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Laser equipment helps the photovoltaic industry achieve non‑destructive cutting, enhancing quality and efficiency.

Under the guidance of the “dual carbon” goals, photovoltaics, as a core pillar of the clean energy system, is accelerating its transition from a supplementary energy source to a mainstream power source. The ongoing transformation of the global energy mix is driving the photovoltaic industry chain to shift from scale‑driven expansion to technology‑led quality improvement. As the cornerstone of the value chain, high‑end equipment directly influences both the enhancement of cell conversion efficiency and the optimization of production costs, making it pivotal to the sector’s high‑quality development.


Shenzhen Horizon Laser Technology Co., Ltd. is deeply committed to the R&D and manufacturing of laser equipment, having developed a portfolio of four core laser cutting platforms that comprehensively address diverse processing needs—including sheet metal, high-volume production, tubular materials, and precision small parts. The company has also pioneered non‑destructive laser cutting technology tailored for the photovoltaic industry, seamlessly bridging the demands of general industrial machining with the customized requirements of the new energy sector. By leveraging cutting-edge laser technologies, it is driving the advancement of high‑end manufacturing and the clean energy industry.
 


The company’s core product line comprises four major types of cutting equipment: single‑table laser cutters with power ratings ranging from 1,000 to 30,000 W. Featuring a compact design that minimizes floor space, these machines offer exceptional cost‑effectiveness and are ideally suited for thin‑sheet metal processing in small and medium‑sized fabrication shops.


The exchange‑table laser cutting machine is equipped with a dual‑worktable exchange system, enabling simultaneous cutting and material loading/unloading to support round‑the‑clock, high‑volume, continuous production. The pipe laser cutting machine can handle complex cutting operations on round, square, and custom‑shaped tubes, making it ideal for tube‑fabrication industries such as chassis and shelving manufacturing. Meanwhile, the precision laser cutting machine features a marble‑topped frame and linear motors, delivering fine, burr‑free machining tailored to demanding applications like electronic substrates and small, high‑precision components.
 


Addressing key pain points in the photovoltaic industry, Horizon Laser has launched a non‑destructive laser cutting system for solar cells. The half‑cell technology is currently an effective approach to boosting the power output of photovoltaic modules: by dividing full‑size cells into halves, it reduces string current and minimizes resistive losses in series connections. However, conventional cutting methods often lead to thermal damage and chipping, thereby limiting cell conversion efficiency.


The equipment employs laser‑induced thermal‑stress fracture control, generating a precisely controllable temperature gradient through localized heating to induce thermal stress and achieve smooth material fracture. This enables low‑temperature, non‑destructive processing while preventing ablation‑related damage to solar cells. The system supports multiple laser‑source options, boasts robust structural integrity, and features specialized optimization for the cut surface; it is protected by numerous proprietary patents. Post‑processing, the cell cross‑section exhibits no heat‑affected zone and superior mechanical properties, ensuring high conversion efficiency. A range of configuration options is available, with compatibility across both mainstream and next‑generation crystalline silicon solar cells.
 


Horizon Laser has established a full‑cycle service system encompassing pre‑sales process consulting, in‑sales equipment commissioning, and post‑sales operation and maintenance support, offering integrated equipment‑and‑process solutions to customers across diverse industries. From general metalworking to precision manufacturing in the photovoltaic and new‑energy sectors, the company continuously iterates its laser equipment, addressing a wide range of production needs, driving the upgrading of the manufacturing sector, and contributing laser‑based innovation to the realization of China’s dual carbon goals.

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