Increased pressure for stricter regulations from agencies like EPA and OSHA has created a significant push for adopting laser cleaning technology from manufacturers in multiple industries. This, paired with considerable advancements in hardware and software, has led to the overall relevance of laser-blasting technology being acknowledged by professionals in currently unaffected industries as they prepare for the potential adoption of laser technology. As laser cleaning continues to be implemented as an integral process in many industries, the opportunity for new applications grows. This rapid growth is due to an increased demand for laser-blasting technology in the automotive, aerospace, defense, energy, industrial, maritime, space exploration and shipbuilding industries.