3D scanners are any device that measure the tangible things usinglight, laser or x-ray and create dense point clouds or polygon meshes. 3Dscanners are also known as 3D digitizers, white light scanners, laser scanners,LIDAR, industrial CT, and others. There exist numerous distinct methods for 3Dscanning, based on diverse principles of imaging. While some technologies areperfect for short-range scanning, others are better for long- or mid-rangescanning. 3D scanning technology finds application at any point in amanufacturing cycle and helps save time, material and money. 3D scanningresults in enhanced quality, and improved fitting parts which require less costfor production. By utilizing 3D scanning, the cost of a typical manufacturingdesign cycle can be reduced by 75%. 3D scanning offers several advantages suchas quick capture of all physical measurements of any physical object,time-saving design work, and assurance of parts manufacturing with precisemeasurements which is triggering the demand for 3D scanners.

3D Scanner Market: Segmentation

3D scanner market is segmented on the basis of type, application,range, vertical and region. On the basis of type, 3D scanner market can besegmented into optical scanner, laser scanner, and structured light scanner.According to application, 3D scanner market can be segmented into rapidprototyping, face body scanner, quality inspection, reverse engineering andother applications. 3D Scanner market can be segmented according to verticalwhich includes manufacturing, media & entertainment, healthcare, and aerospace& defense. By range, the global 3D scanner market can be segmented intoshort-range, medium-range and long-range scanners. Regionally, 3D scannermarket can be segmented into North America, Latin America, Western Europe,Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (MEA), Asia Pacific excluding Japan(APEJ) and Japan.

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3D Scanner Market: RegionalOutlook

Driven by the surge in demand by manufacturing vertical, 3D scannermarket is anticipated to witness high growth during the projected period. NorthAmerica accounted for a major percentage of the global 3D scanner market in2014. Structured light scanner is expected to create favorable opportunitiesfor 3D scanner manufacturers over the forecast period. Latin America and AsiaPacific are expected to contribute significantly to global market growth overthe projection period. 

3D Scanner Market: Drivers

Technological advancement and development of handheld 3D scanners isexpected to drive growth of global 3D scanner market. Reverse engineeringservices are witnessing high adoption due to widespread industrial applicationsin sectors such as automobile, manufacturing, defence, and aerospace. Also,face/body scanners are expected to gain traction during the projection periodwith widening applications in healthcare industry and in security surveillance.However, high initial prices of 3D scanners are limiting the industrialadoption of the product and is expected to be a restraint for the global 3Dscanner market during the forecast period.

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3D Scanner Market: Key Players

The key vendors in the 3D scanner market includeMaptek Pty Ltd., 3D Systems Inc., Autodesk Inc., 3D Digital Corporation, FaroTechnologies, Creaform Inc. (Ametek Inc.), Konica Minolta, Inc., ShapeGrabber(Quality Vision International) and Direct Dimensions Inc. Key players operatingin the 3D scanner market follow the approach of introducing novel andeconomical products, thereby expanding product portfolio for superior marketpenetration. Furthermore, mergers & acquisitions and strategic partnershipare other strategies followed by major 3D scanner providers to gain competitiveedge.