Advancements in China's Laser Industry Position it Among Global Leaders
China has achieved remarkable advancements in laser technology, overcoming decades of foreign leadership in crucial sectors and establishing itself among the world's leaders, noted Ma Xinqiang, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and chairman of Huagong Technology, on Saturday.
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China has made remarkable strides in the development of laser technology, effectively breaking the longstanding foreign dominance in crucial sectors and positioning itself among global leaders, according to Ma Xinqiang, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress and chairman of Huagong Technology, during a statement on Saturday.
Laser technology plays a crucial role in the production of 70 percent of components across industries, including smartphones and automotive manufacturing. Due to previous restrictions imposed by foreign technology controls, China has focused on fostering domestic innovation to reduce its reliance on external sources, Ma explained during a group interview prior to the second plenary meeting of the third session of the 14th NPC.
Through persistent research and development initiatives, Huagong Technology has succeeded in creating laser welding equipment for car bodies, thereby ending a 40-year dependency on imported alternatives, Ma pointed out. This achievement has led to a reduction in equipment costs by more than 40 percent while also achieving an industry record in efficiency, completing the laser welding process for a new energy vehicle body in just 43 seconds. These advancements have directly supported the domestic production of 45 million vehicles and contributed to the creation of over 100 specialized laser solutions for various industrial applications.
Ma highlighted that China's laser industry has accelerated its development cycle, accomplishing in ten years what typically took 30 years internationally. The nation has taken the lead in establishing its first international laser industry standard, contributing to global benchmarks. These initiatives have resulted in a 35 percent annual growth rate in overseas markets for equipment developed in China, indicating a shift in the landscape of the global laser industry. Additionally, Ma noted that these advancements have increased the accessibility of advanced laser technologies for domestic manufacturers.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
Laser technology plays a crucial role in the production of 70 percent of components across industries, including smartphones and automotive manufacturing. Due to previous restrictions imposed by foreign technology controls, China has focused on fostering domestic innovation to reduce its reliance on external sources, Ma explained during a group interview prior to the second plenary meeting of the third session of the 14th NPC.
Through persistent research and development initiatives, Huagong Technology has succeeded in creating laser welding equipment for car bodies, thereby ending a 40-year dependency on imported alternatives, Ma pointed out. This achievement has led to a reduction in equipment costs by more than 40 percent while also achieving an industry record in efficiency, completing the laser welding process for a new energy vehicle body in just 43 seconds. These advancements have directly supported the domestic production of 45 million vehicles and contributed to the creation of over 100 specialized laser solutions for various industrial applications.
Ma highlighted that China's laser industry has accelerated its development cycle, accomplishing in ten years what typically took 30 years internationally. The nation has taken the lead in establishing its first international laser industry standard, contributing to global benchmarks. These initiatives have resulted in a 35 percent annual growth rate in overseas markets for equipment developed in China, indicating a shift in the landscape of the global laser industry. Additionally, Ma noted that these advancements have increased the accessibility of advanced laser technologies for domestic manufacturers.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
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