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Published by: Frost & Sullivan
Published: Jun. 28, 2006
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
1. Market Overview
1. Introduction
2. Executive Overview
3. Market Segmentation and Competitive Analysis
2. Prominent Findings
1. Market Opportunities and Forecasts
2. Segment wise Analysis
3. Strategic Recommendations
2. World Laser Machine Tools Market
1. Introduction
1. Market Overview and Definition
2. Market Engineering Measurements
2. Market Analysis
1. Industry Challenges
2. Market Drivers
a. Flexibility and Ease of Integration Into the Production Lines Helps Growth
b. Technology Driving the Market by Continuously Bringing the Cost Factor Down
c. Ability to Process Multiple Applications on the Same Machine Drives the Market
d. Superior Metal Processing Capabilities Coerces Growth
e. Quality and the Ability to Process Wide Range of Materials Exhorts Shift
f. Increased User Acceptance Helps the Market Expand
g. Continued Replacement Market Instigates Growth
h. Extended Usage in the Automotive Sector Increases Laser Installations
3. Market Restraints
a. Lowering Margins Restrict Growth
b. Reliability Issues Associated with the Upcoming Technology Solutions Limits Growth
c. Unavailability of Trained Manpower Retards Market Expansion
d. Safety Concerns Associated with Laser Machine Usage has Negatively Impacted the growth of the Laser Market
e. Competing Conventional Technologies Hinder Market Prospects of Lasers
4. Revenue Forecasts
5. Product Trends
6. End-user Analysis
7. Geographical Analysis
8. Competitive Structure
3. World Carbon dioxide Laser Machine Tools Market
1. Total Market
1. Market Definitions and Overview
2. Market Analysis
1. Market Drivers
2. Market Restraints
3. Revenue Forecasts
4. Application Analysis
4. World Solid-state Laser Machine Tools Market
1. Total Market
1. Market Definitions and Overview
2. Market Analysis
1. Market Drivers
2. Market Restraints
3. Revenue Forecasts
4. Application Analysis
5. World Other Laser Machine Tools Market
1. Total Market
1. Market Definitions and Overview
2. Market Analysis
1. Market Drivers
2. Market Restraints
3. Revenue Forecasts
4. Application Analysis
6. Application Wise Analysis - Laser Machine Tools Market
1. Total Market
1. Overview and Definitions
2. Application Wise Analysis
1. Revenue Forecasts
2. End-user Industry Analysis
7. Appendix
1. Decision Support Database Tables
1. Gross Domestic Product - Per Capita
1. Decision Support Database Tables
2. Nominal Gross Domestic Product
3. Automotive Industry
4. Electronics Industry
4. Heavy Truck Production
5. General Industry
6. Percent of Electronic Components Contribution to the Electronics Industry
7. Percent of Medical and Industrial Equipment Contribution to the Electronics Industry
9. Steel Production
List of Figures
Chapter 2 -
Laser Machine Tools Market: Impact of Top Industry Challenges (World), 2006-2012 -
Laser Machine Tools Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2006-2012 -
Laser Machine Tools Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2006-2012 -
Laser Machine Tools Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2002-2012 -
Laser Machine Tools Market: Percent of Revenues by Technology (World), 2002-2012 -
Laser Machine Tools Market: Percent of Revenues by End User (World), 2005 -
Laser Machine Tools Market: Percent of Revenues by Geographic Region (World), 2002-2012 -
Laser Machine Tools Market: Revenue Forecasts by Geographic Region (World), 2002-2012 -
Laser Machine Tools Market: Market Share of Major Market Participants (World), 2005 -
Laser Machine Tools Market: Competitive Structure (World), 2005 Chapter 3 -
CO2 Laser Machine Tools Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2006-2012 -
CO2 Laser Machine Tools Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2006-2012 -
CO2 Laser Machine Tools Market: Revenues Forecasts (World), 2002-2012 Chapter 4 - Solid State Laser Machine Tools Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2006-2012
- Solid State Laser Machine Tools Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2006-2012
- Solid State Laser Machine Tools Market: Revenues Forecasts (World), 2002-2012
Chapter 5 - Other Laser Machine Tools Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2006-2012
- Other Laser Machine Tools Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2006-2012
- Other Laser Machine Tools Market: Revenues Forecasts (World), 2002-2012
Chapter 6 -
Laser Machine Tools Market: Percent of Revenues by Application Type (World), 2002-2012 -
Cutting Laser Machine Tools Market: Revenues Forecasts (World), 2002-2012 -
Welding Laser Machine Tools Market: Revenues Forecasts (World), 2002-2012 -
Marking Laser Machine Tools Market: Revenues Forecasts (World), 2002-2012 -
Cutting Laser Machine Tools Market: Percent of Revenues by End User (World), 2005 -
Welding Laser Machine Tools Market: Percent of Revenues by End User (World), 2005 -
Marking Laser Machine Tools Market: Percent of Revenues by End User (World), 2005
AbstractResearch Overview
This Frost & Sullivan research service on World Laser Machine Tools Markets provides a comprehensive listing of the market sizing, technology trends, geographical trends, and revenue forecasts, along with extensive analysis of drivers, restraints, and challenges impacting laser machine tool manufacturers. In this research service, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: carbon dioxide lasers, solid-state lasers, other lasers (fiber/disc lasers) and their advent into various industries such as machine fabrication, automotive, aerospace, electronics, and others.
Market Sectors
Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:
- Cutting machine tools market
- Welding machine tools market
- Marking machine tools market
Technologies
The following technologies are covered in this research:
- Carbon dioxide lasers
- Solid-state lasers
- Other lasers (fiber and disc)
Market Overview
Superior Material Processing Capabilities Powers the Laser Machine Tools Market
Capitalizing on the spate of consolidations in the market, laser machine tool manufacturers are focusing on providing one-stop solutions for customers’ material processing needs. By raising the bar on the level of accuracy and perfection in material processing, lasers have significantly changed the way work is done in numerous industries. The ability to eliminate issues and costs relating to tool wear, heat affected zone (HAZ), secondary finishing operations, and maintenance have rapidly popularized laser machine tools in end-user markets.
Lasers have radically improved the quality and the range of materials processed, thereby raising consumer interest. "Lasers’ high output powers in both continuous wave (CW) and pulsed mode at various wavelengths helps it to cover the absorption spectrum of several industrial materials including most metals, glass, ceramics, plastics, and rubber," says the analyst of this research service. Laser machine tools also do away with concerns regarding damage to materials, which is a common issue when employing conventional machine tools. These advantages have made laser technology the preferred tool for material processing.
Opening up of Asian Economies Bodes Well for the Market
The market is experiencing a glut of opportunities with the opening up of the Asian and east European economies. These untapped, low-cost regions are becoming the hub of manufacturing activity, encouraging industries such as machine fabrication, automotive, aerospace, electronics, and other industries to set up operations here. This, in turn, is aiding the growth of versatile laser machine tools and necessitating the development of more cost-effective as well as robust laser solutions that can function even in hazardous environments.
Technological upgrades and introduction of innovative solutions are likely to make laser machine tools more affordable. Fiber and disc lasers and improvements in existing carbon dioxide as well as solid-state lasers are expected to drive down production costs for end users. "For instance, lasers in the automotive industry enable high processing speed, offer quality finish, and reduce downtimes, thereby lowering operational costs," notes the analyst. "Lasers also solve problems relating to remote welding, spot welding, and three-dimensional (3D) cutting operations." To increase market acceptance of these tools, manufacturers need to proactively conduct educational campaigns such as seminars, workshops, and training. This will help them convey the cost benefits of laser machine tools and thus, improve the uptake of their products.
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