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The Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) is a research, development and consulting partner for industry, science and public authorities. Focusing on laser technology and photonics, the LZH has been involved in both public-funded R&D and industrial contract research projects for more than 30 years.
As a think tank and project partner the R&D departments at the LZH have sound interdisciplinary know-how, covering all levels from the fundamentals up to application-oriented research. The scientists thus unleash the potential of laser technology and photonics for these focus topics:
- Optical components and systems
- Optical production technologies
- Biomedical photonics
No matter what the challenges are: our experts from the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering work together across disciplines and departments to develop tailor-made solutions.
The LZH offers a variety of career opportunities for experienced professionals, graduates and students.
Imprint: https://www.lzh.de/en/imprint
As a think tank and project partner the R&D departments at the LZH have sound interdisciplinary know-how, covering all levels from the fundamentals up to application-oriented research. The scientists thus unleash the potential of laser technology and photonics for these focus topics:
- Optical components and systems
- Optical production technologies
- Biomedical photonics
No matter what the challenges are: our experts from the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering work together across disciplines and departments to develop tailor-made solutions.
The LZH offers a variety of career opportunities for experienced professionals, graduates and students.
Imprint: https://www.lzh.de/en/imprint
Overview
Location
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hanover
Employees
201-500
Founded date
1986
Mentions in press and media 14
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| Sep 1, 2026 | Inleap Photonics Secures 20 Million Euros for Laser-Based Drone Defense | Set Trending Topics as a preferred source on Google. German deep tech company Inleap Photonics has closed a seed round led by UVC Partners. With it, the Hanover-based startup says it has now raised a total of around 20 million euros for its... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 7 spannende Startups aus Hannover, die alle kennen sollten | In Hannover ist in den vergangenen Jahren eine äußerst spannende Startup-Szene entstanden. Mit interessanten Grownups, aufstrebenden Scaleups und zahlreichen jungen Startups. Dennoch steht Hannover weiter viel zu selten im Fokus der bundesw... |
| Feb 16, 2026 | INLEAP Photonics Raises Pre-Seed Funding To Advance Counter-Drone System | INLEAP Photonics, a German deep tech company developing ultra-fast laser beam steering systems, has emerged from stealth following the completion of a pre-seed funding round in summer 2025 to accelerate development of its laser-based counte... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | INLEAP Photonics Closes Pre-Seed Funding | INLEAP Photonics, a Hannover, Germany-based company that develops, manufactures and sells laser beam steering systems, raised an undisclosed amount in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), with participation ... |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Leibniz University Hannover Develops 3D Printing Method for Microgravity | A research team at Leibniz University Hannover in Germany has developed what is described as the world’s first flexible 3D printing process that uses metal powder to manufacture and repair components under microgravity conditions. Producing... |
| Dec 13, 2022 | LZH and Beneq set the stage for ultrafast ALD adoption in optics industry | LZH and Beneq set the stage for ultrafast ALD adoption in optics industry Tue, Dec 13, 2022 11:00 CET Report this content Beneq, the home of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), and Lazer Zentrum Hannover (LZH) have developed a spatial ALD system... |
| Dec 4, 2022 | ICON awarded new $57.2M NASA contract to develop system than can 3D print lunar structures | The 3D Printing Industry Awards 2022 shortlists are now available for voting. Who will win the 2022 3DPI Awards? Have your say by casting your vote now. Texas-based construction 3D printing firm ICON has gained a $57.2 million contract from... |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Mixture of Martian rock and titanium could be 3D printed into new lower-cost equipment off-world | Researchers at Washington State University (WSU) have developed a material that could be used to 3D print the equipment needed in future missions to explore the red planet. By mixing titanium with simulated Martian regolith, the scientists ... |
| Jul 26, 2022 | Students 3D print unique 23-foot-high learning lab that fits inside SpaceX’s Starship rocket | Students at Swiss boarding school Institut auf dem Rosenberg have worked with Danish design studio SAGA Space Architects to 3D print a 23-foot-tall extraterrestrial learning space. Built alongside 3D printing veterans Ingersoll Machine Tool... |
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FAQ about Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V.
When was Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. founded?
Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. was founded in 1986.
What has the press written about Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V.?
Parsers VC has collected 14 articles mentioning Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V., among them “Inleap Photonics Secures 20 Million Euros for Laser-Based Drone Defense” (Sep 1, 2026) and “7 spannende Startups aus Hannover, die alle kennen sollten” (Mar 30, 2026).
Is Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. still active?
Yes, Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 15, 2026.