Coordinate Measuring Machine Global Market Report 2026

A Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) is a precision measuring instrument used to measure the dimensions of machines and tool parts. It is employed to assess the geometry of real objects and is commonly utilized to test a part or assembly to ensure its compliance with the original design intent. CMMs play a crucial role in quality assurance or quality control workflows, checking the dimensions of manufactured components to prevent or address quality issues.

There are two main types of Coordinate Measuring Machines such as fixed CMM and portable CMM. The fixed CMM operates in a temperature-controlled environment. When a part is transferred for inspection, it must stabilize before measurements can be taken. Inspection routines are often written for each part, or the CMM probe may be manually operated with a joystick to capture measurements. Portable CMMs, on the other hand, offer greater flexibility as they can be moved to the location of the part for measurement. Coordinate measuring machines find applications in various industries, including machinery, automotive, aerospace, heavy machinery, energy, power, electronics, medical, and more. They are utilized for inspection and reverse engineering processes, providing accurate measurements, speed, and reducing the risk of human errors compared to manual inspections or traditional metrology tools.

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.

Tariffs are impacting the coordinate measuring machine market by increasing costs of imported sensors, probes, optical systems, precision frames, and control software hardware. Automotive and aerospace manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on high-end imported CMM systems, while Asia-Pacific faces export price adjustments. These tariffs are increasing capital investment requirements for quality control equipment. However, they are also encouraging domestic production, regional calibration services, and development of cost-optimized metrology solutions.

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The coordinate measuring machine market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.03 billion in 2025 to $4.41 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of precision manufacturing, growth of automotive quality standards, increasing use of advanced machining, rising adoption of coordinate measurement in aerospace, availability of advanced probing technologies.

The coordinate measuring machine market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.35 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing deployment in smart factories, rising demand for real-time quality monitoring, expansion of additive manufacturing inspection needs, growing focus on digital twins, increasing integration of AI-driven metrology. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of automated inspection systems, rising integration of AI-based measurement software, growing demand for high-precision metrology, expansion of portable measurement solutions, enhanced focus on quality assurance automation.

The rising demand for manufactured goods is anticipated to drive the growth of the coordinate measuring machine market in the future. Manufactured goods refer to items created through various manufacturing processes. Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) are widely used in the manufacturing sector for different purposes related to ensuring precision, quality, and accuracy in the production process. For example, in July 2023, Eurostat, a UK-based government statistical agency, reported a 0.2% increase in manufactured industrial output in the European area. Additionally, a 0.1% rise was noted in the European Union from May to April 2023. Therefore, the growing demand for manufactured goods is expected to propel the coordinate measuring machine market's growth.

Prominent companies in the market are actively engaged in the development of innovative machines, such as high-precision coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), to gain a competitive advantage and expand their market share. High-precision CMMs represent advanced metrology devices designed to measure the physical geometrical characteristics of objects with exceptional accuracy. In April 2023, Hexagon AB, a Sweden-based technology group specializing in metrology and geoanalytics, introduced the latest generation of Leitz PMM-C ultra-high-accuracy CMMs. This cutting-edge series sets a new performance benchmark for precision applications in diverse manufacturing settings. The upgraded series features a modular concept, enhanced capabilities, and performance options, catering to a range of requirements from low sub-micron accuracy for small volume applications to high sensor flexibility and swift inspection close to production environments. The Leitz PMM-C series consists of six machine sizes, ranging from 700 x 700 x 500 mm to 2400 x 1600 x 1000 mm, accommodating the inspection of parts with varied sizes and shapes. Manufacturers are provided with clear configuration choices and enhancement options, allowing them to tailor the measurement system precisely to meet their specific application requirements.

In September 2023, Concept Machine, a U.S.-based company that specializes in advanced manufacturing solutions, acquired two firms: Inspection Engineering and American Calibration. This acquisition is intended to enhance Concept Machine's precision measurement, machining, automation, and calibration services, thereby reinforcing its position in the advanced manufacturing solutions sector in the Midwest region of the USA. Additionally, the acquisition improves Concept's calibration service capabilities and expands its service offerings on a national scale, aligning with their strategy to drive growth through people, processes, and technology.

Major companies operating in the coordinate measuring machine market are Carl Zeiss AG, Hexagon AB, Mitutoyo Corporation, Nikon Metrology NV, FARO Technologies, Inc., Creaform Inc., WENZEL Group GmbH & Co. KG, Tokyo Seimitsu Co., Ltd. (ACCRETECH), Renishaw plc, Aberlink Ltd., Helmel Engineering Products, Inc., International Metrology Systems (IMS), Werth Messtechnik GmbH, Trimek S.A., Metronor AS, Optical Gaging Products, Inc. (OGP), TESA SA, Zett Mess Technik GmbH, Automated Precision, Inc., LK Metrology Systems, Coord3 Metrology S.p.A., Keyence Corporation, Serein Metrology, Baty International Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the coordinate measuring machine market in 2025. The regions covered in the coordinate measuring machine market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the coordinate measuring machine market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The coordinate measuring machine market consists of sales of measuring machines bridge equipment, cantilevers, gantry, and horizontal arms. 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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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Fixed CMM; Portable CMM
• 2) By Application: Inspection; Reverse Engineering
• 3) By Industry: Automotive; Aerospace; Heavy Machinery; Energy and Power; Electronics; Medical; Other Industries
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Fixed CMM: Bridge CMM; Gantry CMM; Horizontal Arm CMM
• 2) By Portable CMM: Articulated Arm CMM; Laser Tracker CMM; Handheld CMM; 3D Laser Scanners
• Companies Mentioned: Carl Zeiss AG; Hexagon AB; Mitutoyo Corporation; Nikon Metrology NV; FARO Technologies, Inc.; Creaform Inc.; WENZEL Group GmbH & Co. KG; Tokyo Seimitsu Co., Ltd. (ACCRETECH); Renishaw plc; Aberlink Ltd.; Helmel Engineering Products, Inc.; International Metrology Systems (IMS); Werth Messtechnik GmbH; Trimek S.A.; Metronor AS; Optical Gaging Products, Inc. (OGP); TESA SA; Zett Mess Technik GmbH; Automated Precision, Inc.; LK Metrology Systems; Coord3 Metrology S.p.A.; Keyence Corporation; Serein Metrology; Baty International Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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