Founded in 2007, the Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Laser Processing and Modification (MLPM) was approved and established by the Shanghai Science and Technology Committee. Based on the advanced manufacturing of large-scale equipment in fields like automobile, steel, energy, marine engineering and aerospace, the key lab conducts basic theoretical research, applied technology R&D and system equipment development of materials laser processing, materials intelligent modification and advanced welding processing. The laboratory has a laser processing lab co-constructed by the China and German governments and an International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Laser Processing, serving the significant requirements of the State and Shanghai city in advanced manufacturing.