Optical Measurement Market Report 2026

The optical measurement market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.76 billion in 2025 to $5.1 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising need for precision quality inspection, increasing manufacturing complexity, growing demand for dimensional accuracy, expansion of industrial production activities, early adoption of laser and optical tools.

The optical measurement market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.72 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing shift toward automated quality control, increasing dependence on real time inspection, rising focus on production cost optimization, expansion of digital manufacturing environments, increasing industrial modernization initiatives. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of automated inspection solutions, rising shift toward non contact precision measurement, increasing use of advanced imaging and laser systems, expansion of high speed industrial quality monitoring, strengthening focus on manufacturing accuracy optimization.

The growing aerospace and defense industries are expected to propel the growth of the optical measurement market going forward. Aerospace and defense industries refer to sectors involved in the research, design, production, and maintenance of aircraft, spacecraft, defense systems, and related components. These industries are expanding due to rising global defense spending, which is driving greater demand for high-precision systems and advanced manufacturing capabilities. Optical measurement supports aerospace and defense applications by enabling high-precision, non-contact inspection and validation of complex components, ensuring accuracy, safety, and reliability throughout manufacturing and assembly processes. For instance, in February 2024, according to the Office of the Governor of Alabama, a US-based state government office, exports of aerospace products and parts from Alabama reached USD 2.1 billion in 2023, representing a 23% increase compared to the previous year. Therefore, the growing aerospace and defense industries are driving demand for the optical measurement market.

Major companies operating in the optical measurement market are developing new technological innovations such as optical 3D measurement systems to enhance high-precision inspection, dimensional analysis, and quality assurance for complex components. Optical 3D measurement systems are advanced, non-contact solutions that capture accurate object geometry using structured light or laser scanning principles, enabling capabilities such as high-resolution surface mapping, rapid data acquisition, and precise measurement of large or intricate parts. For instance, in April 2023, Scantech, a China-based high-tech firm, launched its optical 3D measurement system TrackScan-Sharp. The system includes a portable 3D scanner (i-Scanner) and an optical tracking device (i-Tracker) and is specifically designed for measuring large-scale components, representing a new generation of optical 3D measurement technology.

In July 2024, Mahr Group, a Germany-based industrial technology company, acquired OptoSurf GmbH for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to expand the capabilities and application options available to Mahr’s customers in the field of surface analysis. OptoSurf GmbH is a Germany-based developer specializing in optical surface measurement technology.

Major companies operating in the optical measurement market report are Vision Engineering Limited, Nikon Corporation, Mitutoyo Corporation, Hexagon AB, Faro Business Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., Jenoptik AG, Carl Zeiss AG, GOM & Company, Keysight Technologies Inc., R&D Vision, Ametwk Inc., Olympus Corporation, Quality Vision International Pvt. Ltd., Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd., Steinbichler Optotechnik GmbH, Nanometrics Incorporated, Breuckmann GmbH, Perceptron Inc., ST Industries Inc., Creaform Inc., Third Dimension Private Limited, Keyence Corporation, Accretech Finance Co. Ltd., Zygo Corporation, KLA-Tencor Corporation, Renishaw plc, Alicona Imaging GmbH, Bruker Corporation, CyberOptics Corporation, Avantes BV.

North America was the largest region in the optical measurement market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the optical measurement market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the optical measurement market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The optical measurement market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as scene monitoring, scattering, absorption, and extinction. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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