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Automatic visual inspection systems (AVIS), also known as machine vision systems or automated optical inspection (AOI) systems, are advanced technologies engineered to automatically inspect and analyze objects or products through the utilization of cameras, sensors, and image processing algorithms. This system offers a dependable and efficient means of inspecting products within manufacturing environments, diminishing the reliance on manual inspection and bolstering productivity while ensuring consistent product quality.
Key types of automatic visual inspection systems include 2D systems, 3D systems, camera systems, machine vision systems, PC-based systems, and others. 2D AVIS are automated technologies specifically designed for inspecting and identifying defects in two-dimensional surfaces or products. These systems encompass various components such as hardware, software, and services, utilized for surface inspection, quality control, measurement, and other applications across industries including automotive, semiconductor and electronics, food and beverage, packaging, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a significant impact on the information technology sector, especially in hardware manufacturing, data infrastructure, and software deployment. Increased duties on imported semiconductors, circuit boards, and networking equipment have driven up production and operating costs for tech companies, cloud service providers, and data centers. Firms that depend on globally sourced components for laptops, servers, and consumer electronics are grappling with extended lead times and mounting pricing pressures. At the same time, tariffs on specialized software and retaliatory actions by key international markets have disrupted global IT supply chains and dampened foreign demand for U.S.-made technologies. In response, the sector is ramping up investments in domestic chip production, broadening its supplier network, and leveraging AI-powered automation to improve resilience and manage costs more effectively.
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The automatic visual inspection systems market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $16.69 billion in 2024 to $18.93 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for quality inspection in technology and non-destructive testing, rising demand for AVI systems, improvement in defect detection, increased focus on safety, demand for real-time insights.
The automatic visual inspection systems market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $29.37 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for quality control and inspection in manufacturing, demands for quality assurance, increases in production volumes, increasing acceptance and investments in industry 4.0, increasing application in the automobile sector. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in machine vision technology, integration of advanced technologies and systems, advanced AVIS technologies, integration of automation inspection systems into production processes, adoption of industry 4.0 principles for data-driven insights.
The forecast of 11.6% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.2% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. The electronics and manufacturing sectors may see quality control slowed as tariffs raise import costs for AI-based cameras and image processors from Japan and South Korea. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The escalating adoption of Industry 4.0 and smart factory paradigms is set to drive the expansion of the automatic visual inspection systems market in the foreseeable future. Industry 4.0 and smart factory concepts entail the integration of advanced technologies such as IoT, artificial intelligence, and automation to establish interconnected, intelligent, and efficient industrial systems. Within this framework, automatic visual inspection systems play a pivotal role in bolstering quality control and operational efficiency through real-time, data-driven analysis of production processes. For instance, in May 2022, as per a survey conducted by Rockwell Automation, Inc., comprising 321 manufacturers, the adoption of smart factory technologies exhibited a notable 50% year-over-year growth. Additionally, 74% of surveyed manufacturers are either employing or planning to integrate artificial intelligence into their manufacturing operations, with 83% of manufacturing professionals aiming to transition their modernization processes towards smart factories. Hence, the increasing embrace of Industry 4.0 and smart factory paradigms serves as a catalyst for the automatic visual inspection systems market's expansion.
Key players within the automatic visual inspection systems market are channeling their efforts towards developing innovative solutions to fortify their market positioning, exemplified by Cohu's DI-Core analytics platform. This artificial intelligence-based inspection software, offered by Cohu, enhances visual inspection accuracy, particularly tailored for the semiconductor manufacturing industry's demands. Launched in November 2023, Cohu's DI-Core analytics platform delivers real-time processing capabilities, augmenting visual inspection accuracy for semiconductor manufacturers operating at production speeds. Leveraging proprietary deep learning and neural network technologies, the platform distinguishes micro-scale defects from cosmetic patterns with heightened precision compared to conventional methods. The product aims to enhance inspection yield without compromising on quality, thereby aligning with Industry 4.0 and factory automation initiatives.
In February 2024, Siemens AG, a Germany-based energy technology and manufacturing company, successfully acquired Inspekto GmbH for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move is designed to leverage the capabilities of Inspekto's AI-enabled machine vision technology, integrating it with Siemens' extensive global reach and profound expertise in digital industrial solutions. Inspekto GmbH, headquartered in Germany, specializes in providing artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled automated visual inspection solutions.
Major companies operating in the automatic visual inspection systems market are Hitachi Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Nidec Corporation, Atlas Copco AB, KLA Corporation, OMRON Corporation, Keyence Corporation, FANUC Corporation, Zebra Technologies Corporation, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Mettler-Toledo International Inc., SICK AG., National Instruments Corporation, Syntegon Technology GmbH, Stevanato Group, Cognex Corporation, Datalogic S.p.A., Basler AG, Vitronic Machine Vision Ltd., Stemmer Imaging Ltd., ViTrox Corporation, Baumer Inspection GmbH, Pleora Technologies Inc., Viscom AG, ISRA Vision GmbH, ASC International, NDC International, Qualitas Technologies, VisionGauge, Shanghai VisionTech
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automatic visual inspection systems market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automatic visual inspection systems market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the automatic visual inspection systems market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The automatic visual inspection systems market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services such as defect detection, sorting and classification, dimensional accuracy, and packaging inspection. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The automatic visual inspection systems market also includes sales of cameras and sensors, control and integration systems, conveyors and handling systems and image processing software. 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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