global diode laser market analysis and forecast (2013 – 2018)

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Global Diode Laser Market Analysis and Forecast

(2013 2018)

- By End Use (Entertainment, Instrumentation, Research); Verticals (Industrial,

Consumer Electronics, Medical, Telecommunications)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 LIST OF TABLES ....................................................................................................... 9

2 LIST OF FIGURES .................................................................................................. 11

1. GLOBAL DIODE LASERS MARKET OVERVIEW ............................................ 12

1.1. STAKEHOLDERS ........................................................................ 14

1.2. LASER SYSTEMS SAFETY GUIDELINES ...................................... 14

1.2.1. IEC STANDARD............................................................... 15

1.2.2. ANSI STANDARD ............................................................ 16

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................................... 17

3. GLOBAL DIODE LASERS MARKET LANDSCAPEERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

4. GLOBAL DIODE LASERS MARKET FORCESERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

4.1. MARKET DRIVERS ....................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

4.1.1. AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY GROWTH PROVIDES GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

4.1.2. GROWTH OF MEDICAL LASERS INDUSTRY IN EMERGING MARKETS ......... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

4.1.3. HIGH POWER DIRECT DIODE LASERS PROVIDING GROWTH IMPETUS TO THE MARKETERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

4.1.4. GROWTH OF POLYMER OR PLASTIC WELDING INDUSTRY ......................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

4.1.5. DIRECT GREEN DIODE LASERS OPENING UP NEW MARKET APPLICATIONS .... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

4.2. MARKET CONSTRAINTS .............. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

4.2.1. FIBER LASER SALES AFFECTING DIODE PUMPED SOLID STATE LASERS MARKETERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

4.3. MARKET CHALLENGES ................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

4.3.1. PUSH TOWARDS CLEAN MANUFACTURING USING GREEN PHOTONICS ........... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

4.4. ATTRACTIVENESS OF THE DIODE LASERS INDUSTRYERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

4.4.1. POWER OF SUPPLIERS ...... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

4.4.2. POWER OF CUSTOMERS ..... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

4.4.3. THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTSERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

4.4.4. THREAT OF SUBSTITUTION ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

4.4.5. DEGREE OF COMPETITION ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

5. GLOBAL DIODE LASERS MARKET - STRATEGIC ANALYSISERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

5.1. VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS ............. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

5.2. PRICING ANALYSIS .................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

5.3. OPPORTUNITIES ANALYSIS ........ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

5.3.1. QUANTUM DOT BASED DARK PULSED DIODE LASERSERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

5.3.2. SOLAR PUMPED SEMICONDUCTOR LASERSERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

5.4. PRODUCT/MARKET LIFE CYCLE ANALYSISERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

5.5. SUPPLIERS AND DISTRIBUTORS ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

6. GLOBAL DIODE LASERS MARKET BY TYPESERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

6.1. INTRODUCTION .......................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

6.2. DOUBLE HETERO STRUCTURE LASERSERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

6.3. QUANTUM WELL LASERS ............. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

6.4. QUANTUM CASCADE LASERS ....... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

6.5. DISTRIBUTED FEEDBACK LASERS ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

6.6. SEPARATE CONFINEMENT HETERO STRUCTURE (SCH) LASERS ....................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

6.7. VCSEL ......................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

6.8. VECSEL ....................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

7. GLOBAL DIODE LASERS MARKET BY DOPING MATERIALERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.


7.2. INGAN ........................................ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

7.3. GAN ............................................ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

7.4. ALGAINP ..................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

7.5. ALGAAS/GAALAS ........................ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

7.6. INGAAS ....................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

7.7. INGAASP..................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

7.8. GAINASSB .................................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

7.9. OTHERS ...................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

8. GLOBAL DIODE LASER MARKET BY TYPEERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

8.1. FIBER OPTIC LASER .................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

8.2. COMPACT DISC LASER ................ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

8.3. VECSEL (VERTICAL EXTERNAL CAVITY SURFACE EMITTING LASER) ....................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

