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Dimensional Metrology Sector, Global, 2024 2028
100% Inspection Rate of EVs to Drive Transformational Growth Between 2026 and 2028
RELEASE DATE
23-Sep-2024
23-Sep-2024
REGION
Global
Global
DELIVERABLE TYPE
Market Research
Market Research
RESEARCH CODE
KAB8-01-00-00-00
KAB8-01-00-00-00
SKU
TM_2024_1025
TM_2024_1025
This analytics examines the key trends in the global dimensional metrology (DM) market and identifies the factors that drive and restrain market growth. With 2023 as the base year, this in-depth analysis covers dimensional metrology products, such as coordinate measuring machines (CMM), optical digitizers and scanners (ODS), vision measuring machines (VMM), form measuring machines (FMM), measurement gages (MG), and caliper and micrometers (C&M), for the forecast period (2024 to 2028). A regional perspective of demand patterns in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of World, in addition to forecasts by end-use industry for every product segment and an analysis of the competitive scenario, including vendors' market shares, is provided. The report sheds light on the adoption of in-line and at-line metrology systems and concludes with growth opportunities emerging from this space that market players and stakeholders could leverage.
Revenue Forecast
The revenue estimate for the base year 2023 is $5,279.6 million, with a CAGR of 3.7% projected for the study period from 2023 to 2028 in the Dimensional Metrology Sector, Global, 2024–2028.
scope of analysis
- The analysis does not consider revenue generated by refurbished equipment sales. Revenue from dimensional metrology third-party software and services are also not included.
- The end-use industries included in the research scope are automotive, aerospace and defense, machine shops, medical, electronics, and others (energy and power; heavy industries; general engineering; architecture and construction; academic and research).
Segmentation
Global Dimensional Metrology Market
- CMM
- Bridge type
- Gantry type
- Horizontal-arm
- Articulated-arm
- Handheld type
- ODS
- White light scanners
- Laser trackers
- 3D laser scanners
- VMM
- Measuring microscopes
- Profile projectors
- Multi-sensor systems
- FMM
- Surface roughness measurement
- Contour measurement
- Roundness/cylindricity measurement
- MG
- Height gage
- Plug and bore gage
- Ring gage
- Depth gage
- C&M
- Calipers
- Micrometers
Competitive Environment
| Competitive Environment | Details |
| Number of Competitors | 50+ |
| Competitive Factors | Cost, performance, schedule, support, technology, reliability, customer relationships |
| Key End-user Industry Verticals | Automotive, Aerospace and defense, Machine shops, Electronics |
| Leading Competitors | Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Zeiss Group, Mitutoyo Corporation, Faro, Creaform, QVI |
| Revenue Share of Top 3 Competitors (2023) | 57.4% |
| Other Notable Competitors | Mahr, LS Starrett, Wenzel, Nikon |
| Distribution Structure | Direct sales, manufacturing representatives, distributors, and value-added resellers |
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives
Transformative Megatrends
- Why: The anticipated surge in electric vehicle (EV) sales during the latter half of the forecast period is driven by several factors, including a decrease in headline inflation, increased consumer purchasing power, reduced EV prices, and the establishment of adequate charging infrastructure. This shift will necessitate enhanced measurement and inspection processes for various automotive components.
- Frost Perspective: The growing demand for inline measurement systems is expected to be a significant driver for the dimensional metrology sector. As manufacturers focus on the production of body-in-white (BIW), subassemblies, and battery components, the need for precise measurement solutions will become increasingly critical to ensure quality and compliance.
Internal Challenges
- Why: The dimensional metrology industry faces internal challenges, particularly a shortage of engineers and technicians equipped with the necessary quality-control skill sets. As metrology systems evolve and integrate advanced technologies, there is a pressing need for a workforce proficient in programming, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data analysis.
- Frost Perspective: To address these challenges, manufacturers must prioritize the development of educational programs and training initiatives aimed at cultivating a skilled workforce. The forecast period will likely see a greater emphasis on automation within metrology, further amplifying the demand for qualified engineers and technicians.
