Project Name: Laser 3D Engraving in Crystal Glass

Location: Hefei

Project Background: Laser Engraving is the most advanced and prevalent method for 3D engraving inner crystal glass block. It produces white dots in micrometer scale by focusing of pulse laser beam inside of the glass. The position of the dots is controlled by computer then the splendid 3D images are formed.

The laser engraving technology is used mainly in 3D image marking in glass, such as flowers, animals, builds and many other beautiful figures. Casting LED light upon the 3D image in the crystal and present it looks more transparency, vivid and splendid with several colors. It could be widely used for producing glass handicrafts and gifts, esprcially for individuality. The inner and surface engraving of decorating glass can also use this technology.

Project Content and Scale: The condition of mass production should be completed within a year. The capacity of the first annual production reaches 50 sets. After improvement, the production can be increased to 100-200 sets next year.

According to the need of production, 1,000-square-meter rooms for manufacture workshop and office should be rent or in other ways. Power lines, water supply and firefighting equipment etc. are also included in the construction range. Some general mechanical engineering machines and photoelectrical devices should be listed in purchase sheets.

Market Forecast Analysis: Laser engraving handicrafts are viable and versatile products with long life. Such product was once presented to visit US president Bill Clinton by Russia government. This technology has many advantages not only in unique workmanship, different art styles, but also in fine, vivid and luxury shapes. Our system has a high processing speed, low cost, due to the non-contact processing, causing no damage and contamination to the surface of glass wares. The laser engraving is a popular and high valued technology and widely used for personal artwork, such as photos, wedding pictures etc.

Technical Features of the Project: The laser 3D engraving system is advanced product which integrated optical, mechanical and electrical technologies. Our long life products are maintenance-free. We solely possess the intellectual property rights of this technology. The 3D engraving system has compact structure, low noise and high performance. Laser engraving equipment runs much like a big laser jet printer. Our user friendly control software makes this machine quick to set-up and easy to operate. And the laser 3D engraving system won the Silver Prize at China (Wuhu) Popularized Science Products Exposition.

Analysis on Social and Economic Benefits: The laser engraving glass handicrafts and gifts are now very popular. Producing this kind of productions can get a high rata return, so it is a best opportunity for personal investor or small and medium size workshop. The high speed laser engraving developed by our institute is in advanced level at home and can process on line or ont-the-spot. Laser engraving system with glove scanners can process more than one hundred products one day; several hundreds of products can be processed on another laser engraving equipment with more laser heads. The investment on laser engraving glass handicrafts and gifts can be recovered in two years.

Investment Estimation and Fund Raising: This item needs 3 million USD investment, among them 1 million USD as fixed asset and 2 million USD as operating currency.

We have developed this technology for several years and realized small scale mass production. The basis of industrialization has been set up. Now, the prince of high precision and speed laser engraving with glove scanners is 25 thousand USD per unit. The multiple laser heads engraving equipment with three-axles motivation platform is 20 thousand USD per unit. If 100 sets of equipment can be sold out, the annual income can overpass 2 million USD. The taxes and benefits reach 1 million USD. The investment can be recovered in two years.

Mode of Cooperation: We enjoy the cooperation with companies, economic organizations and persons at home and abroad under the principle of equality and mutual benefit to set up joint ventures or co-produce. The 3 million USD investment is needed. Also we are ready to transfer this high technology and the price can be negotiated

Project Progress: We have developed this technology for several years and realized small scale mass production. This kind of equipment has been exported to some countries and districts in the world. The production in industrialization scale needs the support of funds.

Profile of the Project Provider: Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (AIOFM) was founded in 1970. The principal research fields of AIOFM are atmospheric optics, environmental optics, its monitoring techniques and laser technology. Current research projects include: new type lasers crystal materialsŁŹlaser process machinesŁŹlaser medial instruments and photoelectrionic engineering. Among 700 employees, there are 360 scientists, engineers and technicians with 40 research professors, 120 associate research professors. It has cultivated more than 3000 graduate students. Besides, there are also 300 graduate students and post-doctor gathered in this academic area.

Person to Contact: Jiang Haihe

Postcode: 230031

Address: Shushanhu Road 350, Hefei, 230031, Anhui, China

Tel: 86-551-5591667

Mob: 86-13956991581

Fax: 86-551-5591270

E-mail: hjiang@aiofm.ac.cn