8.4. HIGH POWER DIODE LASER ........ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

8.5. RED DIODE LASER ...................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

8.6. VIOLET DIODE LASER ................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

8.7. GREEN DIODE LASER .................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

8.8. BLUE AND BLUE VIOLET DIODE LASERERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

9. GLOBAL DIODE LASERS MARKET BY INDUSTRY VERTICALSERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.


9.2. AUTOMOTIVE .............................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

9.3. MEDICAL ..................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

9.4. INDUSTRIAL ............................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

9.5. CONSUMER ELECTRONICS........... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

9.6. MILITARY AND AEROSPACE ........ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

9.7. TELECOMMUNICATION ............... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

9.8. OTHERS ...................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

10. GLOBAL DIODE LASERS GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSISERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.


10.2. AMERICAS .................................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

10.2.1. NORTH AMERICA ............... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

10.2.2. BRAZIL ............................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

10.2.3. ARGENTINA ...................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

10.2.4. MEXICO ............................ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

10.3. EUROPE ...................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

10.3.1. UK .................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

10.3.2. FRANCE ............................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

10.3.3. GERMANY .......................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

10.4. ASIA ........................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

10.4.1. CHINA ............................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

10.4.2. SOUTH KOREA ................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

10.4.3. JAPAN ............................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

10.4.4. AUSTRALIA ....................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

10.5. ROW ........................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

11. COMPANY PROFILES .............................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

11.1. OSRAM (GERMANY) .................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

11.1.1. BUSINESS OVERVIEW ....... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

11.1.2. FINANCIALS...................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

11.1.3. SWOT ANALYSIS ............... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

11.1.3.1. Strengths ....................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

11.1.3.2. Weaknesses .................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

11.1.3.3. Opportunities .................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

11.1.3.4. Threats .......................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

11.1.4. PRODUCTS ........................ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

11.1.5. STRATEGY ......................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

11.1.6. DEVELOPMENTS ................ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

11.2. SUMITOMO (JAPAN) ................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.






11.3. COHERENT INC ........................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.


11.3.2. SWOT ANALYSIS ............... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.





11.4. JENOPTIK AG .............................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.






11.5. ROFIN SINAR (DILAS) ................ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

11.5.1. BUSINESS OVERVIEW: ...... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.





11.6. IPG PHOTONICS ......................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.





11.7. JDS UNIPHASE CORP. ................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.





11.8. TRUMPF LASER GMBH + CO. KG .. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.





11.9. SHARP CORPORATION (JAPAN) .. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.





11.9.5. PRODUCT PORTFOLIO ....... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

11.10. LASER OPERATIONS LLC ............. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.



11.10.3. STRATEGY & DEVELOPMENTERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

11.11. CANON INC ................................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.


11.11.2. SWOT ................................ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

11.11.3. FINANCIALS: .................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.


11.12. BARCO NV ................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.





11.12.6. PATENT ANALYSIS ............ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

11.13. 3M CORPORATE .......................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.






11.14. FORTH DIMENSION DISPLAYS LTDERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.






11.15. PIONEER CORPORATION ............ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.



11.15.3. STRATEGIES...................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.



11.16. HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LTD ........ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.



11.16.3. DEVELOPMENT .................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.


11.17. HOLOEYE SYSTEMS, INC ............. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.


11.17.2. STRATEGIES: .................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.



11.18. MICROVISION INC. ..................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.





12. APPENDIX .................................................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

12.1. ABBREVIATIONS ......................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

12.2. SOURCES .................................................................................. 19

12.3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ....................................................... 19

