Laser Cutting Machines Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Laser Type (CO2 Laser, Fiber Laser, Nd: YVO4, Diode Laser), By Surface (Metallic, Non-Metallic), By End-User (Automotive, Manufacturing, Construction, Electronics, Medical, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2024 To 2029

The laser cutting machines market is expected to show steady growth during the forecast period. Laser-cutting machines use a powerful laser beam to cut materials including metal, wood, and acrylic, with incredible speed and accuracy. This advanced technology has numerous advantages, such as intricate designs, smooth edges, and the ability to cut through various materials effortlessly. These machines have grown in popularity across a wide range of industries, including automotive, manufacturing, construction, electronics, and medical. Bolstering growth in these end-users, establishment of manufacturing units, and advancement in laser technology are majorly driving laser cutting machines market growth.

Market Drivers

• Investment in automotive manufacturing propelled the laser-cutting machine market growth.

Laser-cutting machines are vital in the automotive sector due to their accuracy and speed, which allow them to handle intricate designs and complex components such as engine components, and exhaust components effortlessly. Rapid urbanization has booming demand for fuel-efficient automobiles, which has prompted manufacturers to expand their manufacturing capabilities. For instance, in July 2022, Volkswagen accelerated the transformation of the Wolfsburg plant, making an initial investment of approximately €460 million to convert the Wolfsburg site into a highly productive e-mobility manufacturing facility. Additionally, according to a UK government press release, in September 2023, BMW announced a multi-million-pound investment in their Oxford MINI plant to establish an EV manufacturing center in Sunderland.

The establishment of electronic manufacturing units fuels the laser-cutting machine market growth

Laser-cutting machines can cut intricate patterns with unmatched accuracy, allowing the assembly of complex electric parts. Such cutting technology enables the manufacturing of several electronic components such as circuit boards, connectors, switches, microchips, and diodes, and through the precise emission of an intense beam of light, such machines can accurately carve out intricate patterns, ensuring the production of high-quality electronic parts. Booming consumer electronics demand has resulted in new manufacturing facilities establishment which is expected to positively impact the laser-cutting machine market growth. For instance, according to the US Labour of Statistics data, in the 2nd quarter of 2023, there were a total of 25,366 electronic product manufacturing establishments which represented an increase of 1,032 units in comparison to 3rd quarter of 2022.

Advancements in laser technology bolstering the laser cutting machines market growth.

Laser-cutting machines utilize high-powered lasers to cut a variety of materials precisely, including metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites. The incorporation of advanced laser technologies such as fiber lasers, CO2 lasers, and diode lasers significantly improved the performance of these machines. The development of more powerful and reliable laser sources led to faster cutting speed and higher accuracy, which is anticipated to push the laser cutting machines’ market growth upward. For instance, in November 2023, Bystronic announced the launch of a new ByCut Star 3015 laser cutting machine equipped with fiber lasers and advanced cutting thicknesses up to 50 millimeters.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow significantly

Asia Pacific is projected to account for a significant share of the laser cutting machines market fuelled by the increasing investments in manufacturing facilities and rapid industrialization. For instance, in November 2023, Hyundai Motor advanced its electrification vision with the establishment of a new EV-dedicated plant in Ulsan, South Korea, with a KRW 2 trillion ($1.53 billion) investment in the project, which can produce 200,000 EVs per year. Additionally, according to the State Council of China,  China's electronics manufacturing industry grew continuously in the first two months of 2022, and the value added by major electronics manufacturers increased by 12.7 percent year on year.

Market Restraints

• High upfront costs will hinder the laser-cutting machine market growth.

Laser-cutting machines require a significant initial investment, and the cost of purchasing and maintaining them can be prohibitive for small businesses. Price sensitivity of laser-cutting machines among potential customers may limit their adoption in various manufacturing sectors which may inhibit the market expansion.

Market Developments

• July 2022- Mazak Optonics Corporation announced the launch of FG-400 NEO its latest 3D laser-cutting machine. The FG-400 NEO is equipped with a 3D cutting head that maximizes flexibility and range of movement, broadening the range of potential applications, and its laser head's A- and B-axis capabilities allow for the slicing of tube, pipe, and structural material at any desired angle.
• April 2022- Raytu Laser introduced the new RT-S series, the most advanced ultra-high power fiber laser cutting machine. It covers a power range of 6 kW to 20 kW and is widely used in aerospace, high-speed rail, petrochemicals, and other industries. The 10,000-watt laser cutting machine features high power, large format, high-speed cutting, bright surface cutting, and ultra-thick plate cutting.
• March 2022- Bodor Laser announced the launch of its next-generation Laser Scanning Cutting Machine which cuts much faster, much thicker, and without beam reflection and with a high-frequency scan of 200 times per second, its beam locus can cover 30 meters quickly.

Company Products

• Q0 Pro Laser Cutting Machine- Q0 Pro is a small tube high-efficiency laser cutting machine offered by BODOR and equipped with an automatic cutting system that reduces manual handling cost and leftover material costs. Q0 Pro employs a servo motor to control the clamping rollers, allowing the machine system to intelligently adjust the distance between two rows of rollers. Its chuck includes a maximum speed of 180r/min, a feed speed of 120m/min, and a high acceleration of 1.5G, making cutting faster, more accurate, and smoother.
• SMART 3015 Laser Cutting Machine- SMART 3015 is the most effective laser cutting machine solution offered by HGLaser Engineering with a power capacity of 1000w to 2000w for cutting steel, aluminum, titanium, alloys, brass, copper, and iron. It features a JAPAN Fuji servo high-speed servo motor that reduces beam speed, improves cutting and machine stability, and extends machine life. Smart 3015 is equipped with a welded bed, which results in strong structural rigidity, and integral mechanical structures.
• D-SOLAR High Power Fiber Laser Cutting Machine- D-SOLAR High Power Fiber Laser Cutting Machine is the new 7th-generation machine with advanced laser cutting technology and the highest stability offered by DNE LASER Science and Technology. It features a high-power laser output of 12KW, which provides the ideal speed to greatly improve cutting efficiency, as well as stable cutting performance. It reduces sheet metal waste, increases production capacity, and offers wavelengths of 1060 to 1080nm.

Segmentation

• By Laser Type
  • CO2 Laser
  • Fiber Laser
  • Nd: YVO4
  • Diode Laser
• By Surface
  • Metallic
  • Non-Metallic
• By End-User
  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Electronics
  • Medical
  • Others
• By Geography
  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Taiwan
    • Thailand
    • Indonesia
    • Others