Laser Cutting Machines Industry Overview

The global laser cutting machines market size was valued at USD 6,832.8 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% from 2023 to 2030.

Over the forecast period, it is anticipated that the growing trend of automation in the manufacturing sector and the rising demand for the end-use industry will increase demand for laser cutting to support the laser cutting machine industry’s growth.

End-use industries such as automotive, electronics, packing, pharmaceuticals, HVAC, and others are increasingly using automated laser cutting machines. Additionally, the end-use sectors widely utilize these machines to produce high-quality goods efficiently. Manufacturers are now able to automate a variety of processes, including laser cutting, owing to the growing trend of automation. These tools produce and cut pieces and patterns precisely; the machines deliver uniform outcomes, due to reduced downtime and the need for energy efficiency, manufacturers are investing in the automation of laser cutting, thus driving the market growth.

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The growth of the laser cutting machines market is driven by the rising adoption of industry 4.0 technologies such as automation, data analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are assisting in maximizing the efficiency of laser cutting machinery due to the real-time information exchange that enables optimum output by enabling operators to monitor and manage their production processes. Manufacturers aim to improve operating cost-efficiency, decrease downtime, and enhance production.

Another factor supporting the market growth of laser cutting machines is expanding due to the increased human-machine connection provided by industry 4.0 solutions, which is enhancing quality, productivity, and energy efficiency. Additionally, the early notification of the machine operation status provided by predictive analysis is promoting manufacturers to invest in industry 4.0 solutions by significantly lowering maintenance and replacement costs. This is expected to propel the market growth.

The emergence of fiber laser cutting is further expected to support the market growth of laser-cutting machinery. Fiber laser cutting devices are frequently employed in macro-processing applications with millimeter-level precision, such as cutting and welding industrial metals. Given the high demand for laser equipment, the market potential for macro processing is greater than that for micro processing. Fiber lasers are frequently employed in macro processing, which is the processing of objects whose size and shape have a laser beam influence range of millimeters, due to their high output power.

Fiber laser cutting boosts advantages such as precise, high-quality cuts, improved process for micro cutting, and shaping structural steel, positioning them as the preferred choice among the manufacturers. Additionally, the traction of fiber laser cutting equipment is fueled by several key features, including their ergonomics, quick operation, and high power safety. Most of these machines employ pre-focused optical systems with suitable deflection lenses, improving focus accuracy, laser light transmission, and machine performance. Thus, the emergence of new cutting technologies is driving the market growth.

The high cost of laser-cutting machinery coupled with high power consumption is a major restraint hindering the market growth. The high cost of the machinery components, such as water tubes, laser generators, and laser lenses, and their overall maintenance cost is another factor that affects the growth. Furthermore, when heated at high temperatures, cutting polymers such as Polytetrafluoroethylene and other metals releases harmful gases such as phosgene gas. This is another disadvantage restraining the industry’s growth.

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Key Laser Cutting Machines Company Insights

The key market players include Alpha Laser GmbH; Amada Miyachi Co. Ltd; Bystronic Inc.; Coherent Inc.; and DPSS Laser Inc. Manufacturers are concentrating on implementing tactics like acquisitions, collaborations, and expansions in order to increase their position in the worldwide market.

Participants in the market are focusing on bolstering their position through a range of strategic initiatives, including the development of new products, joint ventures, partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions. R&D efforts are heavily prioritized by major market participants in order to develop cutting-edge products and expand their product portfolios. These players are also focusing on developing laser equipment that uses less power and is more effective.Some prominent players in the global laser cutting machines market include.

·         Alpha Laser GmbH

·         Amada Miyachi Co. Ltd

·         Bystronic Inc.

·         Coherent Inc.

·         DPSS Laser Inc.

·         Epilog Lasers Inc.

·         Fanuc Corporation

·         IPG Photonics Corporation

·         Jenoptik Laser GmbH

·         Kern Lasers System

·         Rofin-Sinar Technologies Inc.

·         Trumpf Laser GmbH + Co. Kg

·         Avid Identification Systems, Inc

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