12.4. EXPERT INSIGHTS .................................................................... 20

12.5. DISCLAIMER ............................................................................. 21

LIST OF TABLES

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TABLE 1 KEY GLOBAL DIODE LASER COMPANIES, 2012 ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 2 KEY COMPANIES BY TYPE OF LASER TECHNOLOGY MANUFACTURER, 2012 ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 3 KEY COMPANIES BY TYPE OF LASER COMPONENTS MANUFACTURER, 2012 ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 4 KEY COMPANIES BY TYPE OF LASER COMPONENTS MANUFACTURER, 2012 ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 5 LASERS FOR MATERIALS PROCESSING COMPARISON ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 6 DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF LASER PROCESSES ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 7 GLOBAL SUBSTRATE AND EPITAXY SUPPLIERS ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 8 GLOBAL DIODE LASER MARKET REVENUE BY TYPE, 2012 2018 ($MILLION) 18

TABLE 9 GLOBAL DIODE LASER MARKET REVENUE BY END USE APPLICATION, 2012 2018 ($MILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 10 GLOBAL DIODE LASER MARKET REVENUE BY INDUSTRY VERTICAL, 2012 2018 ($MILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 11 GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY DIODE LASER MARKET REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION, 2012 2018 ($MILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 12 GLOBAL MEDICAL INDUSTRY DIODE LASER MARKET REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION, 2012 2018 ($MILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 13 GLOBAL MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY DIODE LASER MARKET REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION, 2012 2018 ($MILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 14 GLOBAL CONSUMER ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY DIODE LASER MARKET REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION, 2012 2018 ($MILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 15 GLOBAL MILITARY/AEROSPACE INDUSTRY DIODE LASER MARKET REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION, 2012 2018 ($MILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 16 GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRY DIODE LASER MARKET REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION, 2012 2018 ($MILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 17 GLOBAL OTHERS INDUSTRY DIODE LASER MARKET REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION, 2012 2018 ($MILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 18 GLOBAL DIODE LASER MARKET REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION, 2012 2018 ($MILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 19 AMERICAS DIODE LASER MARKET REVENUE BY COUNTRY, 2012 2018 ($MILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 20 EUROPEAN DIODE LASER MARKET REVENUE BY COUNTRY, 2012 2018 ($MILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 21 ASIAN DIODE LASER MARKET REVENUE BY COUNTRY, 2012 2018 ($MILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 22 OSRAM GMBH, TOTAL REVENUE, 2012 2013 (EUROS MILLIONS) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 23 OSRAM GMBH, REVENUE BY SEGMENTS, 2012 2013 (EUROS MILLIONS) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 24 OSRAM GMBH, REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2012 2013 (EUROS MILLIONS) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 25 OSRAM GMBH OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS SEGMENT PRODUCTS ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 26 SUMITOMO CORPORATION, TOTAL REVENUE, AND (DOLLARS MILLIONS) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 27 SUMITOMO CORPORATION, PROFIT BY REGION, AND (DOLLARS MILLIONS), 2013 ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 28 SUMITOMO CORPORATIONS, SALES BY SEGMENT, ($ MILLION)-2012 & 2013 ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 29 COHERENT INC REVENUES (2011-2012) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 30 JENOPTIK AG REVENUES (2011-2013) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 31 ROFIN SINAR (DILAS) REVENUES (2011-2013) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 32 IPG PHOTONICS REVENUES (2011-2013) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 33 SHARP CORPORATION, TOTAL SALES, 2011 2013 ($ THOUSAND) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 34 SHARP CORPORATION, TOTAL SALES BY SEGMENTS, 2011 2013 ($ THOUSANDS) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 35 SHARP CORPORATION, SALES BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011 2013 ($ THOUSANDS) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 36 CANON INC, TOTAL REVENUE, 2012 2013 (EUROS MILLIONS) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 37 CANON INC, REVENUE BY SEGMENTS, 2012 2013 (EUROS MILLIONS) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 38 CANON INC, REVENUE BY REGIONS, 4TH QUARTER (EUROS MILLIONS) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 39 BARCO NV, TOTAL SALES, 2011 2012 (EUROS MILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 40 BARCO NV, SALES BY SEGMENTS, 2011 2012 (EUROS MILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 41 3M COMPANY, TOTAL REVENUE, 2012 2013 ($ MILLIONS) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 42 FORTH DIMENSION DISPLAYS, TOTAL REVENUE, 2011 2013 (DOLLAR MILLIONS) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 43 PIONEER CORPORATION, TOTAL REVENUE, 2012 2013 ($ BILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 44 PIONEER CORPORATION, REVENUE BY SEGMENT, 2012 2013 ($ BILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 45 HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES, INC, TOTAL REVENUE, 2012 2013 ($ MILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 46 HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES, INC, REVENUE BY PRODUCT LINE, Q3 2012 Q3 2013 ($ MILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

