Weld WithLight.Work Smarter.

Industrial Laser Solutions is Australia and New Zealand's authorised IPG LightWELD supplier, now bringing the same handheld and robotic fibre laser welding and cleaning systems to Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines — faster, easier to learn, and exceptional quality across a wide range of metals.

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4×
Faster Than TIGHigher throughput per job
8mm
Max PenetrationSteel & aluminium — 2000 XR
100+
Built-in PresetsReady to weld from day one
10×
Less Filler Wirevs MIG or TIG
IPG LightWELD Systems

Find Your System

Every LightWELD system is built on industrial fibre laser technology, manufactured in the USA by IPG Photonics. Supplied, serviced, and supported across Australia and New Zealand by Industrial Laser Solutions. Each model has its own dedicated page below with full specifications.

LightWELD Made in USA by IPG Photonics
LightWELD 1000 handheld laser welder
LightWELD

1000

Handheld laser welding — ideal for thin sheet metal and precision work
Laser Power1,000 W
Max Penetration (Steel)4 mm
Duty Cycle100% at full power
Presets75+
Thin Sheet MetalFabricationAuto Body
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LightWELD 1500 XR handheld laser welding and cleaning system
LightWELD

1500 XR

eXtended Range — expanded material and thickness capability
Laser PowerUp to 1,500 W
Steel / Al 3&5 SeriesUp to 6.35 mm
Preset Modes74
FabricationPipingAerospace
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Most Popular
LightWELD 1500 XC handheld laser welding and cleaning system
LightWELD

1500 XC

Handheld welding & cleaning — weld and clean with one machine
Laser PowerUp to 1,500 W
Max Penetration (Steel/Al)4 mm
Cleaning WidthUp to 15 mm
FabricationAuto BodyConstruction
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LightWELD 2000 XR handheld laser welding system — maximum power
LightWELD

2000 XR

Maximum power for the thickest materials and heaviest fabrication
Laser PowerUp to 2,000 W
Steel / Al 3&5 SeriesUp to 8 mm
Preset Modes100
Heavy FabricationStructuralAerospace
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LightWELD full product range — 1000, 1500 XR, 1500 XC, 2000 XR
LightWELD Cobot System — robotic laser welding cell
New — Robotic Automation

LightWELD Cobot System

Ready to move beyond handheld? The LightWELD Cobot System pairs a 6-axis collaborative robot with IPG's LightWELD laser source to automate repetitive welding and cleaning runs — without the cost or complexity of a full industrial robot cell.

  • ABB GoFa 12 collaborative robot, 6-axis motion
  • LightWELD laser source up to 2kW
  • 1,000 × 1,500mm integrated work surface
  • Mobile operator station with E-stop & laser enable
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Find Your Application

Built for Your Industry

From thin sheet metal to structural piping, see how LightWELD performs in your specific application.

Application
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Application
Structural & Piping
Application
Automotive & Auto Body
Application
Laser Cleaning
Why Choose Laser Welding

Six Reasons to
Switch to Laser

From your first weld to your thousandth, LightWELD delivers consistency, speed, and quality that traditional methods can't match.

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Up to 4× Faster

Jobs that took hours are done in minutes. Dramatically increase throughput so your team takes on more work, more profitably — with the same headcount.

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Minimal Distortion

Highly focused heat input means virtually no warping — even on thin sheet metal and heat-sensitive materials. Less rework, better finished quality.

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Easy to Learn

100+ optimised presets mean beginners produce professional welds from day one. Less training time, lower skill barriers, consistent quality across your team.

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Weld & Clean

XC and XR models include integrated pre- and post-weld laser cleaning. Swap the nozzle in seconds — no chemicals, no grinding, no extra equipment required.

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Multi-Material

Steel, aluminium, copper, titanium, dissimilar metals — switch without changing polarity or electrodes. Select your preset and weld. No setup time lost.

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Safety Built-In

Class IV with key switch, E-stop, 2-step trigger, fibre laser interlock, and part contact sensor. Full PPE kit included. AS3820 compliant.

Real Cost Savings

Lower Running Costs.
Better Results.

Laser welding's day-to-day running costs are typically lower than arc welding across the board.

Counting costs — how laser welding compares to MIG and TIG welding

Less Filler Wire

Laser welding uses up to 10× Less filler wire than MIG or TIG — without reducing weld strength.

Halved Torch Consumables

Laser torch consumables cost approximately ½ as Much as MIG torch consumables per year.

Less Finishing Time

Minimal spatter and no excess material means approximately 6 hrs less finishing work per week.

The Honest Comparison

Buy on Capability.
Not Just on Price.

Australian buyers are seeing cheap Chinese laser welders advertised at $5,000–$18,000. Many are not AS3820 compliant and are supported from overseas. See the full, honest breakdown of IPG LightWELD vs cheap imports.

See the Full Comparison
What Customers Say

Real Results,
Real Welders

In my 41 years in the business, I have never seen a welder that allows beginners to make welds like seasoned pros. The learning curve is almost non-existent.

Workshop Manager
Metal Fabrication, Victoria

A job that was taking more than 2 hours was done in 11 minutes. The productivity gain has transformed our business and let us take on more work.

Operations Director
Manufacturing, New South Wales

Laser welding has opened up a completely new market for us. Customers come to us when conventional welding simply isn't working for them.

Owner-Operator
Custom Fabrication, Queensland

Ready to See It
In Action?

Contact our team in Hallam, Victoria to arrange a live demo or discuss the right system for your application — serving Australia and New Zealand.

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