A Visit to Dream Park – Bodor’s New Headquarters in Jinan, China

14 Nov A Visit to Dream Park – Bodor’s New Headquarters in Jinan, China

During October, our directors had the privilege of visiting Bodor’s landmark new global manufacturing hub: the “Dream Park” in Jinan, China. What follows is our impression of the facility, the scale of its ambition, and what this means to our partnership for Bodor fibre laser cutters and for the global laser-cutting industry.

First Impressions: Size & Scale

Walking into the site it becomes immediately clear that this is not just a factory — it is a statement. The Dream Park campus covers a staggering footprint: for example, Bodor report that the global headquarters site spans about 250,000 m² of building area.

Within that, the “Smart Factory” itself occupies around 80,000 m² of high-tech production space. Such dimensions are rarely seen in this industry, especially when combined with modern, automated production workflows and clean manufacturing zones.

From the exterior wave-patterned façade of the main tower to the sweeping production halls, the design clearly emphasises both functionality and brand identity: the architecture reflects Bodor’s logo and its vision of “stability and innovation”.

Inside the Bodor Factory: Immaculate, World-Class Manufacturing

The production halls are spotless and meticulously organised. Ordinarily, in heavy equipment manufacturing, you might expect a degree of industrial grit; here, the floors, lines, and clean zones reflect an almost electronics-grade standard.

Bodor has invested heavily in automation and modular assembly systems, especially their world class range of Bodor fibre laser cutting machines. Their Smart Factory is described as having over a dozen automated production lines already in operation.

There are dedicated ultra-clean production zones for critical components such as laser heads and sources, which ensure tight control over performance and reliability.

Digital manufacturing tools, real-time MES/WMS scheduling systems, and standardised modular workstations all underline that this is a true “Industry 4.0” facility.

For us at HPC Laser, the takeaway is clear: our clients buying Bodor-manufactured machines can legitimately expect high consistency, rigorous quality control, and strong manufacturing infrastructure behind the product.

Bodor Production Capacity & What It Means

Perhaps most significant is the stated production capacity of this facility: Bodor claims an annual capacity of 23,000 units of laser-cutting machines.

To put that into context: even producing thousands of machines annually is a large feat in this sector; having a capacity in the tens of thousands is exceptional and gives Bodor, and by extension our partnership with them, a considerable competitive edge.

This high capacity means:

• Robust availability of machines – less risk of long lead-times or bottlenecks.
• The ability to scale for large orders or automation projects confidently.
• Strong support for global distribution (including to the UK via HPC) because production volume supports fulfilment across markets.

Why This Visit Matters for HPC Laser

• Assurance of Supply: Seeing first-hand the size and modernity of the manufacturing site gives us increased confidence in our ability to deliver on commitments to customers.
• Quality Assurance: The immaculate factory and advanced production systems align with our own standards for machine reliability, serviceability and performance.
• Strategic Partnership: Our visit strengthens the relationship with Bodor — we’re not just a reseller; we are aligned with a world-class manufacturing partner.
• Customer Confidence: We can now speak from experience about the factory, the investment behind the machines, and what it means for end-users in the UK or Europe.

Looking Ahead

The Dream Park is still evolving. The headquarters includes not just production, but R&D labs (for example over 20,000 m² of R&D space mentioned by Bodor) and amenities to support 5,000 people on-site.

For our customers this means:

• Future versions of machines will benefit from in-house development of core components (laser sources, heads, optics).
• Greater ability to customise and automate – e.g., loader/unloader systems, tower storage, integration with automation lines.
• Potential for shorter lead-times and more flexibility in supply.

Conclusion

Our recent visit to Bodor’s Dream Park in Jinan underscored a clear message: this is manufacturing at a global scale, done with precision and purpose. The factory is huge, the internal environment immaculate, the investment in equipment and automation deep, and the stated production capacity of 23,000 units annually signals real strength.

For HPC Laser and our customers, this translates into confidence — in machine supply, in quality, and in future capability.

If you’re considering a Bodor machine (for sheet, tube, or combo laser cutting), knowing that the manufacturing behind the machine is world-class is a valuable piece of the decision-making puzzle. Backed up by HPC’s world class fibre laser engineers and our reputation for the very best in customer support and after-sales service, we believe as a package together we are unbeatable.

If you’d like to ask us any more questions about Bodor equipment, please just get in touch.