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Semiconductor Laser Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type, Application, Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2024-2031

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  • 266 Pages
  • September 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Marqual IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd (KBV Research)
  • ID: 6014211
The Global Semiconductor Laser Market size is expected to reach $14.9 billion by 2031, rising at a market growth of 9.2% CAGR during the forecast period.

Europe’s established industrial base and automotive, telecommunications, and medical device manufacturing leadership support the expansion. Countries like Germany, France, and the U.K. have seen substantial growth in demand for these lasers, particularly in LiDAR systems for autonomous driving, fiber-optic communications, and biomedical research. Consequently, the European region would acquire nearly 30% of the total market share by 2031.



The major strategies followed by the market participants are Product launches as the key developmental strategy to keep pace with the changing demands of end users. For instance, In September, 2024, Coherent Corp. launched high-efficiency InP continuous wave (CW) lasers for silicon photonics modulators in optical transceivers, offering 15% greater power efficiency.

These lasers address power consumption challenges and mark a significant advancement in the market. Moreover, in August, 2024, ams OSRAM would launch the SPL S8L91A_3 A01 this fall, featuring an 8-channel 915nm SMT pulsed laser. This innovative laser boosts LiDAR performance for autonomous driving with 1000W peak optical power, offering enhanced reliability, compactness, and versatility across various applications.

The Cardinal Matrix - Market Competition Analysis


Based on the Analysis presented in the Cardinal matrix; Sony Corporation is forerunners in the Market. In February, 2024, Sony Semiconductor Solutions is set to launch its new laser diodes in May, designed to double hard disk drive (HDD) capacity to 30 terabytes. Developed in collaboration with Seagate Technology, this breakthrough addresses the rising storage demands of data centers. Companies such as Coherent Corp. and Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. are some of the key innovators in the Market.



Market Growth Factors

The telecommunications industry has become a major consumer of these lasers, especially for optical fiber communication systems, which are vital for high-speed data transmission. With the rollout of 5G networks worldwide, the need for these lasers has intensified. These lasers are essential in the optical links that connect data centers, base stations, and telecommunication towers, ensuring low latency and high bandwidth for 5G communication. Hence, all these elements will drive the expansion of the market throughout the forecast period.

Devices such as DVD and Blu-ray players have historically used these lasers for reading and writing data, offering an efficient and compact solution for high-density optical storage. As the consumer electronics industry evolves, new technologies like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and 3D sensing are gaining prominence. Thus, as the need for these innovative features grows, the demand for these lasers continues to rise.

Market Restraining Factors

The production of these lasers is known for being highly capital-intensive, largely due to the sophisticated and complex nature of the manufacturing process. In addition to material costs, establishing a laser manufacturing facility requires substantial investment in infrastructure. Hence, these factors significantly raise the cost of production, limiting the market's growth.



The leading players in the market are competing with diverse innovative offerings to remain competitive in the market. The above illustration shows the percentage of revenue shared by some of the leading companies in the market. The leading players of the market are adopting various strategies in order to cater demand coming from the different industries. The key developmental strategies in the market are Product Launches and Product Expansions.

Driving and Restraining Factors

Drivers

  • Rising demand in telecommunications
  • Advancements in consumer electronics
  • Growth in the laser display and projection industry

Restraints

  • High initial costs of manufacturing
  • Issues of technological complexity and limited expertise

Opportunities

  • Growing use in the defense and aerospace sector
  • Rising applications in environmental monitoring and sensing

Challenges

  • Intense competition from alternative technologies
  • Substantial heat management challenges

Application Outlook

On the basis of application, the market is classified into medial and aesthetic, instruments and sensors, aerospace, defense, and military, material processing, communications and optical storage, entertainment, displays and printing, and others. The entertainment, displays and printing segment witnessed 15% revenue share in the market in 2023. Laser-based technologies have become popular in applications like laser projectors, displays, and high-quality printing systems.



Type Outlook

Based on type, the market is segmented into fiber optic laser, vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, blue laser, red laser, green laser, infrared laser, and others. The vertical cavity surface emitting lasers segment procured 20% revenue share in the market in 2023. The growth of the VCSEL segment is largely fueled by its use in optical communication, sensing, and 3D imaging technologies. VCSELs are key components in devices such as LiDAR systems for autonomous vehicles, 3D facial recognition in smartphones, and data transmission in short-range optical networks.

By Regional Analysis

Region-wise, the semiconductor laser market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. The North America segment procured 36% revenue share in the semiconductor laser market in 2023. The growth of the segment is driven by the strong presence of major technology companies, extensive use of semiconductor lasers in telecommunications, defense, and healthcare, and robust investments in R&D.

Market Competition and Attributes



The Semiconductor Laser Market is highly competitive, driven by demand from industries like telecommunications, healthcare, and manufacturing. Emerging competitors emphasize specialized applications, further intensifying competition and fostering innovation across sectors like sensing, cutting, and optical communication.

