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Blue Laser Diode Market size is set to grow by USD 334.9 million from 2024-2028, Advances in laser projectors boost the market, Technavio

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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global blue laser diode market size is estimated to grow by USD 334.9 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  15.2%  during the forecast period. Advances in laser projectors is driving market growth, with a trend towards growing popularity of high-power blue laser diodes. However, declining demand for blu-ray disc players and dvd players  poses a challenge. Key market players include ams OSRAM AG, Coherent Inc., Egismos Technology Corp., Exaktera LLC, Frankfurt Laser Co., IADIY Photonics, Laser Components GmbH, Laserex Technologies Pty Ltd., Laserline GmbH, Nichia Corp., NUBURU Inc., Omicron-Laserage Laserprodukte GmbH, Panasonic Holdings Corp., Renesas Electronics Corp., RPMC Lasers Inc., Sharp Corp., Tomorrows System Sp zoo, TOPTICA Photonics AG, Ushio Inc., and Vortran Laser Technology Inc..

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Blue Laser Diode Market Scope

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Base year

2023

Historic period

2018 – 2022

Forecast period

2024-2028

Growth momentum & CAGR

Accelerate at a CAGR of 15.2%

Market growth 2024-2028

USD 334.9 million

Market structure

Fragmented

YoY growth 2022-2023 (%)

12.87

Regional analysis

North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa

Performing market contribution

APAC at 42%

Key countries

US, China, Germany, Canada, and Japan

Key companies profiled

ams OSRAM AG, Coherent Inc., Egismos Technology Corp., Exaktera LLC, Frankfurt Laser Co., IADIY Photonics, Laser Components GmbH, Laserex Technologies Pty Ltd., Laserline GmbH, Nichia Corp., NUBURU Inc., Omicron-Laserage Laserprodukte GmbH, Panasonic Holdings Corp., Renesas Electronics Corp., RPMC Lasers Inc., Sharp Corp., Tomorrows System Sp zoo, TOPTICA Photonics AG, Ushio Inc., and Vortran Laser Technology Inc.

Market Driver

The global blue laser diode market has experienced a moderate growth due to the limited innovation in this sector. However, the increasing adoption of high-power blue laser diodes in various industries is expected to boost market growth. Major players like USHIO and OSRAM have introduced high-power blue laser diodes, capable of delivering a maximum power of 250 W at 450 nm wavelength. These diodes generate less heat, ensuring high operational efficiency. Additionally, blue laser diodes have a superior absorption capacity, enabling them to cut through metals such as copper and gold, which is not possible with red or green laser diodes. Consequently, these diodes are extensively used in material processing equipment, 3D printers, and optical fiber communication networks. These factors are anticipated to fuel the expansion of the global blue laser diode market during the forecast period. 

The Blue Laser Diode market is experiencing significant growth due to its increasing applications in various industries. One of the major sectors driving this trend is the LiDAR system, where blue laser diodes are used for their superior brightness and high reliability in creating 3D maps. In addition, blue laser diodes find extensive use in cameras for range finding, target selection, and illumination. Key components of LiDAR systems include data processing electronics, photodetector, motion control equipment, and laser source. Blue laser diodes offer advantages such as superior brightness, high pulse power, and longer reach compared to other laser sources like VCSEL diodes, visible laser diodes, or ultraviolet lasers. However, challenges such as LIDAR system limitations in bad weather conditions and pump sources require continuous innovation. Solid state systems and laser diode arrays are gaining popularity due to their compact size and cost-effectiveness. Rare earth metals like InGaN, GaN, AIGaInP, and doping materials like neodymium, chromium, erbium, and ytterbium are essential in producing blue laser diodes. Leading players in the market include Hamamatsu Photonics, with a focus on medical applications and fiber laser market. The market is expected to grow further as blue laser diodes find applications in IR, UV, and other industries. 

