Direct the energy
Develop laser-based heating as an alternative approach to conventional industrial roasting and drying.
PRECISION ENERGY. PRACTICAL PURPOSE.
A new direction
for thermal
processing.
Laser-based roasting and drying technology.
Starting with coffee. Built around the pursuit of better control.
Proof of concept tested · Commercial-scale validation ahead
POWERED BY LIGHT.PROTECTED BY INTELLIGENCE.
From a familiar process.
To a different source of heat.
Diversified Laser Technologies is developing equipment that uses laser energy for industrial roasting and drying. Our first focus is coffee—a demanding application where process control and repeatability matter.
01 / THE TECHNOLOGY
Precision is
the starting point.
Our development approach connects controllable heat, process validation, and a longer-term vision for connected equipment.
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Prove the process
Evaluate repeatability, throughput, and customer economics at commercial scale. These are the next validation priorities.
Build on the data
The planned connected platform brings together recipes, monitoring, service workflows, and operating data as the installed base develops.
02 / APPLICATIONS
Coffee first.
A wider horizon.
A focused starting market. A platform vision that can extend into other roasting and drying applications as each is validated.
INITIAL DEVELOPMENT FOCUS
Coffee
Developing the process from proof of concept toward commercial-scale roasting.
POTENTIAL FUTURE APPLICATIONS
Cocoa01
Nuts02
Dried fruits03
Grains04
Each additional application is subject to development and validation.
03 / PATH TO COMMERCIALIZATION
Progress that
can be measured.
Our roadmap links technical work to commercial evidence. A plan is a direction; a completed milestone requires a confirmed result.
- 01
Protect & mobilize
Coordinate intellectual property, engineering resources, and execution planning.
- 02
Prove
Build on proof-of-concept work and advance the processing system.
- 03
Validate
Demonstrate performance, consistency, and customer economics at scale.
- 04
Commercialize
Translate validated results into equipment, customer support, and recurring services.
Development roadmap · Not a representation that every phase is complete.
04 / THE COMPANY
Operators.
Engineers.
One mission.
ONE TEAM. ONE MISSION.
EVERYONE INFORMED.
Turning a technical concept into a practical business takes experience on both sides of the equation.
SP
Scott K. Plail
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
More than 30 years building and growing coffee businesses, with experience in commercialization, distribution, strategic partnerships, and founder-led growth.
TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION
Cambridge Design Partnership • Optical Engines • Nixon Peabody
Engineering, laser expertise, and intellectual-property counsel supporting the development effort.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND DLT
ONE TEAM. ONE MISSION.
EVERYONE INFORMED.
Leadership, industry experience, engineering, intellectual property, and AI expertise working toward commercialization.
Leadership team
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Scott Plail
CEO & Co-Founder
30+ years of global coffee industry leadership. Former Fortune 100 brand and strategy executive with Colgate and Revlon. Drives strategy, partnerships, and commercialization.
JR Fabretti
Optical Systems Developer & Co-Founder
Aerospace and optical systems experience, including NASA and DOD programs. Expertise in laser, optical, and complex system integration. Leads technical development and system architecture.
Mike Blaskovich
Chief Operations Officer
20+ years scaling operations across multiple industries and technology. Expertise in manufacturing, supply chain, and quality systems. Leads production readiness and operational execution.
Nick Holman
Sr. Vice President, Electrical Engineering
Global automation, controls, and system integration experience. Expertise in electrical engineering, software, and industrial automation. Oversees controls architecture and system performance.
Joachim Eichner
Sr. Vice President, Machine Engineering — Coffee Technology Leader
45+ years in global roasting and plant engineering. Deep expertise in industrial coffee processing equipment. Guides machine design, process engineering, and scale-up.
Strategic advisors & partners
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Willem Boot
Global Coffee Expert & Advisor
Coffee industry expertise and relationships across global markets. Provides market insight, customer access, and industry guidance.
Darko Dermnovic
European Operations Advisor
Deep coffee industry expertise and global relationships. Supports European market development and customer engagement. Brings operational and commercial insight for international expansion.
Karlheinz Lamprecht
Senior Engineer — Cambridge Design Partnership
Leads the DLT development team in mechanical and mechatronic engineering. Brings product development and commercialization experience.
Don Sipes
President & CEO — Optical Engines
Photonics and laser systems expertise. Provides laser technology expertise, design partnership, and strategic guidance.
Seth Levy
Senior Partner — Nixon Peabody
Intellectual property strategy, protection, and licensing. Provides legal guidance on patents, commercialization, and global expansion.
Bala Chitoor
Global AI Expert — Digital Blanket
Software engineering, automation, systems infrastructure, and AI. Supports data strategy, predictive analytics, and intelligent system infrastructure.
05 / INVESTOR OVERVIEW
We don’t raise capital,
we deploy it.
Every dollar has a purpose.
Every investment has a milestone.
Every milestone has accountability.
Every achievement creates value.
A platform with several paths to value.
DLT plans to combine equipment sales with recurring service, parts, filtration, and software revenue. Licensing may support expansion into additional applications.
Investment materials explain the business, planned use of capital, valuation rationale, proposed terms, and risks. Detailed materials are available by request.
Request investor materials ↗Why invest?+
Evaluate a developing approach to industrial roasting and drying, with coffee as the first market. The opportunity depends on successful validation and commercialization.
How much can I make?+
Review the proposed terms and financial assumptions in the investor materials. Returns are not guaranteed.
When can I make it?+
Timing depends on technical milestones, financing, commercial execution, and any future liquidity event. No return date is promised.
How do I get my money out?+
Potential exit paths and transfer restrictions must be evaluated against the applicable investment documents. An exit or liquid market is not assured.
Should I exit or stay invested, and why?+
That decision depends on the company’s progress, available liquidity options, and your own objectives. The investor discussion should address both paths.
Company overview for discussion. Investment terms are provided separately; this website does not accept investments.
06 / START A CONVERSATION
Let’s explore
what comes next.
For investors, prospective customers, and strategic collaborators.
Scott K. Plail
Co-Founder & CEO