Laser Welding Machine
PUBLISHED: 2024 ID: SMRC27149
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Laser Welding Machine Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Welding Type (Keyhole Welding, Heat Conduction Welding,Deep Penetration Welding, Micro Welding and Other Welding Types), Material Type, Power Output, Technology, Application, End User and By Geography

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Published: 2024 ID: SMRC27149

This report covers the impact of COVID-19 on this global market
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According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Laser Welding Machine Market is accounted for $2.3 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $3.4 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period. A laser welding machine is a high-intensity tool used to join metallic materials or thermoplastics using a focused beam. It operates on the principle of keyhole or penetration mode welding, creating a cavity filled with vaporized material in the work piece. The machine consists of a laser source, an optical system, and the work piece. It offers high precision, speed, efficiency, versatility, and automation, making it suitable for complex industries.

According to the American Welding Society (AWS), the U.S. manufacturing industry was short of 290,000 skilled welders by 2020, and these skilled labor shortages are not unique to the U.S. 

Market Dynamics: 

Driver: 

Growing demand for quality fabricated parts

Laser welding is preferred due to its ability to create strong, durable welds with minimal heat-affected zones, making it ideal for working with advanced materials and complex designs. Its efficiency and speed also contribute to shorter production times and reduced operational costs, making it an attractive option for high-volume production environments. As industries evolve and prioritize quality, the demand for laser welding machines is expected to rise significantly. Therefore, the market is experiencing a surge in demand due to the need for precision and reliability.

Restraint:

Process limitations

The market faces several limitations, including high assembly accuracy, rapid cooling, and high initial investment and maintenance costs. These factors can hinder its growth and application across various industries, particularly in applications requiring material integrity. Additionally, rapid cooling can cause cracking in brittle metal parts, and the high initial investment and maintenance costs can deter smaller enterprises from adopting laser welding technology. Addressing these challenges is crucial for broader market acceptance and utilization of laser welding machines.

Opportunity:

Growing adoption across industries

Laser welding machines are gaining popularity due to their high precision, speed, and efficiency, making them ideal for high-volume applications in sectors like automotive, medical, electronics, aerospace, and jewelry manufacturing. The automotive industry is a major consumer, using them to weld engine parts, transmission components, fuel filters, and solenoids with precision. The ease of automation further boosts demand in the automotive sector. 

Threat:

High costs

The high costs of laser welding machines, ranging from tens of thousands to over a million dollars, pose a significant challenge to their adoption, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises. The initial investment and maintenance costs further increase operational expenses, deterring potential users from adopting laser welding technology. Despite its advantages like increased precision and efficiency, the high costs may hinder the widespread adoption of this advanced technology in various manufacturing sectors.

Covid-19 Impact: 

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the laser welding machine market, disrupting operations and supply chains across industries like automotive, medical, and electronics. Lockdowns and social distancing measures led to decreased production and delayed projects. However, as industries recovered, demand for automated solutions, including laser welding technology, grew to enhance efficiency and reduce labour dependency. 

The keyhole welding segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The keyhole welding is expected to be the largest during the forecast period. Keyhole welding is a popular technique in laser welding machines, allowing deep and narrow welds by creating a keyhole-shaped cavity in the material. This process involves focusing a high-intensity laser beam onto the workpiece, resulting in a cavity that allows deeper penetration and stronger welds. This technique is particularly beneficial in industries like automotive and aerospace, where lightweight components are essential. 

The aircraft structures segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The aircraft structures segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Laser welding technology is gaining popularity in the aerospace sector for lightweight, robust aircraft structures. It offers advantages over traditional methods like riveting, allowing for simpler designs and weight reduction. Laser welding precision ensures strong, durable joints while maintaining advanced materials. Research is focused on optimizing processes for large-scale structures, contributing to fuel efficiency and structural soundness.

Region with largest share:

North America is expected to have the highest market share over the projection period driven by advancements in technology, increasing demand for precision welding in the automotive and aerospace sectors, and the rise of automation in manufacturing processes. The region's strong industrial base and the presence of key market players are fueling innovation and adoption of laser welding techniques. Moreover, the growing emphasis on energy-efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing solutions is boosting the market.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific is projected to witness the highest CAGR over the forecast period due to improving production efficiency and precision is further propelling the adoption, as these technologies offer superior speed and accuracy compared to traditional methods. Additionally, government initiatives supporting advanced manufacturing and the increasing presence of international players are contributing to a dynamic market environment. As a result, the market is poised for substantial growth, reflecting broader trends of industrial modernization and technological advancement throughout the region.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Laser Welding Machine market include TRUMPF Group Fanuc Corporation, IPG Photonics Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Coherent, Inc., Emerson Electric Co. , AMADA Co. Ltd., IPG Photonics Corp. , Jenoptik AG, Bystronic Laser AG, Prima Industrie S.p.A., KUKA Robotics, Han’s Robot Co., Ltd., Perfect Laser Co. Ltd.  and Laserstar Technologies Corp. 

