Battery Cell Tab Laser Welding Market Report 2026

The battery cell tab laser welding market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.46 billion in 2025 to $1.61 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of lithium-ion battery manufacturing, rising demand for reliable cell interconnections, increasing investments in battery production automation, growth of consumer electronics battery assembly, adoption of laser welding in precision manufacturing.

The battery cell tab laser welding market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.31 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to scaling up of electric vehicle battery gigafactories, rising demand for high-energy-density cells, increasing focus on battery safety and reliability, expansion of stationary energy storage manufacturing, growing integration of ai-based process control. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of high-speed fiber laser welding, rising demand for precision battery tab joining, growing integration of automated inline welding systems, expansion of welding applications in large-scale battery plants, enhanced focus on thermal damage minimization.

The growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to drive the expansion of the battery cell tab laser welding market in the coming years. Electric vehicles are powered by electric motors using energy stored in rechargeable batteries instead of conventional internal combustion engines. The increasing adoption of EVs is being fueled by government incentives, declining battery costs, and the expansion of charging infrastructure, making EVs more affordable and accessible to consumers. Battery cell tab laser welding plays a critical role in EV production by enabling precise, high-strength, and efficient connections between battery cells. These connections enhance electrical conductivity, thermal stability, and overall battery pack reliability, ultimately improving EV performance, safety, and energy efficiency. For instance, in January 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, plug-in electric vehicles accounted for 9.8% of all light-duty vehicle sales in December 2023, up from 7.8% in December 2022. Throughout 2023, plug-in vehicles consistently represented at least 8% of monthly sales, compared with 5.5% to 7.8% in 2022. Therefore, the rising adoption of EVs is a key driver of the battery cell tab laser welding market.

Leading companies in the battery cell tab laser welding market are leveraging innovations such as dual-beam laser technology to improve speed, precision, and weld reliability. Dual-beam lasers combine a high-power core beam with a secondary stabilizing beam, which reduces defects such as spatter, cracking, and porosity while enabling faster and more precise welding of battery tabs. For example, in September 2023, IPG Photonics Corporation, a US-based manufacturer, launched its Adjustable Mode Beam (AMB) dual-beam laser, delivering 3 kW single-mode core power for battery welding applications. Integrated into automated platforms such as IPG’s EV-Cube and LaserCell, the technology supports high-volume production of cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch battery cells. The secondary ring beam stabilizes the weld pool, ensuring more reliable and durable battery connections while minimizing common defects and maintaining consistent weld quality.

In July 2025, RMA Sp. z o.o., a Poland-based industrial laser systems manufacturer, partnered with RAYLASE GmbH to develop high-speed, precise laser welding solutions for battery cell tabs and busbars. The collaboration focuses on creating scalable and automated laser welding solutions, integrating advanced beam steering technology to ensure consistent weld quality and adaptability to evolving battery designs and production demands. RAYLASE GmbH, based in Germany, specializes in high-precision laser welding solutions for battery manufacturing.

Major companies operating in the battery cell tab laser welding market are TRUMPF Group, Panasonic Corporation, Amada Miyachi America Inc., Han’s Laser Technology Group Co. Ltd., HGTECH Co. Ltd., IPG Photonics Corporation, Jenoptik AG, Chutian Laser Group Co. Ltd., Wuhan Golden Laser Co. Ltd., Wuhan Huagong Laser Engineering Co. Ltd., Sisma S.p.A., LaserStar Technologies Corporation, Daihen Corporation, Coherent Corp., EO Technics Co. Ltd., Shenzhen Sunlaser Technology Co. Ltd., Shenzhen Superwave Laser Technology Co. Ltd., HGLaser Engineering Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Bochuang Laser Technology Co. Ltd., Wuhan Raycus Laser Technologies Co. Ltd., Shenzhen Hanwei Laser Equipment Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the battery cell tab laser welding market in 2025. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the battery cell tab laser welding market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the battery cell tab laser welding market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The battery cell tab laser welding market consists of sales of laser welding machines, laser power sources, welding heads, optical lenses, and cooling systems. 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.

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