1. Introduction to the Project

1.1 Project background

1.1.1 Product introduction

Ultrafast laser is a device that utilizes mode locking techniques such as SESAM (semiconductor saturable absorber mirror) and Kerr lens, capable of generating ultra short pulses with pulse widths in the picosecond (ps) or even femtosecond (fs) range. Usually, this type of laser specifically refers to mode-locked lasers capable of emitting femtosecond or picosecond level ultra short pulses. A more precise term would be the ultra-short pulse laser. Although ultra-short pulse lasers are almost always mode-locked lasers, they can also generate ultra short pulses through gain switching effects.

Ultrafast lasers have a wide range of applications in various fields, and their high precision, low thermal effect, ultra-short time, and high peak power characteristics make them play an important role in many high-tech and precision manufacturing fields. For example, precision machining, industrial manufacturing, surgical procedures, medical device manufacturing, optical research, communication, military, entertainment and many other fields have broad application prospects.

This project complies with relevant national and local policy requirements. The construction of an ultrafast laser production and processing base project not only meets market demand, but also promotes the development of related industries. It is expected that the ultrafast laser market will continue to maintain a rapid growth trend in the coming years, thanks to technological advancements, cost reductions, and increasing market demand.

1.1.2 Market prospect

(1) Current situation of ultrafast lasers in foreign markets

The international market status of ultrafast lasers presents a continuous expansion of global market size, continuous technological innovation, and continuous expansion of application fields. According to Market Monitor, the global market size for ultrafast lasers is expected to have reached approximately $2.54 billion by 2024, and this number is expected to have grown to $5.18 billion by 2030, with a growth rate of $2.64 billion. The main driving forces behind the growth of the ultrafast laser market include the increasing demand for semiconductors, display manufacturing, and glass processing.

According to the different output laser pulse widths, ultrafast lasers can be divided into categories such as picosecond lasers and femtosecond lasers. Although the product characteristics of nanosecond lasers are similar to ultrafast lasers, some laser manufacturers still choose to include them in the product line of ultrafast lasers. Ultrafast lasers are capable of concentrating light energy on timescales ranging from picoseconds to femtoseconds, and focusing the beam onto extremely small spatial regions, thereby achieving high energy density and extremely high peak power. This unique performance makes ultrafast laser processing known as “cold processing”, greatly reducing the problems of material melting and continuous evaporation, ensuring minimal impact on surrounding materials during the processing, and significantly improving processing quality.

The main participants in the global ultrafast laser market include Coherent Delphi Laser, Disco, Dongguan Strong Laser, DR Laser, EO Technics, Han’s Laser, HGTECH, Philoptics, Shenzhen Sunshine Laser and Tianhong Laser and others. The performance and market share analysis of these manufacturers in the market are crucial for a deeper understanding of the current state of the global ultrafast laser market.

(2) The current situation of ultrafast lasers in the domestic market

The development of the domestic market started relatively late, but the growth momentum is rapid. Domestic enterprises are rapidly rising, and the market competition pattern is taking shape.

The scale of ultrafast lasers in the domestic market continues to expand. According to the China Laser Industry Development Report in 2023, the shipment volume of ultraviolet lasers in China reached 40000 units in 2023, and the market value of ultrafast lasers was about 3.95 billion yuan. This reflects the strong demand for ultrafast lasers in the domestic market, and the market potential continues to grow.

Although the domestic ultrafast laser industry started relatively late, its development speed is remarkable. At first, the market mainly relied on imported lasers, but with the continuous breakthroughs and maturity of domestic technology, domestic ultrafast laser companies quickly emerged. At present, there are over 40 large-scale ultrafast laser research and production enterprises in China, including excellent domestic ultrafast laser enterprises such as Guoshen Optoelectronic Co., Ltd., Zhuolei Laser Co., Ltd., and Anyang Laser Co., Ltd. The rapid development of these enterprises has driven the continuous progress of domestic ultrafast laser technology, and their market share is gradually increasing.

