrical performance requirements while also offering unmatched production speed, reliability, and ease of automation.

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[H4] Battery Packs

Battery pack and tray welding encompasses two processes. First, making a high quantity of electrical connections to increasingly thick conductors, frequently of dissimilar or coated materials. Second, sealing the robust mechanical cases that enclose the battery itself. Laser welding offers the speed and reliability to create both high numbers of welds and strong, high-quality welds, even in reflective materials like aluminum.
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[H4] Electric Motors

Electric vehicle motors are designed with hairpin conductors that require several manufacturing steps. Laser ablation, or material removal, enables electric motor manufacturers to rapidly and reliably strip insulation coating from the hairpin ends. Once the underlying copper is exposed, laser welding is a high-speed method of creating low-resistance joints with high accuracy and virtually no spatter.

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[H4] Power Electronics

In addition to batteries, vehicle electrification requires additional electrical components such as inverters, control boxes, and power distribution units (PDUs) to handle the flow of electrical signals and currents to the drivetrain components. Fiber lasers enable the welding of the inter-component connectors and busbars to meet critically important performace requirements while also offering unmatched production speed, reliability, and ease of automation.

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[H4] Fuel Cells

Hydrogen fuel cells, an alternative to Li-ion batteries, are used to power a variety of systems including vehicles and other energy storage applications. Fuel cells rely on bipolar plates and MEAs as key components. Laser processing solutions are able to meet the demanding requirements of these components, offering precision, quality, and speed in applications including welding, slurry drying, cutting, and more.

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