Category AI Visibility Report
Laser Welders AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈2,655
Est. AI queries / month
10
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 10 buyer topics in Laser Welders across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 2,655 AI queries per month.
- IPG leads the AI shelf with 25.4% of brand mentions, followed by xTool (9%) and Arccaptain (7.4%). The top three hold 41.8% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “Fiber Laser Welders” (top keyword “fiber laser welder”, ~1,300 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on google.com most (23.4% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IPG | 2,978 | 25.4% |
| 2 | xTool | 1,056 | 9% |
| 3 | Arccaptain | 870 | 7.4% |
| 4 | LaserStar | 542 | 4.6% |
| 5 | Xlaserlab | 471 | 4% |
| 6 | SFX | 448 | 3.8% |
| 7 | TRUMPF | 429 | 3.7% |
| 8 | Photon | 378 | 3.2% |
| 9 | Miller | 307 | 2.6% |
| 10 | Garvee | 293 | 2.5% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Laser Welders | ≈916 | fiber laser welder | 1,300 |
| Small laser welders | ≈884 | mini laser welding machine | 170 |
| Do Laser Welders Work | ≈855 | how do laser welders work | 320 |
| Laser welders by price | — | small laser welding machine price | 720 |
| Laser welders | — | laser welder | 33,100 |
| Laser Welders Price | — | small laser welding machine price | 720 |
| Laser Welders for Jewelry | — | laser welders for jewelry | 1,300 |
| Handheld Laser Welders | — | handheld laser welder | 5,400 |
| Portable Laser Welders | — | portable laser welders | 1,000 |
| Laser Welders for Sale | — | laser welder | 33,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| google.com | 839 | 23.4% |
| youtube.com | 793 | 22.1% |
| reddit.com | 420 | 11.7% |
| arccaptain.com | 180 | 5% |
| themakerschest.com | 149 | 4.1% |
| fiberlaserwelding.com | 147 | 4.1% |
| amazon.com | 128 | 3.6% |
| ipgphotonics.com | 112 | 3.1% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for laser welders?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: IPG (25.4%), xTool (9%), Arccaptain (7.4%), LaserStar (4.6%), Xlaserlab (4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about laser welders?
GEOly estimates ~2,655 AI queries per month in this category across 10 buyer topics, led by “Fiber Laser Welders”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for laser welders?
The most-cited domains are: google.com, youtube.com, reddit.com, arccaptain.com, themakerschest.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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