Who We Are / About Us

From Physics to Function

Lampyrinae Sàrl was founded by scientists and engineers with backgrounds in laser physics, spectroscopy, quantum- and materials science, and industrial R&D. We combine scientific depth with a pragmatic mindset – focusing on what works, what scales, and what endures. We operate at the interface of science and industry – turning physical understanding into operational advantage. With more than three decades of experience in academic R&D and a strong track record as deep-tech founders and core-technology developers, we handle both sides of the innovation cycle: invention and implementation. We understand both technical systems and strategic drivers – and we help bridge the gap between R&D, manufacturing, and innovation goals.

Mission & Philosophy

From Insight to Implementation

We believe that meaningful technology begins with clarity

Clarity about fundamentals. Clarity about relevance. Clarity about impact.

At Lampyrinae, we don’t just solve technical problems – we challenge complexity and reduce it to its essentials. Whether in manufacturing, sensing, or system design, our goal is to create solutions that are purpose-built, physically justified, and operationally meaningful.

We work at the interface of science and industry. Our mindset combines analytical depth with engineering pragmatism – always asking:

• What needs to be known?
• What needs to be measured?
• What needs to be changed?

We see process waste – in the broadest sense – as the clearest indicator of untapped potential:

• Material waste due to overdesign or ineffective usage
• Energy waste due to irrelevant computation or low-efficiency feedback
• Informational waste due to poor data architecture or unfiltered signal chains
• Time waste due to post-processing, manual correction, or unclear decision structures

By focusing on the physical and informational essentials, we help our clients reduce overhead, enable responsiveness, and increase system robustness — without adding complexity for its own sake.

Our solutions are rarely off-the-shelf — but always real-world-ready. We build tools, methods and architectures that scale not just technically, but logically — aligned with how your process works and why it matters. This philosophy guides everything we do — from feasibility assessments and QA strategies to innovation management and project architecture. It’s not about reinventing your systems — it’s about unlocking the precision and potential already embedded in their underlying principles and operational logic.

How We Work

From Principles to Practice

We operate at the intersection of analytical science, precision engineering and systems thinking.

Our work is grounded in a deep understanding of material behavior, process dynamics and signal logic — and shaped by the realities of industrial implementation.

We don’t force-fit generic solutions. We analyze your system, your constraints, your objectives all along the production chain — and design development paths that align with all three. Core elements of our method:

• Structured validation and prototyping workflows
• Transparent coordination with all technical and strategic stakeholders
• Scalable architectures that grow with complexity — not against it
• Collaboration across disciplines, industries, and institutional contexts

We adapt to your scale — from lab-bench setups to full production — and always keep your operational logic in focus. What you get is not a black box — but a process you can understand, trust, and evolve.

High-tech sectors we support through experience, implementation and ongoing collaboration

• Semiconductor & electronics manufacturing
• Advanced materials & additive manufacturing
• Nano-structuring & surface engineering
• Precision systems, photonics & laser processing
• Energy technologies & e-mobility applications
• Sustainable information technology & optical data storage
• Scientific instrumentation & industrial diagnostics