$LASEJun 16, 2026, 8:31 AM ETAI processed
LASE delivers $0.8M robotic laser cleaning cell to Vander-Bend, enters data-center supply chain
AI Summary
Laser Photonics (LASE) delivered its first robotic laser cleaning cell to Vander-Bend Manufacturing under an order valued at about $0.8M to automate pre-weld removal of zinc coating on sheet-metal panels used in data center infrastructure. The cell is programmable by part type (not single-purpose), which could enable follow-on orders as Vander-Bend scales production and gives LASE a foothold in the high-capex hyperscale data-center supply chain and other precision-manufacturing markets.
Positives
- Delivered first system and booked ~ $0.8M order, marking entry into the data-center infrastructure supply chain
- System is programmable across part types, enabling use on multiple components and increasing potential for additional orders
- Automation targets a manual pre-weld bottleneck, allowing customer to raise throughput without adding headcount
Negatives
- Single order is modest in size and may have limited immediate revenue impact
- Potential follow-on demand is stated as a possibility, not a guaranteed pipeline
- Commercial impact depends on Vander-Bend scaling data-center work and broader capex cycle continuity