Hornet Laser Cladding

Founded in 2015, we have established Hornet Laser Cladding as a market leading supplier of laser-based surface solutions.

Innovative

Hornet Laser Cladding has extensive knowledge of the laser cladding process in a wide variety of industrial applications; to that end we know what it takes to create a successful laser cladding solution. With our industry leading HMI [human machine interface] we enable your technicians to be trained in operation in only a few short hours.

Innovative process monitoring and internal cladding ensure that your system is delivering best in class performance and flexibility.

Trusted

We are a trusted advisor to the industry, verified by our enviable client base of large multinationals, independent engineering shops and institutions; creating heavy duty systems for cladding parts up to 26 meters long, but also for parts of just a few centimetres; from conventional cladding speeds to extreme high-speed cladding (EHLA).

Dependable

With systems installed all over the world we know that reliable functionality of our systems is essential.

Committed

Combining this with our hands-on and in-depth laser cladding know-how, this results in a creative solution with optimal process conditions and long-term partnerships.

Supported by our after-care team we are committed to the success of your investment.

There is always an open invitation to visit our facility, to meet our team and to better understand how we take care of your project. ...we don’t just sell systems, we are your partner

 

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Innovation and Development

2015: Company founded with a vision to become a leader in laser-based surfacing technology.
2016: Worlds 1st EHLA machine built for development work at Fraunhofer ILT
2017: First time industrial utilization of a Laserline 20kW diode laser
2018: Worlds 1st EHLA machine for real industrial application
2018: First system installed in Australia
2019: Delivered 25m long x 50t machine with EHLA process
2020: Introduction of the Stinger™ ID head, enabling up to 12m internal cladding
2020: First Hornet Patent filed
2020: Introduction of a full-service package including customer application development and aftercare.
2022: Hornet easy-to-use Human Machine Interface (HMI) introduced
2022: First system installed in the USA
2024: Patent on new revolutionary new powder feeder, the SimpliFlow™
2024: First system installed in Canada.
2024: Designed and built first laser welding machine
2025: 10-year anniversary and milestone of 70 systems installed worldwide

Mission & Vision

Customers choose and appreciate Hornet for its strong focus on partnership and knowledge sharing, which greatly assists them in acquiring the most advanced laser cladding process equipment.

Collaborating with Hornet offers a partnership where clients benefit from our extensive expertise, leading to enhanced end-products and greater overall value.

Customers receive not only an industry leading, quality, robust and reliable laser cladding solution, but also, industry ready package consisting of machine, application support, know-how, innovation and after care services.

Hornet covers the entire process and provides our customers with a competitive advantage

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