Date: 17-MAR-09 to 19-MAR-09
Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre

LASER World of PHOTONICS China is the leading regional trade show for optical technologies in China. It takes place in Shanghai every year in March and presents the entire range of photonics in an international setting.

In 2008 206 exhibitors presented their products and applications on 11,500 sqm of floor space at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). 18,428 visitors attended the show. The product range at LASER World of PHOTONICS China is adapted to the specific needs of the Chinese market.

LASER World of PHOTONICS China also features a first-rate conference program and collaborates with Chinese research institutes, industry associations and media partners.

At LASER World of PHOTONICS China 2008, 206 exhibitors presented their products and applications on 11,500 sqm of floor space at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). 18,428 visitors attended the show.

LASER World of PHOTONICS China, China's platform for the photonics community, features a superior show concept for exhibitors and visitors.

• Complete range of photonics: LASER World of PHOTONICS China presents the full spectrum of the photonics industry - components and manufacturing equipment.
• Comprehensive laser processing products: It is the only platform in China as well as East Asia to present comprehensive laser processing products and solutions.
• Expert knowledge and industry know-how: Top level technical conferences such as LPC (Laser Processes and Components) Conference and Optics Frontier - Laser Technology Forum provide industry know-how by world-leading experts.
• Attractive synergies for visitors: The collocation with electronica & Productronica China, SEMICON China and CPCA Show creates attractive synergies and added value for visitors. It provides the opportunity to gain insight into the latest technologies and applications in the complete range of electronics and to meet international experts.

LASER World of PHOTONICS China 2008 Sets Exciting New Records

30% increase in exhibition space to 11,500 m², coupled with 206 exhibitors
Total of 18,428 first-rate visitors, twice as many as last year
Attendance by Chinese and German government officials emphasizes the show’s importance in the industry
German World of Laser & Photonics presents the latest technology in industrial applications

The booming Chinese market’s demand for industrial laser and photonics systems is increasing continuously. Consequently, the industry has record high growth potential. LASER World of PHOTONICS China 2008, which was held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) from March 18 to 20, 2008, once again reflected the rapid growth of the optoelectronic industry in China.

LASER World of PHOTONICS China 2008 set records in every regard this year. After the success of the last two years, it was again the first choice for domestic and overseas companies to present their latest technologies in China. These companies included Trumpf, Rofin, SCHOTT, Coherent, IPG, Newport, nLight, GSI, Oerlikon, OSRAM, Laservall, Telesis, Han's Laser, Wuhan Chutian, Wuhan Huagong, North China Research Institute of Electro-Optics and Shengyang Dalu. This year the show made history with an exhibition area of 11,500 m², 30% more than in 2007. It attracted 206 exhibitors from 16 countries, 52% of whom came from outside China. 18,428 trade visitors attended the show, an increase of 100% compared with last year. There was a noticeable increase in both the expertise of visitors and their regional and international proportion.

The rapid growth of LASER World of PHOTONICS China attracted the attention of government officials from both China and Germany. Mr. Cao Jian Lin, Vice Minister of the Chinese Science and Technology Ministry, and Mr. Hartmut Schauerte, Parliamentary Secretary of State in the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, attended the show. They both stated that LASER World of PHOTONICS China provides an ideal platform for German and international companies to showcase their products and services in China, which is one of the world’s most exciting markets. They also said that it promotes bilateral cooperation and trade between China and Germany.

A win-win situation for exhibitors and visitors

During the 3-day-show, a large number of discussions and meetings with customers took place in the exhibition halls. The exhibition is regarded as the leading photonics event in the Asia-Pacific region by most exhibitors and visitors. Mr. Wang Wei, Vice GM of Wuhan Huagong, said that LASER World of PHOTONICS is a very professional show with growing influence in the industry. “We saw quite a good increase in both the number and expertise of visitors, and we were delighted to take part in this show. We will definitely be here next year.”

Coherent also participated in LASER World of PHOTONICS China for the third time. Mr. Peter Chen, GM of China region said:” We were pleased to see the great progress at LASER World of PHOTONICS China, especially in regard to the number of visitors. The professionalism of the organizers guaranteed a first-class service. We were absolutely satisfied in this respect.”
David Chong, Service Manager of Rofin, said: “It was the third time that our company attended this event and we are fully in favor of it being held at the same time as other trade fairs. This concurrent staging attracts more exhibitors and most importantly, it brings more visitors. We will be back again next year.”

AN ADDITIONAL VISITOR ATTRACTION

LASER World of PHOTONICS China also features a first-rate conference program. For this reason, Messe München International collaborates with Chinese research institutes, industry associations and media partners.

The first-rate conference program features a series of lectures on the most important growth sectors in the Chinese market for optical technologies. The conferences also give exhibitors an additional platform where they can present their latest innovative products and services. This is essential to the success of LASER World of PHOTONICS China.

Events in 2009:

• International Conference on Laser Processes and Components
• Optics Frontier - 2009 Laser Technology Forum

Organizer

Messe Munchen GmbH
Messegelaende,
Muenchen, Germany.
Tel: +(49)-(89)-94920720
Fax: +(49)-(89)-94920119