As a device capable of emitting laser, laser is widely used. According to the classification of materials, lasers are divided into fiber lasers, semiconductor lasers, solid-state lasers and CO2 lasers. According to relevant data, the fastest growing fiber laser in recent years has occupied more than half of the global industrial market.

The popularity of fiber lasers is closely related to the market environment and its own characteristics. Compared with other types of lasers, the advantages of low manufacturing cost, high stability and fast heat dissipation are suitable for large-scale industrial cutting and welding requirements.

Ten years ago, the rapid development of mobile phone manufacturing, clothing processing and other markets led to a surge in demand for fiber lasers, which many people believe is the peak of the fiber laser industry. In recent years, the growth rate of mobile phones and clothing has slowed down, and many comments about the "ceiling" of the fiber laser market have appeared.

With the arrival of the era of intelligent manufacturing and the Internet of Things, the future application of fiber lasers will be more and more extensive. New energy vehicles, new materials, optical fiber communications and other fields will soon be fully launched, and the market prospect will be unlimited. With the full explosion of these emerging fields, the fiber laser market will achieve greater growth in the next decade.

With the release of the national "Made in China 2025" strategy, the term "intelligent manufacturing" has been widely mentioned. As an integral part of high-end manufacturing, the demand for intelligent manufacturing equipment is also increasing. Fiber lasers will have a lot to offer.

rail transit

According to the national plan, in the field of high-end manufacturing, China will focus on promoting the rapid development of rail transit and energy-saving equipment. Rail transit requires firmness, high dimensional accuracy and stable quality. Here, the continuity and efficiency of laser welding can be used. At present, the application of fiber laser in rail vehicle manufacturing focuses on energy cutting and welding of key components. With the comprehensive construction of high-speed railway and subway in the future, the demand for fiber laser will also increase.

Optical fiber communication

With the development of Internet of Things technology, "Internet" will become a beautiful vision. Optical fiber communication is a part of communication technology, which is accurate, reliable and high-speed. Facing the growth of the application of the Internet of Things, the requirements for data transmission and processing are higher. The manufacturing cost of optical fiber laser fiber is low, the technology is mature, and the miniaturization can give play to the intensive advantages.

New materials

In recent years, the rapid development of emerging industries such as 3D printing, new energy and environmental protection equipment has put forward many special requirements for materials. The explosion of new industries and new materials (such as new metal materials, fine ceramics and optical fibers) will soon bring more opportunities, while fiber lasers are widely used in the processing of new materials. The market demands lower cost, simpler operation and more stable performance for processing new materials. Compared with traditional laser equipment, the cutting speed of fiber laser is superior.

Power battery processing

China is already the world's largest market for new energy vehicles. In recent years, new car companies have sprung up like mushrooms. Compared with traditional fuel vehicle processing, power cell processing is a new big cake. This is great news for the laser equipment market. The processing of new energy vehicle batteries requires high cost, safety and environmental control. Fiber laser can meet the requirements of welding accuracy and equipment stability.

Under the trend of the global Internet of Things, the requirements for intelligent manufacturing are getting higher and faster, and the application scope is getting wider and wider. As one of the manufacturing equipment that conforms to the trend of the times, fiber laser will play its advantages in many new fields. Promote the development of the Internet of Things. Thanks to the development of fiber laser technology, these applications are recognized in the market.