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Market Challenges

The global blue laser diode market faces challenges due to decreasing demand for Blu-Ray disc players and DVD players. Blue laser diodes are essential components in these devices for reading and writing data. However, the rise of online video streaming platforms and portable data storage devices has diminished the need for physical media. According to Technavio, US revenue from Blu-Ray disc and DVD sales dropped by USD549.88 million from 2013 to 2018. Consumers now access content directly from cloud platforms, eliminating the requirement for Blu-Ray discs or DVDs. This trend is projected to impede the expansion of the global blue laser diode market.The blue laser diode market is experiencing significant growth due to its increasing applications in various industries. Blue laser diodes, a type of semiconductor laser diode, emit coherent radiation in the visible spectrum and are in high demand for fiber lasers in the fiber laser market. However, the production of blue laser diodes faces challenges due to the use of rare earth metals like Neodymium, Chromium, Erbium, Ytterbium, and Gallium aluminum arsenide in their manufacture. These elements are costly and can impact the overall price of the laser diode. Blue laser diodes find applications in medical devices, telecommunication industry for broadband communication systems in data centers, and industrial processes like precision cutting, welding, heat treating, cladding, and more. The market for blue laser diodes is expanding into new areas such as LIDAR, radar systems, and autonomous vehicles. However, challenges include achieving high output powers, monochromaticity, coherence, and directionality, which are essential for these applications. Currently, companies like Hamamatsu Photonics lead the market, but competition is increasing from other semiconductor device manufacturers. Blue laser diodes have diverse applications, including in compact disc players, remote control devices, intrusion detection systems, motion sensors, 3D depth sensors, optical disk pickup, and solid-state lasers. The market for blue laser diodes is expected to grow further due to their use in emerging technologies like LIDAR and autonomous vehicles. Despite the challenges, the future of the blue laser diode market looks promising.

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Segment Overview 

This blue laser diode market report extensively covers market segmentation by  

Type 1.1 Single-mode1.2 Multi-modeApplication 2.1 Bio/medical2.2 Laser projectors and scanner2.3 Blu-ray devices2.4 OthersGeography 3.1 North America3.2 Europe3.3 APAC3.4 South America3.5 Middle East and Africa

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Research Analysis

Blue laser diodes, a type of semiconductor laser diode, emit blue light and are gaining significant attention due to their versatile applications. These diodes are essential components in various industries, including fiber lasers for material processing and broadband communication systems in telecom and data centers. Blue laser diodes find extensive use in fiber lasers for precision cutting of metals, surpassing the capabilities of traditional lasers. In contrast, they are also utilized in medical applications for various purposes, such as UV phototherapy and IR spectroscopy. Rare earth elements like Neodymium, Chromium, Erbium, Ytterbium, and Gallium aluminum arsenide are crucial in the fabrication of blue laser diodes. The global market for blue laser diodes is expected to grow substantially due to the increasing demand for advanced technologies in telecommunications, medical, and industrial sectors.

Market Research Overview

Blue laser diodes, also known as semiconductor laser diodes, are solid-state lasers that emit coherent radiation in the visible and near-infrared spectrum. They are essential components in various industries, including fiber lasers, telecommunications, medical applications, and more. Blue laser diodes are available in different wavelengths, such as UV, IR, and those using rare earth metals like Neodymium, Chromium, Erbium, and Ytterbium. The market for blue laser diodes is driven by their applications in broadband communication systems, data centers, precision cutting, welding, heat treating, cladding, and more. Gallium aluminum arsenide is a common material used in the fabrication of blue laser diodes. Applications include motion sensors, 3D depth sensors, optical disk pickup, LIDAR systems, and radar systems. Output powers, wavelengths, beam shapes, monochromaticity, coherence, and directionality are key parameters for blue laser diodes. Limitations of LIDAR systems include pulse power, bad weather, and pump sources. Solid state systems, laser diode arrays, and high reliability are some of the advantages of blue laser diodes. Doping materials like InGaN and GaN are used to enhance the performance of blue laser diodes.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

TypeSingle-modeMulti-modeApplicationBio/medicalLaser Projectors And ScannerBlu-ray DevicesOthersGeographyNorth AmericaEuropeAPACSouth AmericaMiddle East And Africa

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

About Technavio

Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions.

With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio’s report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio’s comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.

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Huawei Cloud Launches Agentic Infrastructure and CodeArts Agent OBT in Thailand, Accelerating Enterprise AI Innovation

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BANGKOK, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Cloud hosted Huawei Cloud Summit Thailand 2026, bringing together leaders from government, business, industry partners, and the technology community to exchange views on how cloud and AI can support Thailand’s digital economy. During the event, Huawei Cloud announced “Huawei Cloud Agentic Infrastructure: Now Available for Thailand” and officially launched Huawei Cloud CodeArts Agent Open Beta Testing (OBT) in the country.