Although the domestic ultrafast laser market started relatively late, its development momentum is strong and the market competition pattern is taking shape. With the continuous maturity of technology and the expansion of market demand, domestic ultrafast laser companies are expected to occupy a larger share in domestic and international markets, further enhancing the competitiveness and market share of domestic ultrafast lasers.

(3) Situation and forecast of the international market supply and demand of ultrafast lasers

Market size and growth trend: According to the latest report released by Market Monitor, the global ultrafast laser market size reached 6.878 billion yuan in 2023, and is expected to have grown to 13.702 billion yuan by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.78%. This data highlights the rapid growth momentum of the ultrafast laser market, indicating that the market size will significantly expand in the coming years.

Market segmentation areas: The ultrafast laser market can be segmented into various product types such as solid-state lasers and fiber lasers. The supply and demand situation of these segmented markets have their own characteristics, but overall they are showing an upward trend. In addition, the market can be further subdivided into multiple application fields such as microfabrication, semiconductor, medical, biological imaging, and scientific research.

Regional market distribution: It is expected that in the next few years, the Asia Pacific region, especially countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, and India, will become a key driving force for market development. The market demand and production capacity in these regions are expected to significantly increase, thereby driving the global ultrafast laser market forward.

Future market outlook: Despite some uncertainty in the ultrafast laser market in the coming years, based on historical trends and analysis by industry experts, it is expected that the market will continue to grow. Especially driven by Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing, the application of ultrafast lasers in precision machining and micro/nano manufacturing will continue to expand, further stimulating market demand.

In summary, the overall supply and demand prospects of the international market for ultrafast lasers are promising, and the market size is expected to continue to expand in the coming years, especially under the strong promotion of the Asia Pacific region and China’s market. Ultrafast lasers are expected to usher in more growth opportunities.

(4) Situation and forecast of the supply and demand of ultrafast lasers in the domestic market

According to the  China Laser Industry Development Report in 2023, the market space for ultrafast lasers in China is expected to reach approximately 3.95 billion yuan in 2023, with a shipment volume of around 40000 units, maintaining a continuous growth trend. The domestic ultrafast laser market mainly relies on imported lasers, but the development prospects of domestic enterprises appear very optimistic.

In terms of market size, China’s laser market reached 121 billion yuan in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 16.68%, and approximately 145.5 billion yuan in 2024. As an important branch of the laser market, the market size of ultrafast lasers has also expanded accordingly.

Ultrafast lasers are mainly used in precision machining, micro nano machining, biomedical and other fields. With the continuous advancement of technology and the expansion of application fields, the demand for ultrafast lasers continues to rise. Looking ahead, with the breakthrough of domestic technology and further development of the market, the supply and demand situation of ultrafast lasers is expected to become more positive.

It is expected that the ultrafast laser market will continue to maintain a rapid growth momentum in the coming years. The acceleration of technological innovation and localization process will significantly enhance the market competitiveness and market share of ultrafast lasers. Domestic enterprises such as Chuangxin Laser Co., Ltd. have successfully launched ultra-high power multi-mode continuous industrial fiber lasers, indicating that China has the ability to independently research and produce ultra-high power industrial fiber lasers.

1.1.3 Technical analysis

The technology of ultrafast lasers mainly includes the following methods:

SESAM technology: This is a technique that uses special mirrors to achieve laser emission, generating ultra short pulses by optimizing the arrangement of mirrors and improving special mirrors.

Kerr lens locking technology: By controlling the width of laser pulses through the Kerr effect, ultra short pulses can be generated.

Optimizing laser structure: By improving the structural design of the laser, reducing interference factors such as vibration, temperature/humidity changes, etc., the stability and accuracy of the laser can be improved. ‌‌

1.1.4 Advantageous conditions of project construction

(1) Policy advantages

In 2017, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the Ministry of Finance jointly issued the Guiding Catalogue of Key Products and Services for Strategic Emerging Industries, which clearly includes laser displays, high-performance lasers, semiconductor laser devices, fiber laser devices, etc. In 2018, China National Intellectual Property Administration issued the Catalogue of Key Industries Supported by Intellectual Property Rights (2018 Edition), which clearly pointed out that the functions of laser core components, advanced laser manufacturing application technology and high-end laser manufacturing process equipment, advanced laser manufacturing application technology and equipment are key industries that the country focuses on developing and urgently needs intellectual property support.

