3D Scanning Market Analysis | Industry Forecast, Size & Growth Trends 2030

Name: 3D Scanning Market Analysis | Industry Forecast, Size & Growth Trends 2030
Creator: Mordor Intelligence
License: https://www.mordorintelligence.com/privacy-policy

3D Scanning Market Size and Share

Market Overview

Study Period	2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025)	USD 4.09 Billion
Market Size (2030)	USD 8.23 Billion
Growth Rate (2025 - 2030)	15.01% CAGR
Fastest Growing Market	Asia Pacific
Largest Market	North America
Market Concentration	Medium
Major Players *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order Image © Mordor Intelligence. Reuse requires attribution under CC BY 4.0.

3D Scanning Market (2025 - 2030) — Image © Mordor Intelligence. Reuse requires attribution under CC BY 4.0.

3D Scanning Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The 3D scanning market is valued at USD 4.09 billion in 2025 and is forecast to climb to USD 8.23 billion by 2030, advancing at a 15.01% CAGR. Expansion is underpinned by the rapid shift of 3D capture from specialist metrology labs to mainstream workflows in manufacturing, healthcare, cultural preservation and consumer electronics. Growth catalysts include artificial-intelligence engines that automate point-cloud post-processing, smartphone LiDAR modules that broaden user access, and electric-vehicle producers that need sub-millimetre measurement for lightweight battery assemblies. Laser scanners remain dominant yet structured-light devices are winning adoption owing to portability gains. Demand is also lifted by long-range infrastructure documentation projects and by face-and-body scanning for personalised healthcare.

Key Report Takeaways

By technology, laser scanners led with 36% revenue share in 2024; structured-light devices are projected to record a 16.40% CAGR through 2030.
By range, short-range systems accounted for 45% of the 3D scanning market size in 2024, whereas long-range scanners are set to post a 16.20% CAGR to 2030.
By application, quality control & inspection held 40% of the 3D scanning market size in 2024; face & body scanning is forecast to expand at 17.60% CAGR.
By end-user, industrial manufacturing captured 27% 3D scanning market share in 2024, while healthcare is expected to accelerate at 17.90% CAGR to 2030.
By geography, North America commanded 38% share in 2024 and APAC is projected to outpace peers with a 17.70% CAGR.

Global 3D Scanning Market Trends and Insights

Drivers Impact Analysis

Driver	(~) % Impact on CAGR Forecast	Geographic Relevance	Impact Timeline
Rising demand for high-precision 3D metrology in lightweight EV platforms	+2.8%	Global with focus on North America & APAC	Medium term (2-4 years)
Additive-first aerospace design workflows require native 3D scan inputs	+2.1%	North America & Europe, expanding to APAC	Long term (≥ 4 years)
Shift to predictive maintenance twins in process industries	+1.9%	Global, early adoption in North America & Europe	Medium term (2-4 years)
Adoption of LiDAR-on-chip modules in next-gen smartphones	+3.2%	Global led by APAC factories	Short term (≤ 2 years)
Government digitisation of cultural-heritage assets	+1.4%	Europe & North America, expanding worldwide	Long term (≥ 4 years)
Falling ASPs of handheld scanners below USD 10,000	+2.7%	Global with fastest uptake in emerging markets	Short term (≤ 2 years)

Source: Mordor Intelligence

Rising demand for high-precision 3D metrology in lightweight EV platforms

Electric-vehicle builders now validate thin-walled battery trays and power-train castings using automated laser profilers that measure 680 features in under 140 seconds, trimming inspection cycles that once lasted hours. Sub-millimetre tolerances ensure thermal stability and crash safety, and vendors such as Marposs supply systems that scan 240 stator contacts in 30 seconds to enable 100% in-line checks. Widespread adoption across North American and APAC plants converts dimensional control into a real-time production gate rather than a post-process audit.

Additive-first aerospace design workflows require native 3D scan inputs

Engineers now assume that scan data will feed reverse-engineering, topology optimisation and final-part validation. Programmes such as NIST’s Measurement Science for Additive Manufacturing promote real-time data loops that embed scanning at each build layer.^{[1]NIST, “Measurement Science for Additive Manufacturing Program”, NIST, nist.gov}Demand therefore shifts towards systems that capture internal lattice geometries, pushing resolution thresholds while keeping cycle time viable.

