3D Machine Vision Market Report 2026

The 3D machine vision market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.17 billion in 2025 to $2.35 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to initial deployment in automotive manufacturing, use in electronics quality inspection, early adoption in pharmaceuticals, growth in industrial automation, reliance on 2D imaging techniques.

The 3D machine vision market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.18 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of AI-enhanced inspection systems, integration in robotics and augmented reality, expansion in food and beverage quality control, deployment in printing and labeling, rise of PC-based smart vision systems. Major trends in the forecast period include development of ai-based 3D imaging algorithms, implementation of machine learning for defect detection, integration of high-resolution cameras, expansion of robotic vision applications, adoption of real-time 3D data processing.

The surge in demand for robotics integration is expected to drive the growth of the 3D machine vision market going forward. Robotics integration refers to the incorporation of robotic systems into production workflows so that robots can work seamlessly with machines, software, and human operators to automate tasks. This demand is rising as manufacturers seek to boost productivity and efficiency while addressing labor shortages and increasing production complexity. 3D machine vision supports robotics integration by providing robots with depth-aware visual perception, enabling precise object recognition, inspection, measurement, and handling. For example, in September 2024, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reported that annual industrial robot installations reached 541,302 units in 2023 - the second-highest total ever recorded and only 2% below the 2022 record - with 70% of new robots installed in Asia, 17% in Europe, and 10% in the Americas. Therefore, the rising demand for robotics integration is driving the growth of the 3D machine vision market.

Major companies in the 3D machine vision market are focusing on product innovations such as advanced sensing scanners to meet the increasing need for high-precision and efficient 3D imaging. These scanners use technologies including laser scanning, structured light, stereo vision, photogrammetry, computed tomography, ultrasound, and time-of-flight cameras to capture detailed three-dimensional data. For example, in June 2023, Photoneo s.r.o., a Slovakia-based robotic vision technology provider, introduced the Alpha 3D Scanner, a plug-and-play device designed for straightforward machine vision applications in industries such as logistics. Featuring structured light 3D sensing technology, the scanner offers a resolution of 1440 × 1080, an optimal scanning distance of up to 2331 mm, a maximum range of 3780 mm, and a sweet spot scanning area of 1091 × 761 mm. With scanning speeds starting at 450 ms, the device operates on 24V power with PoE capability and includes a 1 Gbit Ethernet connection. Compact and lightweight at 416 × 68 × 86 mm and 950 g, it functions within a temperature range of 0-40°C and carries an IP65 protection rating.

In December 2024, Zebra Technologies Corporation, a US-based enterprise asset intelligence company, acquired Photoneo Brightpick Group for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Zebra’s 3D machine vision capabilities by integrating Photoneo’s advanced structured-light 3D vision hardware and software into its portfolio. The move enhances Zebra’s offerings in automated inspection, robotics, and vision-guided operations across manufacturing, logistics, and material handling industries. Photoneo Brightpick Group is a US-based provider of 3D machine vision technologies.

Major companies operating in the 3D machine vision market are Omron Corporation, Keyence Corporation, Hexagon AB, Zebra Technologies Corporation, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Synopsys Inc., Coherent Inc., Basler AG, Sick AG, National Instruments Corporation, Cognex Corporation, IFM Electronic GmbH, Pepperl+Fuchs Group, Teledyne DALSA Inc., Edmund Optics Inc., Isra Vision AG, Stemmer Imaging, LMI Technologies Inc., Baumer Group, JAI AS, Optotune AG, Zivid AS, MVTec Software GmbH, Nerian Vision Technologies, Photoneo s.r.o., Robotic Vision Technologies Inc., Zivid Labs AS, Roboception GmbH.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the 3D machine vision market in 2025. It is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the 3D machine vision market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the 3D machine vision market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The 3D machine vision market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services such as object recognition and classification, quality control and inspection services, and navigation and mapping in autonomous vehicles. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The 3D machine vision market also includes sales of 3D cameras, laser scanners, 3D sensors, and robotic vision systems. 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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