Vilnius-based LITILIT secures €8 million financing to make femtosecond laser systems scalable

LITILIT, a company based in Vilnius, has secured €8 million in financing from the Lithuanian National Development Bank ILTE to develop a scalable modular femtosecond laser system called FEMODA. The total value of the €10 million project aims to accelerate the adoption of advanced laser technology and enable new applications. LITILIT's CEO, Nikolajus Gavrilinas, explains that the new system will significantly expand the use of femtosecond lasers beyond manufacturing high-value small parts.

The company's innovative laser system will allow mass production of metal tools and formation of specialized coatings on large surfaces, such as aircraft or car bodies. It will also enhance existing femtosecond laser applications, including consumer electronics, displays, and chips. However, femtosecond lasers are often limited by their heavy infrastructure, installation, and maintenance requirements.

LITILIT's modular platform will address these challenges by combining control electronics, optics, and cooling into a single industrial unit that can easily integrate into any factory. The company is currently constructing a large-scale femtosecond-laser facility in Vilnius, which is expected to commence operations this fall. The plant aims to produce 3,000 femtosecond lasers per year.

The €8 million loan from ILTE and a €2 million investment from LITILIT will cover the project's €10 million total value. LITILIT plans to commercialize the new laser system in the second half of 2029.