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Automotive Laser Welding System Market Size By Laser, By Welding, By Application, By Vehicle, Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2034

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Automotive Laser Welding System Market Size

The global automotive laser welding system market was estimated at USD 1.25 billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow from USD 1.30 billion in 2025 to USD 1.99 billion in 2034, at a CAGR of 4.8%, according to the latest report published by Global Market Insights Inc.

Automotive Laser Welding System Market

The automotive sector is experiencing considerable production expansion fueled by increases in vehicle demand and newly emerging markets. To address ongoing demands of productivity improvement, consistent output quality, and an ability to supply large-scale manufacturing output with performance consistency, manufacturers are increasingly investing in laser welding solutions that ensure precision, efficiency, and ongoing compliance to changing manufacturing standards.
 

Vehicle manufacturers are now concentrating on lightweight construction with aluminum and new alloys to enhance fuel economy and performance. Because of the level of precision that can be achieved laser welding combines a low heat input with minimal distortion and can be considered for the joining of thin or dissimilar materials without sacrificing strength, safety and durability in today's world of automotive construction.
 

Advancements in technology for real-time beam control, sensors, and adaptive monitoring allow for improved reliability and precision in these systems. These innovations provide for automated quality control and consistency in defect rates and processes of random failures, providing opportunities for improved productivity and weld quality across a wide range of applications in the automotive industry.
 

In September 2025, Coherent launched the WELD1D+ processing head for automotive and electric vehicle applications. Compatible with lasers up to 10 kW and incorporating API control, it enhances flexibility, accuracy, and automation in manufacturing. This technology will improve throughput, weld quality, and efficiencies in manufacturing processes, for large automotive assemblies and EV battery applications.
 

In North America, automotive manufacturers are quickly utilizing advanced automation and laser welding systems incorporating Industry 4.0. OEMs that are expanding EV and gigafactory manufacturing utilize laser weld cells to assemble vehicles in high volume with great precision and efficiency, so production is more productive, better quality, and more flexible.
 

In the Asia Pacific region, the adoption of automotive laser welding systems is climbing due to rapid EV manufacturing growth, government-funded advanced manufacturing programs, and the growth of automotive production regions such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea, resulting in better efficiency and precision of mass production of vehicles.
 

Automotive Laser Welding System Market Trends

Fiber lasers are becoming a preferred solution for manufacturers over traditional CO2 and solid-state lasers because they are more energy-efficient and precise, while requiring less maintenance. Manufacturers in the automotive space are putting increased reliance on fiber lasers for lightweight materials and vehicle assembly due to the advantages of the laser process, increased weld quality, production speed, and overall manufacturing reliability.
 

Robotic & laser welding automation systems are becoming standard practice within the automotive production space. Robots and AI monitoring capabilities in conjunction with laser use allow the welding process to be carried out precisely and repeatedly in real-time with limited human intervention, resulting in increased throughput, safety, and consistency when support smart factory capabilities like high-volume vehicle assembly lines.
 

Car manufacturers are increasingly employing mixed material construction such as aluminum, steel, and composites to reduce vehicle weight and benefit fuel efficiency. Integrated laser welding systems now enable joining of dissimilar materials very accurately, minimizing defects, improving structural integrity, and continuing the trend of lightweight, safe, and efficient vehicles.
 

The ability to weld battery packs and motors for electric vehicles, and lightweight chassis components required for the EV industry are critically driving the demand for laser welding technology. The characteristics of laser welding minimizing thermal distortion on high-value parts, high-precision assemblies and speed of production when compared to similar welding processes position laser welding for fabricated assemblies in the ever-evolving electric vehicle market.
 

The large-scale transition to electric vehicles (EV) is fueling rapid growth in automotive laser welding systems. EV manufacturing involves hundreds of precision welds to create battery packs by joining cells, modules, and busbars together with low electrical resistance and high mechanical strength. Laser welding provides precision, non-contact joining of battery cells and capabilities of welding dissimilar materials, such as copper to aluminum, which is vital to EV powertrains.
 

Government programs accelerate this trend with mandates set in Japan, Canada, the UK and various U.S. states requiring that all new vehicles be electric by 2035, for example. High volumes for electric vehicle production and supporting battery packs, electric motors, and power electronics assembly systems amplify the demand for automated laser welding systems. Similar to the policy and production trends, the demand will continue to fuel ongoing investment in technology and market growth in all these segments.
 