Recent Strategies Deployed in the Market

  • May-2024: Hamamatsu Photonics has completed the acquisition of NKT Photonics, combining their light source, laser, and detector technologies. This merger aims to enhance offerings in semiconductor, quantum, and medical fields, providing integrated solutions for advanced markets, including quantum computing.
  • May-2024: IPG Photonics Corporation introduces the LightWELD 2000 XR, a cutting-edge handheld laser welder featuring 2 kilowatts of power. This model boosts welding speed and material thickness capabilities, providing higher energy density and faster processing. It is also compatible with the LightWELD Cobot System for seamless automation.
  • Mar-2024: Sony Semiconductor Solutions, subsidiary of Sony Corporation has inaugurated Building 4 at Sony Device Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. This new fab will focus on assembling image sensors and laser diodes, generate 2,000 jobs, and run entirely on renewable energy, boosting both production and sustainability.
  • Nov-2023: Nichia Corporation is set to launch in-house produced high-power red laser diodes in Spring 2024. These new LDs will enhance laser projectors with superior efficiency and output, improving color reproduction and brightness for various applications.
  • Nov-2023: IPG Photonics Corporation and Miller Electric are teaming up to advance handheld laser welding technology. This partnership aims to combine IPG’s fiber laser expertise with Miller’s welding experience to deliver innovative, precise, and efficient welding solutions.

List of Key Companies Profiled

  • Coherent Corp.
  • SHARP Corporation
  • Nichia Corporation
  • IPG Photonics Corporation
  • Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
  • Panasonic Holdings Corporation
  • Sony Corporation
  • ams-OSRAM AG
  • Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
  • Renesas Electronics Corporation

Market Report Segmentation

By Type

  • Fiber Optic Laser
  • Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers
  • Blue Laser
  • Green Laser
  • Infrared Laser
  • Red Laser
  • Other Type

By Application

  • Communications and Optical Storage
  • Entertainment, Displays and Printing
  • Aerospace, Defense, and Military
  • Medical and Aesthetic
  • Material Processing
  • Instruments and Sensors
  • Other Application

By Geography

  • North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • LAMEA
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Nigeria
  • Rest of LAMEA

