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2009 Report on China CNC Machine Tool Industry
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Published date : January, 2010
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Abstract
After three decades of development, the CNC (Computer Numerical Control) rate of China's machine tool industry increased from 26.2% in 2001 to 55.8% in
2009. During the first eleven months of 2009, China produced 139,000 CNC machine tools, including 125,000 sets of CNC metal cutting machine tool and 9,628 sets of CNC forming machine tool. It is evaluated that China's output of CNC machine tool will be 150,000 sets in 2009.
Output of CNC Machine Tools in China, 2000-2009
In China, CNC machine tool is mainly produced in Liaoning, Jiangsu and Zhejiang. In 2009, the output of three provinces accounted for 29%, 23% and 19% of the total output respectively. By region, Eastern China produced the largest amount of CNC machine tools, accounting for 49% of the total output, while the output of Northern China took 28%.
Output of CNC Machine Tools in China by Region, 2009
The report introduces the output of CNC machine tool, import and export, regional production as well as key manufacturers. The analysis on China CNC machine tool industry can be taken as a reference for investors.
Table of Contents:
1. Overview of China CNC Machine Tool Industry
1.1 Overview
1.1.1 Structure
1.1.2 Classification
1.1.3 Features
1.2 Industrial Policies
1.2.1 Special Planning for Machine Tool Industry
1.2.2 Technology Guide to CNC Machine Tool Export
1.2.3 Major Projects of High-end CNC Machine Tool and Basic Manufacturing Equipment
1.2.4 Restructuring and Revitalization Planning for Equipment Manufacturing
2. Development of China CNC Machine Tool Industry
2.1 Development of China Machine Tool Industry
2.2 Status Quo of China CNC Machine Tool Industry
2.2.1 Production and Marketing
2.2.2 Import
2.2.3 Export
2.3 Development Characteristics
3. Upstream and Downstream of China CNC Machine Tool Industry
3.1 Upstream
3.2 Downstream
4. Segments of China CNC Machine Tool Industry
4.1 CNC Metal Cutting Machine Tool
4.1.1 CNC Milling Machine
4.1.2 Machining Center
4.1.3 Others
4.2 CNC Metal Forming Machine Tool
5. Regional CNC Machine Tool Markets
5.1 Liaoning
5.2 Zhejiang
5.3 Jiangsu
5.4 Shandong
5.5 Guangdong
6. Key CNC Machine Tool Enterprises in China
6.1 Shenyang Machine Tool Co., Ltd.
6.1.1 Profile
6.1.2 Operation
6.1.3 CNC Machine Tools
6.1.4 News
6.2 Qinghai Hua Ding Industrial Co., Ltd.
6.2.1 Profile
6.2.2 Operation
6.2.3 CNC Machine Tools
6.2.4 News
6.3 Weihai Huadong Automation Co. Ltd.
6.3.1 Profile
6.3.2 Operation
6.3.3 CNC Machine Tools
6.3.4 News
6.4 Qinchuan Machine Tool Group Co., Ltd.
6.4.1 Profile
6.4.2 Operation
6.4.3 CNC Machine Tools
6.4.4 News
6.5 Shenji Group Kunming Machine Tool Company Limited
6.5.1 Profile
6.5.2 Operation
6.5.3 CNC Machine Tools
6.5.4 News
6.6 Tontec Technology Investment Group Co., Ltd.
6.6.1 Profile
6.6.2 Operation
6.6.3 CNC Machine Tools
6.6.4 News
6.7 Little Giant Machine Tool Co., Ltd (LG Mazak)
6.7.1 Profile
6.7.2 Operation
6.7.3 CNC Machine Tools
6.8 Shandong Precion Group
6.8.1 Profile
6.8.3 CNC Machine Tools
6.8.4 News
6.9 Shandong Ninglian Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
6.9.1 Profile
6.9.2 Operation
6.9.3 CNC Machine Tools
6.10 BYJC-Okuma (Beijing) Machine Tool Co., Ltd.
6.10.1 Profile
6.10.2 CNC Machine Tools
6.11 Doosan Infracore Machine Tool (Yantai) Co., Ltd.
6.11.1 Profile
6.11.2 Operation
6.12 Shandong FIN CNC Machine Co., Ltd.
6.12.1 Profile
6.12.2 Operation
6.12.3 CNC Machine Tools
6.12.4 News
7. Development Trends of China CNC Machine Tool Industry
8. Investment Opportunities and Risks
8.1 Opportunities
8.2 Risks
Tables and Figures:
Machining Process of CNC Machine Tool
Categories of CNC Machine Tool
Points of Special Planning for Machine Tool Industry
Output Value of Chinese Machine Tools by CNC Rate, 2001-2009
Output of Chinese Machine Tools by CNC Rate,2001-2009
Output of CNC Machine Tools in China, 2000-2009
Monthly Import Volume of CNC Machine Tools in China, 2008-2009
Monthly Import Unit Price of CNC Machine Tools in China, 2008-2009
Monthly Export Volume of CNC Machine Tools in China, 2008-2009
Monthly Export Value of CNC Machine Tools in China, 2008-2009
Monthly Export Unit Price of CNC Machine Tools in China, 2008-2009
Competition Patterns in Upstream CNC Machine Tool Industry
