Kelaide
Chinese laser additive-manufacturing equipment company specializing in hollow-beam internal powder feeding laser-cladding nozzles and directed energy deposition systems.
- CEO / Founder
- Shi Shihong (石世宏)
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
CH-R40A universal long-focus laser-cladding nozzle; circular hollow-beam internal-powder-feeding nozzles; laser cladding and additive-remanufacturing equipment and services.
Technological Advantage
Its patented hollow-beam internal-powder-feeding architecture combines coaxial laser, shielding gas, and powder delivery with a long-focus optical path. The CH-R40A product is specified for 360-degree operation, complex overhang and internal-feature cladding, 50–90% powder utilization depending on spot size, and continuous operation exceeding 24 hours.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides laser cladding, additive remanufacturing services, and DED equipment for complex-component manufacturing and repair.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on internal-powder-feeding and long-focus laser-cladding heads for all-position deposition, constrained-access repair, and complex-geometry processing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in steel, automotive tooling, aerospace, petrochemical, power, and machinery sectors.
Industry Verticals
Metallurgy; automotive tooling; aerospace; petrochemical; power generation; machinery repair.
Competitors
Domestic laser cladding and DED equipment suppliers, including Wuhan Hans Gold Laser and Raycham Laser Technology.
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Founded in 2012 as an external-service company linked to Soochow University; Tianhong Laser acquired a 55% stake for RMB 2.75 million in November 2014; CH-R40A product entered production in Q4 2021.
Notable Customers
Shagang Group; Naaisi Electromechanical (reported order customer); Beifeng Laser Technology (reported order customer).