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The global 3D metrology market is anticipated to grow at a market share of 9% (CAGR) during the projected period 2025-2030. The increased adoption of 3D data for modeling and analysis in several industries such as automotive, energy & power, aerospace & defense, medical, heavy machinery, architecture and construction, and electronics sectors, rising emphasis on quality control, and mounting R&D activities in 3D metrology will drive the market growth of the 3D metrology industry. Furthermore, increased production demand from electronics manufacturing companies, significant adoption of cloud computing services and mounting requirement for Industry 4.0 will help in digitizing tangible assets and integrating into digital ecosystems amidst COVID-19 pandemic, thereby accelerating the market development for 3D metrology solutions.

The 3D metrology market refers to the industry that deals with the production, distribution, and adoption of 3D metrology systems and solutions. 3D metrology involves the measurement and analysis of physical objects or environments using advanced technologies to capture three-dimensional data accurately. It is widely used in various industries for quality control, inspection, reverse engineering, and dimensional analysis purposes.

Here are some key aspects and applications of the 3D metrology market:

Technologies: The market encompasses various 3D metrology technologies, including coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), optical digitizers and scanners (ODS), laser trackers, structured light scanners, laser scanners, computed tomography (CT) scanners, and portable metrology systems. These technologies employ different methods such as touch probing, optical measurements, laser scanning, and X-ray imaging to capture precise 3D data.

Industry Applications: The 3D metrology market caters to a wide range of industries. Some notable sectors include:

 Automotive: 3D metrology is crucial in the automotive industry for quality control, dimensional analysis, and tool and die inspection.

 Aerospace: The aerospace sector relies on 3D metrology for accurate measurements, alignment, and inspection of complex components and assemblies.

Manufacturing: 3D metrology is used in manufacturing processes to ensure precision, validate part dimensions, and detect defects or deviations.

Architecture and Construction: In architecture and construction, 3D metrology aids in capturing as-built measurements, creating 3D models, and verifying structural integrity.

Medical: 3D metrology plays a significant role in medical applications such as orthopedics, dental restoration, and prosthetics manufacturing.

Energy and Power: The energy and power industry utilizes 3D metrology for turbine blade inspection, pipeline integrity assessment, and plant maintenance.

Electronics: 3D metrology is used in electronics manufacturing for verifying component alignment, detecting solder defects, and analyzing PCBs.

Software and Solutions: Alongside hardware, the 3D metrology market includes software solutions for data processing, analysis, visualization, and reporting. These software platforms enable users to manipulate, compare, and evaluate 3D data efficiently.

Market Growth: The 3D metrology market has been experiencing steady growth due to factors such as increasing demand for precision measurement, quality assurance requirements, and advancements in 3D scanning and imaging technologies. The market is also driven by the need for accuracy and efficiency in manufacturing processes, stringent regulatory standards in various industries, and the adoption of Industry 4.0 principles.

Key players in the 3D metrology market include Hexagon AB, Faro Technologies, Nikon Metrology, Carl Zeiss AG, Keyence Corporation, and Creaform (a subsidiary of Ametek Inc.). These companies offer a wide range of hardware and software solutions to meet the diverse needs of industries utilizing 3D metrology.

Overall, the 3D metrology market is expected to witness continued growth as industries increasingly rely on accurate and efficient measurement and inspection techniques to ensure product quality, reduce costs, and improve overall operational performance.

For qualitative design, manufacturing techniques, and production workflow, the 3D technology aids in the conversion of 2D architectural models into videos and images. When transforming a real model into images and architectural films, 3D metrology enhances the outcome. The 3D metrology is used by a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, defence, medical, architectural, and power.

Nevertheless, the 3D metrology market is expected to grow as a result of product advancements, acquisitions, and business expansion by major industry players, as well as market positioning of companies in an industry based on their growth and innovation scores, so as to increasingly adopt 3D metrology solutions for diverse applications.

In October 2022, Applied Materials, Inc. has recently launched an innovative eBeam metrology system that enables a new patterning control playbook based on massive on-device, across-wafer, and through-layer measurements

The global 3D metrology market is highly impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak strict lockdown of manufacturing processes across industry verticals, disruption in the supply chain, restriction on cross-border trade, delay in raw material and component consignments, specifically from China, thereby hampering the growth of the 3D metrology market. Due to the global slowdown, the energy and power industries, as well as the aerospace industry, are experiencing low demand, which is expected to continue in the short term.

