Recently, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) officially published ISO 11553-2:2026, "Safety of machinery-Laser processing machines-Part 2: Safety requirements for hand-held or hand-operated laser processing machines." This is the world's first ISO/IEC international safety standard for complete laser processing systems developed under China's leadership.
The seven-year development process included global technical reviews, cross-border voting, and multi-stakeholder consultations. Shifting the focus of safety management from "personnel management and end-user protection" to the inherent safety design of the product itself, the new standard establishes a unified global safety benchmark for the rapidly growing market of handheld laser welding and cleaning equipment.
As a core member of the Chinese expert group, HSG Laser was deeply involved in the initiation, technical discussions, and drafting of this standard. The company contributed decades of R&D experience, as well as practical application data and on-site safety practice data, to this international standard. In addition to this ISO standard-setting effort, HSG Laser has participated in the development of numerous national and international standards for laser processing systems, remaining committed to translating its engineering expertise into global industry standards.
Participating in the development of ISO standards demonstrates the commitment of Chinese enterprises to advancing the global laser industry. Moving forward, relevant companies will promote the local adoption and implementation of the ISO 11553-2:2026 standard and continue to contribute China's technical insights to global standard-setting efforts.
