Global Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) Equipment Market Research Report 2023-Competitive Analysis, Status and Outlook by Type, Downstream Industry, and Geography, Forecast to 2029

Global Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) Equipment Market Research Report 2023-Competitive Analysis, Status and Outlook by Type, Downstream Industry, and Geography, Forecast to 2029

LDI is a process of imaging electric circuits directly on PCB without the use of a photo tool or mask. The Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) System offers auto focus capabilities so that the system can handle different thicknesses of material and rapid job change-overs without expensive tooling. Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) System is defined as a system that is employed for imaging electric circuits promptly on printed circuit board (PCB) with no usage of any mask. It can also be abbreviated as LDI. In the world of PCB Manufacturing, it is important to stay as up-to-date as possible with industry trends. This is because, printed circuit boards are constantly evolving and getting more complex, due to miniaturization trends in the electronics industry.

Market Overview:

The latest research study on the global Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) Equipment market finds that the global Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) Equipment market reached a value of USD 314.37 million in 2022. It’s expected that the market will achieve USD 409.45 million by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period.

Impacts from the short-term

Affected by the COVID-19 epidemic, Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) Equipment is a capital-intensive and talent-intensive industry. Due to irresistible factors, the cash flow of Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) Equipment manufacturing enterprises will undergo a huge test. With the increasing labor costs, as well as the rapid development of electronic and information technology and the reduction of costs, this epidemic will undoubtedly accelerate the market's demand for automation and intelligent Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) Equipment to get rid of the over-reliance on labor.

Impacts from the long-term

When the epidemic situation is controlled, the electronics industry will usher in a strong rebound, there will certainly be no small growth, and sales of Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) Equipment market will also increase. Coupled with the digitization of e-commerce in the industrial equipment market, it becomes more and more convenient for people to buy the Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) Equipment they want. Therefore, as long as Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) Equipment can continuously update its product performance and attract consumers' attention, the development opportunities of the industry will become more and more optimistic.

Market Drivers

In the PCB industry, especially high-end IC carrier boards, new growth points will depend on high-end HDI boards and high quality. High-end PCB boards require higher-tech equipment support. The lithography technology can no longer meet the process requirements. The new LDI system can better meet the process requirements of high-end PCB boards, and has become an inevitable choice for the manufacture of high-end HDI boards and high-quality IC carrier boards. The traditional craftsmanship seems to be weak, and the new technology is ready to come out, which also brings opportunities for laser direct imaging technology. It brings a whole new idea to PCB to directly adopt the data stream, which has advantages over traditional methods in terms of quality, turnaround time, and cost improvement.

Market Challenges

As the requirements for electronic products continue to increase, the challenges facing LDI are becoming increasingly severe. LDI has two main disadvantages: capital cost and maintenance cost. The purchase price of LDI is significantly higher than the traditional camera imaging product line. Weak demand in factories with high capital has a huge impact on profits. Maintenance service contracts add additional annual costs. Although many devices require extensive use of LDI in high-density production, traditional photographic imaging equipment may be more suitable for certain non-traditional applications. Like photo imaging and screen printing, to avoid affecting yield, LDI should be in a nearly particle-free environment. Each resist-coated panel goes through a cleaner before it is inserted into the LDI chamber to remove any particles. Particles and fibers block ultraviolet light and create short circuits or open circuits in circuit patterns.

Market Opportunities

Due to the increasing demand for smart phones, portable consumer electronics and package carrier boards, printed circuit boards are trending toward high-density connection of HDI boards and multilayer boards. The requirements for PCB circuit line width and alignment accuracy are becoming higher and higher. Traditional The photomask exposure lithography process will face production bottlenecks. In order to understand the yield and yield issues, the laser direct imaging technology has been recognized by the PCB industry, but the current mainstream laser direct imaging technology has high equipment costs, new high-sensitivity dry film materials are expensive, and traditional dry film materials exposure efficiency Low-level defects, so the PCB industry with fierce competition in the industry urgently needs an economical, efficient and traditional laser compatible imaging technology. I believe that as the technology continues to mature, this direct imaging digital imaging device will become the mainstream of lithography process technology in the next few years.

Region Overview:

In 2022, the share of the Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) Equipment market in Asia Pacific stood at 74.73%.

Company Overview:

Orbotech is one of the major players operating in the Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) Equipment market, holding a share of 40.32% in 2023.

Orbotech

Orbotech, a KLA company, is a leading provider of process innovation technologies, solutions and equipment serving the global electronics manufacturing industry. A field-proven, enabling partner, Orbotech is poised to drive the supply chain confidently into the future.

SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.

Dainippon Screen Mfg. Co., Ltd. is a Japanese semiconductor and electronics company, headquartered in Kyoto, engaged in manufacturing and selling equipment for manufacturing semiconductors, flat panel displays, storage media, and precision technology manufacturing equipment.

Segmentation Overview:

By type, Light Source: 375-410 nm segment accounted for the largest share of market in 2022.

Application Overview:

The market's largest segment by application is the segment Multilayer PCB, with a market share of 37.86% in 2022.

Key Companies in the global Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) Equipment market covered in Chapter 3:

Manz
Orbotech
Aiscent
SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.
Fujifilm
HAN'S Laser Technology Co., Ltd
CAIZ OPTRONICS CORP.
Via Mechanics (ADTEC Engineering)
ORC Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Limata

In Chapter 4 and Chapter 14.2, on the basis of types, the Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) Equipment market from 2018 to 2029 is primarily split into:

Light Source: 350-375nm
Light Source: 375-410 nm

In Chapter 5 and Chapter 14.3, on the basis of Downstream Industry, the Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) Equipment market from 2018 to 2029 covers:

Hdi PCB
IC Substrate
Multilayer PCB
Others

Geographically, the detailed analysis of consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate, historic and forecast (2018-2029) of the following regions are covered in Chapter 8 to Chapter 14:

North America (United States, Canada)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Netherlands, Turkey, Switzerland, Sweden)
Asia Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia)
Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa)