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Optical Measurement Market Size and Share

Market Overview

Study Period	2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025)	USD 6.57 Billion
Market Size (2030)	USD 9.16 Billion
Growth Rate (2025 - 2030)	6.87% CAGR
Fastest Growing Market	Asia Pacific
Largest Market	Asia Pacific
Market Concentration	Medium
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Optical Measurement Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The optical measurement market stands at USD 6.57 billion in 2025 and is forecast to advance to USD 9.16 billion by 2030, delivering a 6.87% CAGR through the period. The growth trajectory reflects escalating demand for inline metrology inside EV battery gigafactories, sub-nanometer precision requirements in shrinking semiconductor nodes, and tighter integration of optical sensors with smart-factory ecosystems. Aerospace maintenance operations are migrating toward non-contact inspection of composite airframes, while the miniaturization of medical implants drives wider use of white-light interferometry. Competitive pressure is intensifying as companies pursue technology-heavy acquisitions, and supply-chain constraints for germanium and gallium continue to elevate costs and lead times.

Key Report Takeaways

By offering, hardware dominated with 62.3% revenue share in 2024; software solutions are forecast to post the highest CAGR at 6.9% through 2030.
By hardware type, coordinate measuring machines accounted for 41.7% share of the hardware segment in 2024, whereas optical digitizers and scanners are expected to climb at an 8.1% CAGR to 2030.
By end-user, automotive applications held 25.8% of optical measurement market size in 2024, while the electronics and semiconductor segment is on track for the fastest 7.4% CAGR to 2030.
By dimension, 3D systems captured 70.4% of optical measurement market size in 2024 and lead growth at an 8.3% CAGR iopscience.iop.org.
By measurement range, small and medium component inspection secured 71.6% share of the optical measurement market size in 2024, whereas large-volume systems (>1 m³) are projected to advance at a 7.1% CAGR
By geography, Asia-Pacific led with 37.9% of optical measurement market share in 2024, while it is projected to expand at a 7.3% CAGR to 2030

Global Optical Measurement Market Trends and Insights

Drivers Impact Analysis

Driver	(~)% Impact on CAGR Forecast	Geographic Relevance	Impact Timeline
Surging EV battery gigafactory demand for in-line optical metrology	+1.2%	Asia-Pacific core, spill-over to North America	Medium term (2-4 years)
Adoption of optical metrology in additive manufacturing quality loops	+0.8%	Global, concentrated in North America & EU	Long term (≥4 years)
Node-shrink driven precision needs in semiconductor front-end fabs	+1.5%	Asia-Pacific, North America, select EU fabs	Short term (≤2 years)
Aerospace MRO shift to non-contact inspection for composite airframes	+0.6%	North America & EU core, emerging Asia-Pacific	Medium term (2-4 years)
Miniaturization of medical implants elevating white-light interferometry	+0.4%	Global, early adoption in North America & EU	Long term (≥4 years)
Integration with smart-factory MES and digital twin platforms	+0.9%	Global, advanced in Germany & Japan	Medium term (2-4 years)

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Surging EV battery gigafactory demand for in-line optical metrology (Asia)

Global investments of USD 195 billion in battery production during 2022-2023 are driving rapid deployment of high-speed optical inspection capable of validating 240 stator contacts in under 30 seconds, 100× faster than legacy methods.^{[1]Modern Machine Shop, “Precision Inspection System for Electric Vehicle Components,” mmsonline.com} The Chinese industrial laser market grew 10.2% to USD 15.9 billion in 2024, paralleling heavier use of laser-based gauges on battery cell lines. Computed-tomography quality analysis now detects anode overhang and delamination non-destructively, mitigating thermal-runaway risks.

Adoption of optical metrology in additive manufacturing quality loops

Additive manufacturing’s shift to serial production requires in-situ 3D topographical monitoring to reach zero-defect goals.^{[2]MDPI, “In-Situ 3D Surface Monitoring for Additive Manufacturing,” mdpi.com} Optical datasets feed machine-learning models that automatically adjust process variables, cutting post-processing and scrap. Structured-light scanners deliver contact-level accuracy on selective-laser-melted parts, while digital moiré analyses reveal a 7% volume gap versus CAD, underscoring the importance of closed-loop inspection.

Node-shrink driven precision needs in semiconductor front-end fabs

Sub-2 nm nodes force metrology accuracy below 0.2 nm, promoting hybrid techniques that fuse multiple sensors.^{[3]SPIE Digital Library, “Advanced Metrology for Sub-2 nm Nodes,” spiedigitallibrary.org} Japan’s renewed investments in wafer-equipment capacity highlight optical flatness metrology’s transition from capacitance-based tools to non-contact systems that eliminate micro-contamination. White-light interferometers maintain topography control inside TSV processes with repeatability aligned to reference gauges.

