3D Metrology Market - By Component (Hardware, Software, Services), By Application (Quality Control & Inspection, Reverse Engineering, Virtual Simulation, 3D Scanning), By End-Use (A&D, Automotive, Medical, Construction & Engineering, Heavy Machinery) - Gl

3D Metrology Market - By Component (Hardware, Software, Services), By Application (Quality Control & Inspection, Reverse Engineering, Virtual Simulation, 3D Scanning), By End-Use (A&D, Automotive, Medical, Construction & Engineering, Heavy Machinery) - Global Forecast to 2032

3D Metrology Market is poised to grow tremendously through 2032 due to the rising demand for 3D metrology solutions in manufacturing electronics such as phones, tablets, and laptops. 3D metrology helps solve the difficult geometries of the products, while assuring the product quality. The mounting use of non-contact optical sensors for measuring the gap between the glass and frame of a smartphone and PCB coatings will also serve as a key factor driving the demand for the 3D metrology industry, especially in the Asia Pacific.

The increasing use of 3D metrology equipment by several industries, including heavy machinery, aerospace, automotive, construction and engineering, and energy and power, is one of the prominent factors fueling the 3D metrology market growth over the years. Also, the implementation of industry 4.0 and a rise in R&D expenditures by metrology equipment producers are projected to impact market expansion positively.

Overall, the 3D metrology industry is segmented in terms of component, application, end-use, and region.

Based on the component, the 3D automated optical inspection (AOI) system segment will be valued at over USD 2 billion by 2032. The constant advancements in optical technology will spur the segmental growth. Besides, 3D AOI offers exact measurements and inspections of the height dimension of devices on the PCB, which will most likely augment its adoption in the coming years.

By application, the quality control & inspection segment will grow considerably through 2032 owing to its rising applications in the manufacturing sector. Increasing demand for 3D metrology globally due to the accuracy offered by 3D scanners for small parts will accelerate product adoption in the ensuing years.

Considering the end-use, the aerospace segment held over 15% market share in 2022. Aerospace is an early adopter of 3D scanners, CMM, and VMM, given the sector’s expanding demand for data scanning. In addition, companies in the industry are undertaking strategic initiatives to encourage the adoption of 3D printing solutions in the aerospace industry. The demand for 3D metrology solutions in the aerospace segment is also rising owing to component precision.

Regionally, the demand for 3D metrology systems is expected to be felt across the Asia Pacific region in the coming years. The presence of some of the leading players along with strong industrial economies such as China, India, and Japan will drive the growth of the regional market.