Shift to predictive maintenance twins in process industries

Refiners, chemical plants and power stations use high-density scans to enrich digital twins that forecast wear on pumps and compressors. Honeywell reports upstream projects that saved more than USD 10 million by correlating point clouds with IoT sensors for anomaly detection. The approach reduces unplanned shutdowns and unlocks new service-as-a-product revenue for scanner suppliers.

Restraints Impact Analysis

Restraint	(~) % Impact on CAGR Forecast	Geographic Relevance	Impact Timeline
Persistent shortage of metrology-grade talent	-1.8%	Global, acute in North America & Europe	Long term (≥ 4 years)
Data-processing bottlenecks in >1-billion-point cloud projects	-2.1%	Global, affects large-scale projects	Medium term (2-4 years)

Source: Mordor Intelligence

Persistent shortage of metrology-grade talent

Experienced operators who understand calibration and uncertainty budgets remain scarce. Lengthy upskilling cycles slow corporate rollouts and can trigger measurement errors that erode confidence in new equipment. The gap is most visible in regulated industries with zero-defect tolerance

Data-processing bottlenecks in >1-billion-point cloud projects

Billion-point files may exceed 188 GB, saturating typical workstations and delaying decisions. Progressive-rendering engines alleviate strain yet require costly GPUs and specialised staff. Misjudged infrastructure budgets lead to project overruns and discourage high-resolution workflows.

Segment Analysis

By Type: Structured Light Gains on Laser Dominance

Laser scanners retained 36% share of the 3D scanning market in 2024 due to time-of-flight accuracy prized by industrial and construction users. Structured-light units, however, are advancing at a 16.40% CAGR as portable rigs with AI-enabled surface reconstruction shrink setup effort. Hexagon’s StereoScan neo offers variable light projection that manages dark or shiny surfaces without powder.

The 3D scanning market now values mobility almost as much as micron-level precision. Structured-light devices such as GOM Scan 1 package blue-light technology in sub-5 kg frames, opening access to small workshops and field engineers. Software suites that automate inspection and reverse-engineering expand revenues as hardware margins compress.

3D Scanners Market — Image © Mordor Intelligence. Reuse requires attribution under CC BY 4.0.

By Range: Long-Range Systems Accelerate Despite Short-Range Dominance

Short-range scanners captured 45% of the 3D scanning market size in 2024 thanks to their fit with high-volume manufacturing and medical workflows. Long-range devices over 30 m are set for a 16.20% CAGR, propelled by infrastructure digitisation and heritage preservation mandates such as the EU pledge to document all at-risk monuments by 2030.^{[2]Europeana, “Twin It! 3D for Europe’s Culture”, Europeana, europeana.eu}

Adjustable-field products now blur traditional range classes. The wireless KSCAN-X covers volumes up to 2.6 m × 1.8 m, enabling aerospace technicians to toggle between body panels and cabin interiors without tripod moves. Wide-area capture creates recurring revenue from asset-lifecycle models that pay for themselves over decades of facility maintenance.

By Application: Face and Body Scanning Disrupts Traditional Metrology

Quality control and inspection held 40% of the 3D scanning market size in 2024 and remains a fundamentals-driven anchor segment. Face and body scanning is poised for 17.60% CAGR as hospitals and consumer brands deploy non-contact capture for prosthetics, cosmetic planning and virtual try-on. Creaform’s white-light healthcare line reduces patient discomfort and training time.

Demand for patient-centric models illustrates how the 3D scanning market transcends industrial roots. Surgeons using Artec Eva visualise post-operative outcomes in minutes, improving consent rates and surgical precision. Parallel interest from fitness and apparel sectors broadens volume potential beyond clinical environments.

By End-User: Healthcare Accelerates Past Industrial Manufacturing

Industrial manufacturing kept a 27% anchor share in 2024 by embedding automated gauges on production lines. Healthcare is expected to lead growth with a 17.90% CAGR as scanning migrates from R&D labs to frontline clinics for dental, orthotic and surgical tasks. Regulatory pathways that classify scanners as medical devices encourage vendors to refine ergonomic design and data security.

