I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.MARKET REVIEW
Highlights - The Global Laser Cutting Market
Hole Drilling, the New Add-on to the Laser Cutting Machine
Manufacturers’ Focus on Laser Speed, Quality Delivers Optimistic Results
Integrated CAD/CAM Software to Undo Productivity Challenges
2.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Laser Cutting Machines
Advantages/ Disadvantages of Laser Cutting Machines
Types of Lasers for Laser-Cutting Machines
Configurations of the Laser Cutting Machines
Moving Material Systems
Hybrid Systems
Flying Optic Systems
The Process of Laser Cutting
The Use of Pulsed Lasers
The Significance of Beam Geometry
The Cooling and Power Requirements
Types of Cutting Methods
Vaporization
Thermal Stress Cracking
Burning Stabilized Laser Cutting
Melt and Blow
Workpiece Materials for Laser Cutting Machines
The Safety Factor
3.PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS
Trumpf Launches Trulaser Robot 5020
LVD Strippit Introduces New Laser System Tower
Axel 4020 Laser Cutting System Offers Advanced Capabilities
Bystronic Unveils New Laser Cutting System, BySprint Pro 3015
LVD Adds New Feature to Axel 4020
TRUMPF Unveils TruMark 3010 Marking Laser
Epilog Laser Unveils Zing 24
Air Liquide Introduces Fiber Laser Cutter, Fibertome 3015
Laser Photonics Launches Titan FLS 48 Fiber Laser Cutting System
CL-6 Laser Cutting Machine Introduces No-Cost Upgrade for Resonator
Trumpf Develops Slat Cleaner for Laser Cutting Machine
TRUMPF Launches TruFlow 7000 Laser Resonator
MatCam Launches New Series of Laser Cutting Machine
Mitsubishi Unveils Next-Generation Version of Popular LVPLUS Laser
LVD Launches Automation-compatible Flying Optics Laser Cutting System
Spartanics Unveils New Finecut High-Speed Laser Cutting Machine
Mitsubishi Laser Introduces New Laser Cutting System with Pallet Changer
Rofin-Baasel Introduces Upgraded Laser System for Microtubes Cutting
Trumpf Introduces TruCoax 3200 Laser Resonator on TruLaser 2030 Series
Laser Photonics Introduces New Laser Cutting System
Trumpf Unveils Trumatic 7000 CNC
ByTrans Automated System Launched to Upgrade Bystronic Laser Cutting Systems
4.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
II-VI Incorporated and Supower to Establish Joint Venture Company in China
Hubei and LVD Set Up Joint Venture Company in China
Prima and SARA Ink Cooperative Development Agreement
Tata Ryerson Sets Up New Service Centre
Cy Laser, Finsomac and Campana Livio Sign Distribution Agreement
Rockford Tool Procures Flying-Optic Laser Cutting System
Magestic Systems and TRUMPF Join Forces for Laser Cutting Projects
Rocus USA Inaugurates New LED Sign Production Facility
Arvite Adds TRUMPF 2030 TruLaser to Expand Laser Cutting Capacity
GMP Friction Purchases New Laser Cutting Machine, Adds New Services
M&M Installs Mazak Hypergear 2D FMS Laser Cutting System
Hypertherm Acquires Italian Company, ESSE A
Prima Industrie to Acquire Finn-Power Oy
Manz and Masdar Form Strategic Alliance to Develop New Equipment
FANUC Robotics and Laser Photonics Announce Partnership
Delcam Forms Strategic Partnership with Doosan
Yamazaki Mazak Optonics Inaugurates New Production Facility
Industrial Metal Establishes New Services Division
Samuel Manu-Tech Acquires Tubular Products Company
5.FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
Bystronic, Inc. (US)
GSI Group, Inc. (US)
Han’s Laser Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
Mazak Corp. (US)
Mehta Cad Cam Systems Pvt. Ltd. (India)
PRIMA INDUSTRIE S.p.A. (Italy)
Redsail Technology Co. Ltd. (China)
ROFIN-SINAR Technologies Inc. (Germany)
Sahajanand Laser Technology Ltd. (India)
TRUMPF Group (Germany)
6.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Laser Cutting Machines by Geographic Region – Europe and Rest of the World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 2: World Historic Review for Laser Cutting Machines by Geographic Region – Europe and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 3: World 15-Year Perspective for Laser Cutting Machines by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Annual Value Sales for Europe and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015
III. MARKET
1.EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Key Highlights
Market Overview
Laser Cutting Machine Makers Seeking New Pastures for Growth
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 4: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Laser Cutting Machines by Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: European Historic Review for Laser Cutting Machines by Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: European 15-Year Perspective for Laser Cutting Machines by Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
1a.FRANCE
A. Market Analysis
B. Market Analytics
Table 7: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Laser Cutting Machines - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8: French Historic Review for Laser Cutting Machines - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
1b.GERMANY
A. Market Analysis
B. Market Analytics
Table 9: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Laser Cutting Machines – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10: German Historic Review for Laser Cutting Machines – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
1c.ITALY
A. Market Analysis
B. Market Analytics
Table 11: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Laser Cutting Machines – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 12: Italian Historic Review for Laser Cutting Machines – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
1d.THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. Market Analysis
B. Market Analytics
Table 13: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Laser Cutting Machines –Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14: UK Historic Review for Laser Cutting Machines – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
1e.REST OF EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
B. Market Analytics
Table 15: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Laser Cutting Machines –Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Laser Cutting Machines – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2.REST OF WORLD
A. Market Analysis
Review of Select Markets
Japan
Korea
Table 17: Korean Imports of Laser Cutting Machines – Value Imports in US$ Million by Leading Country of Origin: 2007 and 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18: Korean Exports of Laser Cutting Machines – Value Exports in US$ Million by Leading Country of Destination: 2007 and 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Taiwan
China
Laser Cutting Machines Overview
Laser Processing Overview
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 19: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Laser Cutting Machines – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 20: Rest of World Historic Review for Laser Cutting Machines – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 69 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 70)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Middle East