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2030 年雷射加工市场预测:按产品类型、製程、离散製造业、功能类型、配置、最终用户和地区进行的全球分析Laser Processing Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Product (Gas Lasers, Solid Lasers, Liquid Lasers and Fiber Lasers), Process, Discrete Industry, Function Type, Configuration, End User and By Geography |
根据Stratistics MRC预测,2023年全球雷射加工市场规模将达到60亿美元,预计在预测期内复合年增长率为12.1%,到2030年将达到134亿美元。
雷射加工使用聚焦的强光束来加工材料。它涉及製造、医疗保健和电子等多种行业的切割、焊接、雕刻和打标等多种技术。雷射的高能量密度可以实现精确的材料去除和加工,无需物理接触,从而最大限度地减少对周围环境的破坏。不同类型的雷射器,例如 CO2 雷射器、光纤雷射和二极体雷射,根据波长和功率提供独特的优势。雷射加工有利于复杂的设计、快速原型製作和高速生产,提高效率和质量,同时减少浪费。其多功能性和精度使其在现代製造和研究应用中至关重要。
根据美国製造商协会最近的一项调查,疫情已给超过 80% 的金属製造商造成财务困难,并对行业成长产生负面影响。
相对于传统技术的优势
与机械切割和手工雕刻等传统技术相比,雷射加工提供了无与伦比的精度和精度。这种精度使製造商能够实现更严格的公差,并生产出品质稳定的复杂设计,从而推动整个产业对雷射系统的需求。这种灵活性使製造商能够透过单一技术平台简化生产流程并满足不同的应用需求,从而增加雷射系统的采用并推动市场成长。
复杂性和熟练的劳动力
由于雷射加工技术的复杂性,通常需要大量的专业知识来有效操作和维护雷射系统。这可能会对小型企业和雷射加工新进入者造成进入壁垒,因为他们缺乏采用该技术的资源和专业知识。此外,投资于员工培训计划和继续教育以精通雷射系统的操作和故障排除会增加营运费用,阻碍一些公司采用雷射技术,并可能阻碍市场成长。
向自动化、智慧製造转变
自动化和智慧製造需要先进的生产技术,能够在整合的数位连接环境中有效运作。雷射加工系统因其精度、速度和适应性而适合这些要求。随着各行业实现製造流程自动化并采用智慧技术,切割、焊接、打标和雕刻应用对雷射系统的需求不断增加。
材料加工性能有限
雷射加工技术可能不适合某些具有高反射率、透明度和热敏感性等特性的材料,而雷射加工系统主要针对与该技术相容的材料。这可能会导致需要加工更广泛材料的製造商错失机会,促使他们探索替代製造方法。这种限制限制了雷射加工的有效应用范围,并影响了市场需求和采用,特别是在常用这些材料的行业中。
COVID-19 的影响
适应远距工作和安全通讯协定的行业对雷射加工解决方案的需求激增,特别是在医疗设备、电子和包装领域。对非接触式生产和自动化的需求进一步加速了雷射技术的采用。此外,向线上零售的转变推动了对带有雷射标记和雕刻的品牌和可追溯性产品的需求。整体而言,疫情带来了挑战,但同时也刺激了创新,促进了雷射加工市场的长期成长。
光纤雷射领域预计将在预测期内成为最大的领域
光纤雷射效率很高,可将大部分输入能量转换为输出雷射功率。这种效率可以降低雷射加工应用的营运成本并提高生产力。此外,光纤雷射可产生具有出色光束品质和稳定性的高品质雷射光束。这样可以实现精确且一致的加工,从而提高产品品质并降低废品率。
预计打标和雕刻领域在预测期内复合年增长率最高
由于具有高精度、可变深度控制和微加工能力等特殊特性的专用雷射系统,预计打标和雕刻行业在预测期内将出现最高的复合年增长率。为此,人们开发了多种雷射技术来满足打标和雕刻应用的多样化需求,包括光纤雷射、二极体激升雷射、CO2雷射和紫外线雷射。
由于雷射技术的进步,包括高功率雷射、光纤雷射和超快雷射的市场开拓,以及中国和欧洲雷射加工系统能力的扩展,预计亚太地区在预测期内将占据最大的市场占有率。这些进步实现了更高的精度、更快的处理速度以及处理更广泛材料的能力。此外,雷射系统还具有非接触式加工、高加工速度和灵活性等优势,使其非常适合整合到该地区的自动化製造环境中。
由于北美雷射加工市场服务于汽车、航太、电子、医疗保健和消费品等多个行业,预计北美在预测期内将出现最高的复合年增长率。每个行业对雷射加工都有自己的要求,推动雷射技术的创新和客製化。增材製造,也称为 3D 列印,在北美蓬勃发展。选择性雷射熔融(SLM) 和光固化成形法(SLA) 等基于雷射的技术用于从航太到医疗保健等众多行业中的复杂组件的快速原型製作和製造。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Laser Processing Market is accounted for $6.0 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $13.4 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 12.1% during the forecast period. Laser processing involves using focused beams of intense light to alter materials. It encompasses various techniques, including cutting, welding, engraving, and marking, across diverse industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and electronics. The laser's high energy density enables precise material removal or alteration without physical contact, minimizing damage to surrounding areas. Different types of lasers, such as CO2, fiber, and diode lasers, offer unique advantages based on wavelength and power output. Laser processing facilitates intricate designs, rapid prototyping, and high-speed production, enhancing efficiency and quality while reducing waste. Its versatility and accuracy make it indispensable in modern manufacturing and research applications.