Demand Distribution in Downstream China CNC Machine Tool Industry, 2009
Demand of 10 Industries for CNC Machine Tools
Monthly Output of CNC Metal Cutting Machine Tools in China, 2009
Quarterly Output of CNC Milling Machines, 2008
Quarterly Output Value of CNC Milling Machines, 2008
Quarterly Export Volume of CNC Milling Machines, 2008
Quarterly Export Value of CNC Milling Machines, 2008
Quarterly Output of Machining Centers, 2008
Quarterly Output Value of Machining Centers, 2008
Export Volume of Chinese Machining Centers, 2008-2009
Export Value of Chinese Machining Centers, 2008-2009
Export Unit Price of Chinese Machining Centers, 2008-2009
Import Volume of Chinese Machining Centers, 2008-2009
Import Unit Price of Chinese Machining Centers, 2008-2009
Monthly Output of CNC Metal Forming Machine Tool in China, 2009
Technical Performance of Traditional Tube Bending and CNC Tube Bending
Output of CNC Machine Tools in China by Region, 2009
Output of CNC Machine Tools in China by Province and City, 2008
Output of CNC Machine Tools in Liaoning, 2005-2009
Import Value of CNC Machine Tools in Liaoning, 2007-2009
Output of CNC Machine Tools in Zhejiang, 2005-2009
Output of CNC Machine Tools in Jiangsu, 2005-2009
Output of CNC Machine Tools in Shandong, 2005-2009
Output of CNC Machine Tools in Guangdong, 2005-2009
Main Products of Listed Machine Tool Companies
SMTCL’s Main Products
SMTCL’s Business Revenue and Net Profit, 2005-2009
SMTCL’s Revenue by Business, H1 2009
SMTCL’s Marketing in China and Foreign Countries, H1 2009
Proportion of CNC Machine Tool in SMTCL’s Business, 2003-2009
Sales Revenue and Profit of SMTCL’s CNC Machine Tools, 2003-2009
Gross Profit of SMTCL’s CNC Machine Tools,2003-2009
Subsidiaries and Business of Qinghai Hua Ding
Business Revenue and Net Profit of Qinghai Hua Ding, 2005-2009
Revenue of Qinghai Hua Ding by Business, H1 2009
Sales Revenue of Qinghai Hua Ding by Region, H1 2009
CNC Machine Tool Business Revenue of Qinghai Hua Ding, 2008
Non-public Offering of Qinghai Hua Ding
Business Revenue and Net Profit of Huadong Automation, 2005-2009
Revenue of Huadong Automation by Business, H1 2009
Marketing of Huadong Automation in China and Foreign Countries, H1 2009
Marketing of Huadong Automation by Region, H1 2009
Proportion of CNC Machine Tool Business of Huadong Automation, 2005-2009
CNC Machine Tool Business Revenue of Huadong Automation, 2005-2009
CNC Machine Tool Gross Profit Margin of Huadong Automation, 2005-2009
Cooperation Projects of Huadong Automation
Qinchuan’s Total Revenue and Net Profit, 2005-2009
Qinchuan’s Revenue by Business, H1 2009
Qinchuan’s Revenue by Region, H1 2009
Qinchuan’s CNC Machine Tool
Business Revenue and Net Profit of Kunming Machine Tool, 2005-2009
Revenue of Kunming Machine Tool by Business, H1 2009
Machine Tool Gross Profit Margin of Kunming Machine Tool, 2004-2009
Comparison between Horizontal and Floor-type Milling and Boring Machines
Machine Tools of Kunming Machine Tool
CNC Machine Tools of Kunming Machine Tool
Tontec’s Business Revenue and Net Profit, 2005-2009
Tontec’s Revenue by Business, H1 2009
Tontec’s Revenue by Region, H1 2009
Proportion of CNC Machine Tool Revenue in Tontec’s Business Revenue, 2005-2008
Revenue of Tontec’s CNC Machine Tools, 2002-2008
Gross Profit Margin of Tontec’s CNC Machine Tools, 2002-2008
Operation of LG Mazak, 2006-2007
CNC Machine Tool Development of LG Mazak, 2000-2010
Precion’ s Subsidiaries
Precion’ s CNC Machine Tools
Ninglian’s Operation, 2006-2007
Ninglian’s CNC Machine Tools
BYJC-Okuma’s CNC Machine Tools
Operation of Doosan Infracore, 2006-2007
FIN’s Revenue and Net Profit, 2005-2009
FIN’s Revenue in China and Foreign Countries, H1 2009
FIN’s Revenue by Business, H1 2009
FIN’s CNC Machine Tools
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Sunday 31 January 2010
A LVD Orion 3015 CO2, laser cutting system, has been purchased Manufacturing
The laser cutting system will provide Ford the ability to cut up to 16 mm mild steel, 10 mm stainless steel and process aluminum up to 6 mm. The laser cutting will complement the company's existing punching and forming equipment
The laser cutting system is a compact, hybrid-style one able to process sheet sizes up to 3,000 x 1,500 mm. Programmable high-pressure oxide-free laser cutting and automatic cutting gas selection provide consistent accuracy and good productivity from the 2.5 kW laser source.