Aerospace MRO shift to non-contact inspection for composite airframes

Thermographic signal reconstruction now finishes full airframe checks in 3-4 hours versus 10-14 hours previously, cutting downtime while spotting subsurface flaws.^{[4]CompositesWorld, “Thermography Innovations for Aircraft NDI,” compositesworld.com} Dynamic scanning platforms paired with robotics lift point-cloud coverage by 18% on large fuselage parts. Portable systems such as LASLAT eliminate teardown, allowing inspections on the flight line.

Restraints Impact Analysis

Restraint	(~)% Impact on CAGR Forecast	Geographic Relevance	Impact Timeline
High up-front CAPEX for large-volume 3D scanners among SMEs	−0.7%	Global, acute in emerging markets	Short term (≤2 years)
Measurement uncertainty on highly reflective hybrid composites	−0.4%	NA & EU aerospace, APAC automotive	Medium term (2-4 years)
Fragmented metrology software ecosystem creating data silos	−0.5%	Global, multi-vendor sites	Long term (≥4 years)
Supply-chain volatility in supercontinuum and UV optics	−0.6%	Global, precision applications	Short term (≤2 years)

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High up-front CAPEX for large-volume 3D scanners among SMEs

Systems such as ZEISS ATOS LRX, capable of scanning 4 m² areas and capturing 2×12 million points per frame, often exceed annual equipment budgets of small manufacturers. Leasing and measurement-as-a-service models offer relief but lack deep integration with automated cells, slowing broader uptake despite India’s incentive schemes that encourage modernization.

Measurement uncertainty on highly reflective hybrid composites

Vision-based methods record 2.4° to 4.6° total uncertainty on reflective TRICAP and TEPEX hybrids. Confocal microscopes require specialized calibration to maintain traceability, while hybrid optical-tactile setups improve accuracy at the cost of higher complexity.

Segment Analysis

By Offering: Software Acceleration Drives Ecosystem Integration

Hardware dominated revenue with 62.3% share in 2024, reflecting continued dependence on coordinate measuring machines, optical digitizers, scanners, and vision systems for dimensional control mordorintelligence.com. Software, although smaller, is growing fastest at 6.9% CAGR as manufacturers embed analytics, AI, and remote collaboration into workflows. The optical measurement market benefits from vendors bundling sensors with cloud dashboards that unify quality data across plants

Coordinate measuring machines retained 41.7% of hardware revenue, supported by bridge and gantry models for battery packs and aerospace structures. Optical digitizers and scanners headline growth at 8.1% CAGR as additive manufacturing and reverse-engineering proliferate. The convergence of hardware and software blurs boundaries, with platforms such as Mitutoyo MeasurLink 10.1 linking Power BI analytics to inspection data. Services-calibration, retrofit, and trainingcement customer lock-in and open recurring-revenue streams.

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By Dimension: 3D Measurement Dominance Reflects Complexity Demands

Three-dimensional inspection commanded 70.4% of optical measurement market share in 2024, a position underpinned by the need to capture full geometries in fewer setups. 3D systems are projected to compound at 8.3% CAGR through 2030 as free-form surfaces, lattice structures, and complex assemblies become commonplace in EV and aerospace production. Two-dimensional tools remain essential for flat-panel and wafer applications.

Advances in multi-sensor 3D profilers push nanometer-level uncertainty over large areas, while AI-driven defect recognition reduces operator dependency. Structured-light scanners slash cycle times and support reverse-engineering workflows. Chromatic confocal sensors now achieve 620 mm stand-off with sub-micrometer precision, extending optical metrology to deep cavities and large parts.

By Measurement Range: Large Volume Applications Drive Innovation

Small and medium components held 71.6% share in 2024 as electronics, medical, and precision automotive parts dominate inspection counts. However, large-volume (>1 m³) applications are forecast to grow 7.1% CAGR due to wind-turbine blades, aircraft structures, and EV battery enclosures. Portable laser trackers and photogrammetry rigs now reach millimeter accuracy across factory halls.

Robotic automation within these rigs increases accessibility around massive components, boosting repeatability while reducing worker exposure. Multi-station layouts let manufacturers merge point clouds from several arms, enabling full-field analyses of parts that exceed a single system’s envelope. AI scripting automates feature extraction, accelerating first-article approval for large assemblies.

