What happens when future engineers meet real-world innovators? ⚡ This week, Kuma Technology joined hands with professors and students from Feng Chia University to visit Yaohung, one of Taiwan’s rising stars in laser-based manufacturing systems.
It was more than a factory tour—it was a front-row seat to the future of precision engineering. 🎯
🔧 A Look Inside the Laser World
At Yaohung’s Taichung facility, we were welcomed with warmth, machines, and light—literally. The team walked us through their latest developments in fiber laser cutting, CO₂ engraving, laser welding, heat treatment, and even non-chemical laser cleaning.
From the start, it was clear Yaohung isn’t in the business of selling machines—they’re in the business of building smart, integrated solutions. One highlight? Their use of CCD vision, robotic arms, and conveyor systems to create fully automated, high-mix laser production lines.
Watching a machine identify parts, align the laser path, and execute with sub-millimeter precision—without human intervention—left many students in awe. 🤖🔥
👨🔬 Learning by Doing
For students, seeing classroom theories brought to life was a game-changer. A mechanical engineering senior noted:
“We’ve learned about fiber lasers in our courses, but this is the first time I saw how beam diameter, pulse width, and wavelength actually matter in production. And the welding precision… wow.”
Yaohung demonstrated how QCW (Quasi-Continuous Wave) and CW (Continuous Wave) lasers are tailored for different applications—from welding tiny sensors and battery tabs to thick stainless steel tubes used in heavy industries.
They also explained their low-temperature welding techniques—essential for medical blades and microelectronics, where even 5°C of overheating could cause failure.
🌍 Green Tech with Real Impact
A major takeaway? Laser tech isn’t just about performance—it’s about sustainability. Yaohung’s laser cleaning systems offer an eco-friendly alternative to chemical solvents, removing rust, paint, and grease with no residue or pollution. 🌱
And their use of laser cladding (aka “laser repair welding”) to restore high-value industrial parts—like aerospace shafts or heavy machine arms—extends product life and reduces waste.
🤝 Building Bridges: Industry × Academia
The biggest value of this visit wasn’t just technology—it was connection.
For many students, this was their first time interacting directly with an R&D team in a manufacturing firm. Yaohung was transparent about their challenges, proud of their breakthroughs, and open to co-development with universities—especially in automation and advanced material processing.
This aligns perfectly with Kuma Technology’s mission: to bridge the gap between classroom theory and factory floor execution. We believe Taiwan’s competitive advantage in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing needs fresh minds and agile partnerships. 🧠⚙️
🚀 What’s Next?
We’re already exploring potential internship and capstone project collaboration with Feng Chia and Yaohung. The hope? That these visits spark curiosity, inspire bold ideas, and turn students into the next generation of industry changemakers.
Massive thanks to Yaohung’s team for being such generous hosts, and to Feng Chia University for nurturing such sharp talent.
Until next time, keep learning, keep building—and always follow the light. 💡😉
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