Machine Vision Market Report 2025

The machine vision market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $19.59 billion in 2024 to $21.27 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the growing need for quality inspection and automation, rapid urbanization, rapid technological adoption, and strong economic growth in emerging markets.

The machine vision market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $32.66 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing urbanization, increasing smart cities, and technological advances. Major trends in the forecast period include vision-guided robotic systems, smart cameras and image processing, industry 4 and the Internet of Things, and cyber-physical systems (CPS).

The rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is anticipated to drive the growth of the machine vision market in the future. AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by computer systems and plays a vital role in enhancing machine vision capabilities, resulting in improved accuracy, efficiency, and versatility. For example, a report from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), an Australian government agency, revealed in May 2023 that 68% of businesses in Australia have already adopted AI technologies, with an additional 23% planning to implement them within the next year. Therefore, the increasing demand for artificial intelligence is fueling the growth of the machine vision market.

The increasing demand for e-commerce is expected to drive the growth of the machine vision market in the future. E-commerce, which stands for electronic commerce, encompasses the buying and selling of products and services online. The integration of machine vision into e-commerce enhances automation, efficiency, security, and customer experiences, all of which contribute to the success and competitiveness of online businesses. For instance, in November 2023, the International Trade Administration, a U.S. Department of Commerce agency, reported that as of January 2021, consumer e-commerce accounted for 36.3% of the total retail market in the UK, with revenues projected to reach $285.6 billion by 2025. Additionally, e-commerce revenues in the UK are expected to grow at an average annual rate of 12.6% by 2025. Therefore, the rising demand for e-commerce is fueling the growth of the machine vision market.

A prominent trend gaining traction in the machine vision market is the utilization of vision-guided robotic systems. These systems combine robotic applications with the assistance of a machine vision system, where a robotic arm receives precise coordinates from a specialized camera that captures and analyzes images of objects. For instance, in February 2022, Basler AG, a Europe-based manufacturer of computer vision applications, introduced an industrial-grade stereo camera series to its product portfolio. These cameras utilize vision-guided robotic systems for object identification and bin picking, with various model variants available in monochrome and color versions.

Machine vision manufacturers are incorporating Industry 4 into their products to achieve higher productivity and improved quality. For example, in January 2024, CGI Inc., a Canada-based IT consulting firm, introduced CGI Machine Vision. This advanced computer vision solution leverages AI and edge computing to enhance asset and infrastructure monitoring. It processes real-time data from IoT sensors, cameras, and drones, enabling organizations to gain immediate actionable insights. The solution supports continuous remote monitoring, which improves the identification of issues such as foliage encroachment and wear and tear, while also enhancing worker safety by tracking compliance and potential threats. CGI Machine Vision effectively addresses various business challenges across multiple industries, offering flexible deployment options and customized integration capabilities.

In October 2024, Exaktera, a US-based machine vision company, acquired iiM GmbH for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is expected to strengthen Exaktera's capacity to deliver high-precision solutions by incorporating iiM GmbH's specialized expertise and technology. iiM GmbH is a Germany-based developer of LEDs designed for machine vision lighting.

Major companies operating in the machine vision market include Cognex Corporation, Keyence Corp., Omron Corporation, Sony Corporation, Teledyne Technologies, ISRA Vision AG, Basler AG, Sick AG, Intel Corporation, Texas Instruments, Naver, IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH, Tordivel AS, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, SK Hynix, Azure Photonics, OPT Machine Vision Tech, Hangzhou Contrastech Co. Ltd, Ningbo Hi-Tech S-View Technology Co. Ltd, Stemmer Imaging, Sking Intelligent Equipment, Panasonic, Changchun UpOptotech, Daheng New Epoch Technology, Hunan Chinasun Pharmaceutical Machinery, DALSA, BitFlow, Datalogic, Hikvision, Banner, Baumer, TKH Group, Allied Vision Technologies GmbH, Microscan Systems, Inc., Euclid Labs, Stermedia, Alphamoon, Sigmoidal, Neoteric, Miquido, Merixstudio, Intetics Inc., Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Huawei, WEG, Pix Force, Meerkat Computer Vision, MVisia, IntelliSite, Deep Vision, LMI Technologies Inc., Flir Systems, Inc., National Instruments Corporation, Optotune Ag, Perceptron, Inc., USS Vision, Inc, JAI A/S.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the machine vision market in 2024. The regions covered in the machine vision market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the machine vision market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

Machine vision systems are a collection of interconnected devices designed to automate and control production and manufacturing processes. These systems perform tasks such as go/no-go assessments and quality control by analyzing digital images and identifying static or moving objects.

The main types of products in machine vision include PC-based and smart camera-based systems. PC-based machine vision systems comprise a PC with an operating system, and it interfaces with connected cameras through a frame grabber or Ethernet card to import images. The images are then analyzed using software on the PC, which makes decisions and sends data such as pass/fail information to another system. The offerings in machine vision systems include hardware, software, and services, deployed in general machine vision systems and robotic cells. These systems find applications in quality assurance and inspection, positioning and guidance, measurement, identification, and predictive maintenance. They are implemented across various sectors, including automotive, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, electronics and semiconductors, pulp and paper, printing and labeling, food and beverage, postal and logistics, and others.

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The machine vision market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing machine vision devices, software, and services such as presence inspection, binary processing, blob analysis, practical positioning, and flaw detection that enable manufacturers to realize the improved process and product quality and system performance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The machine market also includes sales of lighting and machine vision system, back lighting, defuse lighting, partial bright field lighting, dark field lighting, vision lens, image sensors, vision processing units, communication systems, and cameras. 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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