The global market for Cladding Power Strippers (CPS) was estimated at US$1.3 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$1.9 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions. The report includes the most recent global tariff developments and how they impact the Cladding Power Strippers (CPS) market.
Their ability to operate under high-power conditions often exceeding several hundred watts while preserving fiber geometry and system alignment positions them as a key safeguard in precision photonics. The expanding use of fiber lasers in industrial cutting, welding, and marking applications further reinforces the importance of CPS in ensuring long-term laser stability, system safety, and component lifespan.
CPS units are being manufactured to support a wide range of fiber types, including large-mode-area (LMA) fibers and double-clad fibers commonly used in high-power laser applications. Passive and active cooling solutions are being tailored for integration into compact laser modules and photonic systems with limited space for heat dissipation. Mechanical robustness, precision fiber alignment, and low back-reflection characteristics are being prioritized for long-term reliability in demanding industrial and research environments.
Integration with broader fiber laser subsystems including pump combiners, isolators, and mode strippers is becoming more seamless, supporting modular laser architecture and field-replaceable designs. These developments enable OEMs and system integrators to scale laser output while maintaining safety and thermal control.
Asia-Pacific leads demand due to its dominance in fiber laser manufacturing and deployment, particularly in China, Japan, and South Korea. North America and Europe follow, with strong activity in aerospace, automotive, defense R&D, and advanced materials sectors. In emerging markets, growing investment in photonics infrastructure and industrial automation is gradually expanding CPS adoption as high-power laser systems become more accessible.
Key growth drivers include the scaling of fiber laser systems in precision manufacturing, increasing complexity of optical subsystems, emphasis on thermal safety in photonics integration, and broader adoption of lasers in defense, medical, and scientific fields. The need to maximize power conversion efficiency while safeguarding sensitive optical components further amplifies CPS relevance in advanced optical system architectures.
As laser systems push the boundaries of power density and operational reliability, could cladding power strippers become the thermal and optical control standard behind next-generation fiber laser scalability?
Global Cladding Power Strippers (CPS) Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized
Why Are Cladding Power Strippers Becoming Critical in High-Power Fiber Optic Systems, Laser Reliability, and Thermal Load Management?
Cladding Power Strippers (CPS) are emerging as indispensable components in high-power fiber optic systems, designed to remove residual light propagating in the cladding layer of optical fibers without affecting the core signal. These devices play a critical role in maintaining beam quality, minimizing thermal buildup, and protecting downstream optical components from damage caused by stray or excess power. As fiber lasers, amplifiers, and high-power photonic systems proliferate across industries such as materials processing, medical devices, and telecommunications, the need for robust thermal management and optical signal integrity is driving adoption of CPS solutions.Their ability to operate under high-power conditions often exceeding several hundred watts while preserving fiber geometry and system alignment positions them as a key safeguard in precision photonics. The expanding use of fiber lasers in industrial cutting, welding, and marking applications further reinforces the importance of CPS in ensuring long-term laser stability, system safety, and component lifespan.
How Are Thermal Engineering, Fiber Handling Techniques, and System Integration Advancing CPS Performance?
Recent advancements in CPS design are centered around optimizing power dissipation, mechanical durability, and fiber compatibility. High-efficiency thermal management systems featuring custom heat sinks, active cooling, and thermal interface materials are enabling CPS units to handle increasing levels of stripped cladding power without performance degradation. Innovations in fiber stripping geometry and splice-free configurations are improving stripping efficiency while reducing optical losses and maintaining beam quality.CPS units are being manufactured to support a wide range of fiber types, including large-mode-area (LMA) fibers and double-clad fibers commonly used in high-power laser applications. Passive and active cooling solutions are being tailored for integration into compact laser modules and photonic systems with limited space for heat dissipation. Mechanical robustness, precision fiber alignment, and low back-reflection characteristics are being prioritized for long-term reliability in demanding industrial and research environments.
Integration with broader fiber laser subsystems including pump combiners, isolators, and mode strippers is becoming more seamless, supporting modular laser architecture and field-replaceable designs. These developments enable OEMs and system integrators to scale laser output while maintaining safety and thermal control.
Which Application Areas and Regional Markets Are Driving Demand for Cladding Power Strippers?
Primary application areas include high-power fiber lasers used in industrial manufacturing, defense, scientific research, and medical systems. CPS is essential in fiber amplifiers for coherent beam combining, directed energy systems, and supercontinuum light sources. In semiconductor and display manufacturing, CPS units help stabilize laser systems used in precision micromachining and lithography processes.Asia-Pacific leads demand due to its dominance in fiber laser manufacturing and deployment, particularly in China, Japan, and South Korea. North America and Europe follow, with strong activity in aerospace, automotive, defense R&D, and advanced materials sectors. In emerging markets, growing investment in photonics infrastructure and industrial automation is gradually expanding CPS adoption as high-power laser systems become more accessible.
