3D Scanning Market Size To Reach $7,510.5 Million By 2030

May 2025 | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

3D Scanning Market Growth & Trends

The global 3D Scanning market size is estimated to reach USD 7,510.5 million by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 10.1% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing R&D spending and technological advancements are anticipated to drive the growth. The emergence of structured light technology, counter to the customary laser dot or laser line technology, is also estimated to fuel the growth.

The convergence of these technologies may provide enhanced interactive and immersive experiences. The increasing number of advanced wearable devices, complemented by portable and sophisticated 3D scanners, could potentially make the human-techno interaction more immersive, realistic, and adjunct with fabrication practices. The incipient trends, such as mixed reality, Internet of Things (IoT), and rising conjunction between a wearable device in automotive fabrication and aerospace -designing are anticipated to drive the market growth.

3D scanning technology is expected to significantly transform the healthcare sector, owing to the increasing number of applications. The technology helps the healthcare organizations improvise their existing processes precisely and efficiently. The integration of 3D scanning and Mixed Reality (MR) technology in the medical field involves live interactive imaging for assisting medical students and physicians in their medical practice. For instance, researchers are able to use 3D scanning and MR technology to help doctors conduct surgeries more effectively and teach complex subjects to medical students. 3D scanning can help direct neurosurgery navigation for minimally invasive interventions in simplified forms.

On the basis of product type, the 3D scanning market can be categorized into laser scanner, structure light scanner, optical scanner, and others. Optical scanners have been evolving gradually whereas the laser scanners have received acceptance owing to the launch of various innovative portable scanners. Increasing demand in industrial manufacturing, automotive designing is expected contribute to the market growth. A 3D scanner is used to capture straightforward and rigid dimensions of complex buildings and objects by deploying a laser medium. The modern-day intuitive touch-screen laser scanning models deliver increased clarity thereby conveying an astounding user experience.

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3D Scanning Market Report Highlights

Laser scanners segment accounted for the dominant share of 45.3% in 2024, because they provide highly accurate and detailed measurements.
Short-range scanning segment accounted for the dominant share in 2024, due to its high precision and suitability for detailed close-up work.
The hardware segment has maintained dominance in the 3D scanning market due to strong demand for high-precision scanning devices.
Tripod-mounted 3D scanners have dominated the market due to their high precision and stability in fixed environments.
Laser triangulation has dominated the 3D scanning market due to its high accuracy and fast data acquisition.
Reverse engineering segment dominated the 3D scanning market in 2024, due to its extensive use in product redesign and quality analysis.
The automotive industry dominated the 3D scanning market in 2024, due to its constant demand for precision in design and manufacturing.
North America 3D scanning market leads the global market, accounting for the largest share of 40.1% in 2024.

3D Scanning Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global 3D scanning market on the basis of product, range, component, type, technology, application, end use, and region:

3D Scanning Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)