Automotive Laser Welding System Market Analysis

Automotive Laser Welding System Market, By Laser, 2022 – 2034 (USD Billion)

Based on laser, the market is segmented as fiber laser, co2 laser, solid-state laser, and diode laser. The fiber laser segment is dominant and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2025 to 2034.
 

  • Fiber laser systems hold a leading position in the adoption by the automotive industry owing to their superior beam quality and efficiency combined with the ability to maximize precision. Furthermore, their ability to traditionally weld lightweight and dissimilar materials make them especially relevant in the assembly of electric vehicle battery cases and vehicle body construction. This has provided an attractive, ante-accelerated acceptance by vehicle manufacturers focusing on production speed, accuracy, and lower operational expenses.
     
  • While CO2 laser welding is being steadily replaced by fiber lasers, it continues to play an important role in welding thick metals and applications outside of welding metallic substrates. In fact, CO2 laser welding remains the favored process in older production systems and in welding applications on engine exhaust or chassis applications. Moreover, as the industry evolves with efficiencies and maintenance expectations on traditional systems, there is a gradual opportunity to migrate CO2 laser applications to newer technology platforms.
     
  • In systems for low-power precision applications such as electronics and sensors in compact vehicles, diode laser welding is starting to pop up. Their high energy efficiency and fact that they are compact, makes them great for lightweight assembly lines. Combining with other hybrid joining technology, can be applied to lowering costs and energy efficiencies in electric vehicle propulsion or autonomous systems.
     
  • In April 2024, Laserax introduced dedicated laser welding solutions designed for manufacturing battery packs for electric vehicles. The tungsten laser welding technology mitigates difficulties associated with welding dissimilar materials as well as with keeping dimensional tolerances. Focusing on the all-important electrical connection between the busbar and the battery cell, Electric Vehicle manufacturers can enhance the safety, performance, and reliability of their battery packs. This new development reinforces Laserax dedication to providing electric vehicle manufacturers with precision assembly laser welding solutions.

 

Automotive Laser Welding System Market Share By Welding, 2024

Based on welding, the automotive laser welding system market is fragmented into spot welding, seam welding, hybrid welding and remote welding. The spot welding segment is the dominant segment and is estimated to hold a share of 38% in 2024.
 

  • Laser spot welding is still being used for automotive body-in-white applications, where welds are made swiftly and have the highest strength. The use of robotic systems and fiber lasers in spot welding provides precision, reduces spatter and increases cycle times to coincide with an OEM inspired push toward automation and lightweight material use in automotive production.
     
  • Laser seam welding is becoming more widely utilized to create continuous joints in automotive components, such as batteries and fuel tanks. Laser seam welding creates uniform strength and less porosity than many other joining techniques. Increases in production of EVs and thermal management demands expand laser seam welding to joints on battery housings and structural enclosures in EVs and other vehicles where reliability is paramount.
     
  • Remote welding technology is emerging as a key trend in automotive manufacturing. The robotic systems used in remote welding applications benefit from scanning optics applied to flexible, fast welding. The capability to work on multiple joints without repositioning will increase efficiency in production of EVs and body-in-white applications, allowing shorter production cycles and increased freedom in design.
     
  • In February 2024, Photonics Spectra noted that electric vehicle mandates in Japan, Canada, the UK and states in the U.S. are driving demand for next generation laser welding technology. The article articulated that laser welding is critical to achieving tolerance and reliability needed to manufacture vehicle components to meet global electrification trends.
     

Based on application, the automotive laser welding system market is classified into body-in-white (BIW), powertrain components, battery manufacturing (EVs), exhaust systems and chassis & structural parts. The body-in-white (BIW) segment is estimated to hold a share of 30% in 2024 and reach market revenue of USD 575.5 million by 2034.
 

  • Body-in-White (BIW) applications are still leading the way for laser welding due to their requirement for lightweight and accurate joining. Automotive OEMs are using remote and hybrid laser systems to perform fast, clean welds, providing design flexibility and better structural integrity in next generation EV and passenger vehicles.
     
  • Solid state and hybrid laser technologies are also making a strong impact in welding powertrain components, with their utility for deep penetration and strong use in welding assemblies like engines, gearboxes and e-axles are necessary as changes to design and materials are made. It will give consistent welds with high strength even in challenging environments of automotive assembly, for both forms of powertrains, either traditional or electric improving integrity and efforts around minimizing any welding distortion and reducing risk of post-processing one still gets with more traditional welding systems.
     
  • The area of battery manufacturing (EVs) is the fastest segment of commercial growth and adoption for laser welding. The requirement to create precision welding, with low heat input, and join dissimilar materials all are benefiting from laser welding in connecting cells and connecting busbars in all manner of cell forming to join the new cells in assembly. Fiber and green lasers are leading the charge in EV battery thermal management for the joining of cells, as OEMs are investing in systems at scale and automated assembly with welder production facilities.
     
  • In January 2024, MDPI’s Coatings journal published a review article on laser welding applications in EV battery manufacturing. The review defined laser welding as technology that would allow hundreds of joints in a battery pack that are reliable, while also providing superior mechanical strength, precision, and safety. This is of fundamental importance because EVs require efficient, high performance energy storage.
     

Based on vehicle, the automotive laser welding system market is bifurcated into passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle. The passenger vehicle held a market share of 74.3% in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2025 to 2034.
 

  • The use of lightweight materials, designs that allow more flexibility, and the emergence of electric vehicles (EVs) will propel laser welding forward in passenger vehicle manufacturing. Since fiber and diode lasers also bond the vehicle body and battery with precision and speed, while offering the required deep levels of safety, performance, and emission regulations across the globe, laser welding has gained a permanent place in passenger vehicle manufacturing.
     
  • The use of laser welding is also penetrating commercial vehicle manufacturing specifically for the chassis, the body frames, and drivetrain assembly. In this regard, and with high penetration and weld strength, laser welding will have significant value. As electrification makes inroads into trucks and buses, systems that are engineered well for battery and structural assembly that are efficient and durable, laser welding will also pick up momentum.
     
  • In passenger vehicle manufacturing, systems are driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and use laser welding technology to improve weld quality. AI is being applied to the areas of process monitoring, predictive maintenance, and adaptive control real-time sensing to develop an overall quality plan. The trend to AI, it is expected, will also lead to increased weld consistency, as well as speed overall in the building of welded components and even vehicles. The AI trend will also become complementary to smart manufacturing initiatives, making efforts to identify defects and to develop processes to drive better efficiencies across multi-stage, multi-shift processes across volumes of passenger vehicle assembly.
     
  • In March 2024, Vehicle Dynamics International published the move towards laser welding and stated that fiber laser technology is fast becoming the leading technology. The article stated that fiber lasers have high efficiency, are reasonably inexpensive to operate and do not rely on consumables which are important benefits for their use in high volume automotive manufacturing, therefore improving throughput and achieving consistent performance.

 

US Automotive Laser Welding System Market Size, 2022- 2034 (USD Million)

The automotive laser welding system market in US is expected to hold a share of 85.4% in 2024 and experience significant and promising growth from 2025 to 2034.
 

  • U.S. automotive manufacturers have spearheaded the utilization of advanced laser welding technologies, primarily related to applications that require the highest level of precision and quality. The innovation of electric vehicles in being commercialized by the automotive sector along with solid research and development funding, and relationships between industry and research facilities keep the application and development of laser welding technologies moving forward in the U.S.
     
  • The market in the U.S. also benefits from considerable government support for the acceleration of electric vehicle manufacturing and purchasing which includes federal tax incentives, state mandates and investments in charging networks. The Inflation Reduction Act, along with other federal support, is providing long-term momentum for domestic electric vehicle manufacturing, which will create sustained demand for advanced manufacturing technologies including laser welding systems.
     
  • Leading procurements in the U.S. automotive market from major companies like GM, Ford and Tesla have huge commitments to producing electric vehicles with planned investments of over $100 billion in electric vehicle manufacturing capacity. By investing in electric vehicle manufacturing it will create even more opportunities for laser welding system suppliers especially in applications with battery manufacturing and electric powertrain assembly.
     

