TEMATYS at AKL’26: Opening the Discussion on Global Laser Market Trends
AKL’26, 22-24 April 2026, Aachen, Germany
TEMATYS was pleased to participate in AKL’26 – the International Laser Technology Congress held in Aachen, Germany, a flagship event bringing together leaders from the global laser and photonics industries.
As part of the congress program, TEMATYS co-founder Dr. Thierry Robin opened the session “Photonic and Laser Markets – Market Data and Insights” with a presentation entitled:
“Global and European laser sources market: Key dynamics and trends”
The presentation explored the current state of the global and European laser sources market, highlighting the main industrial, technological, and regional forces shaping the sector today.
Key discussion points included:
- Evolving demand across industrial and high-tech applications
- Regional dynamics between Europe, Asia, and North America
- Growth opportunities linked to semiconductor manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, medical technologies, and emerging photonics applications
- Technology trends influencing the laser ecosystem, including high-power, ultrafast, and integrated laser solutions
- The strategic role of photonics within broader industrial and innovation policies
AKL’26 once again demonstrated the rapid pace of innovation across laser technologies and their growing importance in enabling next-generation industrial capabilities.
Beyond the technical sessions, the congress provided valuable opportunities for exchanges between researchers, manufacturers, suppliers, integrators, and market experts from across the international photonics community.
TEMATYS thanks the AKL organizers, Fraunhofer ILT, and all attendees for the many insightful conversations throughout the event. We look forward to continuing to contribute market intelligence and strategic insights supporting the development of the global photonics industry.