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Global Semiconductor Laser Market, by Type
1.4.2 Global Semiconductor Laser Market, by Application
1.4.3 Global Semiconductor Laser Market, by Geography
1.5 Methodology for the Research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges
Chapter 4. Competition Analysis - Global
4.1 The Cardinal Matrix
4.2 Recent Industry Wide Strategic Developments
4.2.1 Partnerships, Collaborations and Agreements
4.2.2 Product Launches and Product Expansions
4.2.3 Acquisition and Mergers
4.3 Market Share Analysis, 2023
4.4 Top Winning Strategies
4.4.1 Key Leading Strategies: Percentage Distribution (2020-2024)
4.4.2 Key Strategic Move: (Product Launches and Product Expansions: 2020, Jun-2024, Sep) Leading Players
4.5 Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 5. Global Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
5.1 Global Fiber Optic Laser Market by Region
5.2 Global Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers Market by Region
5.3 Global Blue Laser Market by Region
5.4 Global Green Laser Market by Region
5.5 Global Infrared Laser Market by Region
5.6 Global Red Laser Market by Region
5.7 Global Other Type Market by Region
Chapter 6. Global Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
6.1 Global Communications & Optical Storage Market by Region
6.2 Global Entertainment, Displays & Printing Market by Region
6.3 Global Aerospace, Defense, and Military Market by Region
6.4 Global Medical & Aesthetic Market by Region
6.5 Global Material Processing Market by Region
6.6 Global Instruments & Sensors Market by Region
6.7 Global Other Application Market by Region
Chapter 7. Global Semiconductor Laser Market by Region
7.1 North America Semiconductor Laser Market
7.1.1 North America Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.1.1.1 North America Fiber Optic Laser Market by Country
7.1.1.2 North America Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers Market by Country
7.1.1.3 North America Blue Laser Market by Country
7.1.1.4 North America Green Laser Market by Country
7.1.1.5 North America Infrared Laser Market by Country
7.1.1.6 North America Red Laser Market by Country
7.1.1.7 North America Other Type Market by Country
7.1.2 North America Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.1.2.1 North America Communications & Optical Storage Market by Country
7.1.2.2 North America Entertainment, Displays & Printing Market by Country
7.1.2.3 North America Aerospace, Defense, and Military Market by Country
7.1.2.4 North America Medical & Aesthetic Market by Country
7.1.2.5 North America Material Processing Market by Country
7.1.2.6 North America Instruments & Sensors Market by Country
7.1.2.7 North America Other Application Market by Country
7.1.3 North America Semiconductor Laser Market by Country
7.1.3.1 US Semiconductor Laser Market
7.1.3.1.1 US Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.1.3.1.2 US Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.1.3.2 Canada Semiconductor Laser Market
7.1.3.2.1 Canada Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.1.3.2.2 Canada Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.1.3.3 Mexico Semiconductor Laser Market
7.1.3.3.1 Mexico Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.1.3.3.2 Mexico Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.1.3.4 Rest of North America Semiconductor Laser Market
7.1.3.4.1 Rest of North America Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.1.3.4.2 Rest of North America Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.2 Europe Semiconductor Laser Market
7.2.1 Europe Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.2.1.1 Europe Fiber Optic Laser Market by Country
7.2.1.2 Europe Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers Market by Country
7.2.1.3 Europe Blue Laser Market by Country
7.2.1.4 Europe Green Laser Market by Country
7.2.1.5 Europe Infrared Laser Market by Country
7.2.1.6 Europe Red Laser Market by Country
7.2.1.7 Europe Other Type Market by Country
7.2.2 Europe Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.2.2.1 Europe Communications & Optical Storage Market by Country
7.2.2.2 Europe Entertainment, Displays & Printing Market by Country
7.2.2.3 Europe Aerospace, Defense, and Military Market by Country
7.2.2.4 Europe Medical & Aesthetic Market by Country
7.2.2.5 Europe Material Processing Market by Country
7.2.2.6 Europe Instruments & Sensors Market by Country
7.2.2.7 Europe Other Application Market by Country
7.2.3 Europe Semiconductor Laser Market by Country
7.2.3.1 Germany Semiconductor Laser Market
7.2.3.1.1 Germany Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.2.3.1.2 Germany Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.2.3.2 UK Semiconductor Laser Market
7.2.3.2.1 UK Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.2.3.2.2 UK Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.2.3.3 France Semiconductor Laser Market
7.2.3.3.1 France Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.2.3.3.2 France Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.2.3.4 Russia Semiconductor Laser Market
7.2.3.4.1 Russia Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.2.3.4.2 Russia Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.2.3.5 Spain Semiconductor Laser Market
7.2.3.5.1 Spain Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.2.3.5.2 Spain Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.2.3.6 Italy Semiconductor Laser Market
7.2.3.6.1 Italy Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.2.3.6.2 Italy Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.2.3.7 Rest of Europe Semiconductor Laser Market
7.2.3.7.1 Rest of Europe Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.2.3.7.2 Rest of Europe Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.3 Asia Pacific Semiconductor Laser Market
7.3.1 Asia Pacific Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.3.1.1 Asia Pacific Fiber Optic Laser Market by Country
7.3.1.2 Asia Pacific Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers Market by Country
7.3.1.3 Asia Pacific Blue Laser Market by Country
7.3.1.4 Asia Pacific Green Laser Market by Country
7.3.1.5 Asia Pacific Infrared Laser Market by Country
7.3.1.6 Asia Pacific Red Laser Market by Country
7.3.1.7 Asia Pacific Other Type Market by Country
7.3.2 Asia Pacific Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.3.2.1 Asia Pacific Communications & Optical Storage Market by Country
7.3.2.2 Asia Pacific Entertainment, Displays & Printing Market by Country
7.3.2.3 Asia Pacific Aerospace, Defense, and Military Market by Country
7.3.2.4 Asia Pacific Medical & Aesthetic Market by Country
7.3.2.5 Asia Pacific Material Processing Market by Country
7.3.2.6 Asia Pacific Instruments & Sensors Market by Country
7.3.2.7 Asia Pacific Other Application Market by Country
