NEXT vs IPGP Comparison

NextDecade Corp is a Houston-based energy company engaged in construction and development activities related to the liquefaction of natural gas and sale of LNG and the capture and storage of CO2 emissions. The group is constructing and developing a natural gas liquefaction and export facility located in the Rio Grande Valley near Brownsville, Texas (the Rio Grande LNG Facility). It also engaged in NEXT Carbon Solutions advancing proprietary processes to lower the cost of utilizing carbon capture and storage (CCS) and help companies reduce their emissions and achieve their clean energy goals.

IPG Photonics Corp is a vertically integrated developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, and diode lasers, which are used in diverse applications in the manufacturing, automotive, industrial, aerospace, semiconductor, and consumer end markets. The company operates in one segment which involves the design, development, production and distribution of fiber lasers, laser and non-laser systems, fiber amplifiers, and related optical components. A large majority of the firm's revenue is derived from materials processing applications for fiber lasers, including cutting and welding, marking and engraving, and micro-processing. The company generates a majority of its revenue from North America and also has its presence in China, Japan, Germany, and other markets.