The LVD Group is a manufacturer of a range of sheet metal and plate working machine tools, including laser cutting systems, punch presses, press brakes and guillotine shears.
The laser cutting system is a compact, hybrid-style one able to process sheet sizes up to 3,000 x 1,500 mm. Programmable high-pressure oxide-free laser cutting and automatic cutting gas selection provide consistent accuracy and good productivity from the 2.5 kW laser source.
The LVD Group is a manufacturer of a range of sheet metal and plate working machine tools, including laser cutting systems, punch presses, press brakes and guillotine shears.
New production method: Using EMP's to stamp steel
That's the blast from an electromagnetic pulse, or EMP (weaponized).
What does one have to do with the other? Well, if you want to stamp, shape or punch holes in steel to manufacture say, cars or washing machines, you need a big-ass press like the (relatively small) one above--which is expensive, huge, heavy, and eventually wears out. But as The Economist reports, German scientists have recently found a way to stamp steel--all the way through it if you like--using an EMP; and unlike the scary-ass diagram above, it can be done in such a controlled and refined way that it can be used for manufacturing.
The project is backed by Volkswagen and is being conducted by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology in Chemnitz, Germany, and science geeks interested in the details should click here.
What does one have to do with the other? Well, if you want to stamp, shape or punch holes in steel to manufacture say, cars or washing machines, you need a big-ass press like the (relatively small) one above--which is expensive, huge, heavy, and eventually wears out. But as The Economist reports, German scientists have recently found a way to stamp steel--all the way through it if you like--using an EMP; and unlike the scary-ass diagram above, it can be done in such a controlled and refined way that it can be used for manufacturing.
The project is backed by Volkswagen and is being conducted by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology in Chemnitz, Germany, and science geeks interested in the details should click here.
TRUMPF: Laser instead of mechanical Press Systems - Sheet metal processing systems make automotive production more flexible
Ditzingen, Germany, January 12, 2010 – If automotive manufacturers use universal sheet metal processing systems in their production halls instead of mechnical press systems, they could make their assembly process considerably more flexible while reducing costs. "The basic idea behind this concept is that the components for production are produced, formed and subsequently welded from smooth metal sheets using 2D laser cutting machines," explains Klaus Löffler, a TRUMPF specialist in automotive production technology.
Automotive manufacturers are currently facing a multitude of challenges. On the one hand, they have to comply with the legal requirements for the CO2 emissions of the cars they produce. On the other hand, customers are demanding more and more of their cars. Current trends point to built-to-order cars that automotive manufacturers have to launch on the market in ever shorter product cycles. This also reduces the quantities in production during the service life of the car.
In order to face these challenges, automotive manufacturers have to adapt their production accordingly and become more flexible. "Traditional production methods that use mechanical press systems to produce deep-drawn parts are becoming less and less suitable for this purpose," says Löffler. One way to make production workflows more flexible and meet customer and legal requirements is to use universal production equipment such as sheet metal processing machines. Components are produced by first cutting the blanks in the laser cutting machine, then forming them in the bending machine and, finally, welding them using the laser systems. "Overall, the automotive manufacturer can reduce component costs considerably using this concept compared to conventional methods," says Löffler. Just-in-time production used where the components are needed eliminates logistics costs because transport and storage are no longer needed. Since the automotive manufacturer works with universal sheet metal processing tools, it can upgrade the entire production system to the new series faster when replacing models; sometimes only changes in the machine software are needed.