North America automotive laser welding system market is valued at USD 253.1 million in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2025 to 2034.
 

  • The North American market has matured automotive manufacturing capabilities, a strong focus on premium or high-value vehicle production and an increase in advanced manufacturing technology usage according to Vehicle Dynamics International. Furthermore, the high-value production in North America such as luxury vehicle manufacturing or advanced powertrains creates demand for more complex laser welding solutions.
     
  • The automotive laser welding market in the region is driven by various aspects like the presence of major North American automotive OEMs with considerable investment in R&D, the existing stringent quality and safety regulations that benefit advanced joining technologies, and the growing trend towards electric vehicle manufacturing. The automotive industry in North America has been one of the earliest adopters of using laser welding technology in manufacturing, especially in the case of premium vehicle production where quality and precision are the most important considerations.
     
  • Growth in North America is also supported by large investments being made in electric vehicle manufacturing capacity, with major automotive manufacturers announcing billions of dollars in investments in battery or electric vehicle manufacturing facilities. As automotive production transitions to electric vehicle production, there are opportunities for laser welding systems to be put into use with various automobile components, and primarily with battery manufacturing and electric powertrain assembly where precision and reliability are paramount to both automotive performance and safety.
     
  • The regulatory landscape in the region, including federal and state emissions regulations and electric vehicle mandates, gives laser welding technology suppliers more visibility on long-term growth. Extended California's Advanced Clean Cars II regulation and similar state regulations will create sustained market demand for advanced manufacturing technologies that are required to facilitate large-scale electric vehicle production.
     

The automotive laser welding system market in Europe is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% to reach USD 380.3 million by 2034.
 

  • European automotive manufacturers are often the early adopters of laser welding technologies as companies like Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have fully embraced the use of laser welding in their production operations. Given the region's focus on manufacturing premium vehicles where quality and precision are key demand will grow, advanced laser welding techniques that can accommodate the most demanding applications.
     
  • The automotive laser welding market in the region is greatly shaped by robust government policies and targets for adoption of electric vehicles. The European Union recent decision to prohibit the sale of internally combusted engine vehicles by 2035 and other similar national level commitments, are imposing vast long-term demand for manufacturing technologies that enable electric vehicle production, including laser welding systems designed specifically for the electric vehicle battery and powertrain production.
     
  • There is continuing market growth in Europe due to large capital investments in electric vehicle production capacity and batteries. The leading European vehicle manufacturers announced investments of over €60 billion in electric vehicle and battery production, creating significant opportunities for suppliers of laser welding systems within the electric vehicle value chain.
     

The automotive laser welding system market in Germany is expected to hold 33.6% market share in 2024 and experience steady growth from 2025 to 2034.
 

  • The German automotive manufacturers, such as Volkswagen Group, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi have been at the forefront of both adopting and developing laser welding technology globally. They have used an extensive amount of laser welding in production processes with some vehicle type models exceeding 50 meters of laser joining for each vehicle, highlighting the critical role of laser welding technology in the modern automotive manufacturing industry.
     
  • The German market benefits from having some of the top laser technology suppliers in the world as partners including TRUMPF and specialized equipment manufacturers thereby creating a system that supports innovation and development of laser welding technology and its application in the market. The expertise and capability drives innovation ensuring that Germany remains a world leader in automotive laser welding technology.
     
  • The shift towards electric mobility is advancing rapidly in Germany's automotive sector with key manufacturers making sizeable investments in their deployment and production of electric vehicles. Volkswagen Group, for example, will spend over €35 billion on electric mobility prior to 2025, and the other German manufacturers also have similar plans, and this generates good prospects for laser welding systems use in mass battery and electric powertrain manufacture.
     

The automotive laser welding system market in Asia Pacific held a market share of 48.1% in 2024, growing at 5.8% CAGR to reach USD 1.05 billion by 2034.
 

  • The automotive laser welding market in the region is fueled by three main drivers; high volumes of automotive production giving rise to significant demand for efficient automotive manufacturing technologies, a rapidly expanding electric vehicle market driven by government regulations and incentives, and manufacturers' increased commitment to implementing advanced manufacturing technologies to both improve the quality of vehicle manufacturing, and compete in global markets.
     