In 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the Action Plan for the Development of Basic Electronic Components Industry (2021-2023), which proposed to focus on the development of high-power lasers and other technologies. In the same year, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and eight other ministries jointly released the 14th Five-Year Plan for the Development of Intelligent Manufacturing, which pointed out that intelligent manufacturing equipment should be vigorously developed. Through the construction of intelligent workshops/factories, the accelerated development and iterative upgrading of general and specialized intelligent manufacturing equipment should be promoted, including several additive manufacturing equipment, advanced laser processing equipment such as ultrafast lasers, and other products. The policies introduced by the government are conducive to promoting the development of China’s laser industry.

The Economic Development Zone promotes production and sales collaboration by providing customized construction services, achieving an efficient model of “land acquisition, project approval, construction, and output in the same year”. It adopts a forward-looking service of “fund injection”, cultivates the integration of industry and finance, and makes every effort to build a billion dollar fund matrix with government guided funds as the “leader” and social capital “competing”, injecting “soaring wings” into the development of the optoelectronic information industry. It has implemented customized services guided by policies to promote the improvement of production and services. It has introduced a series of policies to support the optoelectronic information industry, forming a multi-dimensional and multi-chain policy system.

(2) Industrial advantages

Focusing on the five major fields of optoelectronic core components, laser technology and applications, optoelectronic new materials, imaging and display, and high-end equipment manufacturing, it has strongly promoted the rapid rise of a group of leading enterprises in the optoelectronic field, achieving the clustering of more than 100 key enterprise clusters including central enterprises, Fortune 500 companies, unicorns, and quasi listed companies. At present, there are mainly CMOS core component production and research and development enterprises represented by Changguang Chenxin, Changguang Zhengyuan, Changguang Yuanchen, large-diameter laser technology application enterprises represented by Jiguang Semiconductor Co., Ltd., new optoelectronic composite material enterprises represented by Changguang Jingci and Changguang Qichen, system imaging and display enterprises represented by Changguang Xinshi, Changguang Aorun, and Jitian Xingzhou, and optical high-end equipment manufacturing enterprises represented by Changguang Huada, Changguang Daqi, and Opu Optoelectronics. Changguang Chenxin has surpassed the 1 billion mark and occupies “half of the market” in related niche fields. Several products of the listed company AOPU Optoelectronics have been successfully applied in major national projects such as Shenzhou and Tiangong.

(3) Location advantages

Changchun Economic Development Zone is located in Changchun City, Jilin Province, at the geographical center of Northeast Asia. It is an important node in the Harbin-Dalian Economic Belt and China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor. This geographical location makes the Economic Development Zone an important hub connecting various countries in Northeast Asia, which is conducive to international trade and regional cooperation.

The transportation network in the Economic Development Zone is extremely convenient. The area integrates various modes of transportation such as aviation, railway, highway, and light rail, and has Longjia International Airport. It takes 1.5 hours to reach 2/3 of the cities in China and 5 hours to fly to major cities around the world. In addition, there are multiple highways and railway lines within the area, which facilitate logistics and personnel flow.

(4) Talent advantages

Changchun Economic Development Zone has abundant human resources and strong technological strength. There are 28 higher education institutions such as Jilin University in the jurisdiction, with national research institutions such as Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, 97 independent research institutions, 71 national or provincial key laboratories, 25 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering, over 300000 college students, and a total of more than 600000 talents, which can provide talent support for the project.‌

1.2 Contents and scale of project construction

The project covers an area of 15000 square meters, with a dust-free workshop of 7000 square meters built on the base. It is expected to produce 3000 lasers annually. The construction also includes the laser production line, seed original production line, and research and development center.