The use of lasers, which are key to this production method, considerably lowers the costs per component. "Even using the laser to cut blanks allows the material to be better utilized. The scrap from a window cutout, for example, can be used for other components," adds Löffler. This means that the usual material utilization quota of 50 percent can be increased to more than 80 percent," he says. And by using combined punch-laser systems, automotive manufacturers can integrate additional features such as thread-tapping, angles, louvers or brackets directly onto the component – without additional joining steps. This reduces the number of components, saving material and lowering weight and costs.
"The potential of the process chain can be further exploited if laser welding is used instead of resistance spot welding," explains Löffler. This process makes it unnecessary to overlap materials; instead flangeless components are attached. This improved material utilization results in completely new opportunities in lightweight design. The new production system has already passed the test phase among several automotive manufacturers and will be used to produce structural components such as panels, longitudinal supports, seat frames and other similar components. Even in motor sports, sheet metal processing systems have already proven their value.
TRUMPF works with its customers in automotive manufacturing from the start in helping them tap into the potential of sheet metal processing systems. They are given a comprehensive product program with production equipment for flexible sheet metal processing for punching and forming, energy-efficient laser beams and modular laser systems for cutting and welding. In addition design workshops, courses on teaching application skills as well as product training classes help manufacturers make even greater use of the savings and quality potential of the new methods.
About TRUMPF
With sales totaling US $ 2.28 billion (€ 1.66 billion) and about 8,000 employees (preliminary figures for the 2008/09 fiscal year), the TRUMPF Group ranks among the leading manufacturing companies worldwide. The three following business divisions are combined under the umbrella of a holding company: Machine Tools/Power Tools, Laser Technology/Electronics and Medical Technology. Its core business are machine tools for flexible sheet metal processing for punching and forming, laser processing and bending. In the field of industrial lasers and laser systems, the company is the technological leader on the world market. With about 50 subsidiaries and branch offices, the Group is represented in almost every European country, in North and South America as well as in Asia. Production locations can be found in Germany, Austria, China, Czech Republic, France, Great Britain, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Switzerland and the USA.
Automotive manufacturers are currently facing a multitude of challenges. On the one hand, they have to comply with the legal requirements for the CO2 emissions of the cars they produce. On the other hand, customers are demanding more and more of their cars. Current trends point to built-to-order cars that automotive manufacturers have to launch on the market in ever shorter product cycles. This also reduces the quantities in production during the service life of the car.
In order to face these challenges, automotive manufacturers have to adapt their production accordingly and become more flexible. "Traditional production methods that use mechanical press systems to produce deep-drawn parts are becoming less and less suitable for this purpose," says Löffler. One way to make production workflows more flexible and meet customer and legal requirements is to use universal production equipment such as sheet metal processing machines. Components are produced by first cutting the blanks in the laser cutting machine, then forming them in the bending machine and, finally, welding them using the laser systems. "Overall, the automotive manufacturer can reduce component costs considerably using this concept compared to conventional methods," says Löffler. Just-in-time production used where the components are needed eliminates logistics costs because transport and storage are no longer needed. Since the automotive manufacturer works with universal sheet metal processing tools, it can upgrade the entire production system to the new series faster when replacing models; sometimes only changes in the machine software are needed.
The use of lasers, which are key to this production method, considerably lowers the costs per component. "Even using the laser to cut blanks allows the material to be better utilized. The scrap from a window cutout, for example, can be used for other components," adds Löffler. This means that the usual material utilization quota of 50 percent can be increased to more than 80 percent," he says. And by using combined punch-laser systems, automotive manufacturers can integrate additional features such as thread-tapping, angles, louvers or brackets directly onto the component – without additional joining steps. This reduces the number of components, saving material and lowering weight and costs.
"The potential of the process chain can be further exploited if laser welding is used instead of resistance spot welding," explains Löffler. This process makes it unnecessary to overlap materials; instead flangeless components are attached. This improved material utilization results in completely new opportunities in lightweight design. The new production system has already passed the test phase among several automotive manufacturers and will be used to produce structural components such as panels, longitudinal supports, seat frames and other similar components. Even in motor sports, sheet metal processing systems have already proven their value.
