Breakthroughs in multi-point measurement of cladding; domestically produced, multi-field upgraded laser cutting and marking equipment; intelligent empowerment of high-quality development in manufacturing.
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Apr 28,2026
Recently, the laser measurement and laser cladding sub-sectors have witnessed concentrated technological breakthroughs and industrialization, with the localization of high-end equipment accelerating. Core performance is increasingly approaching international advanced levels, and these products are widely adaptable to diverse scenarios such as high-end manufacturing, new energy vehicles, environmental monitoring, and intelligent construction, driving the transformation of my country's laser equipment industry towards refinement, high-end development, and green practices, further enhancing the industry's core competitiveness.
Recently, the laser measurement and laser cladding sub-sectors have witnessed concentrated technological breakthroughs and industrialization, with the localization of high-end equipment accelerating. Core performance is increasingly approaching international advanced levels, and these products are widely adaptable to diverse scenarios such as high-end manufacturing, new energy vehicles, environmental monitoring, and intelligent construction, driving the transformation of my country's laser equipment industry towards refinement, high-end development, and green practices, further enhancing the industry's core competitiveness.
Laser measurement equipment has experienced steady growth, with high precision and localization becoming key highlights. Benefiting from the continued release of demand for non-contact, high-precision measurement in high-end manufacturing and intelligent construction, coupled with supportive industrial policies, the market size of my country's laser measurement equipment has steadily expanded, and is expected to reach 5.53 billion yuan in 2026, a year-on-year increase of 13.5%. The product structure shows a clear upgrading trend. While handheld laser rangefinders still occupy 42.3% of the market share, their growth rate has slowed. Industrial-grade laser measurement equipment performed strongly, with laser trackers and laser interferometers achieving high growth rates of 21.4% and 19.8% respectively, becoming the core driving force for industry growth. Significant progress has been made in domestic substitution, with the market share of foreign brands decreasing from 68% in 2020 to 52% in 2025. It is projected that the penetration rate of domestically produced laser measurement equipment in industrial scenarios will increase to 48% by 2026. Technologically, breakthroughs have been achieved in several high-end laser measurement devices. A 1572nm frequency-stabilized laser for carbon dioxide monitoring has been successfully developed, with its wavelength precisely locked at 1572.33nm, matching the characteristic absorption peak of carbon dioxide molecules. Its long-term frequency stability is better than that in the MHz range, and it can stably output watt-level average optical power, filling the technological gap in the domestic field of frequency-stabilized lasers of this wavelength and providing core support for high-precision carbon monitoring, atmospheric detection, and other scenarios. Simultaneously, the application of technologies such as AI visual fusion and multi-sensor data fusion has enabled the intelligent upgrade of laser measurement equipment, allowing it to connect to industrial internet platforms for real-time monitoring, data feedback, and intelligent control, adapting to the online inspection needs of industrial automated production lines.
The industrialization of laser cladding equipment is accelerating, addressing core pain points in high-end manufacturing. China's first fully automated laser cladding disc mass production line has officially commenced operation. Utilizing independently developed laser cladding technology, it fully meets the Euro 7 emission regulations set to take effect in 2026, achieving a key breakthrough in high-end brake disc mass production technology and breaking the foreign technology monopoly. The laser cladding equipment used in this production line employs an integrated preparation technology combining gray cast iron substrate and hard alloy coating, continuing the core advantages of high-power laser metallurgy. This allows for a brake disc surface hardness of ≥600HV, improved wear resistance by 3 to 5 times compared to traditional products, reduced brake dust by over 50%, extended service life by 2 to 3 times, no degradation in friction performance at 700℃, and salt spray corrosion resistance exceeding 500 hours. In terms of mass production efficiency, the equipment achieves high-speed mass production within half-minute intervals, effectively addressing the industry pain points of "difficult mass production, high cost, and substandard performance" for high-end brake discs. It has already successfully adapted to the high-end needs of new energy vehicles and has gained recognition from leading international automakers. Furthermore, laser cladding equipment is widely used in aerospace, machinery manufacturing, and other fields, enabling the repair and remanufacturing of waste parts, significantly reducing production costs and contributing to green manufacturing and industrial recycling.
The industry's development environment continues to improve, and the advantages of the industrial chain are becoming increasingly prominent. At the national level, documents such as the "Action Plan for the Development of the Intelligent Inspection Equipment Industry" have listed laser measurement equipment as a key area for technological breakthroughs. In the past three years, the central government has invested over 1.2 billion yuan, coupled with tax incentives, significantly reducing the innovation costs for enterprises. At the local level, measures such as equipment subsidies and industrial chain support have been introduced to accelerate the localization of technology and its application. Currently, my country has formed a relatively complete laser equipment industrial chain. The localization rate of core components for laser measurement and cladding equipment continues to increase, with the supply chain localization rate reaching 58%. Structural components and ordinary optical lenses have achieved independent control. Although some high-end components still rely on imports, the tiered substitution strategy has effectively enhanced the resilience of the industrial chain. In terms of regional development, East China leads the nation with 38.6% of sales, while South China, North China, and Central China are experiencing rapid growth. Driven by the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle and the "East-West Data Integration" project, the western region's market size is expected to exceed 600 million yuan in 2026, with a growth rate exceeding 18%.
Industry experts state that laser measurement and cladding equipment, as core supporting equipment for high-end manufacturing and green development, plays a crucial role in promoting the high-quality development of related industries through technological breakthroughs and domestic upgrades. In the future, the industry will continue to focus on tackling core technologies, promoting the deep integration of laser equipment with AI, industrial internet, and green manufacturing technologies. This will further optimize equipment performance, reduce manufacturing costs, expand applications in more high-end scenarios, and accelerate the process of independent control over high-end core components. This will propel my country's laser measurement and cladding equipment industry to a higher level, providing strong support for the upgrading and green transformation of the manufacturing industry.
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