CHANGSHA, China, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion") reported revenue of RMB 27.14 billion (approx. US$4.04 billion) for the first half of 2026, up 9.17% year over year, with revenue increasing in both domestic and international markets. International revenue rose 12.45% to RMB 15.54 billion (approx. US$2.31 billion), accounting for 57.25% of total revenue, while net cash generated from operating activities increased 38.12% to RMB 2.42 billion (approx. US$360.1 million).
International Business Sustains Growth as Local Capabilities Deepen
International business remained a major growth driver, with its share of total revenue rising 1.67 percentage points year over year to 57.25%. Through an end-to-end, digital and localized operating model, Zoomlion continued to deepen its presence in international markets. Growth in South America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa and East Asia exceeded the company's overall international growth rate.
Zoomlion strengthened local sales, service and supply capabilities across Europe, South America, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. As of June 30, it had more than 30 primary business hubs, over 530 secondary and tertiary outlets, more than 300 spare parts warehouses, and nearly 7,000 local employees worldwide.
Its Hungarian aerial work platform factory began production, while its German facility was expanded and upgraded into a multipurpose hub. The company also strengthened its international management and digital systems, improving responsiveness around the clock and oversight across sales opportunities, business execution and risk monitoring.
Diversified Portfolio Creates Additional Growth Drivers
Zoomlion maintained solid positions in its core concrete and crane machinery businesses. It advanced the rollout of electric products and premium equipment such as large mixing plants and long boom pump trucks, deepened collaboration with its Italian subsidiary CIFA, continued batch deliveries of large tonnage cranes, and made progress in wind power tower cranes and premium international segments.
Zoomlion's earthmoving, mining, aerial work platform and agricultural machinery businesses generated combined revenue of approximately RMB 12.5 billion (approx. US$1.86 billion), up about 10% and accounting for more than 46% of total revenue. Earthmoving machinery accounted for approximately 20% of revenue and became the largest contributor to Zoomlion's international revenue among its business segments.
Zoomlion also continued to advance electric and intelligent equipment across its portfolio, including electric construction machinery, new energy and autonomous mining equipment, and hybrid agricultural machinery. Several new energy mining products received EU CE certification, supporting their entry into international markets.
Zoomlion is also advancing embodied intelligence through its subsidiary, ZValley Technology Co., Ltd., which has developed several embodied AI robot products. Zoomlion has established capabilities spanning algorithms, software, hardware and industrial applications, supporting progress toward industrial deployment.
Industry trends, including infrastructure investment, equipment replacement and continued global capital spending on infrastructure and mining, are expected to support demand. Zoomlion will continue strengthening localized operations, diversifying its product portfolio and investing in technology to support sustainable, high-quality growth.
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Zoomlion Reports 9.2% Revenue Growth in H1 2026, with International Revenue Up 12.5%
All the Best Lasers, Built into One: xTool X1 combines high-speed engraving, large-format cutting, and expandable multi-laser technology into a single desktop system.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- xTool, a global pioneer in digital fabrication and smart desktop manufacturing, officially kicked off its X1 Global Tech Launch today with the debut of its next-generation all-in-one laser platform, the xTool X1. Alongside the flagship technology release, xTool also hosted its inaugural Small and Medium Businesses (SMB) Summit, bringing together industry experts, commercial creators, and microbusiness owners to chart the future of smart crafting and enterprise desktop fabrication.
The Next-Gen All-in-One Laser: xTool X1 Global Tech Launch
For years, digital fabrication has been bottlenecked by hardware fragmentation. Makers and growing businesses faced a compounding challenge: high-speed engraving required specialized galvo systems, large-format processing demanded gantry architectures, and working with varied materials mandated investing in separate diode, CO₂, fiber, or UV machines. Expanding creative or commercial capabilities inevitably meant inflating studio footprints and equipment budgets.
xTool developed the X1 to bring these capabilities together in a single platform. Built around the core philosophy of "All the Best Lasers, Built into One," the xTool X1 unifies speed, wide-format capacity, high-power cutting, and modular laser expansion within a single, future-proof chassis. Designed specifically for ambitious makers, laser enthusiasts, and scaling storefront sellers on platforms like Etsy and Shopify, the X1 marks an industry transition from single-purpose tools to a dynamic, evolving manufacturing hub.
