Terrestrial Laser Scanning Global Market Report 2024

The terrestrial laser scanning market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.41 billion in 2023 to $4.78 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The expansion observed during the historical period can be attributed to various factors, including digitization initiatives, advancements in scanning technology, cost reduction measures, compliance requirements, and efforts towards business process optimization.

The terrestrial laser scanning market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.6 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, including the increasing volume of digital documents, rising demand for cloud-based solutions, heightened focus on data security and privacy, the emergence of AI and automation technologies, and trends towards remote workforce. Key trends expected in this period include increased adoption of AI and machine learning, the proliferation of cloud-based solutions, enhanced focus on security and compliance measures, integration with enterprise content management (ECM) systems, and the expansion of mobile scanning solutions.

The upward trajectory of the construction sector is anticipated to drive the expansion of the terrestrial laser scanning market in the foreseeable future. Within the construction sector, activities encompass the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of various physical structures such as residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. The surge in the construction sector signifies economic advancement, urbanization, and heightened demand for infrastructure and real estate development. Terrestrial laser scanning plays a crucial role in the construction sector by providing highly detailed and accurate 3D representations of sites, enabling precise measurements, quality control, and project monitoring. For instance, data from The Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia in February 2024 revealed an 18.9% growth in output in 2023 compared to 2022, with building construction increasing by 26.8%, specialist construction activities by 17.8%, and civil engineering by 10.8%. Thus, the burgeoning construction sector is propelling the growth of the terrestrial laser scanning market.

Key players within the terrestrial laser scanning market are dedicated to advancing laser scanning technology to augment precision, efficiency, and versatility in spatial data collection. Advanced laser scanning technology employs high-precision laser systems to capture detailed 3D measurements of surfaces and structures. For example, in May 2023, Trimble Inc., a technology company based in the US, unveiled the X9 3D laser scanner, a reality capture solution tailored for professionals in surveying, construction, and engineering. Positioned as the latest addition to Trimble's laser scanning portfolio, the X9 enhances performance across various environments. It integrates innovative features such as Trimble X-Drive technology for automatic instrument calibration, survey-grade self-leveling, and a laser pointer for georeferencing. Building upon the success of the industry-proven X7, the X9 offers extended scanning range, higher accuracy, shorter scan times, and exceptional sensitivity. These enhancements enable the X9 to effortlessly capture challenging surfaces such as dark or reflective materials, rendering it versatile for applications across industries including surveying, construction, rail, mining, and more.

In December 2022, FARO Technologies Inc., a US-based technology company specializing in 4D digital reality solutions, acquired SiteScape for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, FARO's construction and facilities customers gain access to SiteScape’s extensive portfolio of reality capture methods, including low-resolution LiDAR, 360-degree photography, video, mobile mapping, and terrestrial laser scanning. SiteScape, headquartered in the US, offers LiDAR 3D scanning software solutions tailored for construction projects.

Major companies operating in the terrestrial laser scanning market are International Business Machines Corporation, Fujitsu Limited, Hexagon AB, Teledyne Technologies, Iron Mountain Incorporated, Trimble Inc., Topcon Corporation, Flatworld Solutions Private Limited, BenQ Corporation, Optech Inc, Chicago Records Management Inc., Riegl Laser Measurement Systems, Zoller + Fröhlich GmbH, Pearl Scan, The Apache Software Foundation, Faro Technologies, Blue-Pencil Information Security Inc., Cleardata UK Ltd., Royal Imaging, VENSO Technologies, Ripcord Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the terrestrial laser scanning market in 2023. The regions covered in the terrestrial laser scanning market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the terrestrial laser scanning market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) is a surveying method that utilizes laser light to capture precise three-dimensional data of objects and environments on the earth's surface. It entails the deployment of a stationary laser scanner positioned on the ground to gather millions of data points, generating detailed point clouds applicable for various purposes such as topographic mapping and infrastructure monitoring.

The primary solutions within terrestrial laser scanning comprise scanning systems and scanning services. Laser scanning systems encompass technologies employing laser beams to meticulously capture the shape and features of objects or environments by measuring the time taken for the laser light to reflect back from the surface. These technologies include phase shift scanning, mobile scanning, and pulse-based scanning, serving applications such as building information modeling, forestry and agricultural surveys, topographical surveys, mining surveys, research and engineering, construction surveys, and more.

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The terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as precise as-built documentation of construction sites, structural deformation monitoring, volumetric analysis for stockpile management, and heritage preservation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) market also includes sales of laser scanners, software for data processing and visualization, and tripods and targets. 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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