Scottish Enterprise has supported Watt Laser to expand its business within the Clyde Gateway Tradepark in Glasgow.

The company has completed a £433,000 investment in its business premises, with £128,000 grant support from Scottish Enterprise.

The company moved into the new, larger premises in September 2023, bringing improved productivity, greater operational efficiency, increased innovation capacity and the creation of three new full-time jobs as well as safeguarding eight existing posts.

Watt Laser develops, designs and manufactures cutting-edge laser processes, systems and software – with much of its time dedicated to research and development. The company is able to design and develop bespoke laser solutions for customers in a wide range of industries including electronics, automotive, healthcare and aerospace.

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The company's unique processes offer increased accuracy, cost savings and waste reductions; creating energy efficiencies and reducing the need for the use of polluting chemicals and gasses. It recently developed its first system for quality control, which it showcased at global electronics trade fair Productronica in Munich in November 2023, attended with support from Scottish Enterprise.

Declan Brannagan, Lead Engineer at Watt Laser, said: "This is an extremely exciting time for Watt Laser. The opportunities to utilise laser processing to enhance existing processes and develop new technology are endless. Watt Laser's rapid growth into a dynamic and innovative team ensures we are ready to provide these cutting-edge laser processes. Scottish Enterprise has assisted greatly in helping Watt Laser to expand at the rate required to tackle new challenges and put Scotland on the map as a hub of clean laser processing technology."