Source: Laser Manufacture News  4^th Feb 2026

Amid the accelerating global wave of intelligent and high-end transformation in the manufacturing sector, laser technology, as a core foundational enabler, is profoundly reshaping the development landscape of numerous industries, including precision manufacturing, healthcare and beyond. After decades of development and accumulation, China's laser industry has gradually advanced from a technology follower to a critical stage of independent innovation. A cohort of enterprises with core technological capabilities are standing out, leading the industry toward high-quality development.

Sichuan Strion Laser Technology Co., Ltd. (Strion Laser) is a standout among these enterprises. Founded in 2017, the company is a National High-Tech Enterprise and a National "Little Giant" Enterprise Specialized in Sophistication, Specialization and Novelty. Rooted in high-power fiber laser technology, it has achieved leapfrog growth in just a few years—from initial startup breakthroughs, through strategic restructuring, to rapid expansion. It has built a diversified product portfolio covering four core sectors: low-altitude security, laser welding, precision manufacturing, and laser medical treatment, establishing itself as a highly competitive innovative enterprise in the global laser industry.

Recently, Laser Manufacture News conducted an exclusive interview with Li Qi, Chairman and General Manager of Strion Laser, to delve into the core logic behind the company's development, its technological roadmap, market strategy, and future plans. From its early focus on R&D of core high-power fiber laser technologies at startup, to precisely targeting four high-growth tracks during its strategic restructuring phase, and to balancing external expansion with internal capability building in its rapid development stage, every strategic decision made by Strion Laser has been closely aligned with industry trends and national strategies.

As an enterprise with core foundational technologies, Strion Laser has not only broken down foreign technological barriers in core components and light source technologies, achieving import substitution and even performance surpassing overseas counterparts. It has further consolidated its technological advantages and expanded its market influence through industry-university-research collaborative innovation, a well-established intellectual property (IP) portfolio, and an efficient commercialization system for technological achievements, steadily advancing toward its goal of becoming a global leader in laser technology.

Li Qi  Chairman and General Manager, Sichuan Strion Laser Technology Co., Ltd.

Laser Manufacture News: Since its founding in 2017, Strion Laser has gone through three key development phases: startup breakthrough, strategic adjustment, and rapid expansion. Could you walk us through the core development logic underpinning the company’s growth, tied to its key milestones? In particular, during the strategic adjustment phase, you narrowed your focus to four core sectors: low-altitude security, laser welding, precision manufacturing, and laser medical treatment. What industry insights and inherent corporate advantages informed this critical decision?

Mr. Li: The development journey of Strion Laser can be distilled down to a core guiding principle: "rooted in core technology, driven by market demand". This principle is fully reflected in our targeted strategic layout across our three development phases:

Startup Breakthrough Phase

Strion Laser was founded amid the rapid rise of China's high-power laser industry, and has aligned its development with national strategies from the very beginning. Since its inception, the company has focused on the R&D and application of high-power fiber laser technology. We built our capabilities starting with the most fundamental fiber passive components, and progressively broke through the core technical bottlenecks for key products including high-power continuous-wave (CW) fiber lasers and high-power pulsed fiber lasers.

Strategic Adjustment Phase

Strion Laser proactively concentrated its resources on four core strategic directions: low-altitude security, laser welding, precision manufacturing, and laser medical treatment. This decision was rooted in deep industry insights and our inherent competitive strengths:

Rationale for the Low-Altitude Security Focus

This direction stems from Strion Laser's leading technical position and full in-house R&D and manufacturing capabilities for high-power specialty fiber lasers in China. We can deliver end-to-end solutions for customers, spanning from light source adaptation and optical path integration to system design and intelligent command and control, establishing ourselves as a leading domestic provider of laser technology and system services. This strategic move also directly aligns with China’s major national demand for enhanced airspace security management.

