LUNOVU GMBH

Their core work

Lunovu is a German technology SME specializing in advanced laser systems and laser-based manufacturing processes. Their work spans ultrafast laser processing, laser surface texturing, and polygon scanner technologies applied to industrial production — particularly in automotive and roll-to-roll manufacturing. They contribute laser expertise to EU research consortia focused on scaling lab-proven laser techniques into production-ready systems for multi-material joining, nano-imprint lithography, and high-power fiber laser development.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Lunovu's early H2020 work (2015–2017) focused on laser applications for multi-material manufacturing — surface texturing, joining metal-thermoplastic composites, and automated inspection in production environments. By 2019, their focus shifted decisively toward high-power ultrafast laser source development, tapered fiber lasers, and nano-imprint lithography, moving upstream from laser application to laser system innovation. This evolution suggests a company transitioning from being a laser process integrator to developing core laser technologies with broader market potential.

Lunovu is moving from applying lasers in manufacturing toward developing next-generation high-power laser sources and nanoscale processing, positioning them for photonics-driven industries beyond automotive.

How they like to work

Lunovu participates exclusively as a partner, never as coordinator, which is typical for a specialist SME contributing focused laser expertise to larger consortia. With 33 unique partners across 10 countries in just 3 projects, they engage in mid-to-large consortia averaging 11+ partners each, indicating comfort working in complex multi-national teams. Their non-repeating partner base suggests they are sought after for specific technical capabilities rather than relying on established alliances.

Lunovu has collaborated with 33 distinct partners across 10 countries through 3 projects, giving them a broad European network relative to their small project count. Based in the Aachen technology region (Herzogenrath), they are well-positioned within Germany's photonics and advanced manufacturing ecosystem.

What sets them apart

Lunovu occupies a niche at the intersection of high-power laser source development and industrial-scale laser processing — a combination few SMEs can offer. Their progression from laser application work (surface texturing, joining) to laser system R&D (ultrafast fiber lasers, polygon scanners) means they understand both the physics and the factory floor. For consortium builders, they bring a rare blend of laser engineering depth and manufacturing process awareness that bridges photonics research and industrial deployment.

Highlights from their portfolio

• PULSE
  Largest funding (€563K) and most recent project, focused on high-power ultrafast fiber lasers — represents their strategic direction toward core laser technology development.
• PoLaRoll
  Directly connects their polygon scanner expertise to scalable roll-to-roll manufacturing, demonstrating their ability to bring laser tech into high-throughput production.
• ComMUnion
  Their earliest H2020 project, combining laser texturing with multi-material composites for automotive — shows their roots in applied laser manufacturing.