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Laser Scanner Market Research Report Information By Type (2D and 3D), By Application (Virtual Simulation, Quality Control and, Inspection), And By Region (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, And Rest Of The World) –Market Forecast Till 2032


ID: MRFR/SEM/5832-HCR | 100 Pages | Author: Aarti Dhapte| April 2024

Global Laser Scanner Market Overview


The Laser Scanner Market Size was valued at USD 4.1 billion in 2022. The laser scanner market industry is projected to grow from USD 4.469 Billion in 2023 to USD 8.904 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.00% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). Increased requirements for the safety and security concerns implementation of 3D scanning in the medical industry are the key market drivers helping the market to grow.


Laser Scanner Market


Source: Primary Research, Secondary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Laser Scanner Market Trends



  • Growing implementation of 3D scanners is driving the market growth


Market CAGR for laser scanners is being driven by the growing implementation of 3D scanners. 3D scanners are largely used in automotive, architecture& construction, healthcare, and energy & power industries for quality control and inspection purpose.


In healthcare, the CT scanner can be used to produce 3D internal images of an individual's body as compared to the traditional use of the hand to measure body size and shape to know the health status. 3D body surface scanners provide the ability to measure the body size, shape, and skin-surface area precisely. Their cost-effectiveness, non-evasiveness, and ease of use have made them more popular in clinical applications and large-scale epidemiological surveys. These are majorly used in designing and manufacturing orthosis, aesthetic prostheses, and monitoring wound healing. The mobile 3D scanner is able to scan the shape of a limb, providing an accurate 3D-printed model, thus it is better and crucial for prosthetic design.


3D scanners are growing rapidly in the fast data collection methods in public safety organizations to clear accident/crime scenes faster, reduce time on scene and minimize manpower needs for collecting evidence. The 3D scanner, 360-degree cameras, and drones demand is growing for crime scene reconstruction and fire investigation. These tools complement each other to deal with the situation of traffic accidents, forest fires, building fires, etc. The enforcement agencies and fire departments are investing in 3D scanners, total robotic stations, drones, etc. Furthermore, 3D data analysis visualization tools can create virtual reality(VR) compatible deliverables, where the jury can walk through the actual crime scene to get various viewpoints.


The automotive industries have a major application of 3D scanners for early-stage designing, producing, and installing single components and completed products in the automobile. Quality control and inspection are the most crucial processes in their production, as automobile manufacturers don't make their digital data public, hence, the manufacturing of replacement parts like spoilers and bumpers depends on a 3D scanner. The dimensional analysis and inspection of machine components to verify their accuracy and get rid of costly scraps and reworks are done by the 3D scanner. The 3D scanner also helps in detecting defective parts that are received from suppliers, especially in the healthcare, aerospace, and defense industries. Thus, driving the laser scanner market revenue.


Laser Scanner Market Segment Insights


Laser Scanner Type Insights


The Laser Scanner Market segmentation, based on type, includes 2D and 3D. The 2D category dominates the market because of its cost-effectiveness in all industries when compared to the 3D scanner, owing to the rising application of the cloud and giving services to many organizations. It provides two-dimensional images with the help of a laser beam across the area of an object, and it is used in navigation, detection, and measurements.


Laser Scanner Application Insights


The Laser Scanner Market segmentation, based on the application, is segmented into the virtual simulation, quality control, inspection, and reverse engineering. In terms of revenue, the reverse engineering market dominates the market. In regards to service, the 3D scanning industry is divided into reverse engineering, rapid prototyping, quality inspection, and face body scanning, hence it shared the highest market revenue in the year 2022 and is thus expected to provide a significant market share in the future years.


Figure 1: Global Laser Scanner, by Type, 2022 & 2032 (USD billion)


Global Laser Scanner, by Type, 2022 & 2032


Source: Primary Research, Secondary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Laser Scanner Regional Insights


By region, the study gives market insights into Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The North American laser scanner market dominated this market share with 45.4% in 2022 due to the high adoption of the scanner in the region. The US laser scanner market has dominated the region as there is the increased use of 3D laser scanner cameras to look into tragic traffic accidents and in various other industries like automobile and healthcare. 


Further, the countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, German, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, France, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure 2: LASER SCANNER MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)


LASER SCANNER MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022


Source:  Primary Research, Secondary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Europe's laser scanner market accounts for the second-largest market share because of the increase in the adoption of the 3D scanner in various industries. The market held the largest market share because of the rapid industry's advancement in 3D scanner technology; it is more popular in reverse engineering techniques. Further, the Germany laser scanner market held the largest market share, and the U.K. laser scanner market was the fastest-growing market in the European Region.


The Asia-Pacific laser scanner Market is expected to develop at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is due to the growing population, economies, and governmental initiatives to promote industrial growth in several industries like automobiles, semiconductors, and electronics. Further, the India laser scanner market held the largest market share, and the China laser scanner market was the fastest-growing market in the Region.


