Component
Laser cutter
A shop machine that cuts sheet goods with a focused laser.
Criticality
High
Unit cost
$12K
Quality
80 / 100
US completeness
16.0
Made in US
4,000 units
Current demand
25,000 units
US exports
320 units
Opportunity score
82.2
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$250M
Expected extra output: 2,500 units per year
Requires
Frame
- Sheet-steel shell (default)
- Steel housing
Laser
- CO2 laser source (default)
- Fiber laser source
Motion
- Stepper motor (default)
- Servo motor
Printed circuit board
Power cable
Used by
Finished product.