LightMachinery’s lasers are used in a wide range of industries to achieve results that are impossible with conventional processing. Our excimer and TEA CO₂ systems enable drilling, cutting, marking, and surface modification with unmatched precision and repeatability. Explore the examples below to see how we apply our laser expertise to real-world applications.
Laser Applications
LightMachinery lasers are applied in a wide range of industries and processes — from precision drilling and micromachining to surface treatment and wire stripping. Explore the examples below to see which laser technology is best suited for your application.
TEA CO₂ Lasers vs. Excimer Lasers
Learn which laser technology is best suited to your application. Excimer lasers excel at deep-UV precision micromachining, while TEA CO₂ lasers provide high-power, cost-effective processing of non-metallics.
Surface Treatment
Lasers provide a clean, controlled method for paint stripping, surface cleaning, and micro-patterning. Excimer and CO₂ systems selectively remove coatings without damaging underlying materials.
Drilling
From tiny vias in PCBs to precise holes in polymers and ceramics, LightMachinery lasers enable high-speed drilling with excellent edge quality and minimal heat-affected zones.
Marking
Laser marking creates permanent, high-contrast codes and identifiers on polymers, glass, and electronic components. CO₂ LaserMark systems deliver reliable, 24/7 coding performance.
Micro-Machining
Excimer lasers are the gold standard for fine-feature machining, enabling sub-micron accuracy in polymers, thin films, and bioabsorbable materials. Ideal for applications where mechanical methods fall short.
PLD (Pulsed Laser Deposition)
Our excimer lasers are widely used for thin film research and advanced materials processing. The high peak power and deep-UV interaction make them ideal for pulsed laser deposition (PLD).
Research
Universities and research labs rely on LightMachinery lasers for flexible, reliable tools in spectroscopy, micromachining, and thin film studies. Compact, cost-effective models like the IPEX-500 are ideal for labs with limited space and budgets.
Wire Stripping
Excimer and CO₂ lasers strip insulation from fine wires and medical device components without mechanical damage. The process is clean, precise, and repeatable, making it ideal for high-value applications.
Dig Deeper into Laser Applications
Drilling
The drilling of small holes is one of the most common applications of the excimer and CO2 lasers.
Marking
Marking has been a regular application for both the CO2 and excimer lasers for more than 30 years.
Micro-Machining
The excimer and CO2 lasers are powerful industrial tools for the micro-machining of non-metals.
PLD
PLD is the key to manufacturing non-traditional materials
Research
A sample of the wide variety of research conducted using our excimer and CO2 lasers.
Wire Stripping
Excimer and CO2 lasers enable clean non-contact stripping of a wide variety of wire and insulation types.
