In May 2026, Shanghai ChemLab Instrument Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Shanghai ChemLab) officially announced the establishment of its Semiconductor Division and Medical Division. Based on company’s years of technological accumulation and forward-looking R&D layout in femtosecond laser ablation technology, this strategic expansion marks Shanghai ChemLab’s transformative leap from a general-purpose technology platform toward an in-depth service across vertical sectors, starting a brand-new chapter of high-quality corporate development.

A decade of dedication: evolving from a universal technology platform to targeted expertise across vertical industry

Since our inception, Shanghai ChemLab has focused on niche segments within the analytical instrumentation industry. With headquartered at the Marine Science and Technology Pioneer Park within the Lin-gang Special Area of China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, company’s footprint has spread nationwide and set multiple service network across Shanghai, Beijing, Qingdao, Xi’an, Wuhan, Chengdu, and Guangzhou (currently under construction), supporting our ongoing phase of rapid expansion and commitment to delivering localized technical support and expertise to clients.

GenesisGEO, the company’s in-house independently developed matrix-array femtosecond laser ablation system, is a fully self-developed design instrument satisfying cutting-edge research needs. The system provides a continuously adjustable spot size ranging from 1 μm to 500 μm and precise laser energy, supporting both circular, rectangular and irregular flat-bottom craters. This system underpins frontier research and industrial advancement spanning geochemistry, planetary science, environmental science, life sciences, advanced materials and semiconductors.

With the official launch of the two new divisions, Shanghai ChemLab will advance its general core technology into in-depth service. Focusing on the two national strategic emerging industries — semiconductor and medical diagnosis, we will deliver customized and integrated exclusive solutions. 

Semiconductor Division

Consolidate domestic analytical foundation, and safeguard independent development of China’s Chip

Semiconductors lie at the heart of all modern electronic devices and serve as the cornerstone of contemporary information technology, earning the reputation of "oil of the digital age". Semiconductor materials are rapidly evolving from conventional silicon-based materials toward wide-bandgap materials such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN).

Currently, the semiconductor inspection industry is confronted with multiple core bottlenecks. Traditional VPD-ICP-MS is only applicable to silicon wafers decomposable by HF vapor, and fails to process wide-bandgap and compound semiconductors such as SiC, GaN, GaAs and InP. High-end equipment for micro-area composition analysis remains long monopolized by overseas manufacturers, generating an urgent demand for domestic substitution. In addition, existing instruments cannot simultaneously acquire multi-dimensional datasets covering elemental composition, trace impurities and crystalline defects, which generally hinders the R&D and mass production of semiconductor materials.

Focusing on proprietary matrix-array femtosecond laser ablation technology, Shanghai ChemLab’s semiconductor division develops dedicated complete inspection equipment and integrated solutions across the entire semiconductor industrial chain. We are facilitating the company’s strategic transition from a research instrument supplier to a high-end industrial semiconductor equipment manufacturer, so as to effectively address prevailing industry pain points.

Customized Professional Analysis System

1. Wafer Contamination Analyzer

•GenesisSEMI Auto Fully Automated Analysis System: Compliant with SEMI-standard wafer form factors and engineered for unattended 24/7 operation, the system can fully replace imported online analytical counterparts for determination of contaminant elements on and inside wafers, as well as the precise monitoring of photoresist residues.

•GenesisSEMI Lab Semi-Automated Wafer Analysis System: Integrating multiple analytical techniques, this system targets corporate R&D centers and research laboratories, ensuring closed-loop data management and consistent results throughout R&D, pilot production and mass production.

2. High-Purity Chemical Reagent Analyzer

•Built upon membrane desolvating system and online sample preparation platforms, we have developed customized sampling modules. The system enables precise on-line and off-line analysis of trace metallic impurities in high-purity wet electronic chemicals including acids, alkalis and solvents. With a detection limit down to PPQ level and full compliance with SEMI standards, it delivers solid quality control solutions for wet chemical producers and wafer manufacturers.

3. Specialty Electronic Gas Analyzer

•Paired with self-developed Gas Exchange Device (GED), the system enables direct characterization of metallic particulates and volatile metallic contaminants in specialty electronic gases such as silane, ammonia, hydrogen chloride and chlorine. Flexible online/at-line installation enables rigorous purity control and mitigates chip yield loss induced by feedstock contamination.