1.3.Total investment of the project and capital raising

The total investment of the project is 500 million yuan, including the construction investment of 380 million yuan.

1.4 Financial analysis and social evaluation

1.4.1 Main financial indexes

After the project reaches the production capacity, its annual sales revenue will be 375.37 million yuan, its profit will be 110 million yuan, its investment payback period will be 5.5 years (after the tax, including the construction period of 1 year) and its return on investment will be 22.2%.

Note: “10 thousand yuan” in the table is in RMB.

1.4.2 Social evaluation

The ultrafast laser production and processing base project can promote the development and progress of science and technology. Due to its excellent monochromaticity, coherence, directionality, and high energy density, lasers have penetrated into various disciplinary fields, forming new disciplines. For example, laser information storage and processing, laser material processing, laser medicine and biology, laser communication, laser printing, laser spectroscopy, laser chemistry, etc., have greatly promoted technological progress and unprecedented development in these fields.

The ultrafast laser production and processing base project will play an increasingly significant role in the transformation of traditional industries. As an advanced manufacturing technology, laser processing has been widely used in important sectors of the national economy such as automobiles, electronics, electrical appliances, aviation, metallurgy, and machinery manufacturing. It plays an increasingly important role in improving product quality, labor productivity, automation, pollution-free property, and reducing material consumption

This project can also promote the advancement of medical technology and improve the health level of the people. Laser medical technology has been widely applied in fields such as ophthalmology, surgery, internal medicine, gynecology, otolaryngology, cardiology, and dermatology. Laser medical equipment has entered hospitals at or above the county level, which plays an important role in the progress of medical technology and the improvement of people's health.

In summary, the ultrafast laser production and processing base project not only plays an important role in technological progress and industrial development, but also contributes to social and economic development and the improvement of people's living standards by transforming traditional industries and promoting medical technological progress.

1.5 Cooperative way

Sole proprietorship, joint venture or cooperation

1.6 What to be invested by the foreign party

Funds, and other methods can be discussed in person.

1.7 Construction site of the project

Photo-electronic Information Industry Development Demonstration Area of Changchun Economic and Technological Development Zone

1.8 Progress of the project

The project proposal has been prepared.

2. Introduction to the Partner

2.1 Unit basic information

Name: Photo-electronic Information Industry Development Office of Changchun Economic and Technological Development Zone

Address: Building 7 Photo-electronic Information Industry Park, 7691 Ziyou Road, Changchun Economic and Technological Development Zone

2.2 Unit overview

Changchun Economic and Technological Development Zone was established in 1992 and was approved by the State Council as a national level economic and technological development zone in 1993. It currently has an administrative jurisdiction area of 112 square kilometers, four streets and one town, and a permanent population of 400000. It is the main battlefield of Changchun’s real economy and a gathering place for foreign-funded enterprises.

1. Development positioning. Changchun City has clearly established the “4+1” core area for the construction of the optoelectronic information industry, and is cultivating new quality production.

Led by force, it closely adheres to the construction of the city’s “one center, five highlands” and “two cities”, binds Changchun Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics as the “largest innovative leader” in the field of optoelectronics, focuses on breaking through the trend, becoming bigger and stronger, and becomes more refined and optimized, leading and driving a group of leading enterprises to develop into supporting clusters, striving to have achieved a scale of over 33 billion yuan in the optoelectronics information industry in the whole zone by 2025, accounting for more than one-third of Changchun’s output value, and striving to build a leading demonstration zone and a benchmark zone for new quality productivity in the optoelectronic industry.