By Technique: White-Light Interferometry Gains Momentum

Laser triangulation remained the top technique with 37.5% share in 2024, prized for robustness and value. White-light interferometry is expected to register the fastest 7.8% CAGR as sub-nanometer precision becomes vital for advanced chips and miniaturized implants. Confocal microscopy usage widens for micro-surface texture, whereas time-of-flight tools find niches in long-range industrial alignment.

Hybrid systems blend interferometry with triangulation or confocal modules, delivering both speed and exactness. The acquisition of supercontinuum-laser pioneer NKT Photonics by Hamamatsu expands light-source choices for these interferometers, allowing broadband illumination for high-resolution, low-noise height mapping.

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By End-user: Electronics-Semiconductor Surge Outpaces Automotive

Automotive lines comprised the largest slice at 25.8% of optical measurement market size in 2024, reflecting EV drivetrain precision and battery safety mandates. Electronics and semiconductor fabs, however, are projected for the quickest 7.4% CAGR, accelerated by AI server demand and China’s 2030 metrology blueprint. Aerospace and defense maintain steady uptake as composites and additive repairs proliferate.

Energy-sector requirements grow alongside wind and hydrogen investments, while medical manufacturing leans on interferometry for implant micro-finishing. Industrial machinery, research labs, and education round out demand, sustaining foundational metrology skills in the workforce.

Geography Analysis

Asia-Pacific delivered 37.9% of 2024 revenue and is expected to grow at a 7.3% CAGR to 2030, buoyed by Chinese laser-tool investment and Japan’s JPY 3.9 trillion semiconductor outlay between fiscal 2021 and 2023. India’s Production-Linked Incentive plans target a leap from 17% to 25% manufacturing GDP share, helping local firms finance metrology upgrades. Southeast Asian nations deepen electronics value-chains, further enlarging regional demand for dimensional control.

North America remains an innovation hub anchored by aerospace, defense, and advanced-node semiconductor fabs. Mexico’s light-vehicle plants and electronics assembly drive cross-border optical metrology installs, while Canada expands service networks via partnerships such as Hexagon–Elliott Matsuura. The United States gains from reshoring policies that tie incentives to stringent quality audits.

Europe secures share through German automotive excellence, French aerospace programs, and UK composites research. Germany’s Industry 4.0 adoption accelerates MES–metrology integration, whereas Nordic suppliers provide niche equipment for wind-energy blade and space-component inspections. Supply-chain volatility in germanium and gallium has tested European OEMs but also encouraged local sourcing of optical elements.

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Competitive Landscape

The field shows moderate consolidation. Hexagon AB, Carl Zeiss AG, Nikon Corporation, and Renishaw plc deploy broad portfolios combined with global service reach. Recent moves include Hexagon’s USD 123 million take-over of Geomagic to couple point-cloud automation with sensor hardware. Hamamatsu’s purchase of NKT Photonics strengthens light-source breadth for interferometry, while Viavi’s acquisition of Inertial Labs widens inertial-navigation and optical test coverage. Supply-chain disruptions, particularly China’s export curbs on germanium and gallium, inflate optics costs and elongate lead times by 40 weeks, spurring multi-source strategies.

Emerging specialists such as Chipmetrics, funded with €2.4 million for ALD metrology, and Onto Innovation, securing a USD 69 million DRAM deal for thin-film gauges, signal that niche innovation still attracts capital. Private equity interest surfaced with Luxium’s USD 19 million bid for Inrad Optics, demonstrating confidence in component suppliers to high-precision instruments. AI-enhanced vision, multi-sensor fusion, and hybrid optical–tactile rigs headline next-wave differentiation.

Optical Measurement Industry Leaders

Hexagon Metrology
Mitutoyo Corporation
Carl Zeiss AG
FARO Technologies
Nikon Instruments Inc.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Recent Industry Developments

January 2025: Onto Innovation received a USD 69 million volume purchase agreement for Iris G2 metrology systems, with shipments slated for Q1 2025.
January 2025: MSI Viking acquired a regional precision-metrology firm, broadening its optical measurement offering
December 2024: Hexagon AB bought 3D Systems’ Geomagic software suite for USD 123 million, closing by Q2 2025
December 2024: Viavi Solutions agreed to purchase Inertial Labs for up to USD 325 million over four years

