Industrial Computed Tomography Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Offering, By Type, By Scanning Technique, By Application, By Vertical, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Industrial Computed Tomography Market is projected to expand from USD 755.71 Million in 2025 to USD 1200.83 Million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 8.02%. Industrial Computed Tomography functions as a non-destructive testing method that employs X-ray technology to produce volumetric three-dimensional models for assessing material integrity and inspecting internal components. The primary factors driving this market include rising regulatory requirements for zero-defect production within the aerospace and automotive industries, alongside the growing need for internal defect detection in additive manufacturing. Underscoring the manufacturing sector's reliance on advanced inspection technologies, the VDMA Machine Vision division reported that in 2024, the industry held a 71% market share of vision and imaging systems.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 755.71 Million
Market Size 2031	USD 1200.83 Million
CAGR 2026-2031	8.02%
Fastest Growing Segment	Cone-beam CT
Largest Market	North America

A major obstacle hindering the wider expansion of this market is the substantial initial capital expenditure needed for equipment purchase and upkeep. This cost barrier typically limits the adoption of high-energy tomographic systems to large-scale corporations, thereby preventing Small and Medium Enterprises from incorporating these comprehensive metrology solutions into their quality control processes. Consequently, this financial hurdle restricts the technology's accessibility, often precluding smaller entities from benefiting from advanced quality assurance workflows.

Market Driver

The rapid growth of additive manufacturing and 3D printing serves as a key driver for the industrial computed tomography market, creating a necessity for advanced inspection of complex internal geometries that cannot be accessed by traditional methods. As industries increasingly utilize metal 3D printing for vital medical and aerospace components, the demand for non-destructive volumetric analysis to verify dimensional accuracy and material integrity has intensified. This trend is highlighted by the expanding market for additive technologies; according to Nikon SLM Solutions' '2024 Revenue Report' from March 2025, the company reported revenues of €150 million, marking a 36% increase from the prior year due to the widespread integration of metal additive manufacturing systems.

At the same time, the growing complexity and miniaturization of industrial and electronic components are pushing manufacturers to adopt high-resolution CT solutions within their quality assurance frameworks. Modern electronics, which feature microscopic solder bumps and stacked die architectures, require nanofocus X-ray systems to identify voids and delaminations that could threaten reliability. According to the Comet Group's 'Annual Report 2024' published in March 2025, the Advanced Packaging segment is expected to grow by approximately 10% annually from 2024 to 2030, directly fueling the demand for precision X-ray technologies. Demonstrating the financial magnitude of this sector, the Comet Group reported that its Industrial X-Ray Systems division achieved net sales of CHF 115.9 million for the 2024 fiscal year, reflecting the significant investment industries are making in these essential metrology solutions.

Market Challenge

The substantial initial capital expenditure required for industrial computed tomography systems remains a major impediment to market scalability. Acquiring these sophisticated non-destructive testing units involves significant costs due to the complexity of high-resolution detectors, X-ray sources, and the computational infrastructure needed for 3D volumetric reconstruction. Moreover, the financial burden extends beyond the initial purchase to include recurring maintenance, calibration, and the requirement for a specialized workforce to interpret the data. This heavy cost structure establishes a distinct divide, effectively preventing Small and Medium Enterprises from integrating these precision tools into their quality control workflows and limiting the technology's availability to well-capitalized industrial conglomerates.

This capital-intensive characteristic makes the market highly susceptible to broader economic trends that influence equipment investment. Data from the 'Association for Manufacturing Technology' indicates that in '2024', year-to-date orders for manufacturing technology amounted to $3.35 billion, representing a 7.7% decline compared to the same period in the previous year. This statistical downturn highlights the hesitation of manufacturers to commit to expensive capital assets during times of financial scrutiny, which directly hampers the growth trajectory of high-value inspection technologies such as computed tomography.

Market Trends

The surge in high-energy computed tomography is being propelled by the electric vehicle sector's urgent need for non-destructive battery validation, where safety standards increasingly necessitate volumetric inspection of dense components. As automotive OEMs shift toward mass production, they are implementing high-voltage CT systems capable of penetrating thick metallic casings to identify internal electrode defects and foreign contaminants without disassembly. This industrial scaling is demonstrated by the significant capital manufacturers are allocating to technology development; according to 'The Korea Times' in January 2025, LG Energy Solution invested over 1.1 trillion won in research and development during 2024, highlighting the massive financial commitment the industry is making to enhance next-generation battery integrity and quality assurance.

Simultaneously, the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence for Automated Defect Recognition (ADR) is transforming data analysis workflows by eliminating the bottleneck associated with manual interpretation. Modern CT systems are increasingly utilizing machine learning algorithms that can autonomously detect porosities, cracks, and voids in real-time, effectively connecting laboratory metrology with high-speed production environments. This shift toward intelligent automation is gaining rapid traction across the industry; according to the 'AI Adoption Statistics in 2025' report by Netguru from December 2025, 78% of organizations now use artificial intelligence in at least one business function, reflecting a broad sector-wide pivot toward algorithmic solutions to optimize operational efficiency and quality control.

