About Us

The laser integration specialists

Founded in 1977 by Andrew Kearsley (whilst completing his doctorate on excimer lasers) and Prof. Colin Webb from the University of Oxford the company’s aim was to manufacture and sell excimer lasers.

From humble beginnings (in one founder’s garage) to a dedicated production facility with state-of-the-art applications laboratories, the Oxford Lasers journey has not been uneventful.

Traversing multiple sectors with complex technological landscapes, whilst remaining focussed on the advancements of lasers and laser integration technology, has been both challenging and rewarding in equal measure.

Through the creativity and tenacity of the people involved, Oxford Lasers has grown from a single product enterprise to a multi-product, laser integration specialist that applies cutting edge laser technology in the development of advanced laser systems.

To discover more about our products visit our laser micromachining and imaging pages, or contact us for a chat.

Dr Kearsley tests the first commercial KrF Laser in Europe

We developed copper vapour lasers

Development of the ACL45 Laser

We won the first of 3 Queens Awards (for technological achievement)

We launched our first complete Imaging System

Mark Brickman uses ACL45 Copper Vapour Lasers for Pink Floyd's Division Bell Tour

We began commercial production of CVL Micromachining Systems

Nanosecond YAG laser micromachining system goes into commercial production

We integrated Ultrafast Lasers into Micromachining Systems

Moved into larger building at Moorbrook Park,

Martyn Knowles steps up from Technical Director to CEO

Dr Kearsley and Professor Webb at the anniversary dinner

We expanded our micromachining applications lab

We launched Imaging Contract Services with a brand new lab at our Didcot Facility

OUR SPECIALIST TEAMS

Senior Management

The Senior Management team at Oxford Lasers, combine a unique combination of having both deep science backgrounds with many years of research and industrial experience. With many years of experience in laser and physics disciplines, they bring modern management practices to the day to day running of the business.

Technical Sales

Our technical sales teams have a wide remit, working with a global customer base and being responsible for finding technical solutions to new & existing customers challenges. With a wealth of experience in the use of lasers for micromachining and imaging applications our sales people are instrumental in understanding customer needs and building close customer relationships.

Contract Services

Our Contract Services teams include laser engineers, metrology specialists, physicists, image analysis technicians and more. The teams have a wealth of experience in laser micromachining processing and laser imaging analysis techniques, this enables them to deliver a wide range of solutions to our diverse client base.

Research and Development

Our R&D team comprises a dynamic, multi-disciplinary group of development engineers with extensive experience in advanced lasers, optical design, motion control automation, instrumentation, metrology and laser process development. The team’s main goals include development of new products and innovative process in applications spanning both micromachining and imaging.

After Sales

Our aftersales team are responsible for both product installation and customer support. Delivering the full range of aftercare services from training to upgrades, this group of multi-disciplined engineers with deep product knowledge together with a wide range of applications knowledge are equipped to support both our Micromachining and Imaging products.

Operations and Production

Responsible for the manufacture and test of all Oxford Lasers products, our operations team are skilled in mechanical, electrical and optical design. The team has a wealth of experience gathered over the many years of building customer products. They ensure both Micromachining and Imaging products are shipped to customers specification.

JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM

Colin Webb and Andrew Kearsley founded the company in 1977 as a spin out from Oxford University. The fact that both of them are still deeply involved with the company says more about the atmosphere and culture than anything else. The success of Oxford Lasers is due to the contributions and commitment of the people who work here.

Operating in a high-tech field, the company has to be agile and rapidly develop new product and techniques to solve fresh technical challenges, this is why we maintain an informal collegiate management style within the company. We want our people to enjoy the experience of being part of the Oxford Lasers team and to develop to their full potential in this exciting industry.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | UK

We are searching for a creative Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for the generation of concepts and detailed designs using 3D CAD and FEA simulation tools in the development of Oxford Laser's innovative micro machining and high speed imaging systems.

MORE INFORMATION

International Service Engineer | UK

We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced ‘International Service Engineer’ to support our growing global customer base. This role will be based in the UK with at least 2-3 years of experience as a service engineer wanting to develop a career in a high-tech industry.