Mr. Sunny Shang, President of Huawei Cloud APAC, outlined the company’s commitment to working with customers and partners to build an AI-driven digital future for Thailand. Regarding the government’s direction, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society emphasized the acceleration of digital transformation through national AI policies, public-sector adoption, and stronger public-private collaboration.

The public-sector highlighted how AI can improve government operations and make public services faster and more convenient. NECTEC also presented a Government AI case study covering the development of AI infrastructure and platforms, as well as AI chatbots and intelligent assistants designed to support government officials and improve services for citizens.

Building the Foundation for the Agentic AI Era

Mr. Surasak Wanichwatphibun, CTO of Huawei Cloud Thailand said Huawei Cloud will continue to strengthen its technological capabilities and build a robust computing infrastructure to drive AI innovation across enterprises.

At the center of the announcement is Agentic Infra, a new infrastructure designed specifically for developing and deploying AI agents. It supports efficient token generation, unified scheduling of general-purpose and AI computing resources, continuous learning, and secure and autonomous agent operations.

Mr. Surasak introduced four new features under Agentic Infra:

UnifiedBus-based AI Cluster Service (AICS), which supports highly efficient token generationAgentic Memory Storage Service (AMS), which delivers PB-scale memory storage to address a key bottleneck in agent memory, enabling long-horizon tasks and facilitating continuous learning.AgentSphere, which offers a secure and autonomous runtime environment for AI agentsCCE VolcanoNext, which enables unified scheduling of general-purpose and AI computing resources

CodeArts Agent OBT Launches in Thailand

Another major highlight was the launch of Huawei Cloud CodeArts Agent OBT in Thailand, giving local developers and enterprises an opportunity to experience Huawei Cloud’s coding agent and provide feedback before its wider release.

CodeArts Agent combines IDE functionality, autonomous development capabilities, and coding models. It supports project-level code generation, code completion, R&D knowledge Q&A, and unit test case generation.

The platform also applies Specification-Driven Development (SDD) to help development teams maintain code quality from the requirements stage through to final delivery.

It is worth mentioning that this release also introduces the Agent Team mode, which can automatically form a development team, enabling multiple agents to collaborate concurrently and execute tasks simultaneously.

By reducing repetitive tasks, CodeArts Agent can help developers work more efficiently and allow organizations to bring digital products and services to market faster.

The OBT launch forms part of Huawei Cloud’s efforts to support Thailand’s developer community and make AI-assisted software development more accessible to organizations of different sizes.

Strengthening Security for Enterprise AI

Mr. Surasak also emphasized security, stability, and quality as key priorities for enterprise AI adoption. As cyberattacks become increasingly automated and AI-driven, Huawei Cloud has upgraded its security services in two areas: protecting AI systems and using AI to strengthen cyber defense.

Its model lifecycle security solution covers AI infrastructure, training data, model inference, and agent applications.

For enterprises concerned about data sovereignty and privacy, Huawei Cloud provides dedicated security zones that allow customers to independently manage their encryption keys while preventing platform administrators from accessing customer data. Software-hardware integration and hardware acceleration are also used to maintain encryption performance without compromising service efficiency. Huawei Cloud has also introduced Data Capsule technology, which ensures that data can only be used within authorized environments and automatically becomes invalid if moved outside a designated security zone.

Showcasing AI Use Cases Across Industries

Huawei Cloud Summit Thailand 2026 also featured AI and cloud use cases from organizations in Thailand. These included the development of AI platforms and intelligent assistants for the public sector, the use of AI coding and large language models in banking, and AI-powered learning and skills development platforms for the HR sector.

Huawei Cloud and its partners also shared how ecosystem collaboration can help solve industry challenges and accelerate AI adoption among enterprises.

About Huawei Cloud Thailand

Huawei Cloud Thailand is a leading cloud service provider committed to accelerating Thailand’s digital transformation under the mission of “In Thailand, For Thailand.” According to the latest report from Gartner, Huawei Cloud is ranked No.3 by revenue in Thailand’s Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) market, solidifying its position as one of the most trusted and fastest-growing international cloud providers in the country.

