Global 3D Scanning Market by Product (Optical Scanner, Laser Scanner) and Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa), Forecast To 2028

Summary of the Report

Global 3D scanning market was valued at USD 4.50 Billion in 2018. It is projected to grow at an 8.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 2019 to 2025. This growth is due to technological advancements and increased R&D spending. Growth is expected to be fueled by the emergence of structured lighting technology instead of traditional laser dot and laser line technologies.

Market growth is expected to be driven by emerging trends such as Mixed Reality, Internet of Things (IoT), or the increasing combination between wearable devices used in aerospace design and automotive fabrication. These technologies could provide immersive and interactive experiences that are more interactive. The combination of wearable and portable 3D scanners with advanced technology could make human-techno interactions more realistic, immersive, and complement to fabrication processes.

3D scanning technology is a key component of modern quality control and inspection systems in the manufacturing sector. Manufacturing faces many challenges. Safety, schedule, cost, and quality have all risen beyond budget due to insufficient and incorrect dimensional control procedures.

The design industry has seen significant technological advances in recent years, both in the hardware and software segments. The demand for users to feel and experience the product in real life has resulted in the development of 3D scanning devices and printing devices. These devices create an illusion of real-life experience, and are less retro-manufactured. Dynamic designs make it easier for vendors to reach large customers by presenting the product design in a realistic way during fabrication. Graphics and image rendering are crucial in providing a 3D enhanced demonstration. Interactive graphics and 3D effects are two examples of innovative technologies that provide a synchronized experience for the user.

Because of their small size, LEDs are a popular lighting technology for 3D scanning. Market growth will also be influenced by the increasing use of high-performance Complementary metal-Oxide Semiconductor sensors (CMOS), which are designed to counter Charge-Coupled Device imagers (CCD). CMOS sensors are significantly cheaper to manufacture, offer high frame rates at high resolutions, require less electronic drive circuits and consume less power. Markets will also benefit from technological advances in consumer electronics such as embedded processors with high-bandwidth USB communication channels and powerful embedded processors.

The equipment/components that are used to limit the possibilities can also cause limitations. To ensure a smooth operation of a 3D scanner's components (lens, and other electronic components) must be reliable and fault-free. To improve the scanning system's functionality, there were many trials and errors. These technical improvements require huge investments. These investments are made in R&D and high-cost components. This allows for greater accuracy, precision and reliability. The product will be more expensive.

Product Insights

The market can be divided into three segments based on its product: laser scanner, structured scanner, optical scanner and others. The market for structured light scanners is expected to increase significantly between 2019 and 2025. By 2025, the 3D laser scanner will lead in terms market size.

Structured light scanners use a stable source of light with uniform electron flow, such as LEDs. These scanners are extremely fast and precise, but they can also be expensive and used in complex structured scanning where coordinate mapping accuracy is paramount. This could be for aero-designing or customary automotive parts design. Post-printing and 3D scanning are also a strong testimony to rapid progress in laser 3D scanning. This allows users to dynamically modify and create realistic prototypes for the maritime and architecture sectors.

Component Insights

The 3D scanning market can be divided into hardware, software, or services based on its components. The largest market share was held by the hardware segment in 2018, which is due to growing demand for 3D scanner components and technological advances for printing and imaging applications.

Over the forecast period, the services segment will see significant growth. The growth is expected to be supported by a variety of services offered in the automotive industry for quality inspection and quality control. These services allow manufacturers to ensure that components meet specified tolerance levels. This will help boost the services segment during the forecast period.

Application Insights

Further segments of the market have been added to include reverse engineering, quality control, inspection, virtual simulating, and others. The largest market share was held by quality control and inspection in 2018, which is due to increasing awareness of advanced medical treatments and the need for large volumes 3D data to analyze.

Over the forecast period, reverse engineering is expected to experience significant growth. Other applications are also starting to embrace reverse engineering. Manufacturers that supplied components may cease to be in business. It is crucial to reverse engineer components and parts in such cases to supply original and replacement parts. This will help to increase segment growth.

