The laser automation market involves the integration of lasers into manufacturing processes to automate production. Key applications of laser automation include cutting, marking, welding, and surface modification. Lasers provide precision and accuracy for high-quality manufacturing across industries such as automotive, electronics, medical devices, aerospace and defense.

The growth of the laser automation market is driven by increasing demand for precision manufacturing from various end-use industries. Lasers enable micron-level precision cutting and welding required for miniaturization of electronic components. They facilitate high-speed, contactless processing of thin and delicate materials. The medical device industry is increasingly adopting laser automation for processing of implants and surgical tools. Furthermore, laser cutting helps automakers manufacture lightweight vehicle components, thereby improving fuel efficiency.

The increasing complexity of product designs necessitates advanced manufacturing technologies such as laser automation. They facilitate flexible, on-demand production of small batch customized parts. This reduces manufacturing lead times and enables quick design iterations. Moreover, laser processing provides advantages such as reduced wastage, higher throughput and minimized toxic emissions vis-à-vis traditional metalworking techniques. Growing trends towards industrial automation and the need for mass customization are fueling adoption of laser automation across manufacturing facilities.

The Global Laser Automation Market Size is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting CAGR of 7.0% over the forecast period, due to increasing adoption across automotive, electronics and medical device manufacturing sectors. The rapidly growing demand for miniaturized components needs precise machining enabled by laser automation technologies.

Asia Pacific dominated the laser automation market in 2022, accounting for over 40% share, owing to strong presence of manufacturing industries in China, Japan and other developing countries in the region. Europe and North America are also major regions. Growth rates are anticipated to be higher in Asia owing to rising industrialization and foreign investments in countries such as India, Vietnam and Indonesia.

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