LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA 2025 Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Record-Breaking Innovations and Global Participation

May.11^th

Shanghai,

LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA 2025 Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Record-Breaking Innovations and Global Participation

LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA 2025, hosted by Messe München Shanghai Co., Ltd., opened on March 11 to great anticipation and enthusiastic applause.

Marking a significant milestone, the year 2025 commemorates the 20th anniversary of LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA. After two decades of continuous refinement, the exhibition celebrates this momentous occasion with the theme "Strive Forward, Innovate for the Future." This theme underscores both the industry’s past achievements and its ambitious outlook.

Building on its far-reaching industry influence, this year’s exhibition has gathered over 1,400 exhibitors from around the world, setting a new record. The event layout and concurrent programs highlight the exhibition’s forward-thinking approach and its resolution to cover the industry's evolving ecosystem. Alongside traditional sectors such as laser intelligent manufacturing, lasers and optoelectronics, testing and quality control, optics and optical manufacturing, and infrared technology, two new special Special Areas have been introduced: Biomedical Photonics and Integrated Photonics & Quantum Technologies. The support conferences also features an expanded team of international experts and scholars, offering attendees rich opportunities for cross-border academic exchange.

On the opening day, leading industry professionals, academic institutions, research pioneers, exhibitors, and media representatives gathered to witness this historic occasion.

Dr. Reinhard Pfeiffer, CEO of Messe München, Prof. Jin Hong, President of the Changchun Branch of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Deputy Director of the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Bo Gu, Founder of BOS Photonics、Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, Canada, and Mr. Jan Rohde, CFO and Deputy General Manager of Messe München Shanghai, delivered keynote speeches. They expressed their enthusiasm for the 20th anniversary and highlighted the exhibition’s pivotal role in fostering industry collaboration by attracting industry elites and academic experts. They also reaffirmed the event’s contribution to technological innovation and the strengthening of upstream and downstream industry partnerships.

Dr. Reinhard Pfeiffer remarked: “Over the past two decades, LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA has been a leading light for the laser and photonics industry in Asia, a place for innovation and international collaboration and has evolved into a vital platform for groundbreaking technologies.This success would not have been possible without our partners, exhibitors and visitors. It is that passion that drives this exciting industry forward."

Prof. Jin Hong emphasized: "This exhibition has long served as a guiding light for the Asian optoelectronics industry. In November 2024, LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA and the Light Publishing Center of the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics forged a deep strategic partnership based on our long-term cooperation. This synergy between academia and industry will transcend traditional boundaries, leveraging the fusion power of ‘1+1>2’, where our power combined are greater than the sum of us as individuals, to propel advancements in laser and quantum technologies."

Academician Sun Shengli noted: "This year’s PHOTONICS CONGRESS CHINA spotlights the themes of lasers and quantum technologies, reflecting the rapid advancements in global optoelectronics. Let this conference be the starting point for a future where lasers and quantum technologies complement each other, illuminating the next chapter of scientific progress."

Mr. Jan Rohde added: "LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA 2025 will not only serve as a premier platform for in-depth exchanges, innovation, and collaboration but will also facilitate the integration of cutting-edge optoelectronic technologies into both traditional and emerging industries.”

Technological Excellence on Display

Today, the global optoelectronics industry continues to witness rapid technological advancements, from optical materials and components to high-end display technologies and intelligent optical sensors. Innovations in laser processing systems, including ultrafast and high-power laser equipment, have fueled fierce competition among domestic and international manufacturers, leading to accelerated industry growth. At this landmark 20^th anniversary of LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA, leading global brands from around the world are poised for success, striving for excellence and showcasing the industry's prosperity and growth through their outstanding achievements in their respective fields.

For example, from the international camp, there are Coherent's Matrix nanosecond pulsed ultraviolet (UV) laser and third-generation ARM adjustable ring-mode fiber laser, TRUMPF's new continuous high-power fiber laser TruFiber 12001S and new intelligent vision system VisionLine, IPG's ILWS integrated laser welding subsystem, MKS Spectra-Physics' world-leading Talon®Mark laser, SCANLAB's SCANcube IV 7, BINTZEL's new-generation laser wire-filling welding system MPH, PI's fast laser beam deflection system for low-orbit satellite communication, and Sorebo's lasers and laser analysis and detection products.

Domestic manufacturers are also bring comparable products, including Raycus's flagship single-mode annular spot laser (3000/6000), Hymsun’s battery module laser welding machine and Micro LED laser mass welding equipment, Wavelength Optoelectronics' laser direct writing lithography lens (LDI lens), Huaray Laser's industrial-grade Femto2-R40 femtosecond laser, Core Tomorrow's piezoelectric motor and nanoprobe station, Guotai Vacuum's direct light-controlled optical vacuum coating machine, RISC's micro-nano crystal optoelectronic materials and infrared window materials, Everbright Photonics’ 1500W high-power and high-efficiency pump module, the world's largest single silicon carbide reflector with a diameter of 4.03 meters from the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing High-Precision's DJC-250A ultra-precision single-point diamond lathe, JCZ's infinite field of view linkage-intelligent control system, ZTE Optoelectronics' optical ultrasonic cleaning line, YOFC's thulium-doped optical fiber, CNI Laser's special laser light source for machine vision, Beijing Sunny's two-dimensional high-speed scanning galvanometer series, etc.

A Hub for New Innovations and Emerging Technologies

As a key barometer of industry trends, LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA has consistently captured global attention. In this special year celebrating its 20th anniversary, the exhibition has drawn significant industry focus. Many exhibitors are showcasing cutting-edge technologies and products, eager to make their mark on this milestone occasion. The event featured a wealth of new innovations, with exhibitors displaying their latest achievements with great enthusiasm.

