Optical Measurement Market Report 2025

This Optical Measurement 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 optical measurement market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.5 billion in 2024 to $4.81 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing demand for 3d metrology services, increasing adoption of advanced optical measurement solutions, increasing R&D spending, growing industrialization, growing demand for quality control in various industries.

The optical measurement market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.46 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to continued emphasis on miniaturization in manufacturing, rise in demand for non-contact measurement techniques, expansion of applications in healthcare and life sciences, increasing complexity of manufacturing processes, growing demand for non-contact measurement techniques. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of industry 4 and smart manufacturing, integration of artificial intelligence in optical measurement, increase in the use of hyperspectral imaging for material analysis, emergence of portable and handheld optical measurement devices, technological advancements.

The growth of the aerospace and defense industries is expected to drive the expansion of the optical measurement market in the coming years. Aerospace and defense industries encompass companies involved in the production of aircraft, ships, spacecraft, weapon systems, and defense equipment. Optical coatings play a crucial role in aerospace and defense machinery, serving as precise optical components. Consequently, the growth of these industries boosts the demand for optical measurement solutions. For example, in January 2023, Airbus SE, a Netherlands-based aerospace corporation, reported the delivery of 661 commercial aircraft to 84 customers in 2022, an 8% increase from the 611 units delivered in 2021. Therefore, the rising aerospace and defense industries are driving the growth of the optical measurement market.

The growth of the optical measurement market is also expected to be fueled by the increasing demand for smart electronic devices. These devices, characterized by their context-aware capabilities and independent computing, extensively incorporate optical measurement, especially through optical sensors. These sensors detect and convert incident light rays into electrical signals, enabling the measurement of various parameters based on the sensor type. As reported by Oberlo, the number of US households actively using smart home devices is estimated to reach 63. 43 million in 2023, reflecting a 10. 2% increase from 2022. This surge in demand for smart electronic devices contributes significantly to the projected growth of the optical measurement market.

New technological innovations have become a key trend gaining traction in the optical measurement market. Leading companies in this market are introducing innovations to strengthen their market position. For example, in April 2023, Scantech, a China-based high-tech company, launched its latest optical 3D measurement system, TrackScan-Sharp. This system includes a portable 3D scanner, the i-Scanner, and an optical device called the i-Tracker. TrackScan-Sharp represents the next generation of Scantech’s optical 3D measurement technology, specifically designed for measuring large-scale components.

Strategic partnerships have become a prominent strategy in the optical measurement market, allowing companies to broaden their offerings and capabilities. AIMS Metrology, an Ohio-based Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and CMM supply company, formed a partnership with Optical Gaging Products (OGP) in September 2023 to advance measurement solutions. Through this collaboration, AIMS aims to integrate optical gaging products, including Smartscope E-Series, to provide multisensor measurement and address inspection challenges. Optical Gaging Products (OGP) specializes in precision multisensor metrology systems for industrial quality control.

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 include 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 2024. 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, 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, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

Optical measurement is a non-contact, rapid, accurate, and reliable method. This approach has the capability to significantly reduce inspection time compared to traditional methods, enabling manufacturers across various industry verticals to optimize assembly costs and monitor critical dimensions of manufactured parts.

The primary types of optical measurement tools include autocollimators, measuring microscopes, profile projectors, optical digitizers and scanners, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), and video measuring machines. Autocollimator optical measurements find application in automation, performing specific functions such as precision alignment, detection of angular movements, verification of angle standards, and long-term angular monitoring. Offerings in optical measurement include hardware, software, and services, catering to end-users in diverse industries such as automotive, aerospace and defense, energy and power, electronics manufacturing, industrial, medical, and others.

The optical measurement market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides optical measurement market statistics, including optical measurement industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an optical measurement market share, detailed optical measurement market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the optical measurement industry. This optical measurement market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

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.

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.

This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.