Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH)

As an independent non-profit research institute for photonics and laser technology, the Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) stands for innovative research, development, and consulting. The LZH was founded in 1986 to conduct interdisciplinary research and development in laser technology, bringing together research and practice and training specialists close to the industry.

The interdisciplinary cooperation of scientists and engineers enables innovative approaches in various fields: from component development for specific laser systems to process development for laser applications, for example for medical technology or lightweight construction in the automotive sector. Currently, almost 200 people are employed at the LZH. The LZH is funded by the Lower Saxony Ministry of Economics, Transport and Building.

Our innovation fields stand for the future topics of photonics and laser technology. In these areas, we identify and initiate trends and thus contribute significantly to the further development of science, the economy, and industry.

Seven R&D departments combining expertise in optics, materials science and production technology focus on both basic and applied research with the aim to create innovations in the fields of optical components and systems, optical production technologies and biomedical photonics.

In addition to contributions on the production side of laser industry, the LZH furthers the development of future technologies and applications by providing technical and scientific consulting as well as expert training in the operation of laser systems.

The interdisciplinary cooperation between physicists, engineers, biologists, medical scientist and others allows innovative approaches for challenges in diverse areas: from the development of components for specific laser systems up to process developments for different laser applications such as medial engineering or lightweight constructions for the automotive or aerospace sector.