3D scanning Market Scope
Intensifying conjunction between a wearable device in automotive fabrication and aerospace designing fields will help to boost global 3D scanning market in the forecasted period. 3D scanning is a procedure that captures the three-dimensional attributes of an object with information including color as well as texture. The huge demand for 3D scanner due to use in various industries such as aerospace & defense, automotive, entertainment & media, construction, healthcare, and several other sectors. Also, ongoing technological advancements in terms of scanning range, portability, and image quality have opened new application zones for 3D scanning. Moreover, evolution in demand for the 3D printing market, use of high definition content recording for movies, and historical site preservation by 3D scanners are the driving factor of the global market.
According to AMA, the Global 3D scanning market is expected to see growth rate of 6.6%The business is highly fragmented with several small companies entering the global 3D scanning market. However, to gain market share in upcoming year manufacturers have shifted their preferences towards up gradation including advance technological development such as structured light scanning systems, a growing number of new product launches are projected to draw huge investments from the key participants. Owing to the aforementioned advantages, the 3D scanning market shows high potential in the Asia Pacific countries. Research Analyst at AMA estimates that United States Players will contribute to the maximum growth of Global 3D scanning market throughout the predicted period.
Faro Technologies, Inc. (United States), Creaform, Inc. (AMETEK, Inc.) (United States), Direct Dimensions, Inc. (United States), GOM GmbH (Germany), Konica Minolta, Inc. (Japan), 3D Digital Corporation (United States), Autodesk, Inc. (United States), 3D Systems, Inc. (United States), ShapeGrabber (Canada) and Maptek Pty Ltd (Australia) are some of the key players that are part of study coverage. Additionally, the Players which are also part of the research are Topcon Corporation (Japan), Hexagon AB (Sweden) and Nikon Metrology NV (Belgium).
Segmentation Overview
The study have segmented the market of Global 3D scanning market by Type (Optical Scanner, Laser Scanner and Structured Light Scanner), by Application (Entertainment & Media, Aerospace & Defense, Healthcare, Civil & Architecture, Industrial Manufacturing and Others) and Region with country level break-up.
On the basis of geography, the market of 3D scanning has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). North America region held largest market share in the year 2023. Europe on the other hand stood as second largest market due to the presence of key companies into the region and high technological advancement.
Influencing Trend:
The Introduction of New Technology Such As Structured Light Technology, Laser Dot or Laser Line Technology and High Demand Due To Use of Mixed Reality, Internet of Things (IoT)
Market Growth Drivers:
Growing Demand for 3D Printing and Increasing Demand for Highly Accurate Optical Scanners
Challenges:
The Growing Concerns Associated To the Huge Data Storage
Restraints:
The High Cost of 3d Laser Scanners and Increasing Complexity in the 3d Scanning Software
Opportunities:
Huge Demand of 3d Laser Scanners in Diverse Industrial Sectors and The Integration of 3d Scanning Technology in the Affordable Consumer Devices
Market Leaders and their Expansionary Development Strategies
In May 2019, FARO the world's most trusted source for imaging for 3D measurement and imaging solutions for 3D manufacturing has launched the FARO CAM2 2019 metrology software platform.
In March 2019, FARO, the world's most trusted source for imaging for 3D measurement and imaging solutions for 3D Design has launched FARO Optor Series platform, specifically designed and developed for dentists, dental clinics and dental laboratories.
Key Target Audience
Government and Research Organizations, Associations and Industrial Bodies, Research and Consulting Firms, R&D Institutions, Environment Support Agencies, Investment Banks and Private Equity Firms and Others
About Approach
The research aims to propose a patent-based approach in searching for potential technology partners as a supporting tool for enabling open innovation. The study also proposes a systematic searching process of technology partners as a
preliminary step to select the emerging and key players that are involved in implementing market estimations. While patent analysis is employed to overcome the aforementioned data- and process-related limitations, as expenses occurred in that technology allows us to estimate the market size by evolving segments as target market from the total available market.