Golden Laser and MetaQuip Advance Laser Safety with a Modular Welding Cell

A flexible, enclosed workspace for Class 4 laser welding and cleaning, supported by local European expertise and service

As handheld fiber laser welding and laser cleaning become increasingly accessible to metalworking companies across Europe, manufacturers are also facing a practical challenge: how to integrate Class 4 laser processes safely into an existing workshop environment.

To address this need, Golden Laser and its Dutch partner MetaQuip have jointly developed and launched a Modular Laser Welding Cell & Safety Enclosure. The solution combines industrial laser technology with a modular, enclosed workspace designed to support laser welding and laser cleaning while helping manufacturers establish a clearly defined working area within their existing production environment.

Designed for Class 4 laser applications

Handheld laser welders and laser cleaning systems can fall within Class 4 laser safety requirements, where both direct and reflected laser radiation require appropriate protection. For manufacturers, this means that introducing laser processing is not only a question of selecting the right laser source, but also of creating an appropriate and controlled working environment.

The Modular Laser Welding Cell provides a dedicated, enclosed workspace for these applications. Instead of permanently modifying an entire workshop, manufacturers can install a modular laser-safe working area within their existing facility.

The cell is designed to work with both laser welding and laser cleaning, enabling manufacturers to use one protected workspace for different processes. This can be particularly useful for applications where surface cleaning is followed by welding, such as repair, construction, restoration and general metal fabrication.

Modular design for changing production requirements

Flexibility is one of the key principles behind the joint solution.

The cell uses modular panels and is available in standard configurations of 2 × 3 m, 3 × 3 m and 3 × 4 m, with customised layouts available for larger workpieces, specific production environments or material-handling requirements.

The modular concept allows the workspace to be adapted as production requirements change. Additional panels, different door positions and customised dimensions can be considered, while extraction, filtration and lighting can also be integrated into the working environment.

This makes the solution particularly relevant to manufacturers with limited floor space, changing production layouts or multiple laser applications.

Integrated safety and workshop functionality

The Modular Laser Welding Cell is designed around the practical requirements of industrial laser processing.

Key features include:

• Enclosed and shielded working environment for Class 4 laser applications.
• Safety interlocks designed to prevent laser emission when the protective guards are not correctly secured.
• Electromagnetic door locking, with access and emergency-release functions designed into the cell.
• Extraction and filtration integration, allowing the cell to be connected to industrial filtration systems for welding fumes and cleaning residues.
• Integrated lighting and workshop equipment, supporting a practical working environment for operators.
• Modular construction, allowing the cell to be expanded, relocated or customised according to production requirements.

The cell can therefore serve as more than a physical enclosure. It forms part of a broader laser safety concept that can be combined with appropriate laser equipment, extraction, operator training and workplace safety procedures.

1. One workspace for laser welding and cleaning
A major benefit of the joint solution is the ability to use the same enclosed workspace for laser welding and laser cleaning.

Laser welding can be used for materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium, titanium and brass. Laser cleaning can remove rust, paint, oil and other surface contaminants without the use of chemicals or blasting media.

For companies that clean a metal surface before welding, the two processes can be integrated into a single protected working area. This can help simplify workflow planning while reducing the need for separate dedicated spaces.

2. Golden Laser and MetaQuip: Joint Development for the European Market
The Modular Laser Welding Cell is the result of cooperation between Golden Laser and MetaQuip in the Netherlands, combining complementary expertise in industrial laser technology, laser applications and laser-safe working environments.

Golden Laser contributes its experience in fiber laser technology and industrial metal processing, while MetaQuip brings its expertise in laser systems, modular workspaces and laser safety solutions in the European market.

Together, the two companies are developing practical laser solutions designed around the needs of European manufacturers — from the laser equipment and protected workspace to installation, training and technical support.

Through Golden Laser Europe B.V., customers can also benefit from local European support, helping simplify installation, application development, training, maintenance and after-sales service.

This cooperation reflects a shared commitment to making industrial laser technology more accessible to European manufacturers while addressing the practical safety and workflow requirements of modern metalworking environments.

Golden Laser and MetaQuip will continue working together to provide safer, more flexible, and locally supported laser solutions for European industry.