Semiconductor Lasers Market Overview:
Global Semiconductor Lasers Market size is estimated to reach $8.8 billion by 2022 from $5.5 billion in 2015, growing at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2016 to 2022. In semiconductor lasers, light amplification is done by using active semiconductor materials. Semiconductor lasers are more advanced and efficient over the conventional lasers. It is replacing conventional lasers in range of applications, semiconductor lasers are small in size, requires less power, and is more efficient in terms of performance than conventional lasers, which makes them optimum choice in manufacturing of laser based systems. In addition, semiconductor lasers have several inherent advantages such as compact size and low cost over conventional lasers technologies, which makes preferable in laser applications. In communication systems, the semiconductor laser is mostly used in fiber optic cables to enable fast and efficient communication.
Factors Impacting Semiconductors Laser Market
Increase in usage of semiconductor laser in defense due to the small body, light weight, long life span, and high efficiency is expected to drive this market. Moreover, the semiconductor lasers are economical, simple in design and has a very high efficiency. Moreover, the increase in requirement of semiconductor laser in medical sector is fueling the market demand. However, delicate design, low packaging tolerance error, and less reliability & testing restrain the market growth. The global increase in demand of data storage capabilities is opening new opportunities for the market players.
Semiconductors laser market is segmented based on type fiber optic lasers (FOL) vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSEL), compact disc lasers (CDL), high power diode lasers (HPDL), red lasers, violet lasers, green lasers, and blue lasers. Based on end user, it is segmented into optical storage devices lithography, healthcare, defense and R&D, sensors, display, printing, communication, and industrial. By geography, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA.
The key players profiled in the report include ASML Holdings N.V., Coherent Inc., Newport Corporation, Sharp Corporation, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., Trumpf GmbH + Co. KG, Axcel Photonics Inc., IPG Photonics Corporation, Han’s Laser Technology Industry Group Co. Ltd., and Rofin-Sinar Technologies Inc.
Potential Benefits for Stakeholders
- This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global semiconductor lasers market, along with the current trends and future estimations to identify lucrative marketing and investment opportunities.
- It elucidates on the key drivers, opportunities, and restraints that shape the market along with their impact analysis.
- Porter’s five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers that participate in this market to facilitate better decision making for stakeholders and strengthen their supplier and buyer networks.
Semiconductor Lasers Market Report Highlights
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 Key Market Players | COHERENT INC., ROFIN-SINAR TECHNOLOGIES INC., IPG PHOTONICS CORPORATION, NEWPORT CORPORATION, SHARP CORPORATION, HAN’S LASER TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY GROUP CO. LTD., TRUMPF GMBH + CO. KG, AXCEL PHOTONICS INC., ASML HOLDINGS N.V., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. |
Analyst Review
Semiconductor laser is different from a conventional laser due to the techniques used for optical amplification. In semiconductor laser, the optical amplification is achieved through the use of active semiconductor elements. The semiconductor lasers are compact in size, provide better power efficiency, and high quality of laser beam over conventional lasers. These lasers are mostly used in interface with fiber optic communication.
Semiconductor lasers market holds a substantial scope for growth. The market is currently growing with a decent growth rate although, the growth in the market is anticipated to escalate rapidly in next 4–5 years. Packaging and reliability are major limitations for purchasing the semiconductor lasers. However, increasing application in defense, healthcare, printing, and display enable the technology to reach a wider segment of consumers. Numerous players are entering the semiconductor lasers market with innovative products. This is expected to increase the competition in the semiconductor lasers market.
Key players have focused on product innovation, collaboration, and acquisition to expand their services across various geographies.
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