The positioning laser market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.88 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The growth in the forecast period is expected to be driven by an increase in infrastructure development projects, higher demand for precision agricultural equipment, greater adoption of automated warehousing solutions, rising demand for offshore oil and gas installations, the miniaturization of industrial components, and the expansion of smart city initiatives. Key trends during this period include integration with automation and robotics, the use of AI-powered alignment systems, miniaturization for compact devices, adoption of 3D laser projection, and the development of energy-efficient, high-visibility lasers.
The growth of the positioning laser market is being driven by rising construction activities, which create a higher demand for accurate alignment and layout in building projects. Construction activities encompass the planning, design, execution, and completion of buildings, infrastructure, and engineering projects. Urbanization has led to an increase in housing, infrastructure, and commercial developments, fueling these activities. Positioning lasers are employed in construction for precise leveling, alignment, and layout, ensuring on-site accuracy and efficiency. For example, in July 2023, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that the number of dwellings under construction in Australia rose to 240,813, up from 240,065 in 2022, highlighting how growing construction activities are boosting demand for positioning lasers.
Companies in the positioning laser market are advancing precision positioning and field data capture through innovative products, such as green laser rangefinders, which improve visibility in daylight, enhance measurement accuracy, and broaden applications in defense, surveying, hunting, and industrial sectors. A green laser rangefinder uses a green laser beam, typically at 532 nm or sometimes 520 nm, to measure the distance to a target. For example, in August 2025, China-based CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) launched the i85 Laser IMU-RTK GNSS, a compact receiver designed for reliable 3D data capture in challenging field conditions. Featuring a 1408-channel GNSS chip, advanced IMU, and long-range laser rangefinder, it delivers precise positioning even in obstructed areas. The device provides up to 3 cm accuracy, while its industrial-grade green laser and 8 MP camera improve targeting and visibility. Integrated with LandStar field software, it supports AR-based navigation and visual stakeout for efficient workflows. With an IP68-rated chassis, 20-hour battery life, and robust Wi-Fi, the i85 ensures durability, productivity, and extended field readiness.
In March 2025, Canada-based industrial laser systems manufacturer Laserax Inc. acquired US-based DPSS Lasers Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is intended to expand Laserax’s expertise in ultraviolet (UV) and short-pulsed laser technologies, broaden its product portfolio, and reinforce its position in the global industrial laser systems market. DPSS Lasers Inc. specializes in producing solid-state and positioning lasers.
Major players in the positioning laser market are Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, TRUMPF GmbH + Co KG, Coherent Corporation, AMADA Co Ltd, IPG Photonics Corporation, Leica Geosystems AG, Jenoptik AG, Bystronic Group AG, Salvagnini S p A, Mazak Corporation, Lumibird Group, Prima Power S p A, NKT Photonics A/S, SCANLAB GmbH, TR-Electronic GmbH, Z-LASER GmbH, STYLECNC Co Ltd, LAP Laser Applikationen GmbH, SL Laser Ltd, Delta Lasers Technology Limited.
North America was the largest region in the positioning laser market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in positioning laser report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the positioning laser market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The rapid rise in U.S. tariffs and the subsequent trade frictions in spring 2025 are having a major impact on the electrical and electronics sector, with semiconductors, display panels, and rare-earth metals (essential for batteries and motors) subject to steep duties. Consumer electronics brands face profit erosion, as competitive markets limit their ability to pass costs to buyers. Industrial electronics manufacturers, meanwhile, grapple with delayed projects due to shortages of tariff-impacted components like printed circuit boards. Companies are responding by relocating assembly to tariff-exempt countries, increasing inventory buffers, and redesigning products to reduce dependency on restricted materials.
A positioning laser is a device that projects a visible beam or line, serving as a reference point for accurately aligning, guiding, or positioning objects. It offers a visual guide to show placement, orientation, or measurement, enhancing precision, speeding up setup, and minimizing errors.
The primary types of positioning lasers include laser levels, laser distance meters, laser rangefinders, laser plummets, and laser alignment tools. For example, a laser level projects a visible beam to create a straight, level reference line on a surface. These devices employ technologies such as optical, infrared, green, red, and blue lasers. They are available through both online and offline channels and are widely used in industries including healthcare, manufacturing, construction, and automotive.
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The positioning laser market consists of sales of line lasers, dot lasers, laser distance meters, rotary lasers, and laser alignment tools. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Executive Summary
Positioning Laser Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on positioning laser market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for positioning laser? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The positioning laser market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include: the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Report Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Laser Level; Laser Distance Meter; Laser Rangefinder; Laser Plummet; Laser Alignment Tools2) By Technology: Optical Laser; Infrared Laser; Green Laser; Red Laser; Blue Laser
3) By Distribution Channel: Online; Offline
4) By End-User: Healthcare; Manufacturing; Construction; Automotive; Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Laser Level: Rotary Laser Level; Line Laser Level; Dot Laser Level; Combination Laser Level2) By Laser Distance Meter: Handheld Laser Distance Meter; Bluetooth-Enabled Laser Distance Meter; Multi-Function Laser Distance Meter
3) By Laser Rangefinder: Golf Rangefinder; Hunting Rangefinder; Industrial Rangefinder; Military Rangefinder
4) By Laser Plummet: Optical Laser Plummet; Electronic Laser Plummet
5) By Laser Alignment Tools: Shaft Alignment Laser Tools; Belt Alignment Laser Tools; Pulley Alignment Laser Tools; Geometric Alignment Laser Tools
Companies Mentioned: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; TRUMPF GmbH + Co KG; Coherent Corporation; AMADA Co Ltd; IPG Photonics Corporation; Leica Geosystems AG; Jenoptik AG; Bystronic Group AG; Salvagnini S p A; Mazak Corporation; Lumibird Group; Prima Power S p A; NKT Photonics A/S; SCANLAB GmbH; TR-Electronic GmbH; Z-LASER GmbH; STYLECNC Co Ltd; LAP Laser Applikationen GmbH; SL Laser Ltd; Delta Lasers Technology Limited
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
The companies featured in this Positioning Laser market report include:- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- TRUMPF GmbH + Co KG
- Coherent Corporation
- AMADA Co Ltd
- IPG Photonics Corporation
- Leica Geosystems AG
- Jenoptik AG
- Bystronic Group AG
- Salvagnini S p A
- Mazak Corporation
- Lumibird Group
- Prima Power S p A
- NKT Photonics A/S
- SCANLAB GmbH
- TR-Electronic GmbH
- Z-LASER GmbH
- STYLECNC Co Ltd
- LAP Laser Applikationen GmbH
- SL Laser Ltd
- Delta Lasers Technology Limited
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 250 |
Published | October 2025 |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 1.29 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 1.88 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 10.0% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 21 |