Key Developments:

In July 2024, TRUMPF announced a strategic partnership with SiMa.ai to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their laser systems. This collaboration aims to improve welding, cutting, and marking processes, particularly for the production of electric vehicles. The AI technology will enable real-time monitoring of the laser welding process, enhancing quality control and reducing rejection rates in manufacturing.

In May 2024, IPG Photonics launched a new laser cobot welding system. This system automates repetitive welding steps, helping companies improve productivity and reduce operating costs. The laser cobot allows for greater flexibility and ease of use compared to traditional welding automation.

Welding Types Covered:
• Keyhole Welding
• Heat Conduction Welding
• Deep Penetration Welding
• Micro Welding
• Other Welding Types

Material Types Covered:
• Steel
• Aluminum
• Titanium
• Copper
• Plastics
• Other Material Types 

Power Outputs Covered:
• Low Power (Up to 1 kW)
• Medium Power (1 kW to 6 kW)
• High Power (Above 6 kW) 

Technologies Covered:
• Fiber Laser Welding
• Solid-State Laser Welding
• CO2 Laser Welding
• Diode Laser Welding
• Other Technologies 

Applications Covered:
• Exhaust Systems
• Aircraft Structures
• Semiconductors
• Implants
• Mold Inserts
• Vehicle Armor
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:
• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Electronics
• Medical Devices
• Healthcare
• Construction
• Other End Users 

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan        
o China        
o India        
o Australia  
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific    
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa 
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary         
           
2 Preface          
 2.1 Abstract         
 2.2 Stake Holders        
 2.3 Research Scope        
 2.4 Research Methodology       
  2.4.1 Data Mining       
  2.4.2 Data Analysis       
  2.4.3 Data Validation       
  2.4.4 Research Approach       
 2.5 Research Sources        
  2.5.1 Primary Research Sources      
  2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources      
  2.5.3 Assumptions       
           
3 Market Trend Analysis        
 3.1 Introduction        
 3.2 Drivers         
 3.3 Restraints        
 3.4 Opportunities        
 3.5 Threats         
 3.6 Technology Analysis       
 3.7 Application Analysis       
 3.8 End User Analysis        
 3.9 Emerging Markets        
 3.10 Impact of Covid-19        
           
4 Porters Five Force Analysis        
 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers       
 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers       
 4.3 Threat of substitutes       
 4.4 Threat of new entrants       
 4.5 Competitive rivalry        
           
5 Global Laser Welding Machine Market, By Welding Type     
 5.1 Introduction        
 5.2 Keyhole Welding        
 5.3 Heat Conduction Welding       
 5.4 Deep Penetration Welding       
 5.5 Micro Welding        
 5.6 Other Welding Types       
           
6 Global Laser Welding Machine Market, By Material Type     
 6.1 Introduction        
 6.2 Steel         
 6.3 Aluminum        
 6.4 Titanium         
 6.5 Copper         
 6.6 Plastics         
 6.7 Other Material Types       
           
7 Global Laser Welding Machine Market, By Power Output     
 7.1 Introduction        
 7.2 Low Power (Up to 1 kW)       
 7.3 Medium Power (1 kW to 6 kW)       
 7.4 High Power (Above 6 kW)       
           
8 Global Laser Welding Machine Market, By Technology     
 8.1 Introduction        
 8.2 Fiber Laser Welding        
 8.3 Solid-State Laser Welding       
 8.4 CO2 Laser Welding        
 8.5 Diode Laser Welding       
 8.6 Other Technologies        
           
9 Global Laser Welding Machine Market, By Application     
 9.1 Introduction        
 9.2 Exhaust Systems        
 9.3 Aircraft Structures        
 9.4 Semiconductors        
 9.5 Implants         
 9.6 Mold Inserts        
 9.7 Vehicle Armor        
 9.8 Other Applications        
           
10 Global Laser Welding Machine Market, By End User     
 10.1 Introduction        
 10.2 Automotive        
 10.3 Aerospace        
 10.4 Electronics        
 10.5 Medical Devices        
 10.6 Healthcare        
 10.7 Construction        
 10.8 Other End Users        
           
