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| name = Laserax Inc.
| name = Laserax Inc.
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Industrial laser equipment |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founders | Alex Fraser Xavier Godmaire |
| Headquarters |
Quebec City, Quebec , Canada |
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Area served |
Worldwide |
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Key people |
Xavier Godmaire (CEO) |
| Website | laserax |
Laserax Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer of industrial laser equipment based in Quebec City.[1]
Laserax was founded in 2010 in Quebec City as a research project at the Centre for Optics, Photonics and Lasers by physicists Alex Fraser and Xavier Godmaire.[2][3][4] It initially developed laser cutting technology for the hygiene industry before shifting its focus in 2015 to industrial laser marking machines for aluminum smelting.[5] Laserax has since then expanded its offerings to serve multiple industries.[6]
In 2018, Laserax secured C$10.8 million in funding from a consortium led by Investissement Québec and Desjardins Capital.[5]
In 2024, Laserax closed a Series C financing round of C$45.5 million, led by BDC Capital with participation from Investissement Québec.[7][8] A year later, in 2025, Laserax acquired DPSS Lasers Inc., a manufacturer of high-power ultraviolet lasers based in California.[9]
Laserax is headquartered in Quebec City, where it conducts research and development and machinery assembly. It also has facilities in United States, Germany, and Japan.[7]
Laserax designs and manufactures fiber laser systems for industrial applications.[6] Its product line includes laser marking systems for permanent part identification and traceability on metal surfaces, as well as laser cleaning equipment for the automated removal of rust, paint, oxides, and other contaminants.[6][5][10]
In 2024, Laserax introduced an inline laser welding system for electric vehicle battery module assembly, which utilizes SCARA robotic arms and machine vision guidance.[11]
In 2025, Laserax began producing ultraviolet (UV) laser systems, including linear UV lasers and Class 1 workstations.[12]
- ^ Tardif, Par Jean-François (May 17, 2021). “[GÉRER LA CRISE] Laserax: le potentiel de devenir un beau fleuron québécois”. Le Soleil.
- ^ Décarie, Jean-Philippe (January 24, 2023). “Grande entrevue – Xavier Godmaire, PDG Laserax: Propulsée par la batterie pour véhicules électriques” – via La Presse.
- ^ “Laserax lauréat du prix Innovation – Jeune entreprise de l’ADRIQ”. Faculté des sciences et de génie de l’Université Laval.
- ^ Leduc, Gilbert (March 10, 2016). “Xavier Godmaire et Alex Fraser (Laserax)”. Le Soleil.
- ^ a b c “Laserax: devenir un chef de file mondial du laser industriel”. Les Affaires.
- ^ a b c Lord, Simon (September 25, 2024). “Transformation numérique: Le laser comme outil de transformation” – via La Presse.
- ^ a b Boulay, Mathieu (23 October 2024). “Ronde de financement: Laserax reçoit une aide de 45,5 millions $”. Le Journal de Québec.
- ^ Lafrance, Annie (October 23, 2024). “Laserax obtient 45,5 millions”. Le Soleil.
- ^ “Laserax acquires UV laser manufacturer DPSS Lasers”. Optics.org.
- ^ Jean-Michel, Par; Gagnon, Genois (October 21, 2018). “Laserax — traçabilité des métaux: se spécialiser pour mieux croître”. Le Soleil.
- ^ Regions, Canada Economic Development for Quebec (February 20, 2024). “Government of Canada invests in green innovation with support for Laserax”. Canada.ca.
- ^ “Laserax Expands Portfolio with UV Laser Product Line”.