Type Insights

The market can be divided into three types: desktop, tripod, fixed Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and portable CMM. The largest market share was held by the segment that is fixed CMM-based in 2018. These scanners capture the object from different angles and at a fixed place, which is driving the market.

The portable CMM-based segment, however, is expected to show promising growth prospects over the forecast period. These scanners can be used in a variety of applications and are more flexible than fixed 3D scanners. These scanners are capable of capturing objects of different sizes in three dimensions.

Insights from the End-User Industry

There are many applications for 3D scanning in different fields, including aerospace and defense, automotive, healthcare, architecture, construction, and other aligned fields. The largest market share was held by automotive applications in 2018, due to dynamic solicitations for 3D scanning in material processing and automotive designing, as well as manufacturing and inspection applications.

Healthcare is expected to rise in prominence by 2025. This is due to the increasing use of technology in many healthcare applications. Digital representations of the human anatomy in cross-section can be used to aid in analysis and provide precise results.

Range Insights

There are three segments to this range: short-range, medium and long-range 3D laser scanning operations. The market leader was the short-range 3D scanners. This is due to their low cost and portability and growing awareness of various applications such as product design, material inspection and modeling.

From 2019 to 2025, the medium-range segment will see lucrative growth. These products are available in a range of 1 to 300 meters. They have many applications in civil engineering and industrial manufacturing. These products often supplement the need for long-range scanners, which is why the market is expected to grow tremendously.

Regional Insights

North America held a substantial market share in 2018, and has since become one of the most important markets. The region's growth will be fueled by rising R&D expenditures and high adoption of technology in the automotive industry and environmental scanning operations.

Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to see tremendous growth in the automotive and architectural industries. 3D scanning can be used in many areas, including automotive, civil surveying and architecture, as well as reverse engineering, dentistry, quality archeology, mining, and mechanical dimension inspection.

In response to increasing number of vehicle model and equipment variations, 3D scanning technology is being increasingly used in automotive component fabrication. 3D scanning could be used by automobile companies to transfer archival data and co-ordinates to actual vehicle design models, which allow for the analysis of components. It would also save time and money when developing products.

Market Share Insights & Key Companies

Manufacturers distribute their products primarily via direct sales channels. To market their products, the manufacturers also use independent Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Value-Added Resellers(VARs), consultants and system integrators. Vertical integration strategies can be used by organizations to control costs and procuring activities. The market leader in 3D scanning is:

• Nikon Metrology NV

• Autodesk, Inc.

• Hexagon AB

• FARO Technologies

• David Vision Systems GmbH

• Basis Software, Inc.

• Artec 3D

• Fuel3D Technologies Limited

• Creaform, Inc.

• GOM GmbH

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The report covers comprehensive data on emerging trends, market drivers, growth opportunities, and restraints that can change the market dynamics of the industry. It provides an in-depth analysis of the market segments which include products, applications, and competitor analysis.

Global 3D Scanning Market Report Segments:

The market is segmented by Product (Optical Scanner, Laser Scanner).

3D Scanning Market research report delivers a close watch on leading competitors with strategic analysis, micro and macro market trend and scenarios, pricing analysis and a holistic overview of the market situations in the forecast period. It is a professional and a detailed report focusing on primary and secondary drivers, market share, leading segments and geographical analysis. Further, key players, major collaborations, merger & acquisitions along with trending innovation and business policies are reviewed in the report.

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Overview of the regional outlook of the 3D Scanning Market:

Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa (MEA). North America region is further bifurcated into countries such as U.S., and Canada. The Europe region is further categorized into U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe. Asia Pacific is further segmented into China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, South East Asia, and Rest of Asia Pacific. Latin America region is further segmented into Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America, and the MEA region is further divided into GCC, Turkey, South Africa, and Rest of MEA.

Highlights of The 3D Scanning Market Report:

1. The market structure and projections for the coming years.
2. Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of 3D Scanning Market.
3. Historical data and forecast.
4. Estimations for the forecast period 2028.
5. Developments and trends in the market.

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7. Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
8. Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
9. Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
10. Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.

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