Reinforcement of Foundational Core Technologies

Supported by four core strengths —matrix-array femtosecond laser ablation technology, patented solid standard addition technology, extra-large clean laser ablation chamber and dedicated R&D center, Shanghai ChemLab fully ensures high stability, high cleanliness and high compatibility of equipment in industrial scenarios. It provides strong technical backing to break through key bottlenecks in industrial testing.

Medical Division

Advanced Elemental Imaging Technology to Empower Precision Medicine Advancement

Leveraging mature core technologies on femtosecond laser ablation (fsLA), Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and Coherent Raman Scattering (CRS), the medical division deploys targeted clinical diagnostic solutions. It effectively addresses major industry challenges, including trace element metabolic profiling for human tissues, rapid intraoperative pathological assessment, and high-resolution single-cell analysis.

Customized Professional Analysis System

•GenesisBIO Femtosecond Laser Ablation System: The system performs layer-by-layer sampling on biological samples with micrometer-scale spatial resolution, and combines high-sensitivity mass spectrometry to obtain the temporal distribution of elements. Its key application covers sequential elemental analysis of hair for non-invasive screening of neurodevelopmental disorders. Featuring safety and convenience, it boasts broad application prospects.

•GenesisBIO-LIBS System: The system integrates LIBS spectroscopy for full-spectrum elemental detection. It enables rapid intraoperative pathological diagnosis and early-stage screening via liquid biopsy.

•GenesisBIO-LIBS-CRS Multimodal Imaging System: This system has proprietary intellectual property rights. It enables real-time molecular contrast for lipids, proteins and DNA without histological staining or exogenous labeling, which supports precise intraoperative tumor margin delineation and critical technical backing for surgical decision-making.

The medical division will focus on four major areas: elemental imaging of tumor microenvironment, metallomics analysis for neurodegenerative diseases, visualization of drug distribution in tissues, and elemental profiling of biological samples. By transforming laser ablation elemental imaging technology from a research tool into a clinical diagnostic method, we facilitate the development of precision medicine. 

Two New Divisions Drive Comprehensive Industrial Service Upgrade

The concurrent establishment of the two new divisions delivers four core value elevation for Shanghai ChemLab:

✔ Expanded Application Scope: We have shifted from supplying standalone equipment to delivering end-to-end total solutions. A dedicated team of application scientists and senior R&D engineers is assigned to fully align with the practical demands of the industry.

✔ Improved Service Efficiency: Tailored rapid response protocols and expedited service channels are available for semiconductor and biomedical industries, enabling us to address clients’ technical and application difficulties in a timely and efficient manner.

✔ Full Industrial Chain Integration: We have formed a full industrial chain covering R&D, equipment manufacturing and on-site application verification, achieving full independence and controllability over core high-end equipment.

✔ Upgraded Industrial Ecosystem: Teaming up with academia, wafer manufacturers, chemical & specialty gas suppliers and medical institutions, we build the industrial ecosystem, establish industry standards and deliver benchmark applications.

“The inauguration of the two new divisions marks a milestone for ChemLab to deeply combine its core matrix-array femtosecond laser ablation technology with practical applications in various vertical industries,” stated a senior representative from Shanghai ChemLab. “The company will continue to advance the innovation and iteration of its flagship femtosecond laser ablation technology. Taking the semiconductor and medical sectors as two new core pillars, we will drive domestic high-end analytical instruments to evolve from being functional to user-friendly and high-performance, and shift our focus from import substitution to global industry leadership."

We sincerely invite specialists, research institutes and industrial partners across the semiconductor and medical sectors to join hands to explore frontiers of microscale science, and unlock new opportunities for industrial growth.

About Us

Headquartered at the Marine Science and Technology Pioneer Park within the Lin-gang Special Area of China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, Shanghai ChemLab Instrument Co., Ltd. specializes in independent R&D and intelligent manufacturing of high-end analytical instrumentation. Based on our core matrix-array femtosecond laser ablation technology, we deliver a range of comprehensive precision testing solutions, serving key sectors including high-end semiconductor manufacturing, cutting-edge scientific research and precision medical diagnostics.