Key Technologies Powering the xTool X1
1. Hybrid Motion™ (Four-Axis Coordinated System)
By synchronizing traditional gantry movement with high-speed galvo scanning into a unified four-axis motion architecture, Hybrid Motion™ bridges the long-standing gap between processing speed and workspace scale. Housing a baseline 55W CO₂ laser head alongside a galvo head integrated with a 20W diode laser, the flying-galvo system achieves industrial processing speeds of up to 6,000 mm/s across a wide-format working area. Users no longer have to compromise between ultra-fast detailed engraving and large-format cutting on a single machine.
2. Laser Swap™ (Modular Multi-Laser Expansion)
Addressing material versatility, Laser Swap™ precisely routes expandable laser sources through a shared optical path into a centralized galvo head. Beyond its core CO₂ and built-in diode capabilities, the X1 platform natively supports modular upgrades to 30W Fiber, 60W MOPA, and 5W UV modules—as well as future laser innovations. This modularity allows scaling businesses to endlessly expand material compatibility without purchasing secondary machines or managing redundant software workflows.
3. UniCast Frame (Automotive-Grade Structural Rigidity)
To support the dynamic stresses of high-speed four-axis motion and dual flying optical paths, xTool engineered the UniCast Frame using 4,000-ton high-pressure die casting. Fabricated from automotive-grade aluminum alloy, the design replaces nearly 100 traditional assembled parts and over 268 screws with just three monolithic die-cast structures. This structural innovation minimizes assembly tolerances, ensuring long-term precision, thermal stability, and operational durability under continuous enterprise use.
SMB Summit: AI Empowerment, Connected Ecosystems & Commercial Scaling
Extending xTool's vision from hardware innovation to commercial empowerment, the inaugural SMB Summit examined how creators and small businesses scale within xTool's broader Connected Creation Ecosystem. The summit opened with a keynote from xTool US General Manager Stein, who highlighted the brand's rapid commercial growth—underpinned by the recently launched xTool O1 Omni Printer, which generated over $20 million in revenue with 6,000+ units sold on day one.
Stein emphasized how xTool's signature AI creation suite, Atomm, serves as the intelligent digital engine across its hardware portfolio, driving seamless cross-device synergy across printing, engraving, cutting, and textile decoration. Built around the principle of "From Ideas to Ready-to-Make Files," Atomm turns natural language prompts and photos into production-ready designs with automated Material Lab parameters and real-time mockup previews ("What You See Is What You Make")—significantly reducing material waste and trial-and-error costs for SMBs. This cross-device synergy was demonstrated live through an integrated workflow pairing the xTool Selected Embroidery & Sewing Machine SE1 directly with the xTool O1 Omni Printer.
Further bridging technology and business expansion, the summit hosted keynotes from three small business owners detailing operational scaling strategies. The session culminated in a panel discussion titled "Empowering Modern Makers: Tools, Monetization, and Possibilities," moderated by Vincent Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief and Co-Owner of The Gadgeteer, examining creator-led monetization models and real-world smart tool adoption.
Vision: Laser Will Converge. Creation Will Expand.
The xTool X1 represents more than a standalone hardware reveal; it signifies an industry shift toward converged creation platforms. xTool believes the future of desktop fabrication relies not on proliferating specialized machines, but on unifying multi-laser capabilities, intelligent AI design software, and end-to-end hardware ecosystems into one platform. Great engineering removes limitations so creation can expand.
To connect with early adopters and explore complete technical specifications, join the official xTool X1 Facebook Community.
About xTool
xTool is a global premium consumer-tech brand dedicated to empowering digital-to-physical creation. As the world's largest and fastest-growing laser engraver innovator, xTool provides a comprehensive ecosystem of laser-based personal creative tools, material printers, user-friendly software, accessories, and consumables. Through these innovations, xTool empowers creators to turn imagination into meaningful creations that deliver emotional fulfillment, commercial success, and personal achievement. Discover more at xtool.com.
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xTool Introduces X1, a Next-Gen All-in-One Laser Platform Built for Speed, Scale, and Versatility
xTool Introduces X1, a Next-Gen All-in-One Laser Platform Built for Speed, Scale, and Versatility