Academic and cultural organisations also expand adoption. The British Museum digitised more than 400 Maya casts with Artec Eva, showcasing preservation use cases that attract public funding. Similar programmes across universities and archives underline the technology’s societal reach

Geography Analysis

North America accounted for 38% of the 3D scanning market in 2024. The region benefits from long-established metrology standards, aerospace primes that demand micron-level documentation, and policy incentives for digital manufacturing. Canadian hubs house global service centres for suppliers such as Creaform, ensuring close-range technical support. United States OEMs now integrate scanners into additive manufacturing cells to verify each build layer, while Mexico’s expanding EV production adds volume orders for in-line gauges.

APAC is forecast to deliver the highest 17.70% CAGR to 2030. China’s 3D industrial camera revenues rose 28.35% year on year in 2024, driven by robotics and automated optical inspection. Japan leads wireless innovation through launches such as KSCAN-X, and South Korea embeds scanning in semiconductor and electronics assembly. India and Southeast Asia add upside as new industrial corridors seek affordable quality-assurance tools.

Europe posts steady gains rooted in automotive innovation and heritage-site digitisation. Funding streams that target culture—such as the EU Twin It programme—guarantee long-range project pipelines. Germany’s EV supply chain upgrades dimensional control, while Nordic construction firms adopt scan-to-BIM to curb cost overruns. The Middle East, Africa and South America remain nascent yet show rising demand in mining, energy and preservation projects.

Competitive Landscape

The 3D scanning market features moderate fragmentation. Hexagon, FARO and Trimble leverage acquisition strategies to unite hardware, software and services. Hexagon’s USD 123 million purchase of Geomagic embeds modelling and inspection engines inside its hardware stack, streamlining customer workflows.^{[3]Hexagon, “Hexagon acquires inspection and 3D modelling software capabilities from 3D Systems”, Hexagon, hexagon.com}

Incumbents now compete on integrated platforms rather than isolated devices. FARO’s Focus Premium Max and Quantum X Arm refresh its metrology portfolio while Topcon’s alliance with FARO extends distribution reach into construction and surveying.^{[4]Topcon, “Topcon and FARO Technologies announce strategic agreement in laser scanning technology”, Topcon, topconpositioning.com} Cloud specialists such as Cintoo attract venture capital by compressing and streaming point clouds, lowering total cost of ownership for remote teams.

Smartphone LiDAR and AI-driven automation threaten to commoditise entry-level tiers. Incumbents respond by bundling workflow consulting, maintenance contracts and training services, locking in enterprise clients and protecting margins. Opportunities remain in vertical-specific analytics modules and plug-and-play robotic inspection cells.

3D Scanning Industry Leaders

3D Systems Inc.
Topcon Corporation
Autodesk Inc.
Hexagon AB
Creaform (AMETEK)
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

3D Scanning Market — Image © Mordor Intelligence. Reuse requires attribution under CC BY 4.0.

Need More Details on Market Players and Competitors?

Download PDF

Recent Industry Developments

May 2025: Topcon and FARO agreed to co-develop integrated laser-scanning solutions for construction and BIM, pooling channel assets.
April 2025: APPLE TREE launched the wireless KSCAN-X in Japan to tap aerospace and heavy-machinery demand for untethered wide-area capture.
October 2024: Hexagon bought 3D Systems’ Geomagic software for USD 123 million, strengthening scan-to-analysis integration.
June 2024: Scantech unveiled NimbleTrack and AM-CELL C automated scanners to capture additive-manufactured parts inside production cells.

Table of Contents for 3D Scanning Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET LANDSCAPE

4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
- 4.2.1 Rising demand for high-precision 3D metrology in lightweight EV platforms
- 4.2.2 Additive-first aerospace design workflows require native 3D scan inputs (under-reported)
- 4.2.3 Shift to predictive maintenance twins in process-industries
- 4.2.4 Adoption of LiDAR-on-chip modules in next-gen smartphones (under-reported)
- 4.2.5 Government digitisation of cultural-heritage assets
- 4.2.6 Falling ASPs of handheld scanners below US$10k
4.3 Market Restraints
- 4.3.1 Persistent shortage of metrology-grade talent
- 4.3.2 Data-processing bottlenecks in >1-billion-point cloud projects (under-reported)
- 4.3.3 Fragmented global regulatory standards for laser safety
- 4.3.4 High TCO for photogrammetry rigs in emerging markets
4.4 Value / Supply-Chain Analysis
4.5 Regulatory Landscape
4.6 Technological Outlook
4.7 Porter's Five Forces
- 4.7.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.7.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.7.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 4.7.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE)

