
Development and manufacture of high-power ultrashort-pulse fiber lasers in the femtosecond range
Active Fiber Systems GmbH
Jena · Ernst-Ruska-Ring 17New on Amplifa
About Active Fiber Systems
Active Fiber Systems (AFS), based in Jena, Germany's city of photonics, develops and manufactures high-power ultrashort-pulse fiber lasers in the femtosecond range. The systems are used in scientific research, industrial material processing, and next-generation photonics applications. The company is part of the TRUMPF Group and sees itself as a source of innovative laser solutions accompanied by expert consultation. Its offerings are organized by application area: precision tools for research purposes and durable lasers for precision industrial manufacturing. AFS is also engaged in research projects such as InnoEUV for generating coherent, laser-like extreme ultraviolet radiation, and in 2026 was awarded the TOP 100 Award as one of Germany's most innovative SMEs. Communication and support are provided in German and English.
- Site
- Jena
- Processes
- High-power ultrashort-pulse fiber lasers (femtosecond fiber lasers), Laser material processing (industrial laser systems), High-power ultrashort-pulse fiber lasers (femtosecond), Solutions for scientific research, Material processing, Photonics applications
- Materials
- High-power ultrashort-pulse fiber lasers (femtosecond)
- Industries
- Science/Research, Industry, Medical Technology, Photonics
- 01
Development of femtosecond fiber laser systems
- 02
Manufacturing and system integration
- 03
Consulting and support for laser applications
Technologies and Processes
High-power ultrashort-pulse fiber lasers (femtosecond)
Fiber laser systems for scientific research, material processing, and photonics applications.
Locations

Jena
DEHeadquarters, development and manufacturing
- Materials
- Femtosecond fiber lasers
- Femtosecond fiber laser systems
Laser Products and Applications


Inside the production


Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-power ultrashort-pulse fiber lasers (femtosecond fiber lasers)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser material processing (industrial laser systems)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Femtosecond fiber laser systems | Active Fiber Systems (TRUMPF Group) | – | – | – | Jena (Ernst-Ruska-Ring 17) |
Additional services
History
- 2026
Awarded the TOP 100 Award as one of Germany's most innovative medium-sized companies
- 2026
Participation in the InnoEUV project for generating coherent, laser-like extreme ultraviolet radiation