3D Scanners

The 3D Scanners market research delivers current market analysis and technology forecast. The research is available in multiple editions including worldwide, all regions, and most major countries. The research covers laser scanning hardware, laser triangulation, structured light, photogrammetry, point cloud rendering, AI, strategic analysis, market size, industry trends, historical analysis.

​​​3D Scanners Market Takes Off with Digital Transformation

ARC Advisory Group’s 3D scanners system market size and forecast research includes the control system hardware, software, and services for 3D scanning systems such as laser scanning hardware, structured light hardware, point cloud rendering software for human-readable visualization, interpretation, as well as analysis of scan data, CAD software plugins for importing point cloud data and services for maintenance, support, and implementation. ARC’s research shows that digital transformation efforts are contributing significantly to growth in the 3D scanners market, as data analytics and AI technologies are increasingly being used to extract valuable insights from the large volumes of data generated by 3D scanning.

3D Scanners Market Strategic Issues

3D Scanners Market TrendsIn addition to providing a five-year market forecast, the 3D scanners market research provides detailed, quantitative current market data and addresses key strategic issues as follows.

Determine the Appropriate Scanning Technology

3D scanning technologies rely on different physical principles and can be classified in categories such as laser triangulation, structured light, photogrammetry, and contact-based. Therefore, based on the requirement buyers should identify the appropriate scanning technology.

Suppliers Should Provide Demonstrations

New end users should request a demonstration, starting with hardware setup, through data capture, and all the way to post-processing. If possible, the demonstration should be a walkthrough of the expected workflow with an appropriate scan subject and environment. This provides understanding of mobility, scan time, scan quality, environmental influences, and possible software or hardware shortcomings.

Save Time in the Design Stage of Product or Structure

3D scanners can get into every nook of the new and existing product, then provide precise dimension of the space where new parts will fit an existing equipment.

Design Prototype Process Faster

3D scanners can reduce the number of prototype cycles necessary during the design and production process.

3D Scanners Research Formats and Editions Available

This market research may be purchased as a MIRA Service, an Excel Workbook, and/or as a Market Analysis Report (PDF).  MIRA Services help unlock the full benefits of ARC’s market intelligence, making the data more actionable for you by adding qualitative context to our market data in an online environment unique to each customer. Regional editions include country and industry market data.  Formats available are listed below: 

 MIRA ServicesMIRA WorkbookMarket Analysis PDF
Annual SubscriptionYesNoNo
Worldwide (includes regional data)YesYesYes
North America (includes regional data)YesYesNo
Europe, Middle East, Africa  (includes regional data)YesYesNo
Asia (includes regional data)YesYesNo
Latin America (includes regional data)YesYesNo

Countries included in each region

Table of contents for each edition is shown below.

Worldwide Research Focus Areas

Strategic Analysis

  • Executive Overview
  • Market Trends
  • Buyer Strategies
  • Supplier Strategies
  • Growth Contributors and Inhibitors

Competitive Analysis

  • Market Shares of the Leading Suppliers
  • Market Shares by Region
    • North America
    • Europe, Middle East, Africa
    • Asia
    • Latin America
  • Market Shares by Revenue Category
    • Hardware
    • Software
    • Services
  • Market Shares by Hardware Range
    • Short
    • Medium
    • Long
  • Market Shares by Hardware Light Type
    • Laser
    • Structured
  • Market Shares by Hardware Scanner Type
    • Mobile
    • Static
  • Market Shares by Service Type
    • Consulting
    • Implementation
    • Maintenance/Support
  • Market Shares by Industry
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Automotive
    • Education
    • Electric Power Generation
    • Electronics & Electrical
    • Engineering & Business Services
    • Entertainment
    • Fabricated Metals
    • Food & Beverage
    • Government
    • Household & Personal Care
    • Marine
    • Medical Products
    • Metals
    • Mining
    • Oil & Gas
    • Plastics & Rubber
    • Refining
  • Market Shares by Application
    • Agriculture
    • Archaeology
    • Asset Management
    • Civil Engineering
    • Crime Scene Investigation & Forensics
    • Dimensional Inspection
    • Entertainment
    • Facility Design & Build
    • Heritage
    • Reverse Engineering
  • Market Shares by Customer Tier
  • Market Shares by Sales Channel

Market Forecasts and Histories

  • Total Shipments of 3D Scanners
  • Shipments by Region
    • North America
    • Europe, Middle East, Africa
    • Asia
    • Latin America
  • Shipments by Revenue Category
    • Hardware
    • Software
    • Services
  • Shipments by Hardware Range
    • Short
    • Medium
    • Long
  • Shipments by Hardware Light Type
    • Laser
    • Structured
  • Shipments by Hardware Scanner Type
    • Mobile
    • Static
  • Shipments by Industry
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Automotive
    • Education
    • Electric Power Generation
    • Electronics & Electrical
    • Engineering & Business Services
    • Entertainment
    • Fabricated Metals
    • Food & Beverage
    • Government
    • Household & Personal Care
    • Marine
    • Medical Products
    • Metals
    • Mining
    • Oil & Gas
    • Plastics & Rubber
    • Refining
  • Shipments by Application Type
    • Agriculture
    • Archaeology
    • Asset Management
    • Civil Engineering
    • Crime Scene Investigation & Forensics
    • Dimensional Inspection
    • Entertainment
    • Facility Design & Build
    • Heritage
    • Reverse Engineering
  • Shipments by Sales Channel
  • Shipments by Customer Tier

Industry Participants

The research identifies all relevant suppliers serving this market.

Regional Research Focus Areas

Strategic Analysis

Competitive Analysis

  • Leading Suppliers in Region
  • Industry Shares in Region
  • Country Shares in Region
  • Leading Suppliers by Industry

Market History & Forecast Analysis 

  • Market History & Forecast by Country
  • Market History & Forecast by Industry

Industry Participants

List of countries & currencies included in each region: MIRA-Country

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