Laser Photonics Expands Semiconductor Industry-Focused Product Line

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Laser Photonics (NASDAQ: LASE) announced the expansion of its semiconductor industry product line. Through its recently acquired subsidiary, Control Micro Systems (CMS), the company has enhanced its portfolio with advanced laser wafer dicing, marking, and scribing technologies. The expansion includes the BlackStar laser wafer dicing system, which improves die yield without water jet cooling, and custom-tailored multi-station laser systems featuring robotic wafer positioning and machine vision. The company also added a chip marking system with ultraviolet laser technology for permanent chip markings.

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• Expansion into the growing semiconductor market, projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030
• Strategic acquisition of Control Micro Systems (CMS) enhancing product portfolio
• Introduction of innovative BlackStar laser system improving die yield and reducing processing time

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The expansion into semiconductor manufacturing equipment represents a strategic pivot for Laser Photonics, but several challenges need consideration. While the $1 trillion semiconductor market projection by 2030 is promising, the company faces intense competition from established players like ASML and Lam Research. The BlackStar system's waterless dicing technology offers a compelling value proposition by potentially reducing costs and improving yields, but market penetration will require significant validation from major chip manufacturers.

The acquisition of Control Micro Systems enhances LPC's technical capabilities, particularly in automated wafer handling and machine vision systems. However, with a market cap of only $70.8 million, the company's ability to compete against industry giants and fund necessary R&D investments may be The UV laser marking technology and custom multi-station systems demonstrate technical competence, but achieving meaningful market share will require substantial sales and support infrastructure.

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: LASE) (“LPC” or “the Company”), a leading global developer of industrial laser systems for cleaning and other material processing applications, announced today the expansion of its product offering targeting the surging market for chip fabrication.

The growing demand for electronics and electric vehicles, the rise of industrial automation, and the adoption of AI by technologies across all areas are just some factors that are propelling the chip design and fabrication market forward. Indeed, some analysts expect the semiconductor market to reach an annual $1 trillion by 2030 on the global scale. Yet, although global supply chains have largely recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, challenges persist as they struggle to fulfill the high demand for advanced chips. That is why the adoption of high-speed laser processing equipment by chip fabs is more essential than ever.

LPC is providing this laser-powered technology to help accelerate the manufacturing of semiconductors. For the Company, established as a trusted provider of industrial laser equipment for surface preparation, cutting, marking, and welding, chip fabrication has been one of the target sectors. Now, joined by its recently acquired subsidiary, Control Micro Systems, Inc. (CMS), LPC has expanded its product line of advanced laser wafer dicing, marking, and scribing technologies.

One of LPC’s flagship products in this space is the BlackStar laser wafer dicing and scribing system. Engineered with short-pulse laser technology, die singulation by the BlackStar involves minimal heat and does not require water jet cooling to separate brittle materials like silicon. This technique greatly improves die yield while minimizing the need for individual die processing, in turn reducing time and labor.

LPC’s expanded portfolio of products for the semiconductor industry now also includes custom-tailored multi-station laser systems for wafer marking, scribing, and lapping, built to handle a variety of wafer thicknesses and sizes. This innovative technology features robotic wafer positioning and machine vision, and serves to facilitate the production and tracing of chips. Separately, a chip marking system integrating ultraviolet laser technology has been added to its portfolio, which allows for the production of the smallest permanent chip markings without damage to the surrounding microstructure of the die.

“Our growth is fueled by the addition of CMS, and we are excited to expand our product portfolio and offer high-speed, effective laser equipment to chip fabs,” said Wayne Tupuola, CEO of LPC. “We are continuously driven by our mission to upgrade industrial material processing with reliable laser technology. For the semiconductor manufacturing sector, where progress is critical today, we provide automated solutions that greatly optimize the processing of silicon and related brittle materials.”

For more information, visit the LPC website at www.laserphotonics.com.

About Laser Photonics Corporation

Laser Photonics is a vertically integrated manufacturer and R&D Center of Excellence for industrial laser technologies and systems. Laser Photonics seeks to disrupt the $46 billion, centuries-old sand and abrasives blasting markets, focusing on surface cleaning, rust removal, corrosion control, de-painting and other laser-based industrial applications. Laser Photonics’ new generation of leading-edge laser blasting technologies and equipment also addresses the numerous health, safety, environmental and regulatory issues associated with old methods. As a result, Laser Photonics has quickly gained a reputation as an industry leader in industrial laser systems with a brand that stands for quality, technology and product innovation. Currently, world-renowned and Fortune 1000 manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, maritime, nuclear and space industries are using Laser Photonics’ “unique-to-industry” systems. For more information, visit https://www.laserphotonics.com.

Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), including statements regarding the Company’s plans, prospects, potential results and use of proceeds. These statements are based on current expectations as of the date of this press release and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which may cause results and uses of proceeds to differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements. These risks include, without limitation, those described under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Registration Statement. Any reader of this press release is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release except as required by applicable laws or regulations.

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FAQ

What new semiconductor products did Laser Photonics (LASE) announce in their expansion?

Laser Photonics announced the BlackStar laser wafer dicing system, custom multi-station laser systems for wafer marking, scribing, and lapping, and a new ultraviolet laser chip marking system.

How does Laser Photonics' (LASE) BlackStar system improve semiconductor manufacturing?

The BlackStar system improves die yield through short-pulse laser technology, eliminating the need for water jet cooling and reducing processing time and labor for silicon separation.

What is the market potential for Laser Photonics' (LASE) semiconductor products?

The semiconductor market is projected to reach $1 trillion annually by 2030, driven by growing demand for electronics, electric vehicles, industrial automation, and AI technologies.