  • Asia Pacific's market growth is further supported by the fact that the region leads electric vehicle usage and manufacturing across the globe. China, Japan, and South Korea have all secured positions as global leaders in electric vehicle technology and production capacity, creating significant demand for specialized laser welding systems that can support large-scale manufacture of battery systems and assembly of electric powertrains.
     
  • Substantial government support for the proliferation of enhanced manufacturing capabilities within the automotive sector is a significant regional benefit to be realized through subsidies, tax credits or research grants designed to encourage the utilization of advanced manufacturing technologies. These favorable conditions work to both support the role of laser welding system suppliers and further sustain expansion opportunities across distinct automotive applications.
     

The automotive laser welding system market in China is estimated to hold market revenue of USD 253.7 million in 2024 and is expected to experience robust growth of 6.3% from 2025 to 2034.
 

  • China's automotive laser welding industry is supported by its position as the largest automotive manufacturing country in the world, producing more than 25 million vehicles per year. This large volume of production creates tremendous demand for efficient manufacturing technologies of high quality, and the Adoption of laser welding continues to meet skills, and efficiency demands in competitive global markets.
     
  • The Chinese market is experiencing exceptional growth with electric vehicle applications with ~50% of global electric vehicle sales being realized in the country. Government policies to promote new energy vehicles, such as large subsidies and production requirements, create ongoing demand for advances in manufacturing technology to support the large-scale electric vehicle production.
     
  • China's automotive sector benefits from a large level of Government support for advancements in manufacturing technology specifically including the Made in China 2025 initiative aimed to advance automotive manufacturing technology specifically. Such policies have set a favorable environment for increased adoption of laser welding technology and for continued expansion of the market for applications across the automotive spectrum.
     

The Latin American automotive laser welding system market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% to reach USD 84.1 million by 2034.
 

  • Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina are the key countries that accelerate to drive demand within the automobile laser welding market in this region as these countries are the main production centers for car manufacturers to reach local consumption and export, benefiting from free trade agreements, competitive labor costs, and proximity to the major markets in North America and Europe.
     
  • The market growth in Latin America will also be supported by increasing foreign direct investments in the automotive manufacturing base, especially by the world's leading global automotive manufacturers building transaction facilities for regional and export markets. Investments in manufacturing capacity, often include advanced manufacturing technology, such as laser welding capabilities, to meet the advanced quality expectations and competitive playing field of global performance.
     
  • The automotive industries in these markets are also beginning to transition producing electric vehicles, with support from government subsidy incentives and environmental regulations. While electric vehicle acceptance is still in the early stage of development compared to other regions, growing environmental awareness and government support in local markets will present long-term opportunities for laser welding systems in developing applications for electric vehicles.
     

The MEA automotive laser welding system market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.1% to reach USD 109 million by 2034.
 

  • The automotive laser welding market in this region is primarily situated in South Africa, UAE, and some other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, all of which serve as regional automotive assembly and manufacturing hubs. These markets are supported by government policies encouraging industrial development their geographic position enables servicing both African and Middle Eastern markets and demand for foreign investment in automotive manufacturing capacity is on the rise.
     
  • Market growth in Middle East and Africa is driven by government actions to diversify these economies, particularly away from oil dependency, and promoting development of the manufacturing sector as a priority creating a favorable environment for development of the automotive industry and adoption of advanced manufacturing processes using laser welding systems.
     
  • The automotive industry in the region is beginning to modernize and will continue to focus on quality and efficiency by countering more established manufacturers. As part of this modernization process, laser welding technology vendors can expect to have opportunities, especially in applications that require a high degree of quality and precision, which is essential to compete in the export market.
     

Automotive Laser Welding System Market Share

  • The top 7 companies in the automotive laser welding system industry are TRUMPF, Amada Weld Tech, Coherent, Golden Laser, Han’s Laser Technology, IPG Photonics, and Jenoptik contributing around 24.4% of the market in 2024.
     
  • TRUMPF is market leader with a 6.2% market share in 2024. The company's leading position comes from a comprehensive range of laser welding solutions, from industrial systems with high power options to laser welding solutions specialized in the automotive industry. In addition, TRUMPF's technology is characterized by innovation in fiber laser technology and beam shaping, which have made TRUMPF the preferred supplier of major automotive manufacturers globally.
     
