3D Laser Scanning Services Market Report 2025

This 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 3D laser scanning services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.15 billion in 2024 to $8.9 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to decreasing costs, demand for digitalization, regulatory requirements, and increasing applications.

The 3D laser scanning services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.55 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to industry growth, market competition, government initiatives, and environmental concerns. Major trends in the forecast period include integration with BIM, mobile and handheld solutions, AI and machine learning, augmented reality (AR) applications, cloud-based solutions.

The expanding construction sector is projected to drive the growth of the 3D laser scanning services market in the future. This growth in the construction industry is attributed to factors such as population growth, urbanization, infrastructure development, and real estate investment. 3D laser scanning services are widely utilized in the construction field to obtain precise as-built documentation of existing structures. This data is essential for renovation, remodeling, and retrofitting projects, where accurate measurements and detailed spatial information are necessary to ensure compatibility with existing conditions. For example, in November 2023, the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government agency, reported that new construction activities experienced an increase of £18.16 billion ($19.96 million) in 2022, with private sector projects rising by 16.8% and public sector projects increasing by 13.1%. Therefore, the growth of the construction sector is driving the expansion of the 3D laser scanning services market.

Leading companies operating within the 3D laser scanning services market are directing their efforts toward the development of innovative lightweight handheld 3D scanners, exemplified by products such as the ZEISS T-Scan Hawk 2, to better cater to customer needs with enhanced features. The ZEISS T-Scan Hawk 2 represents a lightweight handheld 3D scanner designed for ease of operation and portability. For instance, ZEISS, a Germany-based technology enterprise specializing in optics and optoelectronics, introduced the ZEISS T-Scan Hawk 2 in March 2023. This advanced scanner boasts features such as a red laser marker for precise distance control, a satellite mode for scanning large areas, GOM Inspect 3D inspection software, and hyperscale calibration. Furthermore, the ZEISS T-Scan Hawk 2 undergoes rigorous acceptance testing and is certified to meet the highest industry standards.

In June 2022, Ground Penetrating Radar Systems LLC (GPRS), a U.S.-based company specializing in underground utility detection, completed the acquisition of TruePoint Laser Scanning LLC for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aimed to expand GPRS's service offerings and capabilities in above-ground mapping and safety services. TruePoint Laser Scanning LLC, a U.S.-based provider of 3D laser scanning services to the architecture, engineering, and construction industries, aligns with GPRS's strategic objectives to enhance its capabilities in providing comprehensive scanning solutions and address the evolving needs of its client base.

Major companies operating in the 3D laser scanning services market are WSP Global Inc., Carl Zeiss AG, Hexagon AB, Autodesk Inc., Trimble Inc., Digital Surveys Ltd., Topcon Corporation, Technics Group Inc., 3D Systems Inc., Nikon Metrology NV, Creaform Inc., McKim & Creed Inc., Perceptron Inc., Apply Capnor AS, Laserdesign Inc., Kreon Technologies, Severn Partnership Ltd., BuildingPoint Canada, 3D Digital Corporation, ShapeGrabber Inc., Laser Aviation Inc., SmartGeoMetrics Inc., Lanmar Services Ltd., TruePoint Laser Scanning LLC, Artec 3D, Fagerman Technologies Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the 3D Laser Scanning Services market in 2024. The regions covered in the 3d laser scanning services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the 3d laser scanning services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The 3D laser scanning services market consists of revenues earned by providing services such as terrestrial laser scanning, aerial laser scanning, handheld laser scanning, and underwater laser scanning. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The 3D Laser Scanning Services market also includes sales of portable and stationary devices. 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).

3D laser scanning services utilize non-invasive technology to digitally capture precise measurements of objects, buildings, and environments. Laser scanners emit light pulses, which bounce off objects and return to the scanner, generating detailed data points. This data forms a point cloud representing the scanned area's as-built conditions.

Key types of 3D laser scanning services include phase-based and LIDAR technology. Phase-based technology accurately measures distances using light phase shifts, enabling detailed point cloud data capture for precise digital modeling. These services find applications across various industries such as aerospace and defense, medical and healthcare, architecture, engineering, automotive, energy, tunneling, mining, and artifacts and heritage preservation.

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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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