This year we celebrate our 25th anniversary. Optical measuring and projection systems from LAP form the basis for numerous solutions in industrial applications and medical technology worldwide.
In 1984, LAP, being pioneers in laser technology, started to develop simple point and line laser units for industrial measuring systems. The company founders soon recognized the growing demand for
non-contact measuring techniques in industrial applications. The laser increasingly served as the central component of complex systems which distinguished themselves by the deep integration into the
customers′ specific production environments.
The developments by the Lüneburg company soon brought about complete solutions for the highly challenging measuring tasks needed in the steel industry. Especially the rolling mill environment called
for systems that were precise and extremely robust at the same time. Such systems had to be protected against vapour, scale, dust, vibrations, high temperatures and collisions with the rolling stock.
Over the years, LAP became well known as a manufacturer of high-precision, industry-proof measuring systems also in other industrial sectors. Today LAP′s worldwide customers include companies such as
ThyssenKrupp, Siemens and Airbus.
LAP introduced innovative optical technology in a wide range of industrial fields. Without these technological advances certain achievements in modern production processes wouldn′t have been possible,
examples being the high level of efficiency attained in steel sheet and wire rod production and latest quality control methods applied in line pipe production.
In "projection" applications, LAP laser systems are used in aircraft manufacturing. They display the contours of built-in parts and by this increase production speed and safety for wings
and tail units. Similar LAP systems are used in the precast industry to ensure that precast components feature the correct dimensions. In the manufacture of kitchen countertops, for example,
they check whether the products have been machined with the required accuracy.
In medical technology, LAP developed new solutions for radiation therapy, nuclear medicine and radiology. In close collaboration with leading institutes and manufacturers LAP develops measuring
systems for new radiological systems used in diagnostics and therapy. Today LAP solutions are in use in hospitals throughout the world.
LAP currently has a workforce of 150 people. Almost one third of the employees have been with the company for more than 10 years. Many of them hold capital shares in the company. In addition to the
headquarters in Lüneburg, the LAP staff takes care of the company′s worldwide customers through branches in the USA, Singapore and Beijing and a network of technical agencies.
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