Evosys Laser GmbH, a technology provider of solutions for laser plastic welding, has once again been honoured with the Top 100 award for the most innovative medium-sized enterprises in Germany for 2026. The company, headquartered in Erlangen and operating as a young SME, focuses on continuous development and research in the field of laser material processing and automation of production processes. This year's Top 100 distinction is the fifth awarded to Evosys, confirming its sustained innovative capability and consistently implemented long-term strategy for technology development. The competition jury highlighted the sustainable nature of this innovativeness and its relevance for future-oriented industrial applications, in particular in sectors such as automotive suppliers and medical technology. The statement emphasised how Evosys combines expertise in laser material processing with automation solutions, enabling the implementation of advanced serial processes for joining plastic components. At the core of the company's operating model is the active involvement of top management in developing new technical concepts and in direct cooperation with the engineering team.
Innovation culture based on dialogue and cooperation
The management of Evosys Laser GmbH is engaged not only in financial and operational matters, but also invests a significant part of its time in developing new technological ideas. Innovations arise from intensive internal dialogue within the team and from continuous exchange with employees responsible for development, design and implementation of systems.
An example of this approach is the Evo2Step welding system, which was developed with personal support from the company management and has become one of the new benchmarks in laser plastic welding. This solution illustrates how Evosys develops its portfolio by combining the requirements of series production with the need for flexible adaptation to different industrial applications.
Organisational flexibility and agility are key elements of Evosys' corporate culture. The company seeks to identify and exploit emerging market opportunities quickly, particularly in dynamic segments such as the automotive supply industry and medical technology. In these areas, laser plastic welding is gaining importance due to increasing demands regarding precision, joint quality and the potential for automation.
Cooperation with science and the significance of the Top 100 award
Close cooperation with technical universities and research institutes provides Evosys with access to up-to-date scientific findings and supports the further development of technological capabilities. Such partnerships strengthen the company's innovative capacity and facilitate knowledge transfer from research to industrial practice, with a direct impact on the offering of systems for laser material processing and automation solutions.
Frank Brunnecker, Managing Director of Evosys Laser GmbH, underlines the importance of the award for the entire organisation.
"Receiving the Top 100 award is recognition for our entire team and our commitment to developing innovative manufacturing solutions. It motivates us to further strengthen our innovative capabilities and to provide our customers with sustainable added value."
Within the framework of its innovation strategy, open corporate culture and extensive partnership network, Evosys is actively helping to shape the future of laser material processing. The consistent combination of research and development activities with practical industrial implementations enables the company to maintain its position as one of the more active innovators in the segment of laser plastic welding.
Award ceremony during the German SME Summit
The official presentation of the Top 100 award is scheduled for 26 June 2026 as part of the German SME Summit in Heidelberg. During the event, former German President Christian Wulff, who serves as mentor of the innovation competition, will personally congratulate Evosys on its achievement. The ceremony marks the conclusion of the current edition of the Top 100 programme, which focuses on assessing the innovative capabilities of SMEs in Germany.
For Evosys Laser GmbH, this year's award is further confirmation that the chosen development model, based on integrating scientific research, industrial experience and active involvement of management in the innovation process, is delivering long-term results. The company continues to work on further developing laser plastic welding technology and automation solutions for production processes, targeting applications in demanding industrial sectors.
Marie Schafnitzl, authorised signatory of Evosys Laser GmbH, receives the Top Innovator 2026 award
