3D scanner Market Research Report – Recent Trends, Growth Opportunities, and Market Size and Share Global Forecast Analysis – 2024 - 2033

3D scanner Market Size Research Report – In a Glance

As per the Research report on global 3D scanner market, the market is projected to foresee a CAGR of 6.5% between 2024-2033, and further generate a market size of USD 2.1 billion by the end of 2033. In the year 2023, the market size was valued at USD 1.8 billion.

• The global 3D scanner market is projected to grow on account of the increasing demand for 3D printing.
• In Japan, the 3D scanner market growth can be attributed to the rising applications in quality control and inspection.
• KDMI analyst’s growth analysis foresees high initial investment to challenge the market growth.
• The Asia Pacific 3D scanner market is projected to dominate the global market.

3D scanner Market Analysis

3D scanner is a device that analyses shape and dimensions of the given object by collecting all the data points from their surfaces. They use different version of digital representation to portray object in three dimensions. 3D scanners are used in various sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and architecture by creating 3D models for precise and better visualization and prototyping. As the demand for 3D printing is rising across industries for custom manufacturing, prototyping, and the need of accuracy in 3D models increases. 3D scanning technology has also invaded healthcare sector, it can help in creating precise anatomical models for surgical preparation to producing custom implants and prosthetics. The global 3D printing market size is accounted at USD 20.67 billion in 2023 and it is expected to reach around USD 98.31 billion, during the forecast period, driving the 3D scanner market growth. FARO Technologies, Inc., Hexagon AB, and Trimble Inc. are some of the significant parties in the global market for 3D scanner.

Analyst’s Observation on Japan 3D scanner Market Research

Japan, home to some of the world's largest manufacturing corporations and renowned for its engineering technologies. In Japan, the growth of 3D scanner market is increasing due to rising application in quality control and inspection. Focusing on precise manufacturing and strict quality standards across industries such as automotive, electronics, and healthcare, theirs is a rising demand for advanced inspection tools. 3D scanners offer high accuracy and efficiency to the quality assessments and dimensional inspection. The outbreak of COVID-19 impacted Japan with shortage of skilled labor, disruptions in demand and supply chains, and shortage of components. However, the increased adoption of 3D scanning solutions across commercial sectors is expected to drive the growth of the 3D scanning market in Japan during the forecast period. Keyence Corporation, Konica Minolta, Inc., and Artec 3D are some of the significant parties in the market for 3D scanner in Japan.

3D scanner Market Growth Drivers and Challenges

Increasing demand for 3D printing:

As 3D printing technology has become more accessible, there is a rise in demand for accurate and detailed 3D models. Industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, and automotive use 3D printing for rapid prototyping, custom manufacturing, and even organ printing in healthcare. This expanding scope of applications drives the need for 3D scanner to create digital models, driving market growth.

High initial investment:

The upfront cost of acquiring 3D scanning equipment affects the potential buying rate, especially smaller businesses or those with limited budget. This financial barrier delays the adoption of 3D scanning technology, limiting the market growth.

3D scanner Market Segmentation

Our experts at KD Market Insights have segmented the global 3D scanner market research report as:

3D scanner Market Regional Synopsis

The Asia Pacific 3D scanner market is majorly driven by the region being manufacturing hub for electronic, semiconductors, automobile and other consumer industries. With increasing industrialization and rapid economic growth, there is a rise in demand of advanced technologies to sort the manufacturing process to enhance product quality. 3D scanners play a crucial role in facilitating precise measurements, quality control, and product development. Asia Pacific automotive industry is growing at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period, driving the need for 3D scanners in market for precise manufacturing of automobiles.

