Global Laser Cleaning Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Global Laser Cleaning Market Outlook

The global laser cleaning market size was nearly USD 667.60 million in 2023. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% during 2024-2032, to reach around USD 1156.95 million by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Laser cleaning is the removal of molecules, particles, or hydrocarbon contaminants from a solid surface. Typical mechanisms of laser cleaning are ablation, evaporation, spallation, and shockwave generation. The use of a laser cleaner facilitates the removal of contaminants without impairing the substrate.

• The laser cleaning market growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for alternatives to conventional aggressive cleaning methods such as hazardous chemicals and abrasives in different sectors. An eco-friendly substitute for cleaning can be laser cleaning devices, which are used to remove oxide, paint, rust, and other contaminants from a metal surface. The method of laser cleaning produces no pollutants, requires no consumables, and is safe for human operators and the environment.

With increased environmental concerns, various sectors are turning towards this method of cleaning to decrease their carbon footprints.

• As multiple resources are required to execute conventional cleaning methods, which are tedious, time-consuming, and labour-intensive, the demand for laser cleaning methods due to their cost-effectiveness and reduced cleaning and maintenance time is increasing.

Laser cleaning methods can prove to be a boon for large surfaces and heavy-duty cleaning tasks. Additionally, the running cost of a laser cleaning machine is economical due to its lower energy consumption and moderate maintenance requirement.

• Growing investments in laser cleaning machines due to their durability are expected to propel the laser cleaning market expansion in the forecast period. These machines are extremely durable and last much longer than any conventional cleaning system. Laser cleaning devices can generally operate for up to 100,000 hours without any fault or technical glitch. This one-time investment can make cleaning tasks easier for multiple industries.

Global Laser Cleaning Market Segmentation

On the basis of type, the market is bifurcated into gas laser and solid laser. Based on power range, the market is divided into high, medium, and low. On the basis of end use, the market is divided into infrastructure, automotive, aerospace and aircraft, and industrial, among others.

On the basis of region, the market is divided into North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter’s five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global laser cleaning market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• Coherent Corp

• TRUMPF SE + Co. KG

• Laser Photonics Corporation

• Adapt Laser 

• Laserax 

• Jinan Xintian Technology Co., Ltd. (XT LASER) 

• SLCR Lasertechnik GmbH 

• P-Laser NV

• HGLaser Engineering Co,.Ltd. 

• IPG Photonics Corporation

• Others

Market Share by End Use

As per the laser cleaning market analysis, the aerospace and aircraft industry extensively uses laser cleaning methods. Aircraft generally require the removal of oxide layers and paints for maintenance and repainting purposes. Additionally, the surface of an aircraft catches corrosion and rust due to constant external and environmental exposure.

Aircraft is substantially made of titanium, steel, aluminium, and composites which are hefty and massive in nature. Maintenance of these aircraft is tedious and time-consuming, therefore use of nonabrasive techniques such as laser cleaning promotes operational efficiency in such aircraft.

Market Share by Region

The Asia Pacific is anticipated to represent a significant portion of the laser cleaning market share in the coming years. Growing environmental concerns and the rising awareness regarding pollution caused by conventional cleaning methods are propelling the market growth.

Countries like China are imposing stringent environmental regulations within the country, boosting the adoption of laser cleaning methods. Laser cleaning has grown considerably in the EV battery sector due to its potential to facilitate the cleaning process with precision and minimise any excessive thermal pressure on the substrate. Hence, the rise in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in countries like South Korea, Japan, and China, among others, is anticipated to drive the market in the coming years.

Competitive Landscape

Laserax was established in the year 2010 and offers solutions for use in different industries, including primary metals, automotive, and manufacturing.  Some of its products include conveyor laser cleaning machines, battery laser cleaning machines, and robot laser cleaning machines, among others. Its client base includes companies like Ford, IBM, Meridian, and more.

Jinan Xintian Technology Co., Ltd. (XT LASER) was founded in 2004 and is a professional laser application solution provider. Its sales and service network are spread across the world, including more than 160 countries and regions. The company deals in both handheld laser cleaning machines and robotic laser cleaning machines.

Adapt Laser LLC has been providing contemporary laser solutions for customers with high-quality cleaning needs such as the aerospace, automotive, welding, and others and to government agencies. Its technology ranges from 20 to 1,600 watts of laser power and it provides services to a large scope of clients, including the removal of detrimental coatings and nuclear radiation without impairing the product/substrate.

Other laser cleaning market players include Cohorent Corp., TRUMPF SE + Co. KG, Laser Photonics Corporation, SLCR Lasertechnik GmbH, P-Laser NV, HGLaser Engineering Co,.Ltd., and IPG Photonics Corporation, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report