1. Workload Overflow Assistance
Instantly absorb production spikes during peak order periods without capital risk by deploying Kern's redundant laser capacity and authorized partner network.
40+ Years Machine Building Authority
Direct Industrial Capacity Access
±0.001" High-Precision Tolerance
Turnkey OEM Process Development
Capacity Sharing & Contract Support
Scalable OEM Laser Capacity & Industrial Production Support
Kern Laser Systems provides specialized collaborative contract manufacturing services engineered to support global machine buyers, subcontract partners, and industrial fabricators. By leveraging our factory floor and global client ecosystem, we grant direct access to high-power CO2 and fiber laser capacity, ensuring your business never forfeits major contracts due to internal bottlenecks.
Unlike conventional job shops, Kern acts as your dedicated technology incubator. We can house, operate, and optimize your laser system at our US manufacturing facility during facility expansions or pilot product launches, ensuring smooth production continuity before final system installation at your plant.
Strategic Value
Four Turnkey Solutions for Global Manufacturing Challenges
Whether navigating surge demand, labor shortfalls, or plant retooling, our collaborative framework guarantees operational resilience.
2. Facility & Space Constraint Relief
Bridge floor space deficits while waiting for new plant buildouts or factory reorganizations by running full-scale production shifts at our Minnesota facility.
3. Process Development & Workflow Tuning
Purchase your laser machine and let Kern engineers refine speed parameters, assist gas mixtures, and optical settings prior to physical factory delivery.
4. Skilled Labor Shortage Mitigation
Eliminate hiring constraints by putting Kern’s factory-certified laser technicians to work executing high-precision cutting and engraving orders on your schedule.
Technical Capabilities
Precision Laser Processing Capabilities
Our US factory utilizes multi-kW fiber sources and super-pulsed CO2 technology capable of cutting, engraving, and identifying complex industrial components.
High-Speed Cutting Expertise
- Pre-printed graphics registration (K-Vision automated camera positioning)
- Architectural & structural MDF cut shapes with zero edge charring
- Flame-polished acrylic and dense engineered plastics up to 1" thickness
- Technical textile patterns, synthetic felts, and multi-layer composites
- Closed-cell PE/PU tool control foam and industrial packaging inserts
- Precision sheet metal cutting (Stainless, Mild Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Brass)
High-Resolution Engraving & Serialization
- 360-degree cylindrical tumbler & pipe rotary engraving attachments
- High-density part identification, 2D Data Matrix, and barcode marking
- Industrial serialization for aerospace, medical, and defense traceability
- Custom surface texturing on technical textiles and synthetic polymers
- Deep relief engraving on hardwoods, plywoods, and natural stone
- High-contrast metal surface marking and anodized tag processing
Material Versatility
Comprehensive Material Compatibility Matrix
Engineered to process broad non-metal substrates and reflective metals under strict ISO-level tolerance limits.
Cast & Extruded Acrylic
Stainless Steel
Mild Steel
Aluminum
Brass
Copper
MDF & Plywood
Hardwoods
PE / PU Tool Foam
Delrin & PETG
Nylon & Kevlar
Granite & Marble
Natural Leather
Technical Rubber
Industrial Paperboard
Partner With Kern Engineers
Accelerate Your Production Capacity Today
Discuss your subcontract processing requirements, pilot project scope, or OEM capacity needs directly with our US engineering team.