  • IPG Photonics established its strong position in automotive applications through high power fiber laser systems and laser welding resources for the automotive sector. The company's focus on electric vehicle battery welding is well-positioned for future growth, as the EV market expands utilizing robotic laser welding systems to join battery packs & reduce the risk of thermal runaway, according to IPG Photonics research.
     
  • Han's Laser Technology utilized its strong base in the domestic market and some advantages related to operating a lower cost structure, to facilitate the international expansion of its business, bringing a full-fledged laser welding solution for automotive applications. Han's Laser's intelligent BIW and component welding lines and automated motor and drivetrain assembly systems demonstrate Han's Laser’s unique ability to meet a range of automotive manufacturing needs according to Han's Laser.
     
  • Jenoptik focuses on high-precision laser systems, coupled with automotive-specific solutions, has made Jenoptik a key supplier to premium vehicle manufacturers. Jenoptik's expertise in the delivery of laser beams and technologies for process monitoring deliver competitive advantages in applications that demand high precision and quality control.
     
  • Coherent has established itself as a technology leader with technically advanced fiber laser technologies, including specialized solutions for automotive seat welding and joining lightweight materials, although it has a smaller market share. Coherent has a competitive position in high-value market segments which is driven by a focus on innovation and application-specific solutions.
     

Automotive Laser Welding System Market Companies

Major players operating in the automotive laser welding system industry are:
 

  • Amada Weld Tech
  • Coherent
  • Golden Laser 
  • Han’s Laser Technology
  • IPG Photonics
  • Jenoptik
  • TRUMPF
  • FANUC
  • Baison Laser
  • Laserline
     
  • TRUMPF holds a dominant position in the world of automotive laser welding, defined by high-power disk and fiber lasers, high-class beam shaping technology, and specialized welding systems. New product innovations include the TruLaser Cell series, and remote welding systems, and adoption of green laser technology for copper applications in electric vehicles, supported by a global manufacturing presence and service network.
     
  • IPG Photonics is a leader in fiber lasers with a significant automotive presence providing high-power lasers and specialized welding systems for body-in-white and electric vehicle battery assembly. Continuous innovation in the area of wavelengths and beam characteristics has ensured precise and efficient solutions to support IPG’s competitiveness across a diverse range of automotive welding applications around the globe.
     
  • Han’s Laser Technology is dominant across the Asia Pacific market while expanding into other regions through competitive pricing and innovation. Its catalog of products includes body-in-white systems, automated motor/drivetrain assembly and other products that focus specifically on electric vehicles. Han’s began integrating its laser welding systems with automation and quality control systems for turnkey manufacturing solutions targeting automotive OEMs looking for complete production solutions.
     
  • Coherent offers cutting-edge fiber laser systems and specialty welding for demanding automotive applications, especially lightweight and multi-material joining. Unlike conventional methods, its Adjustable Ring Mode (ARM) technology offers very precise control of heat input and weld geometry, improving efficiency, quality, and versatility of laser welding applications for challenging automotive parts, especially complex EV and body-in-white parts.
     
  • Golden Laser represents the growing importance of China in the automotive laser welding ecosystem. By providing low-cost solutions and fast technology advancement, it captures the price sensitive market while gradually becoming a player in advanced offerings. Its dominant domestic manufacturing and market position provide it the ability to serve China’s automotive sector, which has been growing significantly.
     

Automotive Laser Welding System Industry News

  • In October 2024, Coherent introduced a new series of webinars called improving EV battery welding, where the issue of the accuracy and reliability of EV battery production assembly should be considered. Both the sessions were devoted to the high technology of fiber laser and optimization of the processes and quality control methods, which accentuated the role of Coherent as the leader in the game of special laser welding technologies in the sphere of the manufacture of electric vehicles batteries.
     
  • In September 2024, IPG Photonics added fiber laser systems to its electric vehicle battery welding product portfolio to manufacture large scale battery packs. Its technical manual named 5 key considerations in laser welding EV batteries became a standard set in the industry and a demonstration of IPG as a company that is interested in innovation in the sphere of space EV busbar welding, thermal control, and quality of the result.
     
