Laser cutting and marking equipment upgrades and intelligent technologies empower high-quality development of the manufacturing industry.
Release Time:
Apr 28,2026
Recently, the two core sub-sectors of laser cutting and laser marking have witnessed concentrated technological iterations, with intelligent upgrades and domestic substitution continuing to deepen. Equipment is transforming from single processing tools into end-to-end intelligent manufacturing support systems, adapting to the high-end demands of multiple fields such as new energy, 3C electronics, and medical devices.
Recently, the two core sub-sectors of laser cutting and laser marking have witnessed concentrated technological iterations, with intelligent upgrades and domestic substitution continuing to deepen. Equipment is transforming from single processing tools into end-to-end intelligent manufacturing support systems, adapting to the high-end demands of multiple fields such as new energy, 3C electronics, and medical devices. This is driving my country's laser equipment industry to steadily move from "scale growth" to "quality improvement," continuously enhancing the industry's core competitiveness.
Laser cutting equipment has broken through the power competition and is transforming towards end-to-end value creation. Currently, the laser cutting industry has moved beyond simple power competition, shifting towards diversified development focused on intelligence, high-end features, and domestic production. Low- and medium-power laser machines have achieved 100% domestic substitution, and the domestic production rate of 10,000-watt-level laser machines exceeds 85%. The domestic production rate of core components such as high-power semiconductor laser chips and special optical fibers continues to increase. Technological upgrades focus on four major areas: full-process automation, AI intelligent control, three-dimensional five-axis flexible machining, and the application of new light sources. Over 72% of mid-to-high-end equipment has been connected to the industrial internet platform, enabling status monitoring, AI early warning, and digital twin pre-simulation. Equipment functions are evolving from traditional cutting to an integrated system of "cutting + detection + traceability + optimization," becoming a core supporting link in intelligent manufacturing. For difficult-to-machine materials such as highly reflective materials and special alloys, a new type of blue laser composite cutting equipment has been successfully implemented. A 20kW blue laser with a wavelength of 450nm, combined with an AI real-time molten pool monitoring system, effectively solves the pain points of low absorption rate and poor cutting quality of traditional infrared lasers. In battery tab cutting scenarios, the cutting speed reaches 120m/min, with burr-free cuts and a heat-affected zone of less than 50μm, achieving a yield of 99.9%. In the field of ultra-thin metal processing, breakthroughs have been achieved in ultraviolet picosecond laser cutting equipment. Utilizing cold processing technology and a dynamic focusing system, it is compatible with materials such as 0.05-0.5mm ultra-thin stainless steel and titanium alloys, achieving a cutting accuracy of ±0.01mm with no deformation or heat-affected zone, significantly improving processing efficiency and product quality in fields such as 3C electronics and medical devices.
Laser marking equipment has undergone a comprehensive upgrade, becoming a core support for end-to-end identification and traceability. In 2026, the domestic laser marking machine market exceeded 18 billion yuan, with a compound annual growth rate maintaining at 12%-15%. The equipment has completely transcended the limitations of single marking processing, upgrading to a core support system for intelligent manufacturing end-to-end identification and traceability, extending its value to a complete closed-loop system encompassing process optimization, data collection, and traceability management. Technologically, laser marking equipment is iterating towards higher precision, higher speed, and more multifunctionality. Fiber laser marking machines, with their advantages of low energy consumption, long lifespan, and clear marking, dominate the market, with a domestic production rate exceeding 98%. Ultraviolet laser marking equipment, leveraging its cold-processing characteristics, has successfully adapted to heat-sensitive materials such as glass, ceramics, and polymers, and is widely used in scenarios such as 3C electronic casings and medical device packaging. Its marking accuracy reaches 10μm, enabling clear printing of tiny characters and QR codes, meeting the needs for refined product labeling. Simultaneously, the deep integration of AI technology has enabled intelligent upgrades to marking equipment. Through visual recognition systems, it automatically locates product positions and adjusts marking parameters, adapting to rapid switching between multiple specifications and batches of products. Marking efficiency is increased by more than 40% compared to traditional equipment. It also allows for the linkage of marking data with production management systems, achieving full product lifecycle traceability and facilitating the digital and intelligent transformation of the manufacturing industry.
The industry's development trend is positive, and the advantages of domestic production continue to be consolidated. With the technological iteration and application expansion of laser cutting and marking equipment, the integrity of my country's laser equipment industry chain has been further enhanced. From core components to complete machine manufacturing, a mature R&D, production, and application system has been formed, effectively reducing equipment costs and improving market competitiveness. Data shows that my country's laser cutting and marking equipment accounts for more than 45% of the overall laser equipment market share, making it a core pillar of industry growth. Exports of mid-to-high-end equipment have been increasing year by year, reaching more than 50 countries and regions worldwide, breaking the long-term monopoly of foreign companies in the high-end market.
Industry experts say that as core processing equipment in the manufacturing industry, the intelligent and domestic upgrades of laser cutting and marking equipment are directly related to the high-quality development of the manufacturing industry. In the future, the industry will continue to focus on tackling core technologies, promoting the deep integration of laser equipment with technologies such as the Industrial Internet, AI, and digital twins, further optimizing equipment performance and expanding application scenarios. At the same time, it will accelerate the process of independent control of high-end core components, promoting the development of my country's laser cutting and marking equipment industry towards higher quality and higher levels, and providing stronger support for the intelligent transformation of the manufacturing industry.
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