Laser Welding Machine Global Market Report 2026

A laser welding machine is a type of welding equipment that utilizes a laser beam to join two or more pieces of metal or thermoplastics. The machine directs a high-powered laser beam at the welding site, heating and melting the material, allowing it to fuse together.

The primary types of laser welding machines are handheld laser welding machines and automated laser welding machines. A handheld laser welding machine is portable and can be operated manually, providing greater flexibility and ease of use. Various technologies are employed in laser welding machines, including fiber laser welding machines, CO2 laser welding machines, and solid-state laser welding machines. These machines find applications across various industries, including automotive, electronics, medical, jewelry, tool and mold-making, among others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the laser welding machine market by increasing the cost of imported laser sources, robotic systems, optical assemblies, and control electronics. Automotive and electronics manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported laser welding equipment, while Asia-Pacific suppliers face margin pressure on exports. These tariffs are increasing equipment acquisition costs and slowing deployment in small and mid-sized facilities. However, they are also encouraging regional assembly of laser welding machines, local sourcing of components, and innovation in compact and cost-efficient welding solutions.

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The laser welding machine market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.41 billion in 2025 to $1.47 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of automotive manufacturing, demand for strong and clean welds, expansion of electronics production, advancement in laser technologies, replacement of traditional welding methods.

The laser welding machine market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.77 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of electric vehicle production, automation of fabrication lines, demand for dissimilar material welding, investments in robotic welding, adoption of high-speed welding solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of automated laser welding systems, growing use in lightweight materials joining, expansion of handheld laser welding, integration with robotic welding cells, demand for high-precision welds.

The rise in manufacturing activities is expected to drive the growth of the laser welding machine market going forward. Manufacturing involves transforming raw materials or components into finished products using tools, human labor, equipment, and chemical processes. Laser welding machines are used in manufacturing for precise and efficient joining of materials, enabling high-speed and accurate welding operations. Their use enhances productivity by providing a versatile and automated solution across various industries. For example, in September 2023, the Federal Reserve System, a US-based central bank, reported that US manufacturing output increased by 0.4%, reflecting a growth in factory production. Thus, rising manufacturing activities are propelling the laser welding machine market.

Major companies in the laser welding machine market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as advanced multifunction laser welding systems, to meet growing demand for higher precision, improved automation, and reduced material wastage in industrial packaging and fabrication. These next-generation systems integrate cutting and sealing functions into a single platform, allowing faster production cycles and greater efficiency compared to traditional mechanical sealing or thermal welding equipment. For instance, in February 2023, NewTec GmbH, a Belgium-based manufacturer of weighing, sorting, and packaging machinery, launched the LASER FLOWPACK 700, an advanced laser welding machine designed for packaging applications. The system combines laser cutting and sealing within one unit, enabling fully automated plastic film processing. It optimizes material usage, reduces plastic consumption, and ensures precise, contamination-free sealing, ideal for fruits and vegetables. Its integrated design streamlines workflow, enhances packaging quality, and delivers faster, cleaner, and more sustainable production.

In March 2025, Hymson Novolas AG, a Switzerland-based provider of precision laser and automation solutions, acquired the laser plastic welding business of Leister Technologies AG for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Hymson aimed to expand its global presence in the laser welding segment and integrate Leister's decades-long technological expertise and product portfolio into its own laser processing offerings. Leister Technologies AG is a Switzerland-based provider of industrial laser plastic welding systems and services, offering modular and customized laser welding equipment for sectors including automotive, medical devices, electronics, and industrial manufacturing.

Major companies operating in the laser welding machine market are TRUMPF Group, Wuhan Golden Laser Co., Jenoptik AG, LaserStar Technologies Corporation, IPG Photonics Corporation, Amada Miyachi Co. Ltd., O.R. Lasertechnologie GmbH, Golden Laser Co. Ltd., Coherent Inc., Perfect Laser Co. Ltd., Laserline GmbH, Huagong Laser Engineering Co. Ltd., Sahajanand Laser Technology Limited, SIGMA Laser GmbH, Sisma S.p.A., Shenzhen HeroLaser Equipment Co.Ltd., FANUC Robotics Company, LASAG Corporation, Han's Laser Technology Co. Ltd., Baison Laser, SPI Lasers UK Ltd., Alpha Laser U.S., Wuhan Sintec Optronics Co.Ltd., Rofin-Sinar Technologies Inc., Wuhan Huagong Laser Engineering Co.Ltd., Nuernberg Industrial Laser GmbH

Europe was the largest region in the laser welding machine market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global laser welding machine market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the laser welding machine market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the laser welding machine market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The laser welding machine market consists of sales of gas laser welding machines and semiconductor laser welding machines. 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.

Laser Welding Machine Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses laser welding machine market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Handheld Laser Welding Machine; Automated Laser Welding Machine
• 2) By Technology: Fiber Laser Welding Machine; Co2 Laser Welding Machine
• 3) By End User: Automotive; Electronics; Medical; Jewelry Industry; Tool and Mold-Making; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Handheld Laser Welding Machine: Fiber Laser Welding Machines; Diode Laser Welding Machines
• 2) By Automated Laser Welding Machine: Robotic Laser Welding Systems; Fixed Laser Welding Systems
• Companies Mentioned: TRUMPF Group; Wuhan Golden Laser Co.; Jenoptik AG; LaserStar Technologies Corporation; IPG Photonics Corporation; Amada Miyachi Co. Ltd.; O.R. Lasertechnologie GmbH; Golden Laser Co. Ltd.; Coherent Inc.; Perfect Laser Co. Ltd.; Laserline GmbH; Huagong Laser Engineering Co. Ltd.; Sahajanand Laser Technology Limited; SIGMA Laser GmbH; Sisma S.p.A.; Shenzhen HeroLaser Equipment Co.Ltd.; FANUC Robotics Company; LASAG Corporation; Han's Laser Technology Co. Ltd.; Baison Laser; SPI Lasers UK Ltd.; Alpha Laser U.S.; Wuhan Sintec Optronics Co.Ltd.; Rofin-Sinar Technologies Inc.; Wuhan Huagong Laser Engineering Co.Ltd.; Nuernberg Industrial Laser GmbH
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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