3D scanners are technologies capable of capturing the dimensions and shapes of objects. Its use in industrial manufacturing, geology, and architecture sectors can drive its demand. Market Research Future’s (MRFR) report on the 3D scanner market outlines the various drivers, obstacles, trends, and opportunities for manufacturers for the forecast period (2020-2027). The COVID-19 outbreak and its effect on the industry have been explored in the report.

Market Scope

The global 3D scanner market size is set to reach USD 5.83 billion by 2022. It can exhibit 7.11% CAGR from 2017 to 2022. It is driven by demand of scanners in automotive, mining, and manufacturing sectors. Integration of scanners with cloud services can drive the market demand considerably. Focus on quality by electronics manufacturing companies and applications in research and development can augur favorably for the market.

Rise of industry 4.0 and utilization of 3D scanners in product prototyping, architectural designs, and building models can drive the 3D scanner market demand. Use of wearables in wearables and convergence of artificial intelligence, mixed reality, and internet of things can provide new growth opportunities.

But high prices of 3D scanners and low price awareness can restrain market growth.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The COVID-19 outbreak has been challenging to the 3D scanner market. This is due to shutdown of manufacturing units and disruptions faced by supply chains and distributors.

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Segmentation Analysis

By product offering, the market is segmented into hardware, software, and service. The hardware product is anticipated to capture a large market share due to technological breakthroughs in imaging and printing.

By product type, it is segmented into light-scanner, 3D laser scanner, and optical-scanner. The light-scanner is expected to exhibit a strong growth rate during the forecast period owing to use of stable light source such as LEDs. Design of customized parts and accuracy required in coordinate mapping can drive the segment growth.

By product range, it is segmented into long-range, medium range, and short-range. The short-range segment is expected to take the lead in the 3D scanner market owing to low costs and availability of portable scanners.

By technology, it is segmented into laser pulse, the laser phase, pattern fringe, and laser triangulation.

By application, it is segmented into face and body scanning, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, and quality control and inspection. Reverse engineering is bound to be the leading market application owing to its use in gauging the performance of products of the competition. Replacement of original parts and production of parts that have been discontinued can drive the application growth.

By end-user, the 3D scanner market caters to aerospace, automotive, electronics, healthcare, energy and power, artefacts, tunnel and mining, and other manufacturing sectors. The automotive vertical can drive the demand for 3D scanning systems owing to rise of conceptual cars and use of 3D scanners for developing new prototypes of components. Applications in designing, manufacturing, and material processing can drive the demand in the vertical.

Regional Analysis

North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East Africa (MEA) are major regions covered in the 3D scanners market.

North America is estimated to lead in the 3D scanners market owing to increasing rate of urbanization and expanding sectors of automotive and construction. Modernization of infrastructure and changes in processes to lower operational costs can drive the demand for 3D scanning systems.

Competition Analysis

Autodesk Inc., Topcon Corporation, Creaform Inc. (Ametek Inc.), Hexagon AB, Faro Technologies Inc., Nikon Metrology, Trimble Navigation Ltd., and Carl Zeiss Optotechnik GmbH are key players of the 3D scanner market. Expansions and establishments of new units are strategies to be witnessed in the market.

Industry news

Cycling brands Hardskin and Pinarello have turned to Thor3D’s 3D scanner to improve aerodynamics of their cycling teams. The scanner can scan medium and large objects.