For example, in the Laser Intelligent Manufacturing exhibition area, highlights include Han's Laser's Blue Hurricane red-blue integrated laser and MDF series imaging-integrated 3D laser marking machine (YLP-MDF152-20), HGLASER's fifth-generation intelligent glass laser drilling equipment and high-speed laser drilling head demonstration machine, and Delong Laser's folding screen solution.

In the Laser and Optoelectronics exhibition area, notable exhibits feature Raylase’s front-focusing scanning galvanometer, nlight Laser’s nLIGHT ProcessGUARD series fiber laser, Amada Welding’s customized AF series Lasers and MM-L400A laser welding monitor, Maxphotonics’s Rongguang new three-in-one system, Xinguang Ship’s thick plate cutting machine, the Huanri A3 series, and BWT’s 1000W-200μm blue light laser.

In the Inspection and Quality Control exhibition area, standout technologies include Hamamatsu’s 700W+ spatial light modulator, ZYGO’s Qualifire™, and Sanfeng’s new-generation intelligent vision system QM-Fit.

In the Optics exhibition area, featured innovations include the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics’ supercontinuum laser, CASTECH’s one-stop femtosecond laser solution, Zolix’s HiperS-320i full focal plane image correction grating monochromator, and Aunion Optoelectronics’ new multi-functional Moku series.

In the Optical Manufacturing, Infrared Technology, and Application exhibition area, key exhibits include Raytrontek’s world-first SWLP infrared detector OHLE3123, VOT Infrared’s HOT miniaturized refrigeration movement, the Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics’ high-sensitivity short-wave infrared focal plane detector, and Guide Infrared’s FA series infrared acoustic wave imager.

Meanwhile, this year’s exhibition welcomed over 400 new exhibitors, injecting fresh energy into the industry. Notable newcomers include Lead Intelligent, Suruga Precision Machinery, Guoshun Laser, Huilei Electric, Chaotong Intelligent, Feiyu Fiber Optics, Newlas Intelligent, Xinghai Optoelectronics (Harbin Institute of Technology), Brigates Microelectronics, CAS Microstar, Shengshi Huawei, YSL Photonics, and Yi-Laser.

Special Special Areas Showcase Innovative Applications in the Industry

At the exhibition, the theme of "innovation" runs throughout. In Hall N3, the Integrated Photonics and Quantum Special Area stands out as a highlight. With scientific research successfully transitioning into commercial applications, integrated photonics has become a standard technology for high-speed communication in telecommunications networks and data centers. This technology enables the integration of photonic devices through optical micro-nano structures, providing a platform for quantum information processing. Recognized as a key breakthrough in the semiconductor field, integrated photonics is expected to accelerate society's transition into the "photonic era."

The Special Area brings together leading manufacturers in this field, including TOPTICA Photonics AG, CIQTEK, CETC, PHOTEC, Raygetec Communication, Everbright Photonics, Ruijing, Wincose, CamOptics, and Daheng Optoelectronics.

Meanwhile, in Hall E6, the Biomedical Photonics Special Area captivates visitors. As a crucial application of optoelectronic technology, biomedical photonics demonstrates significant potential in disease diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring, while also playing a vital role in drug development and biomaterial evaluation. This dedicated exhibition Special Area features leading companies such as Thorlabs, Otophotonics, Dyna Sense, Materion, Prosum, 3Z Optics, YSENSER, Junxie, and Dayouxin, all showcasing their latest scientific and technological innovations.

High-Profile Academic Conferences and High-Impact Reports

The atmosphere of international academic exchange was particularly strong at this year's expo, as numerous international experts gathered for insightful discussions. Two major concurrent events—PHOTONICS CONGRESS CHINA and the Light Conference on Laser and Quantum—were held alongside the exhibition, further enriching the exchange of ideas.

On the morning of the first day, the keynote session of PHOTONICS CONGRESS CHINA was chaired by Bo Gu, Founder of BOS Photonics and Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, Canada. The session featured keynote speeches from esteemed experts, including Academician Wang Lijun, a leading authority in laser and optoelectronic technology and a researcher at the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Academician Li Lin, a member of the Royal Academy of Engineering and director of the Research Center for Laser Extreme Manufacturing at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences; and Professor Wang Zhanshan, Executive Vice President of the Institute for Advanced Studies at Tongji University, Secretary-General of the Academic Committee of Tongji University, and Director of the Key Laboratory of Advanced Microstructure Materials of the Ministry of Education. Each speaker shared groundbreaking achievements in their respective fields, contributing to the event’s high-level academic discourse.

Additionally, several specialized forums took place, including the High-End Optical Manufacturing Forum, Biomedical Photonics Cross-Forum, High-tech Achievement Transformation Promotion Conference, Laser Additive Manufacturing: Technology Innovation and Process Optimization for Enhanced Productivity, Advanced Optical Systems and Instrument Design Training Courses, and Laser Radar Technology and Applications: Exploring the Frontiers.

For more details, visit the official exhibition website:

www.world-of-photonics-china.com.cn

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About LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA

Since its inception in 2006, LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA has served as a premier gateway for the laser, optics, and optoelectronics industry in Asia. Based in Shanghai and organized by Messe München, the exhibition fosters connections between leading global enterprises and top-tier buyers across the Asia-Pacific region. By driving the display of technological advancements, facilitating international collaboration, and promoting industry-wide innovation, LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA continues to elevate the industry, paving the way for groundbreaking scientific and commercial developments.