TRUMPF works with its customers in automotive manufacturing from the start in helping them tap into the potential of sheet metal processing systems. They are given a comprehensive product program with production equipment for flexible sheet metal processing for punching and forming, energy-efficient laser beams and modular laser systems for cutting and welding. In addition design workshops, courses on teaching application skills as well as product training classes help manufacturers make even greater use of the savings and quality potential of the new methods.
About TRUMPF
With sales totaling US $ 2.28 billion (€ 1.66 billion) and about 8,000 employees (preliminary figures for the 2008/09 fiscal year), the TRUMPF Group ranks among the leading manufacturing companies worldwide. The three following business divisions are combined under the umbrella of a holding company: Machine Tools/Power Tools, Laser Technology/Electronics and Medical Technology. Its core business are machine tools for flexible sheet metal processing for punching and forming, laser processing and bending. In the field of industrial lasers and laser systems, the company is the technological leader on the world market. With about 50 subsidiaries and branch offices, the Group is represented in almost every European country, in North and South America as well as in Asia. Production locations can be found in Germany, Austria, China, Czech Republic, France, Great Britain, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Switzerland and the USA.
TRUMPF TruLaser 1030, like no other laser cutting machine on the market
TRUMPF says its TruLaser 1030 unveiled at Blechexpo 2009, is like no other laser cutting machine on the market, offering manufacturers the ability to pursue new business opportunities.
According to TRUMPF, the compact TruLaser 1030 has a footprint of just 25 square meters requiring around half the floor space of a conventional 3m laser machine, yet retaining the ability to handle large pieces of sheet metal.
The TruLaser 1030 is said to combine a rugged drive system and machine construction with a TRUMPF TruCoax 2 kW diffusion-cooled RF laser resonator, to provide a cost-effective laser cutting system.
TRUMPF says with a simultaneous axis speed of 85m/min, the TruLaser 1030 can cut mild steel in thicknesses up to 15mm. The system offers companies the opportunity to expand their sheet-metal production capacity by producing prototypes and low-volume products.
According to TRUMPF, the compact TruLaser 1030 has a footprint of just 25 square meters requiring around half the floor space of a conventional 3m laser machine, yet retaining the ability to handle large pieces of sheet metal.
The TruLaser 1030 is said to combine a rugged drive system and machine construction with a TRUMPF TruCoax 2 kW diffusion-cooled RF laser resonator, to provide a cost-effective laser cutting system.
TRUMPF says with a simultaneous axis speed of 85m/min, the TruLaser 1030 can cut mild steel in thicknesses up to 15mm. The system offers companies the opportunity to expand their sheet-metal production capacity by producing prototypes and low-volume products.
Power battery: key to electric vehicle commercialization
Cai Qingsong introduced that Lithium Energy (liao yuan) has one semiautomatic production line, the mass production has started from May 1st. The company plans to input RMB560 million yuan to build an automatic production line and a semiautomatic production line, then the company's yearly output is planned to be 0.12 billion AH.
The expansion construction of Lithium Energy (Changchun) is fully underway too, and it is on trial running. Li Zaizhi, Director General Manager of Lithium Energy (Changchun) New Energy Co., Ltd., introduced that the company planned to achieve annual li-battery output of 0.12 billion AH and ferrous phosphate li-battery material output of 3000 tons, the project would be invested around RMB 70 million and would be completed and put into use on June 18th.
In order to improve the quality of battery, assure the consistency and steadiness of battery pack, and realize scale production, no matter Lithium Energy (liao yuan) that has been in production, or Lithium Energy (Changchun) that will be enlarged and put into production, are both introducing advanced technology and equipment and reinforcing management.
For example, laser cutting pole piece technology and equipment for cutting piece burr-free production; ultrasonic welding technology and equipment for guarantying the consistency and reliability of battery internal resistance; lithium-ion battery plastic cover vibration and friction welding technology and equipment for assuring the welding gas tightness of shell and cover; battery capacity grading and grouping simulation testing machine for guarantying the consistency and lifetime of battery group, and so on.
The support of industrial chain is also very important for the commercialization of power battery. Looking at the upstream, Changchun and Liaoyuan are building manufacturing plants of doped lithium iron phosphate, which could provide raw materials for the two battery manufacturers.
Liaoyuan is even intended to become the base of power battery. As Wang zhaohua, Mayor of Liaoyuan city, introduced that except for raw material factory with planned annual doped lithium iron phosphate output of 10,000 tons; another important battery material plant, namely a diaphragm paper plant with RMB220 million investment, is under construction, and the output of the plant is planned to be 40 million square centimeters.
