Laser Photonics Corporation has secured a six-figure order from REXA, Inc. for its CleanTech Industrial Roughening Laser CTIR-3040, a 2-kilowatt handheld laser cleaning and surface preparation system. The order marks REXA's first purchase from Laser Photonics and integrates the CleanTech technology into REXA's manufacturing workflow for linear actuators. The system will condition actuator surfaces prior to powder coating to improve adhesion and extend service life in harsh environments such as oil rigs and well sites.

Operational Integration and Benefits

REXA plans to deploy the CTIR-3040 to replace conventional surface preparation methods, offering a precise, repeatable, and chemical-free process. The laser surface roughening is designed to enhance the performance of protective powder coatings on actuators used in the power, oil and gas, and process industries. By fitting within REXA's existing coating workstream, the system aims to streamline production while increasing the durability of the final product.

System Specifications and Scalability

The CTIR-3040 features a 2kW fiber laser, a dual-axis scanner, five preset cleaning patterns, and a built-in water chiller. It is capable of strip rates of up to 240 square feet per hour and is engineered for both handheld operation and integration with industrial robots. The system can also be installed within Class 1 safety work cells and the Company's Titan line of industrial cleaning platforms, providing a pathway for REXA to scale from handheld to fully automated laser processing.

Management Commentary

Ann Tewari, Interim President of Laser Photonics, stated that the order reflects how relationships with industrial manufacturers begin by solving specific production challenges. She emphasized that the 2kW CleanTech system provides REXA with a precise surface preparation process that integrates directly into their existing workflow. Tewari also noted that the platform is designed to scale with customers, potentially expanding into automated solutions as REXA's needs evolve.

Laser Photonics Corporation provided a corporate update covering a temporary leadership transition and continued execution across its defense and industrial growth initiatives. The company is advancing its Laser Shield Anti-Drone System (LSAD), a transportable directed-energy counter-unmanned aerial system developed with affiliate Fonon Technologies. The LSAD was selected by the U.S. Department of War under the MEIA "Vulcan" Call for Solutions as a top submission in the Counter-C5ISR-T category. The platform also generated engagement at SOF Week 2026, leading to follow-on discussions across U.S. and allied defense channels.

Defense and Technology Progress

Laser Photonics is executing final prototype assembly and developing two complementary LSAD product lines: a globally sourced configuration and a TAA-compliant, non-foreign-sourced configuration for sensitive U.S. applications. The company is also developing products including laser dazzlers, directed-energy weapon systems, self-propelled all-terrain crawler-based systems, and autonomous crawler platforms. It is evaluating the feasibility of laser demining systems.

Alongside its directed-energy work, the company has launched a family of DefensTech™ laser systems for military maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and logistics. This includes the Missile Laser Rust Inhibitor (MLRI), portable Marlin laser cleaners, the Blaster Cabinet 4020, and a compact marking laser.

Quantum Bullet™ Technology

The LASE Group of Companies has registered the Quantum Bullet™ trademark and expects to market a new generation of directed-energy products under the brand. The company is integrating Quantum Bullet™ technology into the LSAD platform, designed to amplify the system's available laser energy by up to 100x. The technology utilizes electro-optic modulation, Q-switching, and nonlinear-optical crystal expertise to concentrate and intensify directed-energy output.

Quantum Technology Expansion

Laser Photonics is planning to expand its horizon in electro-optical and quantum photonic components, building deep expertise in nonlinear optical crystals and the Pockels effect. The technology spans electro-optic modulation systems, Pockels cells and Q-switches, pulse pickers, high-voltage drivers, and nonlinear optical crystals, including BBO, LBO, and KTP. Its electro-optic modulation systems deliver broad bandwidths from DC to 1 GHz, while its high-voltage pulsers and amplifiers offer repetition rates up to 250 kHz and rise times as fast as four nanoseconds.

Commercial Expansion

The company expanded into medical device manufacturing through an initial custom laser-drilling system order from Johnson & Johnson. It delivered its first robotic laser cleaning cell to Vander-Bend Manufacturing and completed a repeat CleanTech® deployment with Cummins.

Leadership Transition

Chief Executive Officer Wayne Tupuola is taking a temporary leave of absence of approximately three months for health reasons. The Board of Directors has appointed Ann Tewari, Executive Vice President of Global Operations and Strategy, as Interim President. Ms. Tewari brings over 36 years of experience in operations and strategy, having held senior roles at Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, IBM, Pratt & Whitney, and Comtech Telecommunications.