PUBLISHER: Orion Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1715269
PUBLISHER: Orion Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1715269
Optical Digitizer and Scanner Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product Type (3D Laser Scanners, Structured Light Scanners, Optical Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), Laser Tracker Systems, and Optical Probes), by End-User Industry (Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Healthcare & Medical, Architecture & Construction, Consumer Electronics, Energy & Power and Others) Forecast Period (2025-2035)
Industry Overview
Optical digitizer and scanner (ODS) market was valued at $1,500 million in 2024 and is projected to reach $3,072 million in 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period (2025-2035). Integration into robotic systems for manufacturing and inspection automation, and integration with IoT devices and cloud platforms for instant data sharing and analysis, growing demand for customized scanning solutions, increasing use of portable and lightweight optical digitizers for on-site scanning, are some of the factors propelling the industry's expansion. According to the Photonics Industry and Market Data Report 2024, all photonic systems for the mobility sector (automotive, railway, aeronautics, etc.) account for a market of $57.5 billion in 2022. The market for large instruments and space segments will be valued at approximately $4.5 billion in 2022. The market for camera modules is worth $28 billion, whereas the market for smartphone modules, such as 3D sensors, is worth $6 billion. The total worth of computer accessories, such as optical disk drives, laser printers, and optical mice, is approximately $10 billion.
Market Dynamics
Growing Adoption in Healthcare Applications
The optical digitizers and scanners are utilized in surgery planning, bespoke implant fabrication, medical imaging, and other (prosthetics manufacture, and orthodontics) applications. Furthermore, advancements in portable handheld scanners are making them more widely available for point-of-care diagnostics. As more clinics and hospitals transition to digital procedures, the industry is growing. AI is utilized in scanning systems to further enhance efficiency and data processing. As medical professionals focus on improving patient outcomes, it is expected that the use of these technologies will rise.
Increasing Demand for Quality Control and Manufacturing
Optical digitizers and scanners increasingly integrating in quality control and manufacturing. The rising demand in industries including automotive, aerospace, and electronics. These scanners are essential in automated workflows owing to their ability to capture accurate 3D data, which makes it easier to create detailed digital models that are necessary for designing complex components. Scanner devices are growing increasingly common owing to their versatility on production floors and their capacity to minimize material waste via smart planning. To monitor and analyze in real time, which reduces production errors and ensures consistency. The growing use of optical scanners and digitizers to automate processes in smart manufacturing.
Market Segmentation
3D Laser Scanners Segment to Lead the Market with the Largest Share
3D laser scanning is indispensable across several industries including manufacturing, construction, and healthcare with effective precision and enables. The growing integration of advanced technology such as AI and IoT enhanced utility and commercial appeal. Businesses are using these solutions in increasing numbers to boost productivity and enhance operations. The heightened emphasis on digital transformation accelerates market expansion. Industry players introduced the second generation of 3D scanners, that satisfied industrial measuring demands, using standard industrial cameras, composite functions, and 450-nm blue lasers. For instance, (in April 2024), SCANTECH (HANGZHOU) CO., LTD launched two products the automated 3D measurement system AM-CELL C and the intelligent and wireless 3D scanning system NimbleTrack. They also gave a brief overview of the upcoming all-in-one software platform Definsight, which is expected to transform precision measurement in industrial and manufacturing settings.
Automotive: A Key Segment in Market Growth
The factors such as increasing demand for optical digitizers and scanners for improved design and accurate measurement. The utilization of optical digitizers and scanners for more efficient production processes is a result of the need for high-quality components. Furthermore, their function in reverse engineering fosters creativity and quick prototyping. For instance, (in September 2024), EINSTAR launched a new product, the EINSTAR VEGA, a wireless all-in-one 3D scanner. SHINING 3D has continuously concentrated on offering full-size evaluation and high-precision 3D measurement options with an accuracy of 4 to 50 microns, supporting professional users in industrial and medical applications such as automotive, aerospace, energy, electronics, dentistry, and machinery.
The global optical digitizer and scanner market is further divided by geography, including North America (the US and Canada), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, ASEAN Countries, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America)
Growing Production in the Photonics Industry in Europe
Germany's strong optical component manufacturing base allows it to account for more than 40.0% of European production. The UK and France each own 15.0%. According to the Photonics Industry and Market Data Report (2024), European photonics production totaled in 2022 is valued at €124.6 billion ($131.3 billion). The largest segment (20.0%) consists of photonics products used in industrial manufacturing and accounted for €25.2 billion ($26.5 billion). This includes production technology products (industrial laser systems and semiconductor manufacturing systems) worth €18.2 billion ($19.1 billion) and optical measurement & machine vision products worth about €7 billion ($7.3 billion). Optical systems for telecommunications accounted for a total market of €6.9 billion ($7.2 billion) (5.5% of the total). In (2022), European manufacturing totaled €21.1 billion (22.2 billion), or 18.0% of the global market for components and materials (17.0% of the overall output in Europe).
North America Region Dominates the Market with Major Share
North America holds a significant share owing to the presence of optical digitizer and scanner offering companies such as Artec 3D, Creaform Inc., Quantic BEI, Mitutoyo America Corp. Novacam Technologies, Inc., and others. In North America, the increasing demand for optical digitizers and scanners in healthcare industry applications such as surgical planning, dental imaging, and radiology drives the growth of the market. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), (in September 2023), the 2023 global technology revenue valuation of biomedical optical tools is $128 billion per year while that of radiological tools is $48 billion per year. A direct comparison of US NIH funding in radiology shows $8.5 billion/year, whereas optical devices are nearer to $3.6 billion per year. By giving patients clear, understandable 3D models, the major provider of OCT technology helps dentists identify dental problems with confidence and increase patient trust. For instance, Perceptive, in dental robots and next-generation intraoral scanners, worked with PDS HealthTM to complete an early feasibility study of the first in-vivo 3D intraoral Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) system. PDS Health is a dental and medical support firm that operates more than 1,000 facilities in the US. Collaborated on this historic study to investigate the possibilities of innovative imaging technologies in actual dentistry practice.
The major companies operating in the global optical digitizer and scanner market include FARO Technologies, Inc., Creaform Inc., Hexagon AB, JENOPTIK AG, KEYENCE CORP., and ZEISS Group, among others. Market players are leveraging partnerships, collaborations, mergers and acquisition strategies for business expansion and innovative product development to maintain their market positioning.
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