Market Trends of Industrial Laser System Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Industrial Laser System Market according to our research experts:
Semiconductor and Electronics Segment Is Expected To Grow Significantly
- Laser-based equipment plays a vital role in the manufacturing and processing of semiconductors; two of the widely used lasers in wafer manufacturing are near-infrared (NIR) and green lasers. NIR Lasers are versatile and suitable for many machine applications like semiconductor creation. They are effective because of the energy range that falls squarely within the spectral field needed to make wafers' necessary markings.
- Green lasers are the result of second-harmonic generation processes, also called frequency doubling. This technology helps combine two photos to make a new one with twice the energy. This amplifies the power while conserving the coherence of the laser. Laser marking helps in the traceability and readability of wafers across the market and is one of the necessary steps in wafer manufacturing.
- The global demand for silicon wafers is increasing at a rapid pace, with a shortage of chips in various industries currently, such as automotive, which is expected to fuel the demand. According to data published by Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International, in 2020, the global silicon wafer demand stood at 12.41 billion square inches, which was 11.81 billion square inches during the previous year. Since the slump in demand and overall market demand fluctuation faced in 2019, the global market is expected to witness accelerated growth in the coming years, augmented by growing demand for electronics.
- A prominent share of the application of laser equipment is in semiconductor processing and PCB processing. This equipment is used for the removal process, bonding process, inspection, metrology, and reforming process; the use of lasers results in higher yields and throughput, reduces the risk of breakage/die quality, avoids particles with no residue, and is cost-effective. Nanosecond and Picosecond types of lasers are expected to command a prominent share of the market, followed by CO2, Femtosecond, and Excimer, in that order.
- Apart from the semiconductor industry, the application of laser equipment in the electronics manufacturing process is significant. Laser applications like micro-drilling where prominent vendors, such as IPG Photonics, have significant product offerings. With the proliferation of IoT, IIoT, and smart home solutions, the demand for lasers is expected to increase rapidly in the manufacturing process.
- With the reduced replacement rate of smartphones due to innovation and the growing push toward the adoption of 5G, the demand for smartphones and connected devices capable of 5G connectivity are expected to witness high demand over the coming years.
- According to Ericsson's June 2021 report, over 160 communications service providers launched 5G services, and over 300 5G smartphone models were announced or launched commercially; the report estimated half a billion 5G users across the world by the end of 2021. At the end of 2020, smartphone penetration among mobile phone subscriptions stood at 76%, with 6 billion smartphone subscriptions, and it is expected to reach 7.7 billion within the next four years, with smartphones reaching 88% penetration among mobile users.
- Such accelerated demand in electronics is expected to increase the demand for laser-based manufacturing and inspection equipment and impact the demand for semiconductor equipment.
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North America is Expected to Hold Significant Share
- The market is expected to be dominated by North America due to technological improvements in various sectors, including manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive. Similarly, the site is home to several significant vendors, including IPG Photonics and Coherent Inc.
- Increasing product launches by companies in the North American region are expected to contribute to the region's growth. For instance, in August 2021, the ExactWeld IP polymer welding technology was introduced by Coherent. ExactWeld IP is a polymer welding method that generates enormous volumes of distortion- and particle-free welds. A Thermal Vision Check, an incorporated vision system for component identification or offset correction, and an automated laser power calibration module for improved process stability and consistency are all included in the system.
- Many businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups, have started raising large sums of money to create cutting-edge laser technological solutions. For instance, UAVenture Capital Fund, based in Tuscan and committed to the commercialization of discoveries, products, technologies, and services from the University of Arizona, invested in DeUVe Photonics Inc. to advance its technology, allowing the business to dominate emerging and established deep UV laser markets.
- In order to increase productivity and remain ahead of the competition, businesses are fusing current manufacturing processes with technical advancements in lasers and laser systems. For instance, in January 2020, TRUMPF Group acquired GLOphotonics, a French laser technology company focused on hollow-core fibers. The fiber enables more efficient and quick laser light transportation from the source to the intended location without compromising power.
- The business of fiber lasers is expected to grow due to the requirement for high-output power and compact power. The great dependability of fiber lasers is expected to propel the industrial laser industry in North America.
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