History

1998 First patent application

2000 Fraunhofer supports the project

2003 First Laser beam

2005 Foundation of TAUFENBACH GmbH in Kiel

2006 Development to series-production readiness

• Worldwide smallest 20 watt CO₂-Laser tube
• Production facilities
• RF-Driver

2008 Sales and Distribution of Laser Beam Sources

2009 Sales and Distribution of Laser Marking Systems

2009 Set-up of Specialist Dealer Network