Han's Laser Leads Development of ISO 11553-2:2026 – First Global Safety Standard for Hand-Held or Hand-Operated Laser Processing Machines

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On August 28th, 2026 the international standard ISO 11553-2:2026 Safety of machinery-Laser processing machines-Part2: Safety requirements for hand-held or hand-operated laser processing machines, was officially released. This standard was spearheaded by Han’s Laser Smart Equipment Group Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Han's Laser Technology Industry Group Co., Ltd.

This marks the first international safety standard for complete laser processing equipment developed under the ISO/IEC framework to be spearheaded by Han's Laser. It signifies a strategic transition for the company from a participant in standardization to a standard-setter in the hand-held laser processing equipment sector.

Background
Hand-held laser welding and cleaning systems represent the fastest-growing product categories in the laser industry over recent years. As output powers scale into the kilowatt range and applications expand across sheet metal fabrication, hardware manufacturing, and general machinery industries, a large number of small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises have emerged as new end-users. Unlike stationary systems, where hazard zones can be physically enclosed, hand-held devices carry dynamically changing risks that shift with operator movement, significantly increasing the potential risks of accidental exposure and reflection. The previous standard, in effect for nearly two decades, has become inadequate to address these emerging safety challenges.

New Standard
ISO 11553-2:2026 advances the safety protection mode from “personnel management + end-user protection” to “inherently safe design measures embedded in the product itself”. The standard encompasses risk assessment, safety functions, protective measures, control systems, and information for use. It specifies that the primary responsibility for safety lies with the equipment's inherent design, rather than relying on operator training and personal protective equipment. The standard provides a unified global safety benchmark for hand-held laser processing machines and serves as a universally applicable technical foundation for market access.

Development Journey
Grounded in decades of technological expertise and practical innovation in intelligent laser equipment, Han's Laser has accumulated extensive standardization experience and has brought together a broad network of experts. During the development of ISO 11553-2:2026, expert team from Han’s Laser convened over 100 international meetings and successfully navigated multiple rigorous review procedures, including:
2 IEC voting reviews
2 ISO voting reviews
3 CEN voting reviews
2 EU Machinery Regulation compliance assessments
After a seven-year endeavor, the standard is now officially released.

Industry Impact
Han's Laser currently stands as one of the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of hand-held laser processing equipment. The release of ISO 11553-2:2026 provides essential technical standard for the safety enhancement of hand-held laser processing equipment worldwide, and strongly promotes safety upgrades across the industry.

Future Outlook
Looking ahead, Han's Laser will continue to deepen its engagement in global laser standardization efforts, and consistently contribute to the advancement of the international laser equipment industry in terms of standardization, safety, and quality.

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