As the first international public cloud vendor to establish local data centers in Thailand, Huawei Cloud now operates three Availability Zones, ensuring high reliability and low-latency connectivity for local users. Leveraging Huawei’s 30-plus years of expertise in ICT infrastructure, it integrates cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud-Native 2.0, and Big Data technologies to empower over 40 government agencies and thousands of enterprises across the Kingdom. By building a robust digital ecosystem and fostering local talent, Huawei Cloud aims to drive Thailand’s “Digital Economy” forward, bringing cloud and intelligence to every corner of the country for a fully connected, intelligent future.

For more information, please visit Huawei Cloud Thailand online at

https://www.huaweicloud.com/intl/th-th/ or follow us on:

https://www.facebook.com/HuaweiCloudTH

https://www.youtube.com/@HuaweiCloudAPAC

 

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BANGKOK, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Cloud hosted Huawei Cloud Summit Thailand 2026, bringing together leaders from government, business, industry partners, and the technology community to exchange views on how cloud and AI can support Thailand’s digital economy. During the event, Huawei Cloud announced “Huawei Cloud Agentic Infrastructure: Now Available for Thailand” and officially launched Huawei Cloud CodeArts Agent Open Beta Testing (OBT) in the country.

Mr. Sunny Shang, President of Huawei Cloud APAC, outlined the company’s commitment to working with customers and partners to build an AI-driven digital future for Thailand. Regarding the government’s direction, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society emphasized the acceleration of digital transformation through national AI policies, public-sector adoption, and stronger public-private collaboration.

The public-sector highlighted how AI can improve government operations and make public services faster and more convenient. NECTEC also presented a Government AI case study covering the development of AI infrastructure and platforms, as well as AI chatbots and intelligent assistants designed to support government officials and improve services for citizens.

Building the Foundation for the Agentic AI Era

Mr. Surasak Wanichwatphibun, CTO of Huawei Cloud Thailand said Huawei Cloud will continue to strengthen its technological capabilities and build a robust computing infrastructure to drive AI innovation across enterprises.

At the center of the announcement is Agentic Infra, a new infrastructure designed specifically for developing and deploying AI agents. It supports efficient token generation, unified scheduling of general-purpose and AI computing resources, continuous learning, and secure and autonomous agent operations.

Mr. Surasak introduced four new features under Agentic Infra:

UnifiedBus-based AI Cluster Service (AICS), which supports highly efficient token generationAgentic Memory Storage Service (AMS), which delivers PB-scale memory storage to address a key bottleneck in agent memory, enabling long-horizon tasks and facilitating continuous learning.AgentSphere, which offers a secure and autonomous runtime environment for AI agentsCCE VolcanoNext, which enables unified scheduling of general-purpose and AI computing resources

CodeArts Agent OBT Launches in Thailand

Another major highlight was the launch of Huawei Cloud CodeArts Agent OBT in Thailand, giving local developers and enterprises an opportunity to experience Huawei Cloud’s coding agent and provide feedback before its wider release.

CodeArts Agent combines IDE functionality, autonomous development capabilities, and coding models. It supports project-level code generation, code completion, R&D knowledge Q&A, and unit test case generation.

The platform also applies Specification-Driven Development (SDD) to help development teams maintain code quality from the requirements stage through to final delivery.

It is worth mentioning that this release also introduces the Agent Team mode, which can automatically form a development team, enabling multiple agents to collaborate concurrently and execute tasks simultaneously.

By reducing repetitive tasks, CodeArts Agent can help developers work more efficiently and allow organizations to bring digital products and services to market faster.

The OBT launch forms part of Huawei Cloud’s efforts to support Thailand’s developer community and make AI-assisted software development more accessible to organizations of different sizes.

Strengthening Security for Enterprise AI

Mr. Surasak also emphasized security, stability, and quality as key priorities for enterprise AI adoption. As cyberattacks become increasingly automated and AI-driven, Huawei Cloud has upgraded its security services in two areas: protecting AI systems and using AI to strengthen cyber defense.

Its model lifecycle security solution covers AI infrastructure, training data, model inference, and agent applications.

For enterprises concerned about data sovereignty and privacy, Huawei Cloud provides dedicated security zones that allow customers to independently manage their encryption keys while preventing platform administrators from accessing customer data. Software-hardware integration and hardware acceleration are also used to maintain encryption performance without compromising service efficiency. Huawei Cloud has also introduced Data Capsule technology, which ensures that data can only be used within authorized environments and automatically becomes invalid if moved outside a designated security zone.

