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Introduction

Eligibility Criteria

Schedule

Award Settings

Expert Committee

Organizing Committee

Award Winning Rights

Introduction

The Secret Light Awards (SLA) is the most prestigious award in the laser industry chain, hosted by the China Laser Industry Innovation Contribution Award Organizing Committee and the influential industry media Laser Manufacture News. It is a joint initiative of various domestic laser industry associations, societies, alliances, and media outlets. It is a landmark event that fosters technological exchange and advancement in the laser industry, with the goal of stimulating and supporting the innovation and excellence of China's laser industry and pushing laser technology to new heights.

 

Since its inception in 2018, SLA has identified and endorsed more than 300 cutting-edge laser products, technologies, and achievements. They have contributed to the exploration of new laser technologies, the promotion of new products, and the encouragement of technological innovation, and have gained a wide reputation in the laser industry. SLA follows the principles of "fairness, impartiality, openness, high-level, and internationalization" in its awarding process, and is recognized as the ultimate accolade in the laser industry for its authority and impact, receiving high praise from the industry. After six years of development, SLA has become an authoritative, professional, and representative award in the laser industry.

 

SLA has established a platform for the laser industry, created a benchmark, and enabled more outstanding enterprises and innovative projects to emerge. In the future, SLA will align with international standards, continuously improve its award selection mechanism, and drive the technological progress and high-quality development of the entire laser industry chain through professional recognition.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Product Innovation and Market Introduction: Eligible entries must consist of novel products, technologies, or completed projects introduced between 2023 and 2024. These should demonstrate innovation, have been extensively implemented, and promoted within the industry, supported by exemplary case studies.

2. Performance Enhancement and Technological Advancements: Entries should exhibit substantial performance enhancements or represent technological breakthroughs that contribute to the industry's progression. Products and technologies must be relevant to the Chinese market, attain or surpass international standards, or assist the Chinese laser industry in reaching or leading global advancements in the respective domain.

3. Tangible Product Requirement: Submissions must be tangible products; conceptual designs are not accepted at this time. Entries should reflect thoughtful and progressive design and product selection, be economically viable, and align with strategies for sustainable development.

4. Compliance and Intellectual Property: Participating products must be free from any illegal activities, including the infringement of others' intellectual property rights. Should any property rights or copyright disputes arise during the public notice period, the applicant enterprise will bear full responsibility.

5. Award Declaration and Limitations: Products previously declared for awards in the preceding year are generally ineligible. Only one declaration per product is permitted. Enterprises that received the Industry Influential Enterprise Award in the previous year are excluded from the current year's selection. Each enterprise may apply for up to two awards at no cost, with a review fee of 2,000 RMB applicable for each additional award declared.

6. Application Material Integrity: Application submissions must contain accurate and objective information, be concisely written, and include relevant supporting materials. Applications should provide a clear description of the technical specifications, features, functionalities, and innovative aspects of the product, accompanied by images of the product. Please ensure that the application materials are prepared in accordance with these guidelines to facilitate a smooth evaluation process.

Schedule

December 26, 2023

March 31, 2024

April 9, 2024, to May 9, 2024

May 10, 2024, to May 25, 2024

June 18, 2024

Award Settings
  • 年产值3亿元以上方可参加此项评选。上一年度获奖企业,不再参加本年度评审。 Laser Industry Influential Enterprise Award (名额:3个)

  • 要求年成长率20%以上的企业申报,上一年度获奖企业,不再参加本年度评审。 Best Growth Enterprise Award (名额:3个)

  • 打破传统,为激光技术的新应用提供了新思路的工艺技术、产品和方案。科研单位、高等院校和企业等组织均可申报。 "Black Technology"
    Technology Innovation Award
    (名额:3个)

  • 2023至2024年推出的微加工、激光加工装备新品 Laser Industrial Equipment Innovation Award (名额:5个)

  • 2023至2024年推出的超快、光纤、半导体等各类激光器新品 Laser Innovation Award (名额:5个)

  • 2023至2024年推出的激光加工头新品 Laser Processing
    Head Innovation Award
    (名额:3个)

  • 主要包括激光应用需要的光学元件、光纤器件、激光材料以及实现激光应用辅助作用的光电零部件。 Laser Device Innovation Award (名额:3个)

  • 包括冷水机组、加工机床、运动控制软硬件、电源、除尘、工业互联等配套设备及产品。 Laser Supporting
    Products Innovation Award
    (名额:3个)

  • 特设奖项,不接受申报,由评审专家推荐。面向在关键领域取得重大技术突破和攻克"卡脖子"难题的高等院校、科研单位和企业等组织。 Laser Industry Innovation Breakthrough Award

Expert Committee
  • YAO Jianquan
  • ZHOU Shouhuan
  • FAN Dianyuan
  • JIANG Shaoji
  • YAO Jianhua
  • ZHU Xiao
  • SHAO Huo
  • WANG You
  • WEI Zhiyi
  • SUN Hongbo
  • XU Ping
  • QIU Jianrong
  • DONG Shiyun
  • WANG Pu
  • SHEN Ping
  • ZHAO Zongqing
  • HU Fangyou
  • ZHANG Ruihua
  • ZHANG Yongkang
  • ZHANG Han
  • WU Xu
  • YANG Changsheng
  • YIN Xianhua
  • HUANG Jinxian
  • YAO Yuan
  • ZHANG Yuelai
  • LIU Juanchen
Organizing Committee

Host Organization:

SLA China Laser Industry Innovation Contribution Award Organizing Committee
Laser Manufacture News


Primary Organizers:

Shenzhen Intelligent Laser Technology Research Institute
Guangdong XZQ Laser Technology Co., Ltd
Laser Manufacture News


Co-Organizers:

China Laser Industry Association Alliance
Guangdong Laser Industry Association
Shenzhen Laser Intelligent Manufacturing Industry Association
Bao’an District Laser Industry Chain Technology and Application Innovation Alliance
Taiwan Laser Technology Application Association
Guangdong Laser Industry Technology Innovation Alliance
Wuhan China Optics Valley Laser Industry Association
Hubei Laser Industry Association
Wuhan Laser Chain Intelligent and High-end Manufacturing Industry Association
Shanghai Laser Society
Suzhou Industrial Park Laser Industry Alliance Association
Shandong Laser Society
Tianjin Laser Society
Jiangsu Laser Industry Technology Innovation Alliance

Award Winning Rights


1、Recognition and Awards
The victor of the competition will be honored with a distinguished trophy and a certificate of achievement.


2、Professional Networking
Nominees will have the exclusive opportunity to engage in the SLA award ceremony and the World Laser Manufacturing Conference, fostering invaluable interactions and collaborations with global industry leaders from academia, commerce, finance, and media sectors.


3、Exhibition Opportunities
Award-winning initiatives will be showcased in offline exhibitions, with recipients also gaining access to feature in this year's thematic online exhibitions.


4、Business Roadshow Involvement
A dedicated platform will be established to connect exemplary participants with venture capitalists, incubators, manufacturers, and governmental bodies. Selected participants will be invited to this year's business roadshows and industry transformation events, aimed at facilitating investment engagement and project realization.


5、Media Exposure
Winning projects will be granted special media coverage, integrating into a promotional network spanning diverse industries and channels, amplified by our mainstream media partners to augment the societal impact of outstanding products and enterprises.


6、Industry Resource Integration
A congregation of over 200 industry luminaries and senior engineers, including partners, adjudicators, laureates, and corporate executives, will assemble to celebrate the achievements at the SLA award ceremony.