As far as the downstream is concerned, in addition to FAW Bus and Coach, Lithium li-battery project is jointly researching and developing the power system of electric car with FAW Car Co., Ltd. by using the 10 Besturn cars provided by FAW Car; at the same time, Lithium is also co-developing electronic control assembly of electric vehicle with Changchun Qiming In-car Electronics Co., Ltd.
We can describe the most the commercialization of Lithium li-battery as "just at the beginning". But Lithium is grasping the good opportunity of li-battery in the fastest way. At the same time, according to the introduction of Hei Liangqi, President of Beijing Fortune LT Investment Group, except for investing in power battery, the company has also made investment in electric vehicle motor and power assembly.
From key components of electric vehicle to finally producing electric vehicles, Beijing Fortune LT Investment Group is grasping the direction of new energy vehicles and is following up rapidly.
Materials of Ground-based midcourse missile(China has conduct test on land based missile interception)
China has conduct test on ground-based midcourse missile, the test has achieved the expected objective. A spokeman of Chinese Foreign Ministry declared that the test is defensive in nature and is not targeted at any country.
Do you think The test on ground-based midecourse missile is defensive in nature? Do you think China is not targerted at any country? such as India, Japan, South Korea, Russia, or Southeast Asia countries.
Let's read the materials of Defense system first:
Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) is a component of the national missile defense strategy of the United States administered by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA). While the administration is managed by the MDA, the operational control and execution is provided by the US Army with support functions provided by the US Air Force. Previously known as National Missile Defense (NMD), the name was changed in 2002 to differentiate it from other missile defense programs, such as space-based and sea-based intercept programs, and defense targeting the boost phase and the reentry phase (see flight phases).
Do you think The test on ground-based midecourse missile is defensive in nature? Do you think China is not targerted at any country? such as India, Japan, South Korea, Russia, or Southeast Asia countries.
Let's read the materials of Defense system first:
Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) is a component of the national missile defense strategy of the United States administered by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA). While the administration is managed by the MDA, the operational control and execution is provided by the US Army with support functions provided by the US Air Force. Previously known as National Missile Defense (NMD), the name was changed in 2002 to differentiate it from other missile defense programs, such as space-based and sea-based intercept programs, and defense targeting the boost phase and the reentry phase (see flight phases).
US lab debuts super laser
A US weapons lab pulled back the curtain on a super laser with the power to burn as hot as a star.(Photo/AFP File)
A US weapons lab on Friday pulled back the curtain on a super laser with the power to burn as hot as a star.
The National Ignition Facility's main purpose is to serve as a tool for gauging the reliability and safety of the US nuclear weapons arsenal but scientists say it could deliver breakthroughs in safe fusion power.
"We have invented the world's largest laser system," actor-turned-governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said during a dedication ceremony attended by thousands including state and national officials.
"We can create the stars right here on earth. And I can see already my friends in Hollywood being very upset that their stuff that they show on the big screen is obsolete. We have the real stuff right here."
NIF is touted as the world's highest-energy laser system. It is located inside the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory about an hour's drive from San Francisco.
Equipment connected to a house-sized sphere can focus 192 laser beams on a small point, generating temperatures and pressures that exist at cores of stars or giant planets.
NIF will be able to create conditions and conduct experiments never before possible on Earth, according to the laboratory.
A fusion reaction triggered by the super laser hitting hydrogen atoms will produce more energy than was required to prompt "ignition," according to NIF director Edward Moses.
"This is the long-sought goal of 'energy gain' that has been the goal of fusion researchers for more than half a century," Moses said.
China's equipment industry reports 8.6% growth in first five months
China's equipment manufacturing industry posted an 8.6 percent growth in output in the first five months, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
The output of concrete machines reported the biggest rise in the Jan.-May period at 25 percent, and that of conveyers went up 21 percent.
The growth of equipment used in grain processing, feedstuff andcement production accelerated, up 4.4 percent, 14.8 percent and 14.7 percent respectively, while output of railway passenger cars doubled from a year earlier.
Digital-controlled machine tool sector kept sliding. For instance, output of metal-cutting machine tools declined 21.1 percent.
The output of power generators dropped 23.2 percent year on year, 2.3 percent lower than that of the first quarter. But output of wind-power generators soared more than five times from a year ago.
The ministry said the equipment manufacturing industry's growth was 11.7 percent in May, compared with 9.7 percent in April and 10.1 percent in March.
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