Geopolitical Chaos
- Why: Geopolitical factors, such as the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War and economic challenges in China, have led to significant supply chain disruptions affecting the automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors. These issues pose a threat to the growth of the dimensional metrology market in both the short and medium term.
- Frost Perspective: It is essential for end users to adapt their supply chains to mitigate the impacts of geopolitical instability. Metrology companies should develop strategies to diversify their customer base across different regions, reducing their vulnerability to localized disruptions and ensuring sustained growth in a challenging environment.
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Dimensional Metrology Industry
Scope of Analysis
Segmentation
Distribution Channels
Competitive Environment
Key Competitors
Stationary CMMs
Portable CMMs and ODS
VMM and FMM
MG and C&M
Growth Metrics
Growth Drivers
Growth Driver Analysis
Growth Driver Analysis (continued)
Growth Restraints
Growth Restraint Analysis
Growth Restraint Analysis (continued)
Forecast Considerations
Macroeconomic Factors and Global GDP Growth
Macroeconomic Factors and Inflation and Interest Rates
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Product
Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry
Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas
Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe
Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC
Revenue Forecast Analysis
Revenue Forecast Analysis (continued)
Revenue Forecast Analysis (continued)
Revenue Forecast Analysis (continued)
Revenue Forecast Analysis (continued)
Revenue Forecast Analysis (continued)
Pricing Trends and Forecast Analysis
Revenue Share
Revenue Share Analysis
Evolution of Quality, the Biggest Driver of In-line Metrology
Quality 4.0 to Drive the Future of Dimensional Metrology
In-line vs At-line vs Offline Market Size
Revenue Forecast Analysis
Revenue Forecast Analysis (continued)
Growth Metrics
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Subproduct
Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry
Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas
Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe
Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC
Forecast Analysis
Forecast Analysis (continued)
Trends by End-use Industry
Regional Trends
Revenue Share
Growth Metrics
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Subproduct
Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry
Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas
Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe
Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC
Forecast Analysis
Trends by End-use Industry
Regional Trends
Revenue Share
Growth Metrics
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Subproduct
Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry
Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas
Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe
Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC
Forecast Analysis
Trends by End-use Industry
Regional Trends
Revenue Share
Growth Metrics
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Subproduct
Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry
Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas
Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe
Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC
Forecast Analysis
Trends by End-use Industry
Regional Trends
Revenue Share
Growth Metrics
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Subproduct
Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry
Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas
Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe
Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC
Forecast Analysis
Trends by End-use Industry
Regional Trends
Revenue Share
Growth Metrics
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Subproduct
Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry
Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas
Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe
Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC
Forecast Analysis
End-use Industry Trends
Regional Trends
Revenue Share
Growth Opportunity 1: Industrial Metaverse
Growth Opportunity 1: Industrial Metaverse (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: In-line Metrology Systems
Growth Opportunity 2: In-line Metrology Systems (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: Industry 5.0
Growth Opportunity 3: Industry 5.0 (continued)
Growth Opportunity 4: Digital Thread
Growth Opportunity 4: Digital Thread (continued)
Growth Opportunity 5: Nanometrology
Growth Opportunity 5: Nanometrology (continued)
Growth Opportunity 6: Additive Manufacturing
Growth Opportunity 6: Additive Manufacturing (continued)
Best Practices Recognition
Frost Radar
Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
Next Steps
List of Exhibits
List of Exhibits (continued)
List of Exhibits (continued)
List of Exhibits (continued)
Legal Disclaimer
List of Figures
- Dimensional Metrology: Growth Metrics, Global, 2024
- Dimensional Metrology: Growth Drivers, Global, 2024–2028
- Dimensional Metrology: Growth Restraints, Global, 2024–2028
- Dimensional Metrology: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2021–2028
- Dimensional Metrology: Revenue Forecast by Product, Global, 2021–2028
- Dimensional Metrology: Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry, Global, 2021–2028
- Dimensional Metrology: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2021–2028
