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The optical measuring machine market size was valued at US$ 2.85 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 4.63 billion by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 7.3% during 2025–2031. The increased adoption of open and interoperable standards is likely to bring a new optical measuring machine market trend.
Optical Measuring Machine Market Analysis
The growing industrial expansion and rising demand for precision across industries, as well as a surge in smart factories, are driving the demand for optical measuring machines. The rising manufacturing volume across industries and the increasing use of 3D optical measuring machines are fueling the market. Technological advancements and manufacturers' focus on developing advanced optical measuring machines are expected to create lucrative opportunities in the market during the forecast period. Further, the soaring research and development activities, integration of AI technology in optical measuring machines, and evolution of next-generation optical measuring machines are expected to generate optical measuring machine market growth opportunities in the coming years.
Optical Measuring Machine Market Overview
Optical measuring machines are advanced equipment that uses light-based sensors, cameras, and lasers to measure the physical dimensions of an object. The primary advantage of optical measuring is that it eliminates the need for direct physical contact with the object, which preserves its integrity and allows industries to measure fragile or complicated parts. This noninvasive approach protects delicate parts and ensures a high level of repeatability and accuracy, often down to microns. These machines typically utilize high-resolution cameras or sensors to take photographs. The software then analyzes the image to extract accurate dimension data, such as length, width, height, angles, and surface characteristics. Optical measuring machines are useful for inspection, quality control, reverse engineering, and design verification, among others. As industries shift toward miniaturization of components and devices with tighter tolerances, the adoption of optical measuring machines grows. Several industries, such as aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and electronics, are highly adopting different machines such as profile projectors, optical digitizers and scanners, measuring microscopes, video measuring machines, and profilometers for maintaining product quality and compliance with standards.
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Optical Measuring MachineMarket Drivers and Opportunities
Rise in Demand for Precision Across Industries
The continuous demand for accuracy and precision across industrial applications has prompted the adoption of optical measuring machines for real-time monitoring and process control. This encouraged market players to create their product awareness to attract customers in different industries. For instance, in April 2025, JENOPTIK AG highlights a comprehensive measurement portfolio at the Control trade fair in Stuttgart from May 6 to 9, 2025. Its portfolio includes products from different brands such as HOMMEL ETAMIC (high-precision measurement products and solutions for industrial applications), TRIOPTICS (Opticline CS series for optical shaft measurement and noncontact optical measuring machines), and SwissOptic (optical measurement technologies and systems). Thus, market players focus on increasing awareness related to the significance of using optical measuring machines, demand for high-performance machines, and industrial demand for accuracy and precision drive the optical measuring machine market growth.
Surge in Smart Factories
The incorporation of real-time data analytics and ML algorithms in smart factories necessitates the adoption of optical measuring machines that provide quick feedback for directing process changes. Optical measuring machines easily integrated with digital platforms help industries in continuous monitoring and closed-loop manufacturing systems. This real-time ability improves product quality, minimizes waste, and enables predictive maintenance. Optical measuring machines such as video measuring machines (VMM), optical digitizers and scanners (ODSS), coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), and measuring microscopes allow nonintrusive, fast, and extremely accurate evaluations of complicated geometries and surfaces without requiring physical engagement. This decreases wear and tear, lowers the danger of harming complex components, and enables faster cycle times. As smart factories grow with the emphasis on accuracy, precision, speed, and automation, the demand for optical measuring machines among industries increases. Aerospace, automotive, electronics, semiconductor, and medical industries are increasingly deploying optical measuring machines for quality assurance and process optimization. Their capacity to provide consistent, noncontact, and real-time measurement makes them essential tools in the new digital manufacturing ecosystem.
Optical Measuring MachineMarket Report Segmentation Analysis
Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the optical measuring machine market analysis are equipment, industry vertical, type, application, and geography.
- By equipment, the global optical measuring machines market is segmented into profile projectors, optical digitizers and scanners (ODSS), coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), measuring microscopes, video measuring machines (VMM)/vision measuring systems, profilometers, and others. The coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). The coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) segment held the largest optical measuring machine market share in 2024. The optical digitizers and scanners (ODSS) segment is further sub-segmented into 3D laser scanners, structured light scanners, and laser trackers.
- In terms of by application, the optical measuring machines market is segmented into straight (prismatic) parts and turned parts. The straight (prismatic) parts held the largest optical measuring machine market share in 2024. The turned parts segment is further sub-segmented into shafts, bushings, rings, and others.
