Global 3D Scanners Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Type;

Portable/Handheld , Desktop-Based , Fixed-Mount, and Robot-Mount.

By Offering;

Hardware, Software, and Services.

By Range;

Short Range (Less than 1m) , Medium Range (1.1m to 300m), and Long Range (More than 300.1m).

By End-user;

Automotive , Aerospace & Defense , Civil & Architecture , Healthcare , Education , Manufacturing , Media & Entertainment, and Others.

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031).
Report ID: Rn140346782 Published Date: May, 2025 Updated Date: June, 2025

3D Scanners MarketOverview

3D Scanners Market (USD Million)

3D Scanners Market was valued at USD 1,167.26 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 1,949.18 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.6%.


Global 3D Scanners Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 7.6 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)7.6 %
Market Size (2024)USD 1,167.26 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 1,949.18 Million
Market ConcentrationMedium
Report Pages385
1,167.26
2024
1,949.18
2031

Major Players

  • Faro Technologies Inc.
  • Nikon Metrology NV
  • Topcon Corporation
  • Trimble Inc.
  • Creaform, Inc.
  • 3D Digital Corporation
  • Perceptron, Inc.
  • Autodesk, Inc.
  • 3D Systems, Inc.
  • ShapeGrabber

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Global 3D Scanners Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The 3D Scanners Market has experienced significant growth, primarily driven by the increasing demand for digital representations of physical objects across various industries. The market's expansion is largely attributed to the rising adoption of 3D scanning technologies in manufacturing, healthcare, and automotive sectors. The adoption rate of 3D scanners in design and prototyping processes has seen a surge of up to 25% in recent years.

Industrial Application and Growth
In industrial applications, the demand for 3D scanners in product quality control and design verification has risen dramatically. It is estimated that around 30% of companies in the automotive sector now rely on 3D scanning technologies to improve efficiency and reduce errors. This trend is expected to continue as companies seek to streamline their operations and enhance precision.

Increasing Demand for Consumer Electronics
The use of 3D scanning in the consumer electronics industry has significantly increased. With the rising interest in customized products, such as smartphones and wearable tech, 3D scanning technologies are now integral in designing personalized consumer electronics. The market share for 3D scanners in the electronics industry has grown by 18%, highlighting their increasing role in consumer product development.

Future Outlook
Looking forward, the 3D scanners market is poised for further growth. With an increasing focus on industries like healthcare, where 3D scanners are used in medical imaging and prosthetics, market growth is anticipated to reach an estimated 35% growth in the next few years. As technology advances and costs decrease, adoption is expected to rise further, fueling the market's expansion.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Offering
    3. Market Snapshot, By Range
    4. Market Snapshot, By End-user
    5. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. 3D Scanners Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Technological advancements in 3D scanning technologies.
        2. Growing adoption of 3D scanners in healthcare and aerospace industries.
        3. Rising investments in research and development activities
      2. Restraints
        1. High initial costs associated with 3D scanning equipment.
        2. Lack of skilled professionals proficient in operating 3D scanners.
        3. Issues related to data privacy and security concerns
      3. Opportunities
        1. Emerging applications in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).
        2. Potential growth in automotive and electronics industries.
        3. Development of portable and handheld 3D scanners
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. 3D Scanners Market, By Type, 2021- 2031(USD Million)
      1. Portable/Handheld
      2. Desktop-based
      3. Fixed-mount
      4. Robot-mount
    2. 3D Scanners Market, By Offering, 2021- 2031(USD Million)
      1. Hardware
      2. Software
      3. Services
    3. 3D Scanners Market, By Range, 2021- 2031(USD Million)
      1. Short Range (Less than 1m)
      2. Medium Range (1.1m to 300m)
      3. Long Range (More than 300.1m)
    4. 3D Scanners Market, By End-user, 2021- 2031(USD Million)
      1. Automotive
      2. Aerospace and Defense
      3. Civil and Architecture
      4. Healthcare
      5. Education
      6. Manufacturing
      7. Media and Entertainment
      8. Others
    5. 3D Scanners Market, By Geography, 2021- 2031(USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Faro Technologies Inc.
      2. Nikon Metrology NV
      3. Topcon Corporation
      4. Trimble Inc.
      5. Creaform, Inc.
      6. 3D Digital Corporation
      7. Perceptron, Inc.
      8. Autodesk, Inc.
      9. 3D Systems, Inc.
      10. ShapeGrabber
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market