Rising Demand for 3D Scanning Drives Growth of Optical Digitizer and Scanner Market

Published: Mar 2025

Global Optical digitizer and scanner (ODS) market was valued at $1,500 million and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period. Pivotal factor such as growing demand for more accurate 3D scanning technologies with AI integration, rising adoption for portable and lightweight optical digitizers and increasing application end user industry such as healthcare, automotive, aerospace, entertainment and gaming drive the growth of market. According to the Vision Council, (in January 2024), the total optical market value for 2023 is $65.6 billion.  

Browse the full report description of “Optical Digitizer and Scanner Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product Type (3D Laser Scanners, Structured Light Scanners, Optical Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), Laser Tracker Systems, and Optical Probes), by End-User Industry (Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Healthcare & Medical, Architecture & Construction, Consumer Electronics, Energy & Power and Others) Forecast Period (2025-2035)” at https://www.omrglobal.com/industry-reports/optical-digitizer-and-scanner-market

Improved Non-Contact Inspection for Wind Turbine and Aerospace Structures

  • The application of technologies such as optical scanners for non-contact inspection. Additionally, huge composite structures including the fuselage of a commercial airplane and lengthy turbine blades are used in the aerospace and wind turbine verticals, and these structures must be evaluated during the manufacturing cycle. 
  • Furthermore, the capabilities of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), and optical scanners offer quick, adaptable, and dependable performance, making them ideal for measuring these structures.

Recent Developments

  • In October 2024, Revopoint MetroX 3D Laser Scanner launched on Kickstarter. MetroX is a versatile 3D scanner that combines a blue laser and blue structured light technology. Its 4 scanning modes give the right tools to optimally capture every aspect of small to medium objects, from flat areas to complex details. MetroX 3D Laser Scanner contains Four Scanning Modes Cross Lines laser, Parallel Lines laser, Full-field structured light: and Auto Turntable.
  • In September 2024, SHINING 3D introduced FreeScan UE Pro2, an innovative Wireless Multi-Functional Laser Handheld 3D Scanner. Ideal for on-site inspections and versatile applications, FreeScan UE Pro2 sets a new standard in portable 3D metrology. Based on the capabilities of the FreeScan UE series, FreeScan UE Pro2 features an innovative integrated WIRELESS module for more flexibility and mobility. The patented innovative binocular photogrammetry technology enhances volumetric accuracy, making it perfect for scanning a wide range of parts from small to large.

Market Coverage

The market number available for – 2024-2035

Base year- 2024

Forecast period- 2025-2035

Segment Covered- 

o By Product Type

o By Technology

o By End-User Industry

Regions Covered-

o North America

o Europe

o Asia-Pacific

o Rest of the World

Competitive Landscape - FARO Technologies, Inc., Creaform Inc., Hexagon AB, JENOPTIK AG, KEYENCE CORP. and ZEISS Group, among others.

Key questions addressed by the report.

  • What is the market growth rate?
  • Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?
  • Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?
  • Who is the leader in the market?
  • How are players addressing challenges to sustain growth?
  • Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Optical Digitizer and Scanner Market Report Segment

By Product Type

  • 3D Laser Scanners
  • Structured Light Scanners
  • Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)
  • Laser Tracker Systems
  • Optical Probes

By Technology

  • Contact Technology
  • Touch Probes
  • Hard Probes
  • Non-Contact Technology
  • Laser Scanning
  • White Light Scanning

By End-User Industry

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Automotive
  • Healthcare & Medical
  • Architecture & Construction
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Energy & Power
  • Others (Education & Research)

Global Optical Digitizer and Scanner Market Report Segment by Region

North America

United States

Canada 

Europe

UK

Germany

Italy

Spain

France

Russia

Rest of Europe 

Asia-Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Australia and New Zealand

ASEAN Economies

Rest of Asia-Pacific 

Rest of the World

Latin America 

Middle East & Africa


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