LPKF Laser & Electronics AG, established in Garbsen, Germany, in 1976, specializes in the design and production of advanced laser-based systems for various technology sectors worldwide, spanning Germany, Europe, North America (including the United States), China, Malaysia, Vietnam, and other Asian regions. The company's operations are divided into four principal segments: Development, Electronics, Welding, and Solar. The Development division equips industrial research and development departments, alongside public entities such as universities, research institutes, and schools, with essential tools like circuit board plotters and ProtoLasers.