Showcasing AI Use Cases Across Industries

Huawei Cloud Summit Thailand 2026 also featured AI and cloud use cases from organizations in Thailand. These included the development of AI platforms and intelligent assistants for the public sector, the use of AI coding and large language models in banking, and AI-powered learning and skills development platforms for the HR sector.

Huawei Cloud and its partners also shared how ecosystem collaboration can help solve industry challenges and accelerate AI adoption among enterprises.

About Huawei Cloud Thailand

Huawei Cloud Thailand is a leading cloud service provider committed to accelerating Thailand’s digital transformation under the mission of “In Thailand, For Thailand.” According to the latest report from Gartner, Huawei Cloud is ranked No.3 by revenue in Thailand’s Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) market, solidifying its position as one of the most trusted and fastest-growing international cloud providers in the country.

As the first international public cloud vendor to establish local data centers in Thailand, Huawei Cloud now operates three Availability Zones, ensuring high reliability and low-latency connectivity for local users. Leveraging Huawei’s 30-plus years of expertise in ICT infrastructure, it integrates cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud-Native 2.0, and Big Data technologies to empower over 40 government agencies and thousands of enterprises across the Kingdom. By building a robust digital ecosystem and fostering local talent, Huawei Cloud aims to drive Thailand’s “Digital Economy” forward, bringing cloud and intelligence to every corner of the country for a fully connected, intelligent future.

For more information, please visit Huawei Cloud Thailand online at

https://www.huaweicloud.com/intl/th-th/ or follow us on:

https://www.facebook.com/HuaweiCloudTH

https://www.youtube.com/@HuaweiCloudAPAC

 

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Loomis Interim Report January – June 2026

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STOCKHOLM, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

Continued strong growth and record operating margin (EBITA %)

President and CEO Aritz Larrea comments:

“We delivered another very strong quarter reflecting the continued execution of our strategy and the strength of our diversified model. Revenue reached SEK 7.9 billion with a currency-adjusted growth of 9.1 percent. Both segment USA and segment Europe and Latin America contributed to the performance driven by continued strength in our International and Automated Solutions business lines. Operating income (EBITA) exceeded 1 billion SEK and we increased our EBITA margin by more than 1 percentage point year–over–year to 14.0 percent.

Our financial position remains strong. Supported by robust cash flow generation and a solid balance sheet, we continue to invest in long-term growth opportunities, pursue value-creating acquisitions, and maintain our commitment to delivering attractive returns to shareholders.”

Quarter 2, April – June 2026

Revenue for the quarter was SEK 7,891 million (7,407). The currency-adjusted growth was 9.1 percent (4.8), of which organic growth was 6.7 percent (3.8) and acquisitions contributed 2.5 percent (1.0). Including the exchange rate effect, the total growth was 6.5 percent (-3.0).Operating income (EBITA) 1) for the quarter was SEK 1,102 million (944) and the operating margin (EBITA) increased to 14.0 percent (12.7).Operating income (EBIT) before items affecting comparability for the quarter was SEK 1,062 million (882) and operating margin (EBIT) before items affecting comparability was 13.5 percent (11.9).Income before taxes for the quarter was SEK 869 million (664) and profit for the period was SEK 608 million (478).Basic earnings per share for the quarter were SEK 9.09 (7.01) and diluted earnings per share were SEK 9.06 (6.99).Cash flow from operating activities 2) was SEK 683 million (550) in the quarter. The cash flow from operating activities for the rolling twelve months was 95 percent (105) of operating income (EBITA).Net debt in relation to EBITDA was 1.60 times (1.75) in the quarter.Loomis expanded its presence in Latin America through the acquisition of Transportadora del Interior in Argentina and the announced acquisition of Hermes Transportes Blindados in Peru.

1)  Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, Acquisition-related costs and revenue and items affecting comparability.
2)  Cash flow from operating activities is exclusive of impact from IFRS 16.

Report presentation today at 10.30 a.m. (CEST)

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The presentation materials and a recorded version of the conference will be available on https://www.loomis.com/en/investors/reports-and-presentations/ following the presentation.

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