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The visible laser diodes encompass lasers operating within wavelengths spanning 404 to 690 nanometers, while UV laser diodes typically emit light within the 200 to 389 nanometer range, characterized by high photon energies. These diodes are employed across various sectors including lithography, medical applications, micromachining, cleaning processes, and semiconductor manufacturing.
Within the realm of visible and UV laser diodes, the primary product variants include single-mode and multi-mode configurations. Single-mode laser diodes comprise a single light-emitting region and typically feature one diode per package, delivering output power starting from mWs. These diodes are produced using doping materials such as AlGaInP, GaN, InGaN, and find extensive application across industrial, defense, scientific, medical, and diverse sectors.
The visible and UV laser diodes market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides visible and UV laser diodes market statistics, including visible and UV laser diodes industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a visible and UV laser diodes market share, detailed visible and UV laser diodes market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the visible and UV laser diodes industry. This visible and UV laser diodes market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The visible and uv laser diode market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.47 billion in 2024 to $3.65 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in demand for consumer electronics, advancements in medical devices, expanding applications in material processing, growth in industrial and manufacturing sectors, growth in automotive lidar applications.
The visible and uv laser diode market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.68 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increased adoption in communication networks, growing demand for high-precision sensing, advancements in military and defense applications, increasing role in environmental sensing, global events and security concerns. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in laser display technologies, rise in lidar applications, 3d sensing technology, technological miniaturization, strategic partnerships and collaborations, advancements in healthcare technologies.
The increasing adoption within the automotive sector is fueling the demand for the visible and UV laser diode market. The automotive sector encompasses businesses involved in the manufacturing, distribution, sale, and maintenance of automobiles. Visible and UV laser diodes are utilized for distance measurement in automotive driver assistance systems. For example, in 2023, the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles (OICA), a France-based international association of automobile manufacturers, reported significant growth in the global automotive industry, with total vehicle production reaching 93,546,599 units, a considerable rise from the 85,016,728 units produced in 2022. Consequently, the increasing adoption across the automotive sector is driving the growth of the visible and UV laser diode market.
The foreseeable growth of the visible and UV laser diode market is anticipated to be fueled by the escalating demand for consumer electronics. Consumer electronics encompass electronic devices and gadgets designed for personal use, catering to entertainment, communication, productivity, and various everyday purposes. Visible and UV laser diodes serve as integral components in consumer electronics, enabling compact and advanced applications such as laser pointers, barcode scanners, and displays. This aligns with the industry's emphasis on miniaturization and enhanced functionalities. For instance, in May 2023, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association reported that the total electronic equipment production in Japan amounted to $6,722 million (¥771,457 million), with consumer electronics production reaching $280 million (¥32,099 million) compared to $230.9 million (¥25,268 million) in May 2022. As a result, the growing demand for consumer electronics is poised to drive the visible and UV laser diode market's expansion.
Visible and UV laser diode market dynamics are prominently influenced by a focus on product innovation among major industry players. Leading companies are at the forefront of developing cutting-edge solutions by refining laser designs through the incorporation of multi-quantum wells of electro-absorption modulators for high-speed operations. Simultaneously, efforts are directed towards reducing wire inductance by joining small wires to enhance high bandwidth. A case in point is ProPhotonix, a US-based company renowned for manufacturing light laser modules, which, in September 2022, unveiled UV Industrial Laser Modules at 375nm based on laser diode technology. These robust and reliable high-performance UV Industrial Lasers boast unique power outputs of up to 30mW and exceptional bore-sighting (0.25° off-axis) with a mere 19mm diameter.
Major industry players are strategically committed to advancing their product portfolios with innovations such as Deep Ultraviolet (Deep UV) lasers to gain a competitive edge. Deep UV lasers emit light in the short-wavelength range of approximately 100 to 400 nanometers. In January 2023, IPG Photonics Corporation, a US-based company specializing in fiber laser technology, introduced three advanced Deep UV lasers incorporating proprietary non-linear crystals. These lasers offer superior reliability and flexibility compared to conventional frequency conversion materials, catering to diverse industries and micromachining applications. The lineup includes a 3-watt continuous wave, single-frequency fiber laser at 266 nm, a 5-watt nanosecond pulsed fiber laser at 266 nm, and a 5-watt picosecond pulsed fiber laser at 257 nm, addressing various applications such as inspection, spectroscopy, precision tasks on challenging materials, micro-cutting, and drilling in industries such as PCBs and flat panel displays.
In September 2022, Exaktera LLC, a Germany-based company, successfully acquired ProPhotonix for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances Exaktera's global leadership in providing essential, high-precision components. Leveraging ProPhotonix's extensive experience, strong market presence, and advanced application knowledge in LED illumination systems and laser diode modules, this acquisition solidifies Exaktera's position as a key player in the industry. ProPhotonix, a US-based company specializing in light laser modules, is an ideal addition to Exaktera's portfolio.
Major companies operating in the visible and UV laser diode market include OSRAM International GmbH, OSI Laser Diode Inc., TRUMPF GmbH, Nichia Corporation, MKS Instruments, Thorlabs Inc., Ushio Inc., ASML Holding NV, Coherent Inc., IPG Photonics Corporation, Nuvoton Technology Corporation, Jenoptik AG, BluGlass Limited, RPMC Lasers Inc., TOPTICA eagleyard GmbH, AMS Technologies AG, Apollo Instruments Inc., B&W Tek Inc., Crystal IS Inc., DILAS Diode Laser Inc., Edmund Optics Inc., Frankfurt Laser Company, Hamamatsu Photonics K, Holo/Or Ltd, Infineon Technologies AG, Viavi Solutions Inc., Kigre Inc., Kyocera Corporation, Laser Components GmbH
North America was the largest region in the visible and UV laser diode market in 2024. The regions covered in the visible and uv laser diode market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the visible and uv laser diode market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The visible and UV laser market consists of sales of gas lasers, solid-state lasers, fiber lasers, liquid lasers, and semiconductor lasers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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