The Evosys Group looks back on an eventful 2025
Despite the unstable global economic situation, the EVOSYS Group can once again look back on a successful fiscal year. The laser plastic welding technology is part of a stable growth market in the medium term, and the EVOSYS brand is well positioned in the international market as a technology leader.
The year 2025 and the preceding months presented the mechanical engineering industry with particular challenges: global competition, rising material costs, fluctuating sales figures in the automotive industry, and tariff uncertainties shaped the economic landscape. Yet it is precisely during such periods that a company’s strength is revealed.
Evosys Laser GmbH has used this time to make targeted investments in the future—both at its Erlangen location and in its international subsidiaries. The focus has been on research and development, as well as the continuous development of our employees and infrastructure. As a technology leader, we know that innovation is the key to sustainable success. Our R&D activities aim to continuously optimize existing products and create unique added value for our customers through new, patent-protected solutions. In this way, we not only secure our competitiveness but also actively shape the future of the industry.
The subsidiaries in the U.S. and China are showing encouraging progress. Particularly in the U.S. market, numerous innovative projects are currently underway, being driven forward with great momentum and successfully tested.
The start of 2026 has also been positive so far. For the EVOSYS Group, the stability and sustainability of our business are our top priorities. Rather than focusing on a single major customer and short-term profits, we have maintained a diversified business model from the very beginning. As a result, we are represented in all key industries and are less vulnerable to fluctuations in individual sectors or markets.
Evosys Laser GmbH has once again been recognized as a TOP 100 Top Innovator 2026 in the field of innovation. We were also honored to receive the BayernsBest50 award and were recognized by Kununu in the third quarter as one of the Top 3 Employers in Bavaria. A particular highlight is the “Grand Prize for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises 2026” from the Oskar Patzelt Foundation—we are currently in the preliminary jury stage for this award. This prestigious honor recognizes companies that set standards in the German economy through innovative strength, sustainable growth, and outstanding customer focus.
Do you have any further questions or would you like to schedule a personal consultation? If so, please feel free to contact us at +49 9131 – 4088 – 1050. We look forward to hearing from you!
Laser Plastic Welding for Bio-Based Sports Drink Bottles: A Reliable, Automated Manufacturing Solution for Fassibottle and Evosys
Innovative material and manufacturing concepts are becoming increasingly important. A recent example of this is the bio-based sports drink bottle from Fassibottle, which will be welded in our Evosys contract manufacturing facility in the future.
The vacuum-free bottle is made from renewable sugarcane. Through targeted design adjustments, the bottle is prevented from collapsing while drinking, ensuring a consistent and unobstructed flow of liquid. At the same time, the bottle retains its shape during use, thereby meeting the requirements of many top athletes and finding particular application in cycling.
In the original product design, the valve concept in particular posed a challenge. It consisted of several individual components such as the valve, seal, and nut, which required labor-intensive manual assembly. In addition to the increased manufacturing effort, this also resulted in a functional risk: the valve could be opened by the end user, which could compromise both the seal and product safety.
To optimize the design and manufacturing process, laser plastic welding was implemented as the joining technology in consultation with Evosys and Fassibottle. This process enabled the creation of a permanent, unbreakable bond between the valve and the bottle body. The particle-free joining process ensures that no contaminants are introduced into the drinking system—a decisive advantage, particularly in the food and consumer goods sectors. Furthermore, laser plastic welding enables short cycle times and high process speeds, significantly increasing cost-effectiveness in series production.
Another advantage lies in end-to-end process integration: From the production of the bottle body and the punching of the bottle base to the insertion of the valve, subsequent welding, and final assembly, the entire production process can be efficiently and automatically managed. This reduces interfaces, minimizes sources of error, and ensures consistently high product quality.
Do you have any questions? We’d be happy to advise you on a specific application.
Our contact information:
Phone: +49 9131 40180-0
Email: info@evosys-services.com
Evosys Expands Its Presence in North America: Strategic Partnerships for Greater Customer Proximity and Local Points of Contact
Evosys Laser GmbH continues to expand its operations in North America. Through two strategically important partnerships, the company is laying the groundwork for a comprehensive, customer-focused range of services in the field of laser plastic welding – from the East Coast to the West Coast of the United States.
Consolidated Sales Expertise in the Eastern United States
Together with Schaeffler Special Machinery, the Schaeffler Group’s special-purpose machine manufacturer, the American subsidiary Evosys North America Corp. has established a sales partner team for the eastern United States. The focus is on turnkey, highly automated manufacturing solutions for the medical technology sector, in which product quality and regulatory compliance are consistently ensured even as production volumes increase.
The joint team is led by Denis Wittmaier, Managing Director of Evosys North America Corp. With his local market knowledge, technical expertise in laser plastic welding, and direct on-site presence, he supports projects throughout their entire lifecycle:
• Feasibility studies and process design
• Design and integration of laser-based joining technologies
• Commissioning, series production ramp-up, and ongoing process support
MedTech companies benefit from short decision-making paths, high planning reliability, and manufacturing solutions from a single source—ranging from precise laser welding processes for plastics to flexibly configurable process modules and fully automated assembly and testing systems.
At MD&M Anaheim (MD&MWest), it became clear just how important this combined expertise is: scaling up MedTech production must not come at the expense of quality and compliance. In dialogue with R&D, quality assurance, and production teams, the focus was on practical approaches to making production lines safer, smarter, and more efficient.