TABLE 47 MICROVISION, INC, TOTAL REVENUE, 2012 2013 ($ MILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

1 LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1 GLOBAL DIODE LASER MARKET REVENUE, 2001 2018 ($BILLION) 17

FIGURE 2 GLOBAL LASER TECHNOLOGY MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2012 (%) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

FIGURE 3 GLOBAL LASER MATERIALS PROCESSING MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2012 (%) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

FIGURE 4 GLOBAL DIODE LASER COMPANIES MARKET SHARE, 2012 (%) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

FIGURE 5 GLOBAL PASSENGER CAR SALES, 2013 2018 (MILLION UNITS) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

FIGURE 6 GLOBAL FIBER LASER MATERIAL PROCESSING MARKET REVENUE, 2012 2018 ($MILLION) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

FIGURE 7 DIODE LASER VALUE CHAIN DIAGRAM ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

FIGURE 8 LASER TECHNOLOGIES AVERAGE WEIGHTED PRICES, 2012 2018 ($/WATT) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

FIGURE 9 GLOBAL DIODE LASER MARKET SHARE BY DIODE TYPE, 2012 (%) 18

FIGURE 10 GLOBAL DIODE LASER MARKET PRODUCTION VOLUME BY COUNTRY, 2012 (%) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

FIGURE 11 GLOBAL DIODE LASER MARKET REVENUE SHARE BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION, 2012 (%) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

FIGURE 12 BARCO NV, SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS, 2012 (%) ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

FIGURE 13 REVENUE OF 3M FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 - BY GEOGRAPHY ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

GLOBAL DIODE LASERS MARKET OVERVIEW

The global laser market can be broadly split into the Non-Diode and Diode Laser Market. Laser

market can also be discussed in terms of commercial lasers and industrial lasers. However,

lasers can also be segmented based on the active medium (solid, liquid, gas, plasma), laser

wavelength (visible light, infrared, ultraviolet etc), pumping method (optical or electric),

number of energy levels and radiation characteristics.

Material processing, telecommunications, compact disc read/write, defense and military,

research equipment in laboratories are the major market segments for the global laser diodes

market. The non-Diode laser market includes all lasers except direct diodes, i.e. CO2, lamp and

diode pumped SSL, fiber laser. Diode laser market on the other hand includes direct Diodes

which are used in telecommunications, consumer electronics and pump lasers etc. With respect

to manufacturing, lasers like CO2, SS, Ion, Dye, Excimer etc are manufactured in an assembly

line, while diode and fiber lasers are manufactured in semiconductor fabrication plants. This

means they have high initial setup costs and relatively low variable cost.

Diode lasers are primarily semiconductor lasers based on laser diodes. Although the terms

diode laser and laser diode are often used interchangeably, the diode laser is a laser device,

consisting mostly of a single laser diode, but may also contain additional items like an external

optical resonator in the case of an external cavity diode laser. A diode laser may also include

additional optics outside the laser resonator, such as a beam collimator or a beam shaper, like

in the case of a fiber-coupled diode lasers. Devices for nonlinear frequency conversion are also

present in some cases. When high power outputs are needed, multiple laser diodes can be used

for beam combining. A diode laser also generally has a housing, which may also contain means

for temperature stabilization of the laser diode and a laser diode driver.