7.3.3 Asia Pacific Semiconductor Laser Market by Country
7.3.3.1 China Semiconductor Laser Market
7.3.3.1.1 China Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.3.3.1.2 China Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.3.3.2 Japan Semiconductor Laser Market
7.3.3.2.1 Japan Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.3.3.2.2 Japan Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.3.3.3 India Semiconductor Laser Market
7.3.3.3.1 India Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.3.3.3.2 India Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.3.3.4 South Korea Semiconductor Laser Market
7.3.3.4.1 South Korea Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.3.3.4.2 South Korea Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.3.3.5 Singapore Semiconductor Laser Market
7.3.3.5.1 Singapore Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.3.3.5.2 Singapore Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.3.3.6 Malaysia Semiconductor Laser Market
7.3.3.6.1 Malaysia Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.3.3.6.2 Malaysia Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.3.3.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Semiconductor Laser Market
7.3.3.7.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.3.3.7.2 Rest of Asia Pacific Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.4 LAMEA Semiconductor Laser Market
7.4.1 LAMEA Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.4.1.1 LAMEA Fiber Optic Laser Market by Country
7.4.1.2 LAMEA Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers Market by Country
7.4.1.3 LAMEA Blue Laser Market by Country
7.4.1.4 LAMEA Green Laser Market by Country
7.4.1.5 LAMEA Infrared Laser Market by Country
7.4.1.6 LAMEA Red Laser Market by Country
7.4.1.7 LAMEA Other Type Market by Country
7.4.2 LAMEA Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.4.2.1 LAMEA Communications & Optical Storage Market by Country
7.4.2.2 LAMEA Entertainment, Displays & Printing Market by Country
7.4.2.3 LAMEA Aerospace, Defense, and Military Market by Country
7.4.2.4 LAMEA Medical & Aesthetic Market by Country
7.4.2.5 LAMEA Material Processing Market by Country
7.4.2.6 LAMEA Instruments & Sensors Market by Country
7.4.2.7 LAMEA Other Application Market by Country
7.4.3 LAMEA Semiconductor Laser Market by Country
7.4.3.1 Brazil Semiconductor Laser Market
7.4.3.1.1 Brazil Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.4.3.1.2 Brazil Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.4.3.2 Argentina Semiconductor Laser Market
7.4.3.2.1 Argentina Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.4.3.2.2 Argentina Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.4.3.3 UAE Semiconductor Laser Market
7.4.3.3.1 UAE Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.4.3.3.2 UAE Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.4.3.4 Saudi Arabia Semiconductor Laser Market
7.4.3.4.1 Saudi Arabia Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.4.3.4.2 Saudi Arabia Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.4.3.5 South Africa Semiconductor Laser Market
7.4.3.5.1 South Africa Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.4.3.5.2 South Africa Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.4.3.6 Nigeria Semiconductor Laser Market
7.4.3.6.1 Nigeria Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.4.3.6.2 Nigeria Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
7.4.3.7 Rest of LAMEA Semiconductor Laser Market
7.4.3.7.1 Rest of LAMEA Semiconductor Laser Market by Type
7.4.3.7.2 Rest of LAMEA Semiconductor Laser Market by Application
Chapter 8. Company Profiles
8.1 Coherent Corp.
8.1.1 Company Overview
8.1.2 Financial Analysis
8.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.1.4 Research & Development Expenses
8.1.5 Recent Strategies and Developments
8.1.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements
8.1.5.2 Product Launches and Product Expansions
8.1.6 SWOT Analysis
8.2 Sharp Corporation
8.2.1 Company Overview
8.2.2 Financial Analysis
8.2.3 Segmental & Regional Analysis
8.2.4 Research & Development Expense
8.2.5 SWOT Analysis
8.3 Nichia Corporation
8.3.1 Company Overview
8.3.2 Recent Strategies and Developments
8.3.2.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions
8.3.3 SWOT Analysis
8.4 IPG Photonics Corporation
8.4.1 Company Overview
8.4.2 Financial Analysis
8.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.4.4 Research & Development Expenses
8.4.5 Recent Strategies and Developments
8.4.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements
8.4.5.2 Product Launches and Product Expansions
8.5 Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
8.5.1 Company Overview
8.5.2 Financial Analysis
8.5.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.5.4 Research & Development Expenses
8.5.5 SWOT Analysis
8.6 Panasonic Holdings Corporation
8.6.1 Company Overview
8.6.2 Financial Analysis
8.6.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.6.4 Research & Development Expenses
8.6.5 Recent Strategies and Developments
8.6.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions
8.6.6 SWOT Analysis
8.7 Sony Corporation
8.7.1 Company Overview
8.7.2 Financial Analysis
8.7.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.7.4 Research & Development Expenses
8.7.5 Recent Strategies and Developments
8.7.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions
8.7.6 SWOT Analysis
8.8 ams-OSRAM AG
8.8.1 Company Overview
8.8.2 Financial Analysis
8.8.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.8.4 Research & Development Expenses
8.8.5 Recent Strategies and Developments
8.8.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements
8.8.5.2 Product Launches and Product Expansions
8.8.6 SWOT Analysis
8.9 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
8.9.1 Company Overview
8.9.2 Financial Analysis
8.9.3 Segmental Analysis
8.9.4 Research & Development Expense
8.9.5 Recent Strategies and Developments
8.9.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions
8.9.5.2 Acquisition and Mergers
8.9.6 SWOT Analysis
8.10. Renesas Electronics Corporation
8.10.1 Company Overview
8.10.2 Financial Analysis
8.10.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.10.4 Research & Development Expense
8.10.5 SWOT Analysis
Chapter 9. Winning Imperatives of Semiconductor Laser Market

Companies Mentioned

Some of the key companies profiled in this Semiconductor Laser market report include:
  • Coherent Corp.
  • SHARP Corporation
  • Nichia Corporation
  • IPG Photonics Corporation
  • Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
  • Panasonic Holdings Corporation
  • Sony Corporation
  • ams-OSRAM AG
  • Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
  • Renesas Electronics Corporation

Methodology

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