New labs, greater support — Luxinar and Iradion enhance service worldwide
Luxinar Ltd. With new labs in China and the USA and an expanded UK operation, Luxinar and Iradion are boosting their ability to deliver faster, more effective application support to customers globally. The applications (apps) labs are valuable additions to the company’s existing labs in Germany, Italy, Korea, and the UK, meaning that customers and prospects worldwide can have their samples processed quickly and receive expert advice in their own time zones.
New China apps lab, Shanghai
The China apps lab opened in late August 2025 to provide tailored laser processing solutions and system configurations to Chinese customers.
The equipment includes a 2D scanner with 9.3µm and 10.6µm lasers up to 450W and 650W, respectively, a vacuum stage for processing static samples, a facility for on-the-fly processing and a turntable for rotary processing. The China team also has an SR 25 AOM, primarily aimed at thin-film cutting applications. The system is modular and flexible for a variety of processes, including cutting, ablation, engraving, drilling and marking, and allows future upgrades to the laser, optics and scanners.
New USA apps lab, Uxbridge
The USA apps lab was established earlier this year under the leadership of Laser Applications Engineer Myrna Reyes. With a PhD in Materials and 16 years of combined experience in various laser processing technologies, she supports Engineering, Sales, Service and Marketing.
Spanning 560 square feet, the US lab features a dedicated customer meeting area, a display of laser-processed samples and products, and ample space to accommodate multiple laser systems. The current equipment includes a Trotec Speedy 300, featuring a 400 x 700 mm working area, powered by a 120W 10.6µm air-cooled Iradion Infinity laser. In addition, a 120W water-cooled 10.6µm Luxinar MULTISCAN® VS system equipped with a precision Scancube increases the lab’s processing capabilities.
Future expansions will include the addition of a Destiny 250W 10.6µm laser and an Infinity 60W 9.3µm laser, both from Iradion, and a Luxinar 250W 10.6µm MULTISCAN® HE 25i scanner with a 300mm processing field.
New UK smart apps lab, Hull
The UK smart apps lab was set up this year for the company’s ultrashort pulse laser range. Equipped with cameras displaying an overview of the lab, operators, and close-ups of the workpiece, the lab provides live-streamed laser processing, instant feedback from apps engineers and real-time adjustments. Benefits to the customer include shorter sample processing times and reduced travel costs. The smart lab provides an addition to the existing apps labs for the CO2 laser sources at the same location.
The apps lab concept
Iradion’s and Luxinar’s apps labs offer customers expert support in testing and optimising laser processes such as cutting, marking, engraving, drilling, ablating, and more across a wide range of materials – from plastics and metals to glass and textiles. Experienced engineers provide rapid sample turnaround, detailed application reports, and complimentary advice to help customers identify the best laser solution before purchase. In addition to laser sources, the labs feature advanced inspection equipment, including optical microscopes, and the engineers maintain an extensive database of past tests to guide recommendations. Customers can also book lab time for in-depth proof-of-concept work and receive expert guidance on all aspects of the laser process, from parameters and beam delivery to fume extraction and workpiece holding fixtures.
