Component
Fiber laser source
A fiber laser using doped silica fiber and rare-earth ions. Higher power density than a CO2 tube.
Criticality
Critical
Unit cost
$8K
Quality
92 / 100
US completeness
8.0
Made in US
2,000 units
Current demand
25,000 units
US exports
160 units
Opportunity score
93.6
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$500M
Expected extra output: 2,000 units per year