5.1 By Type
- 5.1.1 Hardware
- 5.1.1.1 Optical Scanners
- 5.1.1.2 Structured-Light Scanners
- 5.1.1.3 Laser Scanners
- 5.1.1.4 LiDAR Modules
- 5.1.1.5 Photogrammetry Rigs
- 5.1.1.6 Other Hardware
- 5.1.2 Software
- 5.1.2.1 Scanning Software
- 5.1.2.2 Inspection / Metrology Suites
- 5.1.2.3 Reverse-Engineering Suites
5.2 By Range
- 5.2.1 Short Range (≤1 m)
- 5.2.2 Medium Range (1-30 m)
- 5.2.3 Long Range (≥30 m)
5.3 By Application
- 5.3.1 Reverse Engineering
- 5.3.2 Rapid Prototyping
- 5.3.3 Quality Control / Inspection
- 5.3.4 Industrial Metrology
- 5.3.5 Face and Body Scanning
- 5.3.6 Digital Modeling / Animation
- 5.3.7 BIM and Scan-to-CAD
- 5.3.8 Heritage Preservation and Archaeology
5.4 By End-User Vertical
- 5.4.1 Aerospace and Defense
- 5.4.2 Automotive
- 5.4.3 Healthcare (incl. dental, orthotics)
- 5.4.4 Manufacturing and Industrial
- 5.4.5 Architecture, Engineering and Construction
- 5.4.6 Media and Entertainment
- 5.4.7 Energy and Utilities
- 5.4.8 Consumer Electronics
- 5.4.9 Academia and Research
5.5 By Geography
- 5.5.1 North America
- 5.5.1.1 United States
- 5.5.1.2 Canada
- 5.5.1.3 Mexico
- 5.5.2 South America
- 5.5.2.1 Brazil
- 5.5.2.2 Argentina
- 5.5.2.3 Colombia
- 5.5.2.4 Chile
- 5.5.2.5 Rest of South America
- 5.5.3 Europe
- 5.5.3.1 Germany
- 5.5.3.2 United Kingdom
- 5.5.3.3 France
- 5.5.3.4 Italy
- 5.5.3.5 Spain
- 5.5.3.6 Netherlands
- 5.5.3.7 Sweden
- 5.5.3.8 Russia
- 5.5.3.9 Rest of Europe
- 5.5.4 APAC
- 5.5.4.1 China
- 5.5.4.2 Japan
- 5.5.4.3 South Korea
- 5.5.4.4 India
- 5.5.4.5 Australia and New Zealand
- 5.5.4.6 ASEAN
- 5.5.4.7 Rest of APAC
- 5.5.5 Middle East and Africa
- 5.5.5.1 Middle East
- 5.5.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
- 5.5.5.1.2 UAE
- 5.5.5.1.3 Qatar
- 5.5.5.1.4 Turkey
- 5.5.5.1.5 Rest of Middle East
- 5.5.5.2 Africa
- 5.5.5.2.1 South Africa
- 5.5.5.2.2 Nigeria
- 5.5.5.2.3 Egypt
- 5.5.5.2.4 Kenya
- 5.5.5.2.5 Rest of Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

6.1 Market Concentration
6.2 Strategic Moves
6.3 Market Share Analysis
6.4 Company Profiles
- 6.4.1 3D Systems Inc.
- 6.4.2 Faro Technologies Inc.
- 6.4.3 Hexagon AB
- 6.4.4 Trimble Inc.
- 6.4.5 Creaform (AMETEK)
- 6.4.6 GOM GmbH
- 6.4.7 Topcon Corporation
- 6.4.8 Maptek Pty Ltd
- 6.4.9 Autodesk Inc.
- 6.4.10 Artec 3D
- 6.4.11 Nikon Metrology
- 6.4.12 Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions
- 6.4.13 Konica Minolta Sensing
- 6.4.14 Shining 3D
- 6.4.15 Perceptron (Ametek)
- 6.4.16 Leica Geosystems (Hexagon)
- 6.4.17 Photoneo
- 6.4.18 Peel 3d
- 6.4.19 Revopoint 3D
- 6.4.20 3Shape A/S
*List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

7.1 White-Space and Unmet-Need Assessment

You Can Purchase Parts Of This Report. Check Out Prices For Specific Sections

Get Price Break-up Now

Global 3D Scanning Market Report Scope

3D scanners capture the details of a real-world object, including dimensions, texture, and color, which can then be used to reproduce 3D models. As part of the study's scope, 3D scanning equipment and software have been considered. Optical scanners, structured light scanners, and laser scanners have been considered within the hardware.