Strong sales partner team for the Eastern United States – Frank Brunnecker (Managing Director of Evosys Laser GmbH), Andreas Schnaiker (Senior Global Key Account Manager for Medical Devices), Denis Wittmaier (Managing Director of Evosys North America Corp.), and Franziska Putz (Head of Marketing at Schaeffler Special Machinery)
Expanded Presence and Application Expertise on the West Coast
At the same time, Evosys is strengthening its collaboration with its long-standing partner, Dax Research. Both companies have more than 15 years of experience in laser plastic welding and are established as reliable partners for demanding plastic applications.
The partnership with Dax Research is now being systematically expanded and strategically developed. The goal is to offer customers on the U.S. West Coast direct access to sales, service, and application support. Combined with the existing Evosys location in Detroit, this creates a comprehensive consulting and service offering for the North American market.
The collaboration includes, among other things:
• Sales solutions and technical consulting for laser plastic welding
• Service offerings and application support in close proximity to customers
• Close coordination with the Evosys location in Detroit to serve the entire U.S. market
• Development and implementation of individual, customer-specific welding solutions
Moving forward together into the future of laser material processing: Dax Hamilton, Josh Brown (DAX Research), and Frank Brunnecker and Holger Aldebert (Evosys Laser GmbH) are formalizing their partnership to develop innovative manufacturing solutions.
The advantage: Comprehensive support for the North American market
These two partnerships offer clear added value for North American medtech and industrial companies:
• Regional proximity: Direct points of contact on the East and West Coasts
• Scalable solutions: From the first prototype to fully automated series production
• Process reliability: Qualified laser welding processes for plastics with a focus on quality and compliance
• Expanded scope of services: Consulting, application support, and services from a single source
In this way, Evosys reinforces its claim as a technology leader in laser plastic welding to not only deliver innovative precision technology but also to provide internationally reliable, customer-oriented manufacturing solutions.
Awarded the TOP 100 seal – Evosys once again among the innovation leaders
Evosys Laser GmbH was once again awarded the prestigious TOP 100 seal of approval for outstanding innovation in 2026. This means that we are once again one of Germany’s most innovative medium-sized companies and are continuing our success story as a technology leader in the field of laser plastic welding.
This award is a significant milestone for us and confirms our ongoing commitment to research, development, and future-oriented manufacturing solutions. For the fifth time in a row, our innovative strength has been recognized by an independent jury—proof of our sustainable strategy and consistent focus on the requirements of dynamic markets such as the automotive supply industry and medical technology.
A key factor in our success is our corporate culture, which is based on flexibility, agility, and partnership-based cooperation. We invest time and resources in promoting new ideas and rely on intensive dialogue – both within the team and in exchanges with universities and research institutions. This ensures us access to the latest scientific findings and strengthens our innovative power in the long term.
A current example of our innovative capabilities is the Evo2Step welding system, which was developed under the personal supervision of the management. This solution sets new standards in laser plastic welding and underscores our commitment to actively driving technological developments forward.
For us, receiving the TOP 100 seal of approval once again is both confirmation and motivation. It is an expression of the joint achievement of all our employees and an incentive to continue offering you innovative and sustainable manufacturing solutions in the future.
The award ceremony will take place on June 26, 2026, as part of the German SME Summit in Heidelberg.
Awarded the TOP 100 seal – Evosys once again among the innovation leaders
Our trade fair appearance at K 2025 in Düsseldorf – we take a look back
Once again this year, our appearance at the K 2025 trade fair in Düsseldorf was all about innovation and sustainability. With a large number of high-quality technical discussions and great interest in our latest developments, it was clear that Evosys’ innovative strength is convincing.
Special attention was paid to the EvoWeld Mini, which was presented in a housing made of sustainable wood. This new product symbolizes the focus on environmentally friendly solutions in the field of laser plastic welding. The integrated absorption tester of the compact welding station attracted a great deal of interest and demonstrates our technological expertise.
The further development of the EvoWeld Generation 2 impressively demonstrated the possibilities of modern laser welding technology: optimized processes ensure even higher welding quality and shorter delivery times. Thanks to flexible options for manual or automated loading, the system can be quickly and individually adapted to specific requirements. An additional highlight at the trade fair was the retrofit kit for the Evo2Step process on the standard machine. This combination of special sequence control and simple equipment allows two-stage laser welding processes to be integrated efficiently and flexibly into existing systems.
For larger components, we offer customized Evo2Step machines with up to 2.8 kW laser power, extended working fields, and state-of-the-art clamping technology. For the first time, this enables the precise determination of the absorption properties of plastics at 980 nm during the welding process – a decisive advance for process reliability and result quality.
The further development of the EVO 0800-TD was also presented: The compact control technology in a space-saving 19″ rack facilitates integration into existing production lines and significantly reduces space requirements. With the stand-alone kit, users can flexibly develop processes and produce sample parts before the process module is transferred to an automated line.
Managing Director Holger Aldebert sums up the positive outcome of the trade fair: “The high number of visitors and the strong interest in our innovations confirm that we are on the right track. Sustainability and efficiency are increasingly becoming a focus for our customers—and our manufacturing solutions address precisely these issues.”