Laser Scanner Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Leading market players are investing widely in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the weight loss products market grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a various strategic activities to enhance their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, the laser scanner industry must offer cost-effective items.


Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the global laser scanner industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the laser scanner industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to various industries, including automobile, healthcare, aerospace, and defense. Major players in the laser scanner market, including Carl Zeiss Optotechnick GmbH, Faro Technologies, Riegl Laser Measurement Systems GmbH, Hexagon AB, Artec 3D, 3D Digital Corporation, Creaform, Topcon Corporation, Nikon Metrology NV, Trimble Inc., and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in various industries.


Focus Core Laser Scanner was introduced by FARO Technologies in 2020, which provides extraordinary capturing efficiency, data quality, and accuracy with a speed of less than one minute per scan for professional applications. It has a 70-meter scanning range, smartphone-enabled remote-control capabilities, and faster Wi-Fi wireless workflow. This new solution provides the ideal inclusion into the 3D reality capture that have a best-in-class price-performance ratio. A large section of professionals in construction, public safety, and building operations are going to be benefited from the Focus Core's improvements in cost per scan and, in reality, efficiency. The combination of Focus Core with Faro Stream provides customers with a unique solution for capturing, managing, collaborating, and storing highly precise reality data for faster and more advanced decision-making. Faro provides the 3D Metrology, AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction), O&M (Operations & Maintenance), and Public Safety Analytics market.


Hexagon launched an Absolute Scanner AS1 that allows the collection of high-density data at an advanced level of precision. It is WRTL(Wireless Laser Tracker)-based scanning system that can provide accuracy to 50 microns throughout a measuring volume 60 meters in diameter without the robot's accuracy. The factories can now be run when lights-out, with large-volume inspection, and can be carried out autonomously overnight because of the enhanced level of freedom that WRTL delivers to users when defining a new configuration. WRTL is one of a kind of scanning solution made for large-volume applications with absolute precision and wireless capability. Upto four robot-based scanner systems can work together with WRTL.Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence department gives solutions that use data from design and engineering, production, and metrology to make manufacturing advance.


Key Companies in the laser scanner market include



  • Carl Zeiss Optotechnick GmbH

  • Faro Technologies

  • Riegl Laser Measurement Systems GmbH

  • Hexagon AB

  • 3D Digital Corporation

  • Creaform

  • Topcon Corporation

  • Nikon Metrology NV

  • Trimble Inc.

  • Artec 3D


Laser Scanner Industry Developments


July 2021 Trimble X12 was introduced to the geospatial scanning portfolio by Trimble Inc. Timble X12 integrated with Trimble software to capture data precisely and registration with state-of-the-art 3D laser scanning in-field and imaging hardware technology.


July 2021 The acquisition of VISA Imaging S was introduced by Topcon. Co. Ltd, this will help the company enhance capabilities in the manufacturing and development of fundus imaging equipment like the 3D fundus imaging devices (OCTs) fundus cameras.


January 2022 Professional 3D scanners and Geomagic 3D education software suite for schools, universities, and research institutes were introduced by Artec 3D, along with software; it provides a wide variety of array courses, graphics, architecture, medicine, and science, among others.


Laser Scanner Market Segmentation


Laser Scanner Type Outlook



  • 2D

  • 3D


Laser Scanner Application Outlook



  • Virtual Simulation

  • Quality Control & Inspection

  • Reverse Engineering


Laser Scanner Regional Outlook




  • North America

    • US

    • Canada




  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe




  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific




  • Rest of the World

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America



Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size 2022 USD 4.1 billion
Market Size 2023 USD 4.469 billion
Market Size 2032 USD 8.904 billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 9.00% (2023-2032)
Base Year 2022
Market Forecast Period 2023-2032
Historical Data 2019- 2021
Market Forecast Units Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered Type, Application, and Region
Geographies Covered Asia Pcific, North America, Europe, and the Rest of the World
Countries Covered The U.S., Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, China, Japan, India, Australia, Spain, South Korea, and Brazil
Key Companies Profiled Carl Zeiss Optotechnick GmbH, Faro Technologies, Artec 3D, Riegl Laser Measurement Systems GmbH, Hexagon AB, 3D Digital Corporation, Creaform, Topcon Corporation, Nikon Metrology NV, Trimble Inc.
Key Market Opportunities Growing need for safety and security concerns across wide industry verticals.
Key Market Dynamics Its wide range of applications in aerospace, defense, healthcare, automotive and other industries.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The Laser Scanner Market size was valued at USD 41 Billion in 2022.

The global market is anticipated to rise at a CAGR of 9.00% during the forecast period, 2023-2032.

North America had largest share of the global market

The key players in the market are Carl Zeiss Optotechnick GmbH, Faro Technologies, Riegl Laser Measurement Systems GmbH, Hexagon AB, 3D Digital Corporation, Creaform, Topcon Corporation, Nikon Metrology NV, Trimble Inc.

The 2D laser scanner category dominated the market in 2022.

The reverse engineering application had the largest share in the global market.

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