The 3D scanning market is segmented by Type (Hardware, Software), Range (Short, Medium, Long), Application (Reverse Engineering, Rapid Prototyping, Quality Control/Inspection, Industrial Metrology, Face and Body Scanning, Digital Modeling), End-user Vertical (Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, Architecture and Construction), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa). The report offers the market size in value terms in USD for all the above mentioned segments.

By Type	Hardware	Optical Scanners
		Structured-Light Scanners
		Laser Scanners
		LiDAR Modules
		Photogrammetry Rigs
		Other Hardware

	Software	Scanning Software
		Inspection / Metrology Suites
		Reverse-Engineering Suites
By Range	Short Range (≤1 m)
	Medium Range (1-30 m)
	Long Range (≥30 m)
By Application	Reverse Engineering
	Rapid Prototyping
	Quality Control / Inspection
	Industrial Metrology
	Face and Body Scanning
	Digital Modeling / Animation
	BIM and Scan-to-CAD
	Heritage Preservation and Archaeology
By End-User Vertical	Aerospace and Defense
	Automotive
	Healthcare (incl. dental, orthotics)
	Manufacturing and Industrial
	Architecture, Engineering and Construction
	Media and Entertainment
	Energy and Utilities
	Consumer Electronics
	Academia and Research

By Geography	North America	United States
		Canada
		Mexico

	South America	Brazil
		Argentina
		Colombia
		Chile
		Rest of South America

	Europe	Germany
		United Kingdom
		France
		Italy
		Spain
		Netherlands
		Sweden
		Russia
		Rest of Europe

	APAC	China
		Japan
		South Korea
		India
		Australia and New Zealand
		ASEAN
		Rest of APAC

	Middle East and Africa	Middle East	Saudi Arabia
			UAE
			Qatar
			Turkey
			Rest of Middle East

		Africa	South Africa
			Nigeria
			Egypt
			Kenya
			Rest of Africa

By Type

Hardware	Optical Scanners
	Structured-Light Scanners
	Laser Scanners
	LiDAR Modules
	Photogrammetry Rigs
	Other Hardware
Software	Scanning Software
	Inspection / Metrology Suites
	Reverse-Engineering Suites

By Range

Short Range (≤1 m)

Medium Range (1-30 m)

Long Range (≥30 m)

By Application

Reverse Engineering

Rapid Prototyping

Quality Control / Inspection

Industrial Metrology

Face and Body Scanning

Digital Modeling / Animation

BIM and Scan-to-CAD

Heritage Preservation and Archaeology

By End-User Vertical

Aerospace and Defense

Automotive

Healthcare (incl. dental, orthotics)

Manufacturing and Industrial

Architecture, Engineering and Construction

Media and Entertainment

Energy and Utilities

Consumer Electronics

Academia and Research

By Geography

North America	United States
	Canada
	Mexico
South America	Brazil
	Argentina
	Colombia
	Chile
	Rest of South America
Europe	Germany
	United Kingdom
	France
	Italy
	Spain
	Netherlands
	Sweden
	Russia
	Rest of Europe
APAC	China
	Japan
	South Korea
	India
	Australia and New Zealand
	ASEAN
	Rest of APAC

Middle East and Africa	Middle East	Saudi Arabia
		UAE
		Qatar
		Turkey
		Rest of Middle East

	Africa	South Africa
		Nigeria
		Egypt
		Kenya
		Rest of Africa

Need A Different Region or Segment?

Customize Now

Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the current value of the 3D scanning market?

The market is valued at USD 4.09 billion in 2025.

How fast will the 3D scanning market grow by 2030?

It is projected to expand at a 15.01% CAGR and reach USD 8.23 billion by 2030.

Which region is forecast to be the fastest-growing?

APAC is set to advance at a 17.70% CAGR through 2030 owing to industrialisation and government digitisation.

What technology segment shows the highest growth?

Structured-light scanners are expected to log a 16.40% CAGR because of portability and AI-powered reconstruction.

Why is healthcare a key opportunity in the 3D scanning market?

Healthcare applications, including dental, prosthetics and surgical planning, are predicted to grow at 17.90% CAGR as scanning transitions into regulated medical workflows.