- Based on type, the optical measuring machines market is segmented into contact and noncontact. The noncontact segment held the largest share of the optical measuring machines market in 2024.
- By industry vertical, the optical measuring machines market is segmented into automotive, aerospace and defense, energy and power, electronics manufacturing, industrial, medical, and others. The automotive segment held the largest share of the optical measuring machines market in 2024.
Optical Measuring MachineMarket Share Analysis by Geography
- The optical measuring machines market is segmented into five major regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and South & Central America. Asia Pacific dominated the market in 2024. North America is the second-largest contributor to the global optical measuring machines market, followed by Europe.
- The optical measuring machines market in North America is segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. The region holds a dominant position owing to its robust technological infrastructure and innovative ecosystem. The market growth is fueled by the high adoption of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and optical digitizers in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics. The US market leads the region owing to the presence of major players, such as Mitutoyo and Hexagon AB, alongside rapid advancements in Industry 4.0 technologies. The market growth is supported by an increasing demand for precision measurement in manufacturing and a strong focus on quality control. Integration of AI and machine learning enhances market potential, enabling predictive maintenance and process optimization. However, high equipment costs and the need for skilled labor pose challenges. Canada and Mexico contribute through growing automotive and aerospace sectors, with Mexico benefiting from cost-effective manufacturing.
- The optical measuring machines market in Europe is segmented into Germany, France, the UK, and others. The regional market growth is driven by its advanced manufacturing base and stringent quality standards. Germany dominates the market due to its automotive and aerospace industries, with companies such as Carl Zeiss leading innovation. The market growth is propelled by the rising demand for CMMs and video measuring machines in precision engineering. The region’s adoption of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing, with the integration of data analytics, enhances measurement accuracy. The UK and France contribute through the aerospace and medical sectors, while Eastern Europe shows potential due to rising industrialization. Challenges include high initial costs and regulatory complexities across countries. The region’s focus on sustainability and energy-efficient technologies also drives demand for advanced optical systems.
Optical Measuring Machine Market Report Scope
Optical Measuring Machine Market News and Recent Developments
The optical measuring machines market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the optical measuring machines market are listed below:
- The Alps Merchandising Corporation represented Sylvac at the Second International Machinery, Tools & Accessories Philippines (IMTAP 2025) and the Third Philippine Subcon & Manufacturers Exhibition (PSMEX 2025), held at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. At the same time, Sylvac's agent, Maxvalue, was present at SUBCON Thailand in Bangkok, the leading industrial subcontracting exhibition in the region, highlighting the full range of Sylvac precision metrology solutions. This creates opportunities for the company to showcase metrological products and expand its presence in the Philippines and Thailand. (Source: The Alps Merchandising Corporation, Press Release, May 2025)
- Dantsin Technology Limited will be representing Sylvac at the 19th China International Machine Tool Show (CIMT) in Beijing. Dantsin will be displaying the latest innovations from Sylvac – precision measurement solutions designed to meet the demands of modern manufacturing.
(Source: Dantsin Technology Limited, Press Release, April 2025)
Optical Measuring MachineMarket Report Coverage and Deliverables
The "Optical Measuring Machine Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)" provides a detailed analysis of the market covering the areas mentioned below:
- Optical measuring machines market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
- Optical measuring machines market trends, as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
- Detailed PEST and SWOT analysis
- Optical measuring machines market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
- Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the optical measuring machines market
- Detailed company profiles

Report Coverage
Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

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Frequently Asked Questions
Coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) segment dominated the optical measuring machine market in 2024.
The key players holding majority shares in the optical measuring machine market are Jenoptik AG, Keyence Corp, OGP, Micro-Vu, Sylvac SA, Mahr GmbH, Marposs S.p.A., and Chotest Technology Inc.
The optical measuring machine market is expected to reach US$ 4.63 billion by 2031.
Rise in demand for precision across industries, surge in smart factories, and increase in adoption of 3D optical measuring machines are the major factors that propel the optical measuring machine market.
Coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) segment dominated the optical measuring machine market in 2024.
The optical measuring machine market is estimated to register a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period 2025–2031.
The List of Companies – Optical Measuring Machine Market
- Jenoptik AG
- Keyence Corp
- OGP
- Micro-Vu
- Sylvac SA
- Mahr GmbH
- Marposs S.p.A.
- Chotest Technology Inc
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