11 Global Laser Welding Machine Market, By Geography     
 11.1 Introduction        
 11.2 North America        
  11.2.1 US        
  11.2.2 Canada        
  11.2.3 Mexico        
 11.3 Europe         
  11.3.1 Germany        
  11.3.2 UK        
  11.3.3 Italy        
  11.3.4 France        
  11.3.5 Spain        
  11.3.6 Rest of Europe       
 11.4 Asia Pacific        
  11.4.1 Japan        
  11.4.2 China        
  11.4.3 India        
  11.4.4 Australia        
  11.4.5 New Zealand       
  11.4.6 South Korea       
  11.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific       
 11.5 South America        
  11.5.1 Argentina       
  11.5.2 Brazil        
  11.5.3 Chile        
  11.5.4 Rest of South America      
 11.6 Middle East & Africa       
  11.6.1 Saudi Arabia       
  11.6.2 UAE        
  11.6.3 Qatar        
  11.6.4 South Africa       
  11.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa      
           
12 Key Developments         
 12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures    
 12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers       
 12.3 New Product Launch       
 12.4 Expansions        
 12.5 Other Key Strategies       
           
13 Company Profiling         
 13.1 TRUMPF Group        
 13.2 Fanuc Corporation        
 13.3 IPG Photonics Corporation       
 13.4 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation      
 13.5 Coherent, Inc.        
 13.6 Emerson Electric Co.        
 13.7 AMADA Co. Ltd.        
 13.8 IPG Photonics Corp.        
 13.9 Jenoptik AG        
 13.10 Bystronic Laser AG        
 13.11 Prima Industrie S.p.A.       
 13.12 KUKA Robotics        
 13.13 Han’s Robot Co., Ltd.       
 13.14 Perfect Laser Co. Ltd.        
 13.15 Laserstar Technologies Corp.        
           
List of Tables          
1 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)   
2 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Welding Type (2022-2030) ($MN)  
3 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Keyhole Welding (2022-2030) ($MN)  
4 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Heat Conduction Welding (2022-2030) ($MN) 
5 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Deep Penetration Welding (2022-2030) ($MN) 
6 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Micro Welding (2022-2030) ($MN)  
7 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Other Welding Types (2022-2030) ($MN)  
8 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Material Type (2022-2030) ($MN)  
9 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Steel (2022-2030) ($MN)   
10 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Aluminum (2022-2030) ($MN)   
11 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Titanium (2022-2030) ($MN)   
12 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Copper (2022-2030) ($MN)   
13 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Plastics (2022-2030) ($MN)   
14 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Other Welding Types (2022-2030) ($MN)  
15 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Power Output (2022-2030) ($MN)  
16 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Low Power (Up to 1 kW) (2022-2030) ($MN) 
17 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Medium Power (1 kW to 6 kW) (2022-2030) ($MN) 
18 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By High Power (Above 6 kW) (2022-2030) ($MN) 
19 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Technology (2022-2030) ($MN)   
20 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Fiber Laser Welding (2022-2030) ($MN)  
21 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Solid-State Laser Welding (2022-2030) ($MN) 
22 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By CO2 Laser Welding (2022-2030) ($MN)  
23 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Diode Laser Welding (2022-2030) ($MN)  
24 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Other Technologies  (2022-2030) ($MN)  
25 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)   
26 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Exhaust Systems (2022-2030) ($MN)  
27 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Aircraft Structures (2022-2030) ($MN)  
28 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Semiconductors (2022-2030) ($MN)  
29 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Implants (2022-2030) ($MN)   
30 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Mold Inserts (2022-2030) ($MN)   
31 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Vehicle Armor (2022-2030) ($MN)  
32 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)  
33 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)   
34 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Automotive (2022-2030) ($MN)   
35 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Aerospace (2022-2030) ($MN)   
36 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Electronics (2022-2030) ($MN)   
37 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Medical Devices (2022-2030) ($MN)  
38 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Healthcare (2022-2030) ($MN)   
39 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Construction (2022-2030) ($MN)   
40 Global Laser Welding Machine Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)  
           
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.  

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


Research Methodology

We at Stratistics opt for an extensive research approach which involves data mining, data validation, and data analysis. The various research sources include in-house repository, secondary research, competitor’s sources, social media research, client internal data, and primary research.

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Market trends such as technological advancements, regulatory affairs, market dynamics (Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Challenges) are obtained from scientific journals, market related national & international associations and organizations.

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