Rationale for the Laser Welding Focus

This decision was based on three core industry judgments:First, as the "workhorse of industrial manufacturing", welding is indispensable across a wide range of sectors including shipbuilding, infrastructure, aerospace, automotive, and home appliances, with a stable, enduring and expansive market footprint.Second, since 2017, laser technology has entered a period of robust growth in China, with laser welding and cutting applications accelerating in mass adoption. Its comprehensive advantages over traditional welding in operability, efficiency, energy efficiency and weld quality have driven a strong substitution trend, unlocking massive market potential.Third, while there were many market players at the time, most lacked deep core technology accumulation. This created a prime market entry window for Strion Laser, leveraging our technology-driven competitive edge.

Rationale for the Precision Manufacturing Focus

This direction is primarily based on our forward-looking judgment of the trend toward high-end and large-scale development of additive manufacturing (3D printing). metal 3D printing is rapidly expanding from niche customized applications in aerospace and medical implants to large-scale manufacturing scenarios such as consumer electronics (3C), and its development is heavily reliant on high-performance, high-reliability specialty laser light sources. With our accumulated core technologies including photoelectric separation architecture, laser thermal management, and stable high-power pumping output, Strion Laser's specialty laser series for precision manufacturing is well positioned to achieve import substitution and even outperform overseas counterparts.

Rationale for the Laser Medical Treatment Focus

This direction is rooted in our optimistic outlook for the vast application potential of laser technology in precision diagnosis and treatment. Through the precise interaction between lasers of specific wavelengths and biological tissues, laser medicine has been widely adopted in surgery, dermatology, rehabilitation and other clinical fields, with the technical performance of laser equipment directly determining clinical outcomes. Strion Laser is committed to extending our proven advantages in high-power, high-stability fiber laser technology to the medical device sector. We aim to expand the application of lasers in new diagnosis and treatment regimens through technological innovation, enhance the safety and efficacy of traditional treatments via intelligent upgrades, and deliver more precise, reliable solutions for clinical practice.

Rapid Development Phase

At Strion Laser, we believe that balancing "external growth" and "internal capability building" is the cornerstone of the company's healthy, high-quality development, and we have a clear roadmap and unwavering confidence in this regard. Leveraging our proven successful business model, we are delivering steady expansion through market penetration and ecosystem cooperation, while continuing to invest in process optimization and digital transformation to ensure our business growth is underpinned by an efficient, reliable operational foundation.

At the organizational and incentive level, we are committed to evolving the dynamism of our early entrepreneurial phase into long-term, sustainable institutional capabilities. We are proactively refining our governance structure, building a professional talent echelon, fostering our corporate culture, and strengthening institutional support for technological innovation. Our goal is to build a more resilient, self-driven organization to underpin the company's long-term mission and sustainable value creation.

Laser Manufacture News: Strion Laser has built a diversified product matrix covering scenarios including low-altitude security, laser welding, precision manufacturing, and laser medical treatment. What are the differences in the technical focus of products for different application scenarios?

Mr. Li: Strion Laser is a national high-tech enterprise and national "Little Giant" Enterprise Specialized in Sophistication, Specialization and Novelty, focusing on the R&D of high-power fiber laser technology and the development of application scenarios. As an enterprise with core foundational technologies, Strion Laser is committed to building systematic capabilities in two key national priority sectors: high-end laser manufacturing and low-altitude economy. The company's product technical focus and matrix layout have distinct priorities across its four core business segments of low-altitude security, laser welding, precision manufacturing, and laser medical treatment:

1. Low-Altitude Security: For complex mission environments such as airspace monitoring, target identification and neutralization, the technology for low-altitude security products places extreme emphasis on high environmental adaptability, long-term reliability, and rapid deployment capability. On this basis, Strion Laser has built a product matrix of short-range, medium-range, and long-range low-altitude security systems, as well as a full series of matched light sources.

