Industrial laser market in Chile

Abstract

In the past decade, the market for high-power laser cutting applications in Chile has grown considerably. The demand for parts cut by this technology today is outstanding, even though unimaginable ten years ago: automatic teller frame components, cabinets, metallic furniture, signage, and copper combs (supposedly for hair loss treatment) are only a few examples of the diversity of products that are laser cut in Chile every day. Before the recent economic market crisis, estimates of total laser cutter sales in Chile were expected to rise to $2.8 million dollars a year.