LPKF Laser & Electronics AG is a German-based developer of laser systems and process solutions for printed circuit board (PCB) technology and microelectronics. Its products are aimed at customers in the automotive, electronics, telecommunications and solar sectors. The Group is active in the following segments: Rapid Prototyping offers solutions for the in-house prototyping and assembly of various PCBs without the use of chemicals; Cutting and Structuring Lasers division supplies laser systems and process expertise for the production of interconnect devices; Joining Technologies segment sells laser systems for welding plastic components; Thin-film Technologies segment is involved with the development and production of laser systems for scribing thin-film solar panels and other segments include production services. In December 2013, the Company acquired shares in its Slovenia-based subsidiary, LPKF Laser & Elektronika doo, thus holding 100% of the shares in all of its subsidiaries.