What Is The Overview Of The Global Structured Light 3D Scanner Market?
A structured light 3D scanner refers to a type of 3D scanning technology that uses projected patterns of light onto an object to capture its three-dimensional shape and structure. This scanning approach involves projecting a predetermined pattern, such as grids or stripes, onto the surface of an object and using cameras or sensors to collect photos of the distorted patterns generated by the object's shape.
Structured Light 3D Scanner Global Market Report 2024 provides data on the global structured light 3d scanner market such as market size, growth forecasts, segments and geographies, competitive landscape including leading competitors’ revenues, profiles and market shares. The structured light 3d scanner market report identifies opportunities and strategies based on market trends and leading competitors’ approaches.
What Are The Estimated Market Size And Expected Annual Growth Rates For Global Structured Light 3D Scanner?
The structured light 3D scanner market has shown impressive growth, rising from $1.36 billion in 2023 to $1.60 billion in 2024 at a CAGR of 17.3%. Historical growth drivers include increased automation, preservation of cultural heritage, demand for reverse engineering, focus on safety, growing adoption in surveying and mapping, and increased 3D modeling needs. The market is projected to reach $3.04 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 17.4%, driven by adoption in construction and architecture, increased demand in the automotive industry, expansion of e-commerce, cost reductions, and government initiatives. Major trends include integration with drone technology, healthcare applications, advancements in software, emergence of portable scanners, and augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) integration.
What Are The Leading Drivers Of Growth In The Structured Light 3D Scanner Market?
The growth of the gaming and entertainment industry is expected to propel the structured light 3D scanner market. The gaming and entertainment industry has expanded due to the popularity of online gaming, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) technologies. Structured-light 3D scanners are used to create realistic 3D models of objects and actors, enhancing immersive gaming experiences. For example, the Entertainment Software Association reported that consumer spending on video games in the United States reached $60.4 billion in 2021, an 8% increase from 2020. Therefore, the growth of the gaming and entertainment industry is driving the structured light 3D scanner market.
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How Are The Segments Defined Within The Global Structured Light 3D Scanner Market?
The structured light 3D scanner market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Optical Scanner, Structured Light Scanner, Laser Scanner
2) By Range: Short Range, Medium Range, Long Range
3) By Component: Hardware, Software, Services
4) By Application: Quality Control And Inspection, Reverse Engineering, Virtual Simulation, Face Or Body Scanning, Other Applications
5) By End Users: Aerospace And Defense, Healthcare, Architecture And Construction, Entertainment And Media, Automotive , Other End Users
How Are New Trends Expected To Influence The Growth Of The Structured Light 3D Scanner Market?
In the structured light 3D scanner market, companies are innovating with products such as zoom-enabled optical 3D scanners to boost market revenues. These scanners use optical technology to capture detailed three-dimensional data and feature the ability to adjust optical zoom for various magnifications. For example, in March 2024, Hexagon AB, a Sweden-based industrial technology company, launched the SmartScan VR800. This optical 3D scanner is the first of its kind to include a motorized zoom lens, allowing users to customize software settings for data resolution and measurement volume. The SmartScan VR800 includes features like Smart Resolution, Smart Zoom, and Smart Snap, enabling rapid adjustments to resolution, measurement volume, and data orientation.
Which Region Drives The Highest Growth In The Structured Light 3D Scanner Market?
North America was the largest region in the structured light 3D scanner market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the structured light 3D scanner market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
