PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1872937
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1872937
An image measuring instrument is a non-contact precision device that employs advanced optical systems, high-resolution cameras, and digital image processing to capture detailed images of objects and accurately determine their dimensions and geometric properties. By integrating imaging technology, specialized lenses, and advanced software algorithms, it provides reliable and highly accurate measurements for a wide range of object parameters.
The primary types of image measuring instruments include optical comparators, digital microscopes, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), video measuring machines, and laser scanners. Optical comparators project a magnified silhouette of an object onto a screen, allowing precise measurement of its dimensions and shapes. These instruments offer various features such as portability, ease of use, data management, measurement accuracy, and integration with software solutions. They also support technologies such as 2D and 3D image measurement, automated and manual measurement systems. Image measuring instruments are widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and medical fields, serving end-users, manufacturers, research institutions, quality control labs, and educational organizations.
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 swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the machinery sector by increasing costs for steel, hydraulic systems, and precision bearings critical components often imported from tariff-affected regions. Manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery now face squeezed margins, as many long-term contracts prevent immediate price adjustments. The uncertainty has also delayed investment in automation and smart machinery technologies, slowing productivity gains. To adapt, firms are accelerating local supplier development, redesigning products to use alternative materials, and leveraging predictive maintenance to extend equipment lifespans amid higher replacement costs.
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The image measuring instrument market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.21 billion in 2024 to $1.33 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth observed during the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for precision measurement in industrial applications, higher adoption in automotive quality control, growing use in aerospace component testing, greater reliance on electronic and semiconductor inspection, and rising adoption in medical device manufacturing.
The image measuring instrument market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.90 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth expected in the forecast period can be linked to the rising need for non-contact measurement solutions, growing adoption in 3D measurement applications, increasing focus on miniaturization in electronics, higher usage in renewable energy component testing, and expanding adoption in consumer electronics manufacturing. Key trends in the forecast period include ongoing developments in software integration, increased investment in research and development, growing innovation in 3D metrology systems, advancements in artificial intelligence for improved measurement accuracy, and rapid progress in portable and handheld image measuring instruments.
The growing trend of automation in manufacturing is set to drive the expansion of the image measuring instrument market in the near future. Manufacturing automation involves using machines and technology to handle production tasks with minimal human intervention, enhancing efficiency by enabling faster and more precise processes. Image measuring instruments play a crucial role in this shift by providing accurate, non-contact measurements and inspections. These devices allow machines to automatically check dimensions, detect defects, and ensure product quality without manual input. For example, in April 2024, the International Federation of Robotics, a non-profit organization based in Germany, reported a significant rise in automation investments by manufacturing companies in the United States. Industrial robot installations increased by 12%, reaching a total of 44,303 units in 2023. As a result, the ongoing automation trend in manufacturing is accelerating the growth of the image measuring instrument market.
Key players in the image measuring instrument market are focusing on the development of innovative solutions, such as compact manual vision measuring machines, to improve measurement accuracy, reduce inspection time, and enhance operational efficiency in quality control. These compact devices utilize optical imaging and manual controls to precisely measure the dimensions and geometry of small to medium-sized components in a cost-effective and space-efficient manner. For instance, in September 2025, Mitutoyo Corporation, a leading Japanese manufacturer of measuring instruments and metrology technology, introduced the QM-Fit. This compact manual vision measuring machine is designed to replace traditional profile projectors. The QM-Fit enables quick and accurate dimensional inspection with a user-friendly touchscreen interface and automatic feature recognition, eliminating the need for manual setup or focusing. Equipped with a high-resolution 20-megapixel color sensor, telecentric lens, and digital zoom, it delivers precise measurements with an accuracy of +-10 micrometers and repeatability within +-4 micrometers. Its compact size allows for flexible installation on the shop floor without the need for special stands, offering real-time graphical pass/fail results and traceability for quality audits.
In July 2025, AMETEK Inc., a US-based manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, acquired FARO Technologies Inc. for approximately $920 million. This acquisition enables AMETEK to enhance its precision measurement capabilities and expand into lucrative market segments by combining FARO's expertise in 3D metrology and digital reality solutions with AMETEK's Ultra Precision Technologies Division. FARO Technologies, a US-based leader in 3D measurement, imaging, and realization solutions, specializes in image measuring instruments.
Major players in the image measuring instrument market are KLA Corporation, Keyence Corporation, AMETEK Inc., Hexagon AB, Nikon Metrology NV, Bruker Corporation, Carl Zeiss AG, Carl Zeiss AG, JENOPTIK AG, Renishaw plc, Mitutoyo Corporation, Viscom AG, Haida International Equipment Co. Ltd., Mahr GmbH, Vision Engineering Ltd., GMA Machinery Enterprise Co. Ltd., TRIMOS SA, YAC Garter Co. Ltd., Taiwan Nakazawa Co. Ltd., Infinity Machine International Inc.
North America was the largest region in the image measuring instrument market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in image measuring instrument report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the image measuring instrument market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The image measuring instrument market consists of sales of video measuring machines, optical measuring systems, profile projectors, digital optical comparators, and surface and contour measuring systems. 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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