Browse 63 market data Tables and 40 Figures spread through 195 Pages and in-depth TOC on " 3D Metrology Market by Offerings (Hardware, Software, Services (After Sales Service, Software-as-a-Service, Storage-as-Service, Measurement Services), by Product Type (CMM, ODS, VMM, 3D Automated Optical Inspection System, Form Measurement, and Others), by Application (Quality Control & Inspection, Reverse Engineering, Virtual Simulation, and Others), by End-Use Vertical (Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Architecture & Construction, Medical, Semiconductors & Electronics, Energy & Power, Heavy Machinery, Mining, and Others), and Region - Global Forecast to 2030"

By product type, the 3D automated optical inspection segment is expected to have a high CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on product type, the global 3D Metrology market is segregated into CMM, ODS, VMM, 3D Automated Optical Inspection System, Form Measurement, and Others. The automated optical inspection category has a significant impact on the growth of the 3D metrology market and is anticipated to have a high CAGR during the forecast period. As enterprises seek more efficient inspection methods, 3D AOI inspection technologies are proving to be quite useful in volumetric inspections. Height-sensitive components, reflowed solder fillets, and other chip components are all measured using this technology. As a result, demand for AOI technology is growing across all market verticals.

Global 3D Metrology Market Segmentation and Key Players

Segment / Key Players	Categorization
Offerings	Hardware, Software, Services (After Sales Service, Software-as-a-Service, Storage-as-Service, Measurement Services
Product Type	CMM, ODS, VMM, 3D Automated Optical Inspection System, Form Measurement, and Others
Application	Quality Control & Inspection, Reverse Engineering, Virtual Simulation, and Others
End-Use Vertical	Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Architecture & Construction, Medical, Semiconductors & Electronics, Energy & Power, Heavy Machinery, Mining, and Others
Key Players	Hexagon AB, FARO, ZEISS Group, KEYENCE CORPORATION, Nikon Metrology NV, Applied Materials, Inc., Renishaw plc., Jenoptik, Perceptron, Inc., and CREAFORM.

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“Asia-Pacific is anticipated to grow at a fast pace in the 3D Metrology Market during the forecast period.”

The favorable economic situation, particularly in emerging nations, has made Asia-Pacific an important market and is anticipated to grow at a faster pace during the forecast period. In addition, because Asia-Pacific is a major hub for automotive, steel, chemicals, food processing, and consumer electronics production, there is an increasing demand for 3D metrology devices to conduct quality inspections during the manufacturing process. The electronics industry is also seeing a surge in demand for 3D metrology tools, which are used to conduct quality inspections during the manufacturing process, resulting in growth for the region.

Some of the major players in the global 3D Metrology industry include Hexagon AB, FARO, ZEISS Group, KEYENCE CORPORATION, Nikon Metrology NV, Applied Materials, Inc., Renishaw plc., Jenoptik, Perceptron, Inc., and CREAFORM.

Global 3D Metrology Market Coverage

Offerings Insight and Forecast 2025-2030

• Hardware
• Software
• Services
  • After Sales Service
  • Software-as-a-Service
  • Storage-as-Service
  • Measurement Services

Product Type Insight and Forecast 2025-2030

• CMM
• ODS
• VMM
• 3D Automated Optical Inspection System
• Form Measurement
• Others

Application Insight and Forecast 2025-2030

• Quality Control & Inspection
• Reverse Engineering
• Virtual Simulation
• Others

End Use Vertical Insight and Forecast 2025-2030

• Aerospace & Defense
• Automotive
• Architecture & Construction
• Medical
• Semiconductors & Electronics
• Energy & Power
• Heavy Machinery
• Mining
• Others

Geographical Segmentation

3D Metrology Market by Region

North America

• By Offerings
• By Product Type
• By Application
• By End Use Vertical
• By Country – U.S., Canada, and Mexico

Europe

• By Offerings
• By Product Type
• By Application
• By End Use Vertical
• By Country – Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific (APAC)

• By Offerings
• By Product Type
• By Application
• By End Use Vertical
• By Country – China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific

Rest of the World (RoW)

• By Offerings
• By Product Type
• By Application
• By End Use Vertical
• By Country – Brazil, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, U.A.E., and Other Countries