Laser is one of the four major inventions in the 20th century, which is famous for atomic energy, semiconductors, and computers. Due to its good monochromaticity, directionality, and high energy density, lasers have become a representative of advanced manufacturing technology and an important means of upgrading traditional industries. In the industrial field, the main application of laser pointer technology is laser processing.
Laser processing is a processing technology that uses laser beams to cut, weld, surface treat, punch and micro-process materials. It has been widely used in important national economic sectors such as automobiles, electronics, aviation, metallurgy, and machinery manufacturing. Improving product quality, labor productivity, automation, and reducing material consumption play important roles.
Laser processing equipment mainly includes laser pointer marking machines, laser cutting machines, laser welding machines and other equipment. Among them, the laser marking machine’s main function is to engrav patterns, trademarks and words on the surface of various materials such as metal, leather, and plastic. Laser cutting machine can cut metal and other materials. It has more applications in sheet metal processing and gradually replaces traditional processing methods. The laser welding machine mainly welds thin-walled materials and precision parts, such as connector welding and power battery top welding.
The “Forecast and Investment Strategic Planning Analysis Report of the Laser Industry Market 2018-2023” issued by the Foresight Industry Research Institute, the total sales revenue of laser equipment (including imports) in the industrial, information, commercial, medical and scientific research fields in 2016 reached 38.5 billion Yuan, an increase of 12 percentage points compared with 2015. Among them, new revenue in different fields has become the main driving force for the development of the industry.