Table of Contents for Optical Measurement 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 Surging EV Battery Gigafactory Demand for In-Line Optical Metrology (Asia)
- 4.2.2 Adoption of Optical Metrology in Additive Manufacturing Quality Loops
- 4.2.3 Node-Shrink Driven Precision Needs in Semiconductor Front-End Fabs
- 4.2.4 Aerospace MRO Shift to Non-contact Inspection for Composite Airframes
- 4.2.5 Miniaturization of Medical Implants Elevating White-Light Interferometry Use
- 4.2.6 Integration with Smart-Factory MES and Digital Twin Platforms
4.3 Market Restraints
- 4.3.1 High Up-front CAPEX for Large-Volume 3D Scanners among SMEs
- 4.3.2 Measurement Uncertainty on Highly Reflective Hybrid Composites
- 4.3.3 Fragmented Metrology Software Ecosystem Creating Data Silos
- 4.3.4 Supply-Chain Volatility in Supercontinuum and UV Optics
4.4 Industry Ecosystem Analysis
4.5 Technological Outlook
4.6 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.6.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.6.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.6.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.6.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 4.6.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUES)

5.1 By Offering
- 5.1.1 Hardware
- 5.1.1.1 Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
- 5.1.1.1.1 Bridge CMM
- 5.1.1.1.2 Gantry CMM
- 5.1.1.1.3 Articulated Arm CMM
- 5.1.1.2 Optical Digitizers and Scanners (ODS)
- 5.1.1.2.1 Structured-Light Scanner
- 5.1.1.2.2 Laser Scanner
- 5.1.1.3 Video Measuring Machines (VMM)
- 5.1.2 Software
- 5.1.2.1 Metrology Software
- 5.1.2.2 Quality Inspection Software
- 5.1.3 Services
- 5.1.3.1 Calibration Services
- 5.1.3.2 Maintenance and Retrofit
5.2 By Dimension
- 5.2.1 2D
- 5.2.2 3D
5.3 By Measurement Range
- 5.3.1 Small and Medium Components (Less than 1 m³)
- 5.3.2 Large Volume (Above 1 m³)
5.4 By Technique
- 5.4.1 Laser Triangulation
- 5.4.2 White-Light Interferometry
- 5.4.3 Confocal Microscopy
- 5.4.4 Time-of-Flight
5.5 By End-user
- 5.5.1 Automotive
- 5.5.1.1 ICE Vehicle Manufacturing
- 5.5.1.2 Electric Vehicle and Battery
- 5.5.2 Aerospace and Defense
- 5.5.2.1 OEM Production
- 5.5.2.2 Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)
- 5.5.3 Energy and Power
- 5.5.3.1 Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing
- 5.5.3.2 Oil and Gas Equipment
- 5.5.4 Electronics and Semiconductor
- 5.5.4.1 Semiconductor Front-End
- 5.5.4.2 PCB and SMT Assembly
- 5.5.5 Industrial Machinery
- 5.5.6 Medical Devices
- 5.5.7 Research and Education
5.6 By Geography
- 5.6.1 North America
- 5.6.1.1 United States
- 5.6.1.2 Canada
- 5.6.1.3 Mexico
- 5.6.2 Europe
- 5.6.2.1 Germany
- 5.6.2.2 United Kingdom
- 5.6.2.3 France
- 5.6.2.4 Nordics
- 5.6.2.5 Rest of Europe
- 5.6.3 South America
- 5.6.3.1 Brazil
- 5.6.3.2 Rest of South America
- 5.6.4 Asia-Pacific
- 5.6.4.1 China
- 5.6.4.2 Japan
- 5.6.4.3 India
- 5.6.4.4 South-East Asia
- 5.6.4.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.6.5 Middle East and Africa
- 5.6.5.1 Middle East
- 5.6.5.1.1 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
- 5.6.5.1.2 Turkey
- 5.6.5.1.3 Rest of Middle East
- 5.6.5.2 Africa
- 5.6.5.2.1 South Africa
- 5.6.5.2.2 Rest of Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

6.1 Market Concentration
6.2 Strategic Moves
6.3 Market Share Analysis
6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
- 6.4.1 Hexagon AB
- 6.4.2 Carl Zeiss AG
- 6.4.3 Nikon Corporation (Nikon Metrology)
- 6.4.4 FARO Technologies Inc.
- 6.4.5 Mitutoyo Corporation
- 6.4.6 Keyence Corporation
- 6.4.7 Renishaw plc
- 6.4.8 GOM GmbH (ZEISS IQS)
- 6.4.9 Zygo Corporation (AMETEK Inc.)
- 6.4.10 Jenoptik AG
- 6.4.11 Creaform Inc. (AMETEK Inc.)
- 6.4.12 KLA Corporation
- 6.4.13 Bruker Corporation
- 6.4.14 Perceptron Inc. (Atlas Copco)
- 6.4.15 Vision Engineering Ltd.
- 6.4.16 InnovMetric Software Inc.
- 6.4.17 ISRA VISION AG
- 6.4.18 WENZEL Group GmbH and Co. KG
- 6.4.19 HORIBA, Ltd.
- 6.4.20 LMI Technologies Inc.

