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

William M. Steen Award 2022 for "5-Axis Laser MicroJet"

Laser Institute of America, LIA 

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

CCMT
Exhibition

CCMT

Apr 8, 2024 - Apr 12, 2024
New International Expo Centre, Shanghai
Booth no. W2-B301

Ceramitec
Exhibition

Ceramitec

Apr 9, 2024 - Apr 12, 2024
Messe Munich, Germany
Hall A6, Booth 421

JCK
Exhibition

JCK

May 31, 2024 - Jun 3, 2024
Las Vegas, NV - USA (The Venetian)
Booth no. 53087

EPMT
Exhibition

EPMT

Jun 11, 2024 - Jun 14, 2024
Palexpo-Geneva, Switzerland

They trust us

We count companies from various industries among our customers. Here is a selection of our valued clients.

What they say about us

“This signifies a substantial enhancement in precision. Our LMJ machine stands apart from typical machines, as it can achieve cuts of several centimeters with an astonishing accuracy range of 3 to 5 microns.”

Mr. Giraud, Microweld, France

“The Laser MicroJet (LMJ) from Synova offers exceptional laser machining capabilities. The gentle machining process allows the production of highly accurate parts without causing heat damage, deformation or other material changes.”

Mr. Kido, Makino Milling Machines, Japan

“The microjet slices through CMCs like a knife through butter.”

Kurt Godwin, General Electric, USA

“We would like to acknowledge Synova’s proactive approach in understanding our requirements in detail and implementing these as best as possible in our DCS 300 and are happy to say that the Laser MicroJet technology has proved itself as the next frontier in laser diamond sawing.”

Venus Jewel, India

“... we’re implementing technology that not many companies have access to. That includes the Synova laser cutting machine, which is the most advance technology available today.”

Yoram Dvash, President of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE)

“ The Laser-Microjet is a “black swan”, meaning an event that happens very rarely – a true disruptive technology!”

Benjamin King, KingBrokerage, USA

Are you interested in a demo?

Call us at +41 21 55 22 600 or write an e-mail

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