Diode lasers essentially contain photonic materials which convert electric current into laser

light and have a maximum efficiency of around 70%. Wavelength of the light in which diode

lasers operate range from 400nm to 1500nm. All modern lasers use the double-hetero-

structure implementation unlike the general earlier laser diodes which were simple P-N diodes.

The carriers and the photons in diode lasers are as such confined in order to maximize their

chances for recombination and light generation.

Diode lasers can reach high electrical-to-optical efficiencies typically of the order of 50% and

this efficiency is usually limited by factors such as the electrical resistance, carrier leakage,

scattering, absorption (particularly in doped regions), and spontaneous emission. Particularly

high efficiencies are achieved with laser diodes emitting around 940980 nm (for example in

pumping ytterbium-doped high-power fiber devices), whereas 808-nm diodes are somewhat

less efficient.

Diode lasers have lifetimes in the order of tens of thousands of hours when operated under

proper conditions. However, much shorter lifetimes can result due to factors like operation at

very high temperatures, lack of cooling systems, current or voltage spikes etc. Laser diodes

have two operating modes continuous wave operating mode and pulsed operation mode.

Lasing or active medium, excitation mechanism, feedback mechanism and output coupler are

the key elements of lasers.

Globally laser applications are primarily into signal transmission - fiber optics, optical data

storage CD and DVD-R, directed energy materials processing and welding etc, sensing

pollution monitoring, analysis etc. in this report the following types of diode lasers are

considered as part of the research and data analysis.

IR diode lasers

Optical fiber systems

Free space optics

Bragg gratings

Distributed feedback lasers

Distributed Bragg lasers

External Cavity Lasers

Fabry-Perot Lasers

Quantum Cascade Lasers

Fiber Amplifier Lasers

Tunable lasers

VCSELs

Microchip diode lasers

Violet diode lasers

Laser pointers

CD diode lasers

DVD diode lasers

Erbium-doped fiber amplifiers

Raman lasers

STAKEHOLDERS

The following are the key stakeholders in the diode lasers market:

Product OEMs

Substrate suppliers

Raw material suppliers

Equipment manufacturers

Contract manufacturers

Service providers

Component suppliers

Device integrators

Original Device Manufacturers (ODMs)

Maintenance companies

Research Organizations and Trade bodies

Semiconductor foundries

LASER SYSTEMS SAFETY GUIDELINES

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) divides all lasers into four groups according to

the risk involved in using them. These laser hazard classifications are used to signify the level of

hazard inherent in a laser system, and the extent of safety controls required. These range from

class I lasers (which are inherently safe for direct beam viewing under most conditions) to class

IV lasers (which require the most strict controls). This division is based on the maximum

radiation emitted from the laser which can cause damage. The aperture and distance from laser

are the two main factors considered when the measurement is done. Other important

parameters include Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance (NOHD) for each laser type and Optical

Density (OD) required for eye protection.

The Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) levels define the maximum amount of radiation to

which people may be exposed safely. The MPE, expressed in [J/cm^2] or [W/cm^2] depends on

the laser parameters which includes wavelength, exposure duration, Pulse Repetition

Frequency (PRF), and nature of the exposure like specular or diffuse reflection.

In addition, for visible radiation , the MPE for eye exposure is based upon the total energy or

power collected by a fully diluted (night-adapted) human eye, which is assumed to have an

entrance aperture 7 mm in diameter (the diameter of a fully open pupil of young person). This

diameter is defined as the limiting aperture (LA). To determine the potential hazard, the

maximum energy or power that can be transmitted through this aperture must be determined.

For Ultra-Violet (UV) or Infra-Red (IR) radiation, this aperture is defined as 1mm. When using

optical systems, this aperture is defined at 50mm.

