Singulus Technologies

About Singulus Technologies

Singulus Technologies AG is a German engineering firm specializing in machines and systems for advanced thin-film coating and surface treatment processes. Established on June 14, 1995, through a management buy-out from Leybold, the company was co-founded by Roland Lacher and Reiner Seiler. Initially a key player in developing production equipment for optical media like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, Singulus has since adapted its core expertise to serve a more diversified range of high-growth markets.

The company's business is structured into three primary segments: Solar, Semiconductor, and Life Science. It provides mission-critical machinery for manufacturing processes across photovoltaics, semiconductors, medical technology, automotive, packaging, and the emerging battery and hydrogen sectors. The business model is project-based, centered on the development, assembly, and sale of these sophisticated systems, often providing complete turnkey production lines. This reliance on a limited number of large-scale projects contributes to financial volatility, a characteristic the firm is working to mitigate by expanding into new applications. Revenue is generated through the sale of equipment, supplemented by after-sales services, maintenance contracts, and spare parts.

Singulus Technologies offers a comprehensive product portfolio that leverages its dual expertise in vacuum deposition (PVD sputtering, PECVD) and wet-chemical processes. In the solar sector, key products include the SILEX III for wet-chemical processing and the GENERIS platform for plasma and vacuum coating, which support high-efficiency solar cell technologies like HJT and TOPCon. For the Life Science market, its MEDLINE system is used for coating medical devices, while the DECOLINE II provides eco-friendly 3D coating for consumer goods. In the semiconductor field, Singulus develops equipment utilizing tunnel magnetic resistance (TMR) technology for advanced applications like µLEDs. The modular and process-neutral design of its machines allows for customization and scalability, catering to specific client requirements across Europe, Asia, and the US.