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3D metrology involves the use of electronic non-contact and contact measurement devices to capture 3D data from physical objects, including textures, geometries, colors, shapes, and more. This technology plays a crucial role in product quality control, inspection, reverse engineering, and virtual simulation, finding applications across various industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, architecture, medical, energy, and power.
The primary types of 3D metrology products include coordinate measuring machines (CMM), optical digitizers and scanners (ODS), automated optical inspection, video measuring machines (VMM), and other related tools. Optical scanners and digitizers, in particular, are non-contact metrology equipment that captures an object's image by acquiring numerous coordinate points and reconstructing them using specialized software. These tools are applied in quality control and inspection, reverse engineering, virtual simulation, and other relevant applications. Various end-users benefit from 3D metrology, including the aerospace and defense, automotive, heavy machinery, electronics, architecture and construction, mining, and other industries.
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The 3D metrology market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.82 billion in 2024 to $13.86 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to quality control and inspection, rise in aerospace and automotive industries, customization and mass production, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, environmental and sustainability considerations.
The 3D metrology market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $19.37 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing, rising medical and healthcare applications, increasing use in construction and architecture, increasing research and development, rising geospatial and mapping applications. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of automated 3D metrology systems, portable and handheld devices, artificial intelligence (ai) and machine learning, integration of ar and vr technologies, multi-sensor systems.
The increase in adoption of Industry 4.0 is significantly driving the growth of the 3D metrology market. Industry 4.0 is referred to as a fourth industrial revolution, which focuses on interconnectivity, machine learning, and real-time data. Companies and industries across the globe are investing in innovative technologies including advanced 3D metrology systems as part of a shift towards industry 4.0 to improve manufacturing efficiency and increase connectedness and access to real-time information across partners, products, people, and stakeholders involved across the supply chain. According to the study conducted by the National Association of Software and Services Companies in collaboration with Capgemini in 2022, the investments in Industry 4.0 have grown by 10X between 2010 and 2020 and are expected to reach $200 billion by 2025. Thus, the increase in the adoption of Industry 4.0 is expected to propel the growth of the 3D metrology market.
The rise in new vehicle sales is expected to fuel the growth of the 3D metrology market in the coming years. A vehicle is a machine used to transport people or cargo from one location to another. 3D metrology is applied in vehicles for the precise measurement and inspection of components to ensure quality and accurate assembly. In February 2024, the European Federation for Transport and Environment, a Belgium-based non-governmental organization, reported that since 2022, SUV sales in the UK have surged by 23%, with new registrations increasing from 910,000 to 1.12 million, representing a one-third rise. Consequently, the growing number of new vehicle sales is driving the expansion of the 3D metrology market.
Technological advancements remain a prevalent trend shaping the 3D metrology market. Key industry players within this domain are actively engaged in developing innovative technologies designed to offer swifter and more efficient 3D measurement solutions. For example, Shining 3D, a China-based provider of technologies for 3D digitization and inspection, recently introduced the FreeScan UE Pro, expanding its series of blue laser Metrology 3D scanners. This cutting-edge solution combines the power of laser and photogrammetry to deliver a highly productive and fully-featured approach for large-scale 3D inspection and reverse engineering. Inheriting the high precision and metrology-grade accuracy of the FreeScan UE series, the FreeScan UE Pro amplifies fine scanning capabilities and precise global control for large-scale workpiece scanning.
Prominent companies in the 3D metrology market are launching holographic displays such as the Shape Grabber 3D laser scanners to bolster their market revenue. These metrology-grade devices leverage sophisticated laser and camera technology to capture precise data points. For example, in October 2022, Optical Gaging Products (OGP), a US-based supplier of measuring instruments, unveiled the latest automated 3D laser scanning metrology systems - the Shape Grabber Ai320 and the Shape Grabber Ai820. These systems boast the capability to accurately measure diverse parts irrespective of material or finish. They are available in three models such as the Ai320, designed for smaller parts as a benchtop system, the Ai620, a floor model suitable for a wider range of parts, and the Ai820, a large-capacity model provided in both vertical and horizontal axes for larger and more complex parts. These metrology-grade devices use advanced laser and camera technology to swiftly capture up to 1.5 million data points per second.
In September 2023, Camtek, LLC, an Israel-based company specializing in metrology and semiconductor inspection tools for high-demand applications, acquired FormFactor, Inc. for $100 million. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Camtek's capabilities in the semiconductor industry by incorporating high-precision metrology solutions, particularly for the advanced packaging and silicon carbide sectors. FormFactor, Inc., California-based, is a provider of test and measurement technologies for integrated circuits.
Major companies operating in the 3D metrology market include FARO Technologies Inc., Hexagon AB, Nikon Corporation, Carl Zeiss AG, Keyence Corporation, Northern Digital Inc., Novacam Technologies Inc., Jenoptik AG, Mitutoyo Corporation, KLA Corporation, Perceptron Inc., Renishaw plc, Creaform Inc., Baker Hughes Company, CyberOptics Corporation, Trimble Inc., 3D Systems Inc., Automated Precision Inc., Metrologic Group, Additive Manufacturing Technologies, Carmar Accuracy Co. Ltd., Intertek Group plc, Bruker Corporation, Shining 3D Tech Co. Ltd., InnovMetric Software Inc., Artec 3D, AccuScan Inc., Capture 3D, Centre for Process Innovation Limited, Johnson Matthey plc
North America was the largest region in the 3D metrology market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the 3D metrology market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the 3D metrology market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the 3D metrology market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA.
The 3D metrology market includes revenues earned by entities by provide 3D metrology services such as digitizing/scanning, quality assurance, reverse engineering, and photogrammetry. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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