2. Ecological construction. The industrial ecosystem is mainly constructed from three dimensions: ① One valley and seven parks are in full swing. Investing 30 billion yuan to build the “Xinguang Intelligent Valley” covering an area of 1 million square meters, it is the largest gathering area for the optoelectronic information industry in Northeast China. It includes seven major parks named after leading enterprises, namely the first phase “Hengguang Park”, the second phase “Yunguang Park”, the third phase “Zhiguang Park”, the fourth phase “Jiguang Park”, the fifth phase “Xingguang Park”, the sixth phase “Huaguang Park”, and the seventh phase “Guangguang Park”. At present, The first to fourth parks are put into use or basically completed, and can fully undertake project placement. The fifth to seventh parks will start implementation, striving to have more than 200 enterprises settle in within 5 years, with an output value exceeding 20 billion yuan, and an output value exceeding 50 billion yuan within 10 years. ② One institute and two universities empower the photo-electronic industry. It has formed a strong alliance with Changchun Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Jilin University, and Changchun University of Science and Technology, adopting a “government+institute university+joint venture company” model. Through joint investment or land and factory investment, it aims to innovate cooperation mechanisms, create exchange platforms, and achieve complementary advantages around the most cutting-edge technologies in the field of optics, transforming the “flowers of innovation” into the “fruits of industry”. ③ One street, two centers, and six major platforms converge to form a torch. Accelerating the construction of a demonstration street for the optoelectronic information industry that combines beautification, greening, lighting, and coloring, incorporating optoelectronic elements, it will become a new landmark for internet celebrities to lead technological trends and inherit cultural heritage. The Youth Innovation Center of Changchun Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, which provides ten services including comprehensive research and development, technology transfer, small-scale and pilot testing, intellectual property, journal exhibitions, consulting and training, entrepreneurship counseling, salon forums, industry expansion, investment and financing, has become a “regional highland”for talent attraction and retention. The National Semiconductor Laser Technology Innovation Center, which integrates technological innovation, product pilot testing, and achievement transformation, operates smoothly and can break through the bottleneck of high-end laser chip technology in China, with an annual output of 10 million chips and an output value of over 10 billion yuan. Six innovative platforms, including the State Key Laboratory of Applied Optics, the State Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Applications, the State Key Laboratory of Laser Matter Interaction, and the National Engineering Technology Research Center, gathered in our district to jointly crack the national "choke" technology.

3. Industrial clusters. Focusing on the five major fields of optoelectronic core components, laser technology and applications, optoelectronic new materials, imaging and display, and high-end equipment manufacturing, it has strongly promoted the rapid rise of a group of leading enterprises in the optoelectronic field, achieving the clustering of more than 100 key enterprise clusters including central enterprises, Fortune 500 companies, unicorns, and quasi listed companies. At present, there are mainly CMOS core component production and research and development enterprises represented by Changguang Chenxin, Changguang Zhengyuan, Changguang Yuanchen, large-diameter laser technology application enterprises represented by Jiguang Semiconductor Co., Ltd., new optoelectronic composite material enterprises represented by Changguang Jingci and Changguang Qichen, system imaging and display enterprises represented by Changguang Xinshi, Changguang Aorun, and Jitian Xingzhou, and optical high-end equipment manufacturing enterprises represented by Changguang Huada, Changguang Daqi, and Opu Optoelectronics. Changguang Chenxin has surpassed the 1 billion mark and occupies “half of the market” in related niche fields. Several products of the listed company AOPU Optoelectronics have been successfully applied in major national projects such as Shenzhou and Tiangong.

4. Policy services. The implementation of “customized construction” services can promote production and sales collaboration, achieving “land acquisition, project approval, construction, and output in the same year”. Through the forward-looking service of “fund injection”, it aims to cultivate the integration of industry and finance, and makes every effort to create a billion dollar fund matrix with government guided funds as the “leader” and social capital as the “competitor”, injecting “soaring wings” into the development of the optoelectronic information industry. It promotes the improvement of production and service through customized services guided by policies, and has introduced a series of policies to support the optoelectronic information industry, forming a multi-dimensional and multi chain policy system.

2.3 Contact method

Contact person: Jiang Qiuhui

Tel: +86-0431-84632683   +86-13331776666

Fax: +86-431-84632683

E-mail: 496255207@QQ.com

Contact method of the city (prefecture) where the project is located:

Contact unit: Changchun Cooperation and Exchange Office

Contact person: Zhang Junjie

Tel: +86-15704317930

Fax: +86-431-82700590

E-mail: xmc82763933@163.com