In a significant milestone for Lithuania’s high-tech sector, Light Conversion – a global leader in ultrashort pulse laser technology – has officially opened a state-of-the-art laser processing applications laboratory in Silicon Valley, California. The launch was marked by an official ceremony attended by Lithuania’s Minister of the Economy and Innovation, Lukas Savickas.
The establishment of this laboratory marks a major step in Light Conversion’s international expansion and technological leadership. By setting up operations in one of the world’s foremost technology hubs, the company is reinforcing its role at the forefront of the global laser industry.
“Light Conversion is a prime example of how Lithuanian innovation is competing – and thriving – on the global stage,” said Minister Savickas. “This achievement reflects not only the company’s advanced technological capabilities but also its strategic vision to grow within highly competitive markets like the United States.”
The new facility will focus on developing and testing advanced laser micromachining solutions for high value-added sectors including semiconductors, electronics, and medical devices. Equipped to replicate real manufacturing conditions, the laboratory will allow industrial clients to validate and accelerate the integration of Light Conversion’s systems into their production lines.
This expansion into Silicon Valley complements the company’s long-standing presence in Montana, where Light Conversion-USA has operated since 2006. With over 9,000 laser systems deployed globally – including at all of the world’s top 50 universities such as Harvard, MIT, Yale, and Columbia – the company is cementing its position as a global powerhouse in precision laser technology.
About Light Conversion
Light Conversion, founded in 1994 as a spin‑off from Vilnius University’s Laser Research Center, is a privately held world leader in femtosecond laser solutions. It designs and manufactures a wide portfolio—including ultrafast femtosecond amplifiers (PHAROS, CARBIDE, FLINT), wavelength‑tunable optical parametric amplifiers (TOPAS, ORPHEUS), OPCPA systems, spectroscopy platforms (HARPIA), and microscopy sources (CRONUS). With over 500 employees (10% holding PhDs) and more than 7,500 systems installed globally, the company merges deep research expertise with industrial-grade reliability.