The International Electrotechnical Solution (IEC) standard and ANSI standard are currently used

in practice across the world:

1.1.1 IEC STANDARD

Class 1:

A Class 1 laser is safe under all conditions of normal use. This means the Maximum permissible

exposure (MPE) cannot be exceeded when viewing a laser with the naked eye or with the help

of typical magnifying optics (e.g. telescope or microscope).

Class 1 M

A laser can be classified as Class 1M if the power that can pass through the pupil of the naked

eye is less than the AEL for Class 1, but the power that can be collected into the eye by typical

magnifying optics (as defined in the standard) is higher than the AEL for Class 1 and lower than

the AEL for Class 3B. A Class 1M laser is safe for all conditions of use except when passed

through magnifying optics such as microscopes and telescopes.

Class 2:

A Class 2 laser is safe because the blink reflex will limit the exposure to not more than 0.25

seconds. It only applies to visible-light lasers (400700 nm). Class-2 lasers are limited to 1 mW

continuous wave, or more if the emission time is less than 0.25 seconds or if the light is not

spatially coherent. Many laser pointers and measuring instruments are class 2.

Class 2M:

A Class 2M laser is safe because of the blink reflex if not viewed through optical instruments.

Class 3R:

A Class 3R laser is considered safe if handled carefully, with restricted beam viewing. With a

class 3R laser, the MPE can be exceeded, but with a low risk of injury. Visible continuous lasers

in Class 3R are limited to 5 mW.

Class 3B:

A Class 3B laser is unsafe if the eye is exposed directly, but diffuse reflections such as those

from paper or other matte surfaces are not harmful. The AEL for continuous lasers in the

wavelength range from 315 nm to far infrared is 0.5 W. For pulsed lasers between 400 and 700

nm, the AEL is 30 mW.

Class 4:

Class 4 is the highest and most dangerous class of laser, including all lasers that exceed the

Class 3B AEL. A class 4 laser can burn the skin, or cause devastating and permanent eye

damage. These lasers may ignite combustible materials which may cause fire risk. These

hazards may are applicable to indirect or non-specular reflections of the beam. Industrial,

scientific, military, and medical lasers are categorized under class 4.

1.1.2 ANSI STANDARD

Class I:

It includes all lasers that comes under normal working conditions. It cannot emit radiation

which can cause damage. Practically, these lasers are called Eye Safe Lasers. Class I lasers are

lasers which inherently cannot emit radiation in excess of the MPE limits.

Class II:

These are all low-power visible lasers (wavelength spectrum 0.4-0.7 mm), which trigger the reflex of eye

protection by the iris. This reflex time is 0.25 seconds, so, class II lasers can emit power exceeding the

appropriate class I AEL, but the total amount of energy entering the eye will be limited by the eye reflex.

The class I AEL for 0.25 seconds exposure duration is 1 mW. Thus, the maximum power of continuous

visible laser in class II is 1 milli-watt. Laser from class II is the preferred laser for the school laboratory

based experiments. Any laser at other wavelength (invisible) which emits radiation more than the

permitted level of class I is automatically classified as class II.

Class III:

This class is further categorized into sub classes namely: Class IIIa - Include all visible lasers

(wavelength spectrum 0.4-0.7 mm), that emit radiation at a level that does not harm a person

which have a normal iris reflex. Class 3a lasers are medium-power lasers with an output

between 1 and 5 times the class I AEL based on the appropriate exposure duration. If optical

instruments (such as binoculars or telescope) are used to view the radiation, damage to the eye

can occur. For Helium-Neon and Diode lasers is visible, the maximum permitted power is 5 mill

watts.

Class IIIb:

It includes all lasers which are not classified as class I or class II, and emit in any wavelength,

which can cause damage to the eye of an observer without any optical accessories. The

maximum power of lasers in class IIIb is 0.5 Watt. Class IIIb lasers are unable to produce more

than 125 mJ in 0.25 seconds.

