Surface Vision and Inspection Market Report 2025

This Surface Vision and Inspection report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The surface vision and inspection market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.96 billion in 2024 to $3.22 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to quality control imperative, manufacturing efficiency, consumer expectations, increasing demand for automation and robotics, expanded applications in diverse industries.

The surface vision and inspection market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.54 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to ai and machine learning, customized solutions, globalization of production, sustainability initiatives, data analytics and predictive maintenance. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced ai-powered inspection, 3D surface inspection, augmented reality (AR) assistance, iot-enabled inspection, robotics integration.

Rapid industrialization is anticipated to drive the growth of the surface vision and inspection market in the future. Industrialization refers to the transformation of an economy from primarily agricultural to one focused on the manufacturing of goods. Surface vision and inspection contribute to industrialization by autonomously verifying the visual and cosmetic quality of products. For example, in September 2024, the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based statistical authority, reported that the total sales value of products manufactured in the UK reached £456.1 billion in 2023, which marks an increase of £17.2 billion (3.9%) compared to £438.9 billion in 2022. Thus, rapid industrialization is fueling the growth of the surface vision and inspection market.

The increase in the adoption of industrial robots is expected to drive the growth of the surface vision and inspection market in the future. Industrial robots are mechanical devices designed to automatically perform production-related tasks in industrial environments. An industrial vision and inspection camera is utilized in these robots to enable them to adapt to environmental obstacles and deliver productivity benefits. For example, in September 2024, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based non-profit organization, reported a rise in industrial robot installations, with the global count of operational robots reaching a record high of 3.9 million in 2022. Thus, the surge in the adoption of industrial robots is fueling the growth of the surface vision and inspection market.

Leading companies in the surface vision and inspection market are introducing innovative products that leverage artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled vision inspection system technology to provide reliable services to customers. AI-enabled vision inspection systems integrate computer vision AI, advanced algorithms, and machine learning techniques to automate the visual inspection and evaluation of products or components. For example, in July 2023, Advantech Co. Ltd., a Taiwan-based computer manufacturing company, in collaboration with Overview AI, a US-based provider of computer vision systems, launched OV20i. Combining ICAM-520 edge AI technology, an industrial AI camera, with AI classifiers and machine learning algorithms, OV20i facilitates automation process transformation, enhances inspection quality procedures, and results in reduced labor and waste, improved yield, and increased efficiency.

Major players in the surface vision and inspection market are also innovating with technologies like the Vue Inspection System to deliver reliable services to customers. The Vue Inspection System, designed for bottle vision inspection, integrates standardized vision components with custom-made elements and deep learning tools. For instance, in July 2023, Norwalt, a US-based company specializing in custom-built automation and line integration machinery, launched the Vue Inspection System. Tailored for 360-degree bottle inspection, it monitors gaging defects as small as 10 thousandths and detects defects in both large bottles and small caps through a combination of defect gauging and deep learning.

In February 2024, Siemens AG, a Germany-based global technology company, acquired Inspekto for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is aimed at strengthening Siemens' digital industries division by integrating Inspekto's AI-driven machine vision technology. This technology automates visual inspection processes, enhancing quality control and helping manufacturers maintain their competitiveness. Inspekto is known for its expertise in AI-driven machine vision software specifically designed to automate visual inspection processes.

Major companies operating in the surface vision and inspection market include Omron Corporation, Ametek Inc., Edmund Optics Inc., Isra Vision AG, Industrial Vision Systems Ltd., Cognex Corporation, Perceptron Inc., Adept Technology Inc., Keyence Corporation, Daitron Inc., Flexfilm Ltd., Comvis AG, Teledyne Technologies Inc., Allied Vision Technologies GmbH, National Instruments Corporation, SICK AG, Banner Engineering Corp., Baumer Electric AG, ETS SuperVision BV, Panasonic Corporation, AMETEK Surface Vision, Matrox Imaging Ltd., Shenzhen Sipotek Technology Co. Ltd., Stemmer Imaging AG, Vitronic GmbH, Sipotek, Teledyne DALSA, Microscan Systems Inc., Basler AG, Sony Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the surface vision and inspection market share in 2024. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the global surface vision and inspection market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the surface vision and inspection market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

Surface vision and inspection involve a non-destructive method for inspecting topographical details and identifying potential defects on the surface of an object. This process utilizes angled lighting and smart cameras for real-time detection of surface flaws or features.

The main types of surface vision and inspection systems include computer systems and camera systems. Computer systems encompass the complete setup of hardware and software necessary for computing performance, incorporating various components in the process. These systems find applications in various industries such as automotive, semiconductor, electronics and electrical, healthcare or pharmaceutical, food and beverages, logistics and postal sorting, metal, rubber and plastics, wood and paper, printing, and other sectors.

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The surface vision and inspection market consist of revenues earned by entities by providing surface vision and inspection services such as installation and configuration, maintenance of spare parts, preventative maintenance, training, and upgrade of systems. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The surface vision and inspection market also include sales of lighting system, optical systems, sensors, vision processing systems, and communications system. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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