2. Laser Welding: As equipment directly serving industrial field applications, laser welding products focus on high adaptability, high reliability, and in-depth process expertise. With a deep understanding of the interaction mechanism between light sources and materials, Strion Laser is committed to providing stable and efficient solutions for diverse welding scenarios through strong parameter regulation capability and rich accumulated process data. The company has built four core product matrices: handheld laser welding machines, robotic laser welding workstations, hybrid laser welding systems, and customized automatic laser welding systems, covering multi-level needs from flexible on-site operations to fully automatic intelligent production lines.

3. Precision Manufacturing: The core technical highlights of Strion Laser’s full series of specialty lasers for precision manufacturing include photoelectric separation structure technology, laser thermodynamic system management technology, and stable high-power pump laser output technology, enabling the company to replace and outperform international counterparts of the same category. Strion Laser has established three product matrices: precision machining lasers, specialty lasers for metal 3D printing, and high-power cladding/welding lasers. These products feature high precision, high linearity, high coordination, high compatibility, high reliability, and long service life, and have been supplied in large quantities to leading equipment manufacturers in the precision manufacturing sector.

4. Laser Medical Treatment: Laser medicine applies laser technology to the research, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, achieving precision diagnosis and treatment through the interaction between lasers of specific wavelengths and biological tissues. Strion Laser has a deep presence in the laser medical field, focusing on the R&D and manufacturing of medical lasers. With three core product matrices of continuous/quasi-continuous wave (QCW) thulium-doped fiber lasers, nanosecond pulsed thulium-doped fiber lasers, and high-precision medical fiber couplers, the company has carried out in-depth cooperation with leading enterprises in the industry. Its R&D products have obtained the National Class III Medical Device Registration Certificate, and are widely used in fields including surgery, dermatological treatment, and rehabilitation medicine.

Laser Manufacture News: Given the differences in market demand across domestic and overseas regional markets, what differentiated strategies has the company adopted in terms of product customization, channel layout and after-sales service? What has been the biggest challenge encountered in the process of overseas market expansion?

Mr. Li: In response to the differences between domestic and overseas markets, we have formulated targeted differentiated strategies for each business segment, while defining a clear core development roadmap for overseas markets:

1. Differentiated Strategies for Each Business Segment

Low-Altitude Security: In the low-altitude security sector, as a leading domestic manufacturer of core subsystems, Strion Laser provides customers with end-to-end security equipment solutions. Leveraging our leading edge in high-power fiber laser technology, we not only deliver full solutions covering light source adaptation, optical path integration, system design and intelligent command and control, but also place greater emphasis on deep collaboration with customers, participating in the full process of system design and integration.

Laser Welding: Through 100% in-house R&D and manufacturing, Strion Laser has pioneered aerospace-grade dual-circuit refrigerant direct cooling technology, small-core high-brightness light sources, and large-spot homogenization technology, leading leapfrog development in the industry. Meanwhile, the company implements the "Empowering Partner" Strategy, deeply empowering our partners to build long-term symbiotic partnerships and create shared value together.

Precision Manufacturing: We adopt a "Deep Customization & Co-Development" Model. For key industrial customers, we carry out one-on-one demand consultation, and engage with the customer’s production workflow from the initial product design stage. This ensures our laser equipment is fully aligned with their long-term production needs, allowing us to deliver truly tailored solutions.

Laser Medical Treatment: We follow a "Compliance-Led, Clinic-Driven" Cooperation Approach. We strictly comply with domestic and international medical device regulations and standards, and work closely with leading enterprises in the industry to support the development of innovative diagnosis and treatment regimens with cutting-edge laser technology. Through continuous product iteration based on clinical feedback, we keep improving the safety, precision and intelligence of clinical treatments.

2. Strion Laser’s Overseas Market Strategy

From "Global Expansion" to "Local Integration"

Strion Laser recognizes that true globalization is not the simple export of products, but the localized regeneration of our values and solutions. We are committed to transcending geographical boundaries. By establishing regional innovation centers, we gain an in-depth understanding of nuanced differences ranging from local consumer habits to industry regulations, ensuring every business decision is firmly rooted in the local market context.

