The 3D scanning market has experienced strong growth, increasing from $5.34 billion in 2023 to $5.81 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 8.8%. This growth is fueled by healthcare, automotive, aerospace, entertainment, and cultural heritage preservation applications. Projected to reach $8.31 billion by 2028, drivers include industry 4.0 influence, e-commerce trends, healthcare advancements, and AR integration. Trends feature lidar technology, portable scanners, automation, and environmental preservation.
Major Driver In The 3D Scanning Market
The 3D scanning market is poised for growth, driven by the escalating demand for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies. VR creates digitally simulated 3D environments, offering users immersive experiences, while 3D scanning brings real-world objects into virtual environments. The International Data Corporation reported a 241.6% increase in global shipments of VR headsets during the first quarter of 2022 compared to the previous year. This surge underscores the growing preference for VR and AR technologies, which in turn, propels the 3D scanning market. The market size for 2023, 2024, and the projected value for 2028 reflect the anticipated expansion in tandem with technological advancements.
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3D Scanning Market Competitive Landscape
Carl Zeiss AG, Konica Minolta Inc., Hexagon AB, Wayland Additive Ltd., Autodesk Inc., Nikon Corporation, Trimble Inc., Topcon Corporation, Jenoptik AG, 3D Systems Corporation, FARO Technologies Inc., Mimetrik Solutions Limited, Path Robotics Inc., Maptek Pty Ltd., Creaform Inc., CyberOptics Corporation, Blickfeld GmbH, Artec 3D, Scantech International Pty Ltd., InspecVision Ltd., Skycatch Inc., ScanLAB Projects Ltd., 3D Digital Corporation, ShapeGrabber Inc., Imerso AS, OR3D Ltd., Astrivis Ltd., Nanosurf AG, Direct Dimensions Inc., GOM GmbH
Key 3D Scanning Market Trend
Technological innovation is a major trend in the 3D scanning market, with companies developing advanced solutions to strengthen their market presence. For instance, in October 2021, API Metrology, a US-based firm specializing in 3D measurements, launched iScan3D, a hand-held metrology-grade 3D scanner. This device uses improved optics and blue-crossed laser lines to quickly and accurately generate metrology-grade point clouds, integrating with API's Radian Six Degrees of Freedom (6DoF) Laser Tracker for precise scanning supervision.
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3D Scanning Market Segmentation
The 3D scanning market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Optical Scanner, Laser Scanner, Structured Light Scanner
2) By Offering: Hardware, Software, Services
3) By Application: Entertainment and Media, Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare, Civil and Architecture, Industrial Manufacturing, Other Applications
By Geography:The regions covered in the 3d scanning market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
North America was the largest region in the 3D scanning market in 2023.
The 3D Scanning Global Market Report 2024 furnishes information about the global 3d scanning market, encompassing details like market size, projections for growth, segmentation across various sectors and regions, and an overview of competitors, including their revenues, profiles, and market shares. Furthermore, the report pinpoints potential opportunities and strategic directions derived from market trends and the strategies adopted by key competitors. The report also offers an assessment of how the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and increasing inflation have affected both global and regional markets, furnishing valuable strategic insights for businesses.