Class IV:

It includes all other lasers not classified as classes I, II, and III. They are considered as high

power lasers.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The global diode laser market has been highly volatile since the past decade with flat growth,

revenue dips and growths seen by the industry players. The figure below for example illustrates

the global market revenue trends for the period 2001 2018. However, the industry is highly

resilient as the products manufactured by more than 50 players across the world are used in

industry verticals like telecommunications and medical. The growth prospects of new and

emerging product segments like high powered direct diode lasers, green diode lasers etc will be

a significant growth driver for this market.

FIGURE 1 GLOBAL DIODE LASER MARKET REVENUE, 2001

2018 ($BILLION)

SOURCE: INDUSTRYARC

IndustryARC expects the overall market size to increase from around $4.33bn in 2013 to around

$5.58bn in 2018, growing at a rate of 5.2% during the forecast period. Opening up of new

market opportunities, reduction in product ASPs, innovative and power efficient product

launches from companies are all the key growth drivers for the diode laser market.

Entertainment, materials processing like laser blazing, polymer or thermoplastic welding,

instrumentation etc are the key end user application segments where diode lasers are expected

to showcase their fastest growth rates. Traditional high growth segment like optical storage and

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FIGURE 2 GLOBAL DIODE LASER MARKET SHARE BY DIODE

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Source: IndustryARC Analysis, Expert Interviews

TABLE 1 GLOBAL DIODE LASER MARKET REVENUE BY TYPE, 2012

2018 ($MILLION)

Type 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 CAGR

(2013 - 2018)

FOL 2178 2221 2302 2512 2673 2798 2924 5.65%

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Source: IndustryARC Analysis, Expert Interviews

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SOURCES

IndustryARC uses both the primary and secondary sources continuously and in equal measures

during the report production process for an accurate and holistic data analysis.

1. Company financials, magazines, journals, press releases, paid databases and in-house

data repository are used to calculate the market revenue numbers.

2. Annual reports, company websites, public databases, and In-house data repository is

used to gather market revenue of companies, market share analysis, market dynamics

and company profiles, SWOT analysis.

3. Primary sources are used to validate the market findings of IndustryARC analysts and

also to get first-hand information on the market, product, and geographic growth

prospects and also identify key trends.

4. American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, North American Laser Class

Association, Association France Laser, World Federation of Societies for Laser Medicine

and Surgery, Laser Institute of America (LIA), UK Laser & Electro-Optics Association, and

The International Laser Display Association are some of the key secondary sources used

in our report research.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

The quantitative and qualitative data collected for the Laser Diodes market report is from a

combination of secondary and primary sources. Research interviews were conducted with

senior executives and/or managers of leading Laser Diodes solution providers. These Key

Opinion Leaders (KOLs) were then provided a questionnaire to gather quantitative and

qualitative inputs on their operations, performance, strategies and views on the overall market,

including key developments and technology trends. Data from interviews is consolidated,

checked for consistency and accuracy, and the final market numbers are again validated by

experts. The global market was split by products, services and geography based on different

factors like primary and secondary sources, understanding of the number of companies

operating in each segment and also KOL insights.

We have used various secondary sources such as directories, articles, white papers,

newsletters, annual reports and paid databases such as OneSource, Hoovers and Factiva to

identify and collect information for extensive technical and commercial study of the Laser

Diodes market.

The key players in the market and its value chain were identified through secondary research

and their market opinions were also gathered in a similar way through telephonic interviews

and questionnaires. We have also studied the annual reports of these top market players.

Interviews with key opinion leaders such as directors, managers, marketing personnel were

used extensively in understanding the need and emergence of Laser Diodes market.

EXPERT INSIGHTS

Primary interviews with experts and various stakeholders in the value chain were conducted to

understand and evaluate key data points as well as market trends in the diode laser market.

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