- Dimensional Metrology: Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas, 2021–2028
- Dimensional Metrology: Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe, 2021–2028
- Dimensional Metrology: Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC, 2021–2028
- Dimensional Metrology: Revenue Share of Top Participants, Global, 2023
- Dimensional Metrology: In-line, At-line, Offline Market Size ($ Million), Global, 2023
- Coordinate Measuring Machines: Growth Metrics, Global, 2024
- Coordinate Measuring Machines(CMM): Revenue Forecast, Global, 2021–2028
- Coordinate Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Subproduct, Global, 2021–2028
- Coordinate Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry, Global, 2021–2028
- Coordinate Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2021–2028
- Coordinate Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas, 2021–2028
- Coordinate Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe, 2021–2028
- Coordinate Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC, 2021–2028
- Coordinate Measuring Machines: Revenue Share of Top Participants, Global, 2023
- Optical Digitizers & Scanners: Growth Metrics, Global, 2024
- Optical Digitizers & Scanners: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2021–2028
- Optical Digitizers & Scanners: Revenue Forecast by Subproduct, Global, 2021–2028
- Optical Digitizers & Scanners: Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry, Global, 2021–2028
- Optical Digitizers & Scanners: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2021–2028
- Optical Digitizers & Scanners: Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas, 2021–2028
- Optical Digitizers & Scanners: Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe, 2021–2028
- Optical Digitizers & Scanners: Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC, 2021–2028
- Optical Digitizers & Scanners: Revenue Share of Top Participants, Global, 2023
- Vision Measuring Machines: Growth Metrics, Global, 2024
- Vision Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2021–2028
- Vision Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Subproduct, Global, 2021–2028
- Vision Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry, Global, 2021–2028
- Vision Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2021–2028
- Vision Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas, 2021–2028
- Vision Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe, 2021–2028
- Vision Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC, 2021–2028
- Vision Measuring Machines: Revenue Share of Top Participants, Global, 2023
- Form Measuring Machines: Growth Metrics, Global, 2024
- Form Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2021–2028
- Form Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Subproduct, Global, 2021–2028
- Form Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry, Global, 2021–2028
- Form Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2021–2028
- Form Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas, 2021–2028
- Form Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe, 2021–2028
- Form Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC, 2021–2028
- Form Measuring Machines: Revenue Share of Top Participants, Global, 2023
- Measurement Gages: Growth Metrics, Global, 2024
- Measurement Gages: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2021–2028
- Measurement Gages: Revenue Forecast by Subproduct, Global, 2021–2028
- Measurement Gages: Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry, Global, 2021–2028
- Measurement Gages: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2021–2028
- Measurement Gages: Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas, 2021–2028
- Measurement Gages: Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe, 2021–2028
- Measurement Gages: Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC, 2021–2028
- Measurement Gages: Revenue Share of Top Participants, Global, 2023
- Calipers & Micrometers: Growth Metrics, Global, 2024
- Calipers & Micrometers: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2021–2028
- Calipers & Micrometers: Revenue Forecast by Subproduct, Global, 2021–2028
- Calipers & Micrometers: Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry, Global, 2021–2028
- Calipers & Micrometers: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2021–2028
- Calipers & Micrometers: Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas, 2021–2028
- Calipers & Micrometers: Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe, 2021–2028
- Calipers & Micrometers: Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC, 2021–2028
- Calipers & Micrometers: Revenue Share of Top Participants, Global, 2023
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This analytics examines the key trends in the global dimensional metrology (DM) market and identifies the factors that drive and restrain market growth. With 2023 as the base year, this in-depth analysis covers dimensional metrology products, such as coordinate measuring machines (CMM), optical digitizers and scanners (ODS), vision measuring machines (VMM), form measuring machines (FMM), measurement gages (MG), and caliper and micrometers (C&M), for the forecast period (2024 to 2028). A regional perspective of demand patterns in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of World, in addition to forecasts by end-use industry for every product segment and an analysis of the competitive scenario, including vendors' market shares, is provided. The report sheds light on the adoption of in-line and at-line metrology systems and concludes with growth opportunities emerging from this space that market players and stakeholders could leverage.
| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| Author | Shruti Yewale |
| Industries | Test and Measurement Instrumentation |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Keyword 1 | Dimensional Metrology Market |
| Keyword 2 | Global Metrology Growth |
| Keyword 3 | Precision Measurement Industry |
| List of Charts and Figures | Dimensional Metrology: Growth Metrics, Global, 2024~ Dimensional Metrology: Growth Drivers, Global, 2024–2028~ Dimensional Metrology: Growth Restraints, Global, 2024–2028~ Dimensional Metrology: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2021–2028~ Dimensional Metrology: Revenue Forecast by Product, Global, 2021–2028~ Dimensional Metrology: Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry, Global, 2021–2028~ Dimensional Metrology: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2021–2028~ Dimensional Metrology: Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas, 2021–2028~ Dimensional Metrology: Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe, 2021–2028~ Dimensional Metrology: Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC, 2021–2028~ Dimensional Metrology: Revenue Share of Top Participants, Global, 2023~ Dimensional Metrology: In-line, At-line, Offline Market Size ($ Million), Global, 2023~ Coordinate Measuring Machines: Growth Metrics, Global, 2024~ Coordinate Measuring Machines(CMM): Revenue Forecast, Global, 2021–2028~ Coordinate Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Subproduct, Global, 2021–2028~ Coordinate Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry, Global, 2021–2028~ Coordinate Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2021–2028~ Coordinate Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas, 2021–2028~ Coordinate Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe, 2021–2028~ Coordinate Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC, 2021–2028~ Coordinate Measuring Machines: Revenue Share of Top Participants, Global, 2023~ Optical Digitizers & Scanners: Growth Metrics, Global, 2024~ Optical Digitizers & Scanners: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2021–2028~ Optical Digitizers & Scanners: Revenue Forecast by Subproduct, Global, 2021–2028~ Optical Digitizers & Scanners: Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry, Global, 2021–2028~ Optical Digitizers & Scanners: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2021–2028~ Optical Digitizers & Scanners: Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas, 2021–2028~ Optical Digitizers & Scanners: Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe, 2021–2028~ Optical Digitizers & Scanners: Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC, 2021–2028~ Optical Digitizers & Scanners: Revenue Share of Top Participants, Global, 2023~ Vision Measuring Machines: Growth Metrics, Global, 2024~ Vision Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2021–2028~ Vision Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Subproduct, Global, 2021–2028~ Vision Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry, Global, 2021–2028~ Vision Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2021–2028~ Vision Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas, 2021–2028~ Vision Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe, 2021–2028~ Vision Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC, 2021–2028~ Vision Measuring Machines: Revenue Share of Top Participants, Global, 2023~ Form Measuring Machines: Growth Metrics, Global, 2024~ Form Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2021–2028~ Form Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Subproduct, Global, 2021–2028~ Form Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry, Global, 2021–2028~ Form Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2021–2028~ Form Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas, 2021–2028~ Form Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe, 2021–2028~ Form Measuring Machines: Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC, 2021–2028~ Form Measuring Machines: Revenue Share of Top Participants, Global, 2023~ Measurement Gages: Growth Metrics, Global, 2024~ Measurement Gages: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2021–2028~ Measurement Gages: Revenue Forecast by Subproduct, Global, 2021–2028~ Measurement Gages: Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry, Global, 2021–2028~ Measurement Gages: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2021–2028~ Measurement Gages: Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas, 2021–2028~ Measurement Gages: Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe, 2021–2028~ Measurement Gages: Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC, 2021–2028~ Measurement Gages: Revenue Share of Top Participants, Global, 2023~ Calipers & Micrometers: Growth Metrics, Global, 2024~ Calipers & Micrometers: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2021–2028~ Calipers & Micrometers: Revenue Forecast by Subproduct, Global, 2021–2028~ Calipers & Micrometers: Revenue Forecast by End-use Industry, Global, 2021–2028~ Calipers & Micrometers: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2021–2028~ Calipers & Micrometers: Revenue Forecast by Country, Americas, 2021–2028~ Calipers & Micrometers: Revenue Forecast by Country, Europe, 2021–2028~ Calipers & Micrometers: Revenue Forecast by Country, APAC, 2021–2028~ Calipers & Micrometers: Revenue Share of Top Participants, Global, 2023~ |
| Podcast | No |
| Predecessor | K50A-01-00-00-00 |
| WIP Number | KAB8-01-00-00-00 |
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