According to a recent National Association of Manufacturers survey, the pandemic caused over 80% of metal manufacturers financial distress causing an adverse impact on the industry's growth.
Superiority over traditional techniques
Laser processing offers unparalleled precision and accuracy compared to traditional techniques such as mechanical cutting or manual engraving. This precision enables manufacturers to achieve tighter tolerances and produce intricate designs with consistent quality, driving demand for laser systems across industries. This flexibility allows manufacturers to streamline their production processes and address diverse application needs with a single technology platform, leading to increased adoption of laser systems thus propelling the growth of the market.
Complexity and skilled workforce
The complexity of laser processing technology often requires substantial expertise to operate and maintain laser systems effectively. This can create a barrier to entry for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or companies new to laser processing, as they may lack the resources or specialized knowledge to adopt the technology. Additionally investing in employee training programs and continuing education to ensure proficiency in operating and troubleshooting laser systems adds to operational expenses and may deter some companies from adopting laser technology which hinder the market growth.
Shift towards automation and smart manufacturing
Automation and smart manufacturing require advanced production technologies that can operate efficiently within integrated, digitally connected environments. Laser processing systems are well-suited to these requirements due to their precision, speed, and adaptability. As industries automate their manufacturing processes and adopt smart technologies, there is a growing demand for laser systems for cutting, welding, marking, and engraving applications.
Limited material processability
Laser processing techniques may not be suitable for certain materials with properties such as high reflectivity, transparency, or heat sensitivity and with laser processing systems primarily targeting materials that are compatible with the technology. This can result in missed opportunities for manufacturers who require a broader range of materials to be processed, potentially driving them to explore alternative manufacturing methods. This limitation restricts the range of applications for which laser processing can be used effectively, impacting market demand and adoption, especially in industries where these materials are commonly used.
Covid-19 Impact
Industries adapted to remote work and safety protocols, demand for laser processing solutions, particularly in medical devices, electronics, and packaging, surged. The need for contactless production and increased automation further accelerated the adoption of laser technology. Additionally, the shift towards online retail boosted demand for laser-marked and engraved products for branding and traceability. Overall, while the pandemic posed challenges, it also spurred innovation and drove long-term growth in the laser processing market.
The fiber lasers segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The fiber lasers segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, as fiber lasers are highly efficient, converting a large proportion of input energy into output laser power. This efficiency leads to lower operating costs and increased productivity for laser processing applications. Moreover fiber lasers produce high-quality laser beams with excellent beam quality and stability. This allows for precise and consistent processing, resulting in superior product quality and reduced scrap rates.
The marking & engraving segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The marking & engraving segment is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR growth during the forecast period, owing to specialized laser systems with specific characteristics such as high precision, variable depth control, and fine detail capabilities. This has led to the development of a wide range of laser technologies tailored to meet the diverse needs of marking and engraving applications, including fiber lasers, diode-pumped lasers, CO2 lasers, and UV lasers.
Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the ongoing advancements in laser technology, such as the development of high-power lasers, fiber lasers, and ultrafast lasers, have expanded the capabilities of laser processing systems in china and Japan. These advancements have enabled higher precision, faster processing speeds, and the ability to work with a wider range of materials. Moreover laser systems offer advantages such as non-contact processing, high speed, and flexibility, making them ideal for integration into automated manufacturing environments in this region.
North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, as North American laser processing market serves various industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, healthcare, consumer goods, and more. Each sector has unique requirements for laser processing, driving innovation and customization in laser technologies. Further additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is experiencing rapid growth in North America. Laser-based technologies such as selective laser melting (SLM) and stereolithography (SLA) are utilized for rapid prototyping and production of complex components in industries ranging from aerospace to healthcare.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in the Laser Processing Market include TRUMPF, Alpha Nov laser, Altec GmbH, Amada Co., Ltd., Bystronic Laser AG, Coherent Corp., Epilog Laser, Eurolaser GmbH, Han's Laser Technology Industry Group Co., Ltd, IPG Photonics Corporation, Jenoptik AG, Laser Systems, Inc., LaserStar Technologies Corporation, Lumentum Operation LLC, Mazak Messer, Mitsubishi, Newport Corporation, PrimaPower and Xenetech Global Inc.
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Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.