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

7.1 White-space and Unmet-Need Assessment

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Global Optical Measurement Market Report Scope

The optical measurement market encompasses the development, production, and application of technologies that use light, whether visible, infrared, or ultraviolet, to measure and analyze physical properties such as distance, shape, thickness, surface roughness, temperature, and displacement.

The study tracks the revenue accrued through the sale of optical measurements by various players across the globe. It also tracks the key market parameters, underlying growth influencers, and major vendors operating in the industry, which supports the market estimations and growth rates over the forecast period. The study further analyses the overall impact of COVID-19 aftereffects and other macroeconomic factors on the market. The report’s scope encompasses market sizing and forecasts for the various market segments.

The optical measurement market is segmented by offering (hardware and software), end-user (automotive, aerospace & defense, energy and power, electronics manufacturing, industrial, medical, and others), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. The market sizes and forecasts regarding value (USD) for all the above segments are provided.

By Offering	Hardware	Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)	Bridge CMM
			Gantry CMM
			Articulated Arm CMM

		Optical Digitizers and Scanners (ODS)	Structured-Light Scanner
			Laser Scanner
		Video Measuring Machines (VMM)

	Software	Metrology Software
		Quality Inspection Software

	Services	Calibration Services
		Maintenance and Retrofit
By Dimension	2D
	3D
By Measurement Range	Small and Medium Components (Less than 1 m³)
	Large Volume (Above 1 m³)
By Technique	Laser Triangulation
	White-Light Interferometry
	Confocal Microscopy
	Time-of-Flight

By End-user	Automotive	ICE Vehicle Manufacturing
		Electric Vehicle and Battery

	Aerospace and Defense	OEM Production
		Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)

	Energy and Power	Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing
		Oil and Gas Equipment

	Electronics and Semiconductor	Semiconductor Front-End
		PCB and SMT Assembly
	Industrial Machinery
	Medical Devices
	Research and Education

By Geography	North America	United States
		Canada
		Mexico

	Europe	Germany
		United Kingdom
		France
		Nordics
		Rest of Europe

	South America	Brazil
		Rest of South America

	Asia-Pacific	China
		Japan
		India
		South-East Asia
		Rest of Asia-Pacific

	Middle East and Africa	Middle East	Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
			Turkey
			Rest of Middle East

		Africa	South Africa
			Rest of Africa

By Offering

Hardware	Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)	Bridge CMM
		Gantry CMM
		Articulated Arm CMM

	Optical Digitizers and Scanners (ODS)	Structured-Light Scanner
		Laser Scanner
	Video Measuring Machines (VMM)
Software	Metrology Software
	Quality Inspection Software
Services	Calibration Services
	Maintenance and Retrofit

By Dimension

By Measurement Range

Small and Medium Components (Less than 1 m³)

Large Volume (Above 1 m³)

By Technique

Laser Triangulation

White-Light Interferometry

Confocal Microscopy

Time-of-Flight

By End-user

Automotive	ICE Vehicle Manufacturing
	Electric Vehicle and Battery
Aerospace and Defense	OEM Production
	Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)
Energy and Power	Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing
	Oil and Gas Equipment
Electronics and Semiconductor	Semiconductor Front-End
	PCB and SMT Assembly
Industrial Machinery
Medical Devices
Research and Education

By Geography

North America	United States
	Canada
	Mexico
Europe	Germany
	United Kingdom
	France
	Nordics
	Rest of Europe
South America	Brazil
	Rest of South America
Asia-Pacific	China
	Japan
	India
	South-East Asia
	Rest of Asia-Pacific

Middle East and Africa	Middle East	Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
		Turkey
		Rest of Middle East

	Africa	South Africa
		Rest of Africa

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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the current size of the optical measurement market?

The optical measurement market is valued at USD 6.57 billion in 2025.

How fast will the optical measurement market grow through 2030?

The market is projected to expand at a 6.87% CAGR, reaching USD 9.16 billion by 2030.

Which region leads demand for optical metrology tools?

Asia-Pacific accounts for 37.9% of global revenue and is growing at a 7.3% CAGR.

What segment shows the fastest growth inside the market?

Electronics and semiconductor applications are forecast for a 7.4% CAGR through 2030 due to sub-2 nm fabrication.

Why are large-volume 3D scanners expensive for SMEs?

High-accuracy systems that scan several square meters can exceed smaller firms’ annual capital budgets, limiting adoption without leasing or incentive programs.

How is artificial intelligence influencing optical measurement?

AI powers automated feature recognition, closed-loop process adjustments, and predictive quality analytics, reducing cycle time and operator involvement.

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