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Future Market Prospects Enhanced by Growth Opportunities in Medical and Electronics Additive Manufacturing
17-Aug-2020
North America
Market Research
K494-01-00-00-00
TM00629-GL-MR_24441
This Frost & Sullivan research service analyzes the global dimensional metrology market for additive manufacturing in detail for the period from 2018 to 2024, with 2019 as the base year. The study covers key advanced technologies, including optical microscopes, scanning electron microscopes, coordinated measuring machines (CMM), 3D scanning, X-ray computed tomography (CT) as well as metrology software. Light and electron microscopes, 3D scanners, X-ray CT CMM, 3D printers, and computer-aided design CAD software generally form the ecosystem to cover the entire inspection process chain. The research study provides a comprehensive market overview with key end-market applications, detailed drivers and restraints of the market, total forecasting, and competitive landscape. Moreover, the study provides a coverage of major companies such as Zeiss, Bruker Alicona, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Mitutoyo, and Nikon Metrology among others. Regional analyses are provided for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Rest of World (RoW). It also highlights future growth opportunities and the strategic imperatives that need to be undertaken by market participants in order to capitalize on these growth opportunities. Further, it also includes a CEO's 360 degree perspective.
The global dimensional metrology equipment market for additive manufacturing (AM) is at a nascent state of its lifecycle. The total dimensional metrology market for AM reached $228.3 million in 2019, growing by 5.5% from 2018. An increasing trend toward incorporating additive manufacturing as a part of the entire production chain is leading to more adoption of a holistic approach as an integral part of the production chain. Compared to traditionally siloed works, an integrated and holistic inspection process will have a better chance of thriving in the dynamic additive manufacturing market. Inspection measurement technology is frequently located at the end of production. However, as the industry starts moving from prototyping to final part production, there is a higher need to understand how the parameters are actually affecting the quality of the part across all phases of the production cycle and networking of all interfaces with more adoption of CMMs, 3D scanners, and X-ray CT technologies. Moreover, several advancements will be possible in a connected-lab environment, enabling more automation where a wide range of metrology systems rely on several sources of data to make autonomous smart decisions to the final verified part. End users will be looking into more fully automated measuring systems as an integral part of production with the need for real-time data in the production environment. Frost & Sullivan expects a scenario of major interoperability with manufacturing systems.
Author: Mariano Kimbara
Key Findings
Strategic Imperatives
Attractive Opportunities in the Dimensional Metrology Market for AM
Attractive Opportunities in the Dimensional Metrology Market for AM (continued)
Attractive Opportunities in the Dimensional Metrology Market for AM (continued)
Future Roadmap for Dimensional Metrology for AM
Market Engineering Measurements
Market Engineering Measurements (continued)
CEO’s Perspective
Market Definitions
Market Definitions (continued)
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Key Questions this Study will Answer
Market Segmentation by Dimensional Metrology Equipment
Market Segmentation by Vertical Market
Market Distribution Channels
Additive Manufacturing Standards
AM Standardization Gaps
The Shift in Applications
End Markets and Applications
Metrology Equipment Driving the Industrialization of AM
Holistic Inspection Process Approach
Holistic Inspection Process Approach (continued)
Comparative Analysis of Applied Product Portfolio in AM
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Market Opportunity Matrix for Manufacturing Metrology
AM Industry Landscape Participants
Top Products to Watch
Market Drivers
Drivers Explained
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Market Restraints
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Market Engineering Measurements
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Forecast Assumptions
Revenue Forecast
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Pricing Trends and Forecast Discussion
Percent Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast by Region
Regional Hot Spots
Revenue Forecast Discussion by Region
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Revenue Forecast by Vertical Market
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Market Share
Market Share Analysis
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Comparative Analysis of Leading Companies and Product Portfolio
Company Profile—ZEISS
Company Profile—Hexagon
Company Profile—Bruker Alicona
Company Profile—Mitutoyo
Company Profile—Keyence
Company Profile—Nikon
Company Profile—Waygate Technologies
Competitive Environment
Top Competitors
Top Competitors (continued)
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Top Participants—Key Product Highlights
Top Participants—Key Product Highlights (continued)
Competitive Factors and Assessment
Dimensional Metrology Software for AM
Software and Automation
Top Software Competitors
Top Software Competitors (continued)
Top Software Competitors (continued)
Software Pricing Model Development
Growth Opportunity 1—Industry 4.0 in Process and Data Sharing
Growth Opportunity 2—Closed-loop Feedback Systems in Additive Manufacturing
Growth Opportunity 3—Removal of the Inspection at the End of the Process
Growth Opportunity 4—Optical Metrology Products
Growth Opportunity 5—Increasing Adoption of X-ray CT and Non-destructive Measurements
X-ray CT—Adding Value to 3D Printing
Growth Opportunity 6—Paradigm Shift From Purchasing to Leasing
New Business Models—Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Services (CT Systems + 3D Printing)
Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain and Services
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast Discussion
Market Share
Market Share Analysis
Market Share Analysis (continued)
Competitive Environment
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast Discussion
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Market Share Analysis
Competitive Environment
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
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Competitive Environment
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast Discussion
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Market Share Analysis
Competitive Environment
Key Findings
Revenue Forecast
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Competitive Environment
Key Findings
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Competitive Environment
The Last Word—3 Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
Market Engineering Methodology
Abbreviations and Acronyms Used
List of Exhibits
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| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| No Index | No |
| Podcast | No |
| Author | Mariano Kimbara |
| Industries | Test and Measurement Instrumentation |
| WIP Number | K494-01-00-00-00 |
| Is Prebook | No |
| GPS Codes | 9404-A5,9594,9426 |
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