William M. Steen Award 2022 for "5-Axis Laser MicroJet"
Laser Institute of America, LIA
Laser MicroJet:
A unique, water jet guided laser technology
Parallel laser beam
Synova has made possible what physically seems to be impossible. No focus, no taper, thickness range from microns to centimeters
Damage-free
No HAZ, depositions or burrs. No weakening of the material
Highest quality and accuracy
Micron precise, smooth edges, sharp corners
Industry-ready
24/7 production & integration into fully automated production lines
Efficient
Low cost of ownership (few consumables, low tool wear)
What we do?
LMJ Machines
All Synova laser cutting systems are based on the unique Laser MicroJet technology, performing highly accurate and fast machining without thermal damage, taper and depositions. LMJ production machines have a proven performance of 97% uptime (semiconductor industry).
LMJ Lab Services
Our application laboratory is available for sample testing, feasibility studies and application development.
Are you interested in a test?
LMJ Job Shop
We offer ‘job shop’ cutting services at our headquarters and international MMCs. Quick and hassle-free, ideal for prototypes and small batches.
LMJ Integration Package
With the LMJ-iP Synova provides customers with the flexibility to integrate core LMJ components into existing production facilities.
LMJ License (NEW)
The Laser MicroJet technology, including IP portfolio, is now accessible to interested parties through licensing.
Industries we serve
Aerospace & Energy
Turbine blades, shrouds, vanes and other aero-engine components, satellite sensors
Semiconductor & Photovoltaics
Silicon wafers, integrated circuits, smart cards, sensor chips, MEMS, solar cells
Diamond
Natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds (CVD, HPHT)
Toolmaking
Tool inserts, superhard materials such as PcBN, PCD, SCD and CVD diamond
Medical
Surgical instruments, implants, tubes, flat stents, electronic components
Watchmaking
Watch movement components such as toothed wheels, decorative parts
Who we are?
It all began with the invention of the liquid jet guided laser at the Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Lausanne, Switzerland in the 1990s.
Synova is now a company with global reach. Our focus lies on delivering high-quality cutting solutions and services to our customers.
What makes us unique?
30
Years of experience in laser-machining
26
Years of commercialization
140
Employees, among them 30 R&D engineers
8
Global LMJ competence centers
10
National and international awards
>1’700
Application tests
500
LMJ machines installed worldwide
40
Million USD invested in R&D
>150
Patents
We are honored
2022
2020
Technology Innovation Award (Europe, Israel, Africa)
Frost & Sullivan
2014
Laser MicroJet: One of “World’s Most Amazing Breakthroughs in Science & Technology”
McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science & Technology, U.S.A.
2007
Second Best Tool for Wafer Processing
EuroAsia IC Industry
2005
European Award for technology Innovation
Frost & Sullivan
2004
Entrepreneur of the Year 2004 (Finalist)
Ernst & Young
1997
Förderpreis Technopark Zürich
Technopark Zürich
Technologiestandort Schweiz
OSEC, Swiss Center for Trade Promotion
Sonderpreis Espace Mittelland
Cantons of Central Switzerland
1996
KTI-Label
Swiss Innovation Promotion Agency, Bern
Next Events
Exhibition
JCK
Jun 6, 2025 - Jun 9, 2025
Las Vegas, NV - USA (The Venetian)
Exhibition
EPHJ
Jun 3, 2024 - Jun 6, 2025
Palexpo-Geneva, Switzerland
Exhibition
IMTEX
Jan 23, 2025 - Jan 29, 2025
Bengaluru, India (BIEC)
Booth A117, Hall 4
They trust us
We count companies from various industries among our customers. Here is a selection of our valued clients.