From "Standard Output" to "Ecosystem Co-Construction"

Strion Laser has taken its "localization" commitment a step further to "ecosystem co-building". This goes far beyond product adaptation: it is about building a mutually beneficial and win-win ecosystem with local partners across technology R&D, supply chain management, brand culture and talent development. Our goal is to become an indispensable innovation partner in the local economy, rather than just an external foreign supplier.

Laser Manufacture News: Strion Laser maintains close scientific research cooperation with well-known domestic universities and research institutes. Could you share the specific value that industry-university-research collaborative innovation has brought to the company in terms of technology R&D, application scenario expansion, and talent development?

Mr. Li: Our integrated strategy, driven by industry-university-research collaboration and the guidance of national strategic needs, has delivered tangible, multi-dimensional value to the company. Strion Laser has established a closed-loop innovation pathway of "cutting-edge scientific exploration – addressing industry pain points – leading technical standard setting". For example, we have carried out in-depth industry-university-research cooperation with Southwest Jiaotong University and multiple other universities to jointly overcome key technologies for high-quality laser welding applications. Through the deep integration of "cutting-edge academic research from universities + engineering commercialization by enterprises", we focus on breaking through the "last mile" in the industrialization of scientific and technological achievements.

In addition, the company has built an in-depth collaboration mechanism with research institutes affiliated to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and actively participates in multiple national key R&D programs. This open, collaborative and integrated R&D model continuously injects cutting-edge technological momentum into the company, and helps advance the intelligent and high-end transformation of China's manufacturing industry.

Laser Manufacture News: What proven systems or best practices has the company developed in terms of intellectual property (IP) portfolio development, technical achievement commercialization, and brand building?

Mr. Li: Strion Laser has built a complete, mature system covering IP portfolio development, technical achievement commercialization, and brand building:

Intellectual Property Portfolio Development

We have built a "patent portfolio" layout around our core light source technology, optical design and process applications, forming a robust technical moat. Meanwhile, we actively participate in the formulation of national and industry standards, translating our technological advantages into industry discourse power.

Technical Achievement Commercialization

We have established a rapid commercialization pathway that takes technical achievements from prototype to finished product, and from finished product to market launch. Guided by customer pain points, we reverse-define our R&D objectives to ensure that innovative achievements can be quickly matched to application scenarios and converted into sales.

Brand Building

Closely aligned with our corporate mission of "Leading the Future with Laser Technology", and centered on our technical edge in high-power fiber lasers, Strion Laser has built a complete system that integrates strategy, user experience and business growth. Internally, we have embedded the core brand values into the behavioral consensus of all employees. Externally, we implement unified management of all user touchpoints from products to services, ensuring a professional and consistent experience.

At the same time, we have turned this system into a growth engine for our business. Through standardized sales tools and targeted content enablement, our brand momentum is continuously translated into measurable sales leads and market trust, allowing the brand to truly evolve from a mere "logo" into a trusted "asset" and "industry benchmark" for our customers.

Laser Manufacture News: What specific plans and strategic layouts does the company have in terms of technology R&D, production capacity expansion, and market development (especially in emerging fields)?

Mr. Li: Actively responding to the orientation of China's 15th Five-Year Plan, Strion Laser adheres to the mission of scientific and technological self-reliance and the path of high-quality development, and is steadily advancing toward our goal of becoming "a global leader in laser technology", demonstrating strong innovation vitality and growth potential. Starting in 2025, Strion Laser has made a phased investment of 3 billion yuan to build the largest laser industry base in Southwest China in Chengdu. Among them, the over 100,000-square-meter optical clean workshop and world-leading experimental equipment will provide a solid hardware foundation for future technological breakthroughs. Meanwhile, the company attaches great importance to IP portfolio development, and is gradually forming a robust technical moat through the construction of our proprietary patent portfolio.