What Are the Factors Driving Growth in the Cladding Power Strippers Market?
The cladding power strippers market is growing in tandem with the global expansion of high-power photonics and laser-based industrial systems. As demand rises for higher laser outputs, extended operational stability, and improved thermal management, CPS devices are becoming fundamental to safe and efficient fiber system design.Key growth drivers include the scaling of fiber laser systems in precision manufacturing, increasing complexity of optical subsystems, emphasis on thermal safety in photonics integration, and broader adoption of lasers in defense, medical, and scientific fields. The need to maximize power conversion efficiency while safeguarding sensitive optical components further amplifies CPS relevance in advanced optical system architectures.
As laser systems push the boundaries of power density and operational reliability, could cladding power strippers become the thermal and optical control standard behind next-generation fiber laser scalability?
Key Insights:
- Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the High Power Fiber Lasers segment, which is expected to reach US$1.2 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 8.7%. The Fiber Amplifiers segment is also set to grow at 4.9% CAGR over the analysis period.
- Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, valued at $345.9 Million in 2024, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 11.6% CAGR to reach $411.7 Million by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.
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Key Questions Answered:
- How is the Global Cladding Power Strippers (CPS) Market expected to evolve by 2030?
- What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
- Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
- How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
- Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?
Report Features:
- Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2024 to 2030.
- In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
- Company Profiles: Coverage of players such as Advanced Fiber Resources (AFR), Bonacom Photonics, Coherent Inc., DK Photonics Technology, and more.
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Some of the 47 companies featured in this Cladding Power Strippers (CPS) market report include:
- Advanced Fiber Resources (AFR)
- Bonacom Photonics
- Coherent Inc.
- DK Photonics Technology
- Edmund Optics Inc.
- FiberBridge Photonics GmbH
- Fujikura Ltd.
- Gooch & Housego PLC
- Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
- II-VI Incorporated
- IPG Photonics Corporation
- ITF Technologies
- Jenoptik AG
- Lasfiberio
- Lightel Technologies Inc.
- Lumentum Holdings Inc.
- NeoPhotonics Corporation
- NKT Photonics A/S
- Optizone Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd.
- Qualfiber Technology Co., Ltd.
This edition integrates the latest global trade and economic shifts as of June 2025 into comprehensive market analysis. Key updates include:
- Tariff and Trade Impact: Insights into global tariff negotiations across 180+ countries, with analysis of supply chain turbulence, sourcing disruptions, and geographic realignment. Special focus on 2025 as a pivotal year for trade tensions, including updated perspectives on the Trump-era tariffs.
- Adjusted Forecasts and Analytics: Revised global and regional market forecasts through 2030, incorporating tariff effects, economic uncertainty, and structural changes in globalization. Includes segmentation by product, technology, type, material, distribution channel, application, and end-use, with historical analysis since 2015.
- Strategic Market Dynamics: Evaluation of revised market prospects, regional outlooks, and key economic indicators such as population and urbanization trends.
- Innovation & Technology Trends: Latest developments in product and process innovation, emerging technologies, and key industry drivers shaping the competitive landscape.
- Competitive Intelligence: Updated global market share estimates for 2025, competitive positioning of major players (Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial), and refined focus on leading global brands and core players.
- Expert Insight & Commentary: Strategic analysis from economists, trade experts, and domain specialists to contextualize market shifts and identify emerging opportunities.
- Complimentary Update: Buyers receive a free July 2025 update with finalized tariff impacts, new trade agreement effects, revised projections, and expanded country-level coverage.
Table of Contents
I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERSIII. MARKET ANALYSISSOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFICARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICAIRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EAST
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
UNITED STATES
CANADA
JAPAN
CHINA
EUROPE
FRANCE
GERMANY
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
SPAIN
RUSSIA
REST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
AUSTRALIA
INDIA
LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Advanced Fiber Resources (AFR)
- Bonacom Photonics
- Coherent Inc.
- DK Photonics Technology
- Edmund Optics Inc.
- FiberBridge Photonics GmbH
- Fujikura Ltd.
- Gooch & Housego PLC
- Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
- II-VI Incorporated
- IPG Photonics Corporation
- ITF Technologies
- Jenoptik AG
- Lasfiberio
- Lightel Technologies Inc.
- Lumentum Holdings Inc.
- NeoPhotonics Corporation
- NKT Photonics A/S
- Optizone Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd.
- Qualfiber Technology Co., Ltd.