As per our analysts at KD Market Insights, the following five players lead the Asia Pacific 3D scanner market growth:

• Artec 3D
• Hexagon AB
• FARO Technologies, Inc.
• Nikon Metrology
• Shining 3D

3D scanner Market Competitive Landscape

Some of the key players who top the global 3D scanner market share:

• Hexagon AB
• 3D Digital Corporation
• True Point Laser Scanning LLC
• Faro Technologies Inc.
• Basic Software Inc.
• Nikon Metrology NV
• Maptek Pty Ltd
• Topcon Corporation
• 3D Systems Corporation
• Trimble Inc.
• Perceptron, Inc.
• 3D Digital Corporation

3D scanner Market Recent Developments

• Faro Technologies Inc., launched freestyle 2 portable scanner which offers real-time visualization and possesses the capability of capturing photorealistic reality.
• Creaform, launched latest version of the scanning platform called VXelement 9.0. Numerous features are added for the improvement of the existing platform, such as VXinspect, VXscan-R, VXmodel, and VXscan to make scans faster, easier, and profitable.

1. Executive Summary
   1. Market Overview
   2. Key Findings
   3. Market Trends
   4. Market Outlook
2. Introduction
   1. Scope of the Report
   2. Research Methodology
   3. Definitions and Assumptions
   4. Acronyms and Abbreviations
3. Market Dynamics
   1. Drivers
   2. Restraints
   3. Opportunities
   4. Challenges
4. Global 3D Scanner Market
   1. Market Overview
   2. Market Size and Forecast
   3. Market Segmentation
      1.  By Offering
      2. By Type
      3. By Range
      4. By Technology
      5.  By Product Type
      6. By Application
      7.  By Industry
      8. By Region
5. Market Segmentation by Offering
   1. Hardware
   2. Software
   3. Services
6. Market Segmentation by Type
   1. 3D Laser Scanners
   2. Structed Light Scanners
7. Market Segmentation by Range
   1. Short Range
   2. Medium Range
   3. Long Range
8. Market Segmentation by Technology
   1. Laser Triangulation
   2. Pattern Fringe Triangulation
   3. Laser Pulse Based
   4. Laser Phase-shift Based
9. Market Segmentation by Product Type
   1. Tripod Mounted
   2. Fixed
   3. Portable
   4. Desktop
10. Market Segmentation by Application
    1. Reverse Engineering
    2. Quality Control and Inspection
    3. Virtual Simulation
    4. Other Applications
11. Market Segmentation by Industry
    1. Automotive
    2. Medical
    3. Aerospace & Defense
    4. Electronics
    5. Architecture & Construction
    6. Energy & Power
    7. Mining
    8. Artifact & Heritage Preservation
    9. Other Industries
12. Regional Analysis
    1. North America
       1. United States
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
       2. Canada
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
       3. Mexico
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
    2. Europe
       1. United Kingdom
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
       2. Germany
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
       3. France
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
       4. Italy
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
       5. Spain
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
       6. Rest of Europe
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
    3. Asia Pacific
       1. China
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
       2. Japan
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
       3. India
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
       4. Australia
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
       5. South Korea
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
       6. Rest of Asia Pacific
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
    4. Latin America
       1. Brazil
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
       2. Argentina
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
       3. Colombia
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
       4. Rest of Latin America
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3.               Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
    5. Middle East & Africa
       1. South Africa
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
       2. Saudi Arabia
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
       3. UAE
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
       4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
          1. Market Size and Forecast
          2. Key Trends and Developments
          3. Market Analysis by offering, by type, by range, by technology, by product type, by application, by industry
13. Competitive Landscape
    1. Market Share Analysis
    2. Company Profiles
       1.  Hexagon AB
       2. 3D Digital Corporation
       3. True Point Laser Scanning LLC
       4. Faro Technologies Inc.
       5. Basic Software Inc.
       6. Nikon Metrology NV
       7. Maptek Pty Ltd
       8. Topcon Corporation
       9. 3D Systems Corporation
       10. Trimble Inc.
       11. Perceptron, Inc.
       12. 3D Digital Corporation
14. Strategic Recommendations
15. Appendix
    1. List of Tables
    2. List of Figures
16. References