Key Market Players

Nikon Corporation
OMRON Corporation
Baker Hughes Company
Comet Group
ZEISS Group
Shimadzu Corporation
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Werth Inc.
Rigaku Corporation
VJ Technologies

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Industrial Computed Tomography Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Industrial Computed Tomography Market, By Offering

Equipment
Services

Industrial Computed Tomography Market, By Type

High-voltage CT
Micro CT
Others

Industrial Computed Tomography Market, By Scanning Technique

Fan-beam CT
Cone-beam CT
Others

Industrial Computed Tomography Market, By Application

Flaw Detection and Inspection
Failure Analysis
Assembly Analysis
Dimensioning and Tolerancing Analysis
Others

Industrial Computed Tomography Market, By Vertical

Oil & Gas
Aerospace and Defense
Automotive
Electronics
Others

Industrial Computed Tomography Market, By Region

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Industrial Computed Tomography Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Offering (Equipment, Services)
- 5.2.2. By Type (High-voltage CT, Micro CT, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Scanning Technique (Fan-beam CT, Cone-beam CT, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Application (Flaw Detection and Inspection, Failure Analysis, Assembly Analysis, Dimensioning and Tolerancing Analysis, Others)
- 5.2.5. By Vertical (Oil & Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Electronics, Others)
- 5.2.6. By Region
- 5.2.7. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Offering
- 6.2.2. By Type
- 6.2.3. By Scanning Technique
- 6.2.4. By Application
- 6.2.5. By Vertical
- 6.2.6. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Offering
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Scanning Technique
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By Application
    - 6.3.1.2.5. By Vertical
- 6.3.2. Canada Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Offering
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Scanning Technique
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By Application
    - 6.3.2.2.5. By Vertical
- 6.3.3. Mexico Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Offering
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Scanning Technique
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By Application
    - 6.3.3.2.5. By Vertical

7. Europe Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Offering
- 7.2.2. By Type
- 7.2.3. By Scanning Technique
- 7.2.4. By Application
- 7.2.5. By Vertical
- 7.2.6. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Offering
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Scanning Technique
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By Application
    - 7.3.1.2.5. By Vertical
- 7.3.2. France Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Offering
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Scanning Technique
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By Application
    - 7.3.2.2.5. By Vertical
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Offering
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Scanning Technique
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By Application
    - 7.3.3.2.5. By Vertical
- 7.3.4. Italy Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Offering
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Scanning Technique
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By Application
    - 7.3.4.2.5. By Vertical
- 7.3.5. Spain Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Offering
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Scanning Technique
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By Application
    - 7.3.5.2.5. By Vertical

8. Asia Pacific Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Offering
- 8.2.2. By Type
- 8.2.3. By Scanning Technique
- 8.2.4. By Application
- 8.2.5. By Vertical
- 8.2.6. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Offering
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Scanning Technique
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By Application
    - 8.3.1.2.5. By Vertical
- 8.3.2. India Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Offering
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Scanning Technique
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By Application
    - 8.3.2.2.5. By Vertical
- 8.3.3. Japan Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Offering
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Scanning Technique
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By Application
    - 8.3.3.2.5. By Vertical
- 8.3.4. South Korea Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Offering
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Scanning Technique
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By Application
    - 8.3.4.2.5. By Vertical
- 8.3.5. Australia Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Offering
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Scanning Technique
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By Application
    - 8.3.5.2.5. By Vertical

9. Middle East & Africa Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Offering
- 9.2.2. By Type
- 9.2.3. By Scanning Technique
- 9.2.4. By Application
- 9.2.5. By Vertical
- 9.2.6. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Offering
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Scanning Technique
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By Application
    - 9.3.1.2.5. By Vertical
- 9.3.2. UAE Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Offering
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Scanning Technique
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By Application
    - 9.3.2.2.5. By Vertical
- 9.3.3. South Africa Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Offering
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Scanning Technique
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By Application
    - 9.3.3.2.5. By Vertical

10. South America Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Offering
- 10.2.2. By Type
- 10.2.3. By Scanning Technique
- 10.2.4. By Application
- 10.2.5. By Vertical
- 10.2.6. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Offering
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Scanning Technique
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By Application
    - 10.3.1.2.5. By Vertical
- 10.3.2. Colombia Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Offering
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Scanning Technique
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By Application
    - 10.3.2.2.5. By Vertical
- 10.3.3. Argentina Industrial Computed Tomography Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Offering
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Scanning Technique
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By Application
    - 10.3.3.2.5. By Vertical

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Industrial Computed Tomography Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Nikon Corporation
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. OMRON Corporation
15.3. Baker Hughes Company
15.4. Comet Group
15.5. ZEISS Group
15.6. Shimadzu Corporation
15.7. Illinois Tool Works Inc.
15.8. Werth Inc.
15.9. Rigaku Corporation
15.10. VJ Technologies