  • In August 2024, TRUMPF developed green laser technology that can weld copper, and can save up to 20% of the energy to decrease the carbon footprint per joint. This invention plays the part of making EV production sustainable due to the increased efficiency of welding copper components in the production of batteries and motors. This also made TRUMPF the leader in the field of eco-efficient automotive laser technology.
     
  • In July 2024, Han's Laser Technology unveiled its new generation of intelligent BIW welding systems with AI-enabled monitoring and control. It is machine learning that detects defects, optimizes processes in real-time, and embraces the principles of Industry 4.0. This new development provides fresh evidence of Han's commitment to automation and smart manufacturing for automotive laser welding.
     
  • In June 2024, research from the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) noted that laser welding is becoming increasingly important in the manufacturing of EV batteries. The reported research demonstrated how laser welding can provide mechanical strength, low resistance, and reliability for hundreds of cell connections, establishing the welding method in modern EV battery design and performance.
     

The automotive laser welding system market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue ($Mn) and volume (units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

Market, By Laser

  • Fiber Laser
  • CO2 Laser
  • Solid-State Laser
  • Diode Laser   

Market, By Welding

  • Spot Welding
  • Seam Welding
  • Hybrid Welding
  • Remote Welding  

Market, By Application

  • Body-in-White (BIW)
  • Powertrain Components
  • Battery Manufacturing (EVs)
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Chassis & Structural Parts    

Market, By Vehicle

  • Passenger Vehicle
    • SUV
    • Hatchback
    • Sedan 
  • Commercial Vehicle  
    • LCV
    • MCV
    • HCV

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Nordics
    • Netherlands
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • ANZ
    • Singapore
    • Thailand
    • Vietnam
    • South Korea
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Argentina 
  • MEA
    • South Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE

 

Authors: Preeti Wadhwani, Satyam Jaiswal
Frequently Asked Question(FAQ) :
Who are the key players in the automotive laser welding system market?
Key players include TRUMPF, IPG Photonics, Coherent, Han’s Laser Technology, Jenoptik, Amada Weld Tech, and Golden Laser. These companies focus on high-efficiency fiber lasers, AI-enabled automation, and advanced welding systems for electric powertrain and structural component production.
Which region leads the automotive laser welding system market?
The North America automotive laser welding system market was valued at USD 253.1 million in 2024. Growth is driven by advanced EV manufacturing initiatives, strong OEM presence, and the rapid adoption of Industry 4.0-enabled laser welding technologies.
What is the growth outlook for the battery manufacturing (EV) application segment from 2025 to 2034?
The battery manufacturing (EV) segment is projected to grow at a 6.1% CAGR through 2034, driven by rapid EV production expansion, the need for precise, low-heat welds, and increasing investments in gigafactory-scale manufacturing.
What is the market size of the automotive laser welding system industry in 2024?
The market size was USD 1.25 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 4.8% expected through 2034, driven by the expansion of automotive production capacity and the shift toward high-precision manufacturing.
What was the valuation of the spot welding segment in 2024?
The spot welding segment held a 38% market share in 2024, supported by its dominant use in body-in-white applications requiring high-strength joints and automated assembly consistency.
What is the projected value of the automotive laser welding system market by 2034?
The market size for automotive laser welding system is expected to reach USD 1.99 billion by 2034, driven by widespread EV adoption, growing demand for lightweight vehicles, and advancements in Industry 4.0-enabled manufacturing systems.
What is the current automotive laser welding system market size in 2025?
The market size is projected to reach USD 1.30 billion in 2025, supported by increasing adoption of automation, rising EV production, and the integration of laser welding in high-volume assembly lines.
What are the upcoming trends in the automotive laser welding system industry?
Key trends include the adoption of AI-driven process monitoring, remote and hybrid laser welding, and the integration of green laser and multi-material joining technologies to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in EV and body-in-white manufacturing.
Automotive Laser Welding System Market Scope
  • Automotive Laser Welding System Market Size
  • Automotive Laser Welding System Market Trends
  • Automotive Laser Welding System Market Analysis
  • Automotive Laser Welding System Market Share
Authors: Preeti Wadhwani, Satyam Jaiswal
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Base Year: 2024

Companies covered: 25

Tables & Figures: 135

Countries covered: 24

Pages: 210

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