World Optical Digitizers and Scanners Markets: Industry Report

World Optical Digitizers and Scanners Markets

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: Frost & Sullivan
Published: April 2006
Product Code: R1-4817

Description

Research Overview

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled World Optical Digitizers and Scanners Market provides an overview of optical digitizers and scanners market revenues along with end-user and geographical analysis. In this research service, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets/applications/technologies: 3D laser scanners, laser trackers, industrial photogrammetry systems, and white light scanners

Market Sectors

Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:

By application:

3D Laser Scanners
Laser Trackers
Industrial Photogrammetry Systems
White Light Scanners

Technologies

The following technologies are covered in this research:

Digitizer: A digitizer is a device that is used to convert analog data into digital form or, simply put, a series of dots that can be read by a computer, stored, and later manipulated using appropriate software.
Scanner: A scanner is a device that is employed to read hard data, photographic images, and illustrations. That data is then translated into a computer-readable format and processed by computer software.

Market Overview

Lack of Standardization Represents Major Challenge

Considering the growing need for precise and accurate measurements, significant growth is expected in the uptake of optical digitalizers and scanners across the world. However, the industry still lacks standardization in several product segments and this is fast developing into a critical restraint to realising market potential. Market participants face the challenge of creating an international association that determines and controls standards and interfaces for laser scanners and while none of the industry participants have initiated such measures, it is widely believed to be a necessary response to the demand for certified products among customers. Frost & Sullivan research indicates that the establishment of such an association is only likely to materialise late in the forecast period.

In addition to this, maintaining the average selling prices for various product segments is likely to prove difficult for market participants during the forecast period. "In certain instances, such as some 3D laser scanners, the high prices are not entirely in relation to production costs and the overall global optical digitizers and scanners market is expected to enter into a phase of price declines during the short term of the forecast period," notes the analyst of this research service. "The growing trend of selling 3D laser scanners directly to OEM CMM manufacturers as well as offering bundled prices is likely to have a higher impact on the average sales prices."

Need for Accurate Measurements Likely to Propel Demand

The increasing need for precise measurements has by far been the most significant factor driving the growth of the global optical digitizers and scanners market. Despite the approaching maturity in certain end-user sectors, market participants have been vigorously exploring new avenues to expand their market base. Widely acknowledged to be in possession of sufficient funds to test new technologies, the aerospace and automotive end-user sectors have played a key role in pioneering the technology and subsequently driving market growth. Also, the end-user base is quickly expanding to include large manufacturing industries, where the need for rapid and accurate measurement is always on the rise.

Regionally, Asia Pacific offers the most attractive market opportunities since most countries in the region are witnessing growth in terms of construction and infrastructure expansion due to economic growth. "Laser trackers find major applications in the aerospace, military, and defence as well as automobile industries and with increasing focus on these industries in Asia Pacific, the market for laser trackers looks promising," says the analyst. "While the region continues to gain momentum in terms of increased market share, most participants are setting up branch offices in the growth regions of the Asia Pacific to ensure their global presence as well as maximise sales volumes."

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
1. Executitve Summary
1. Executive Summary

2. Total World Optical Digitizers and Scanners Market
        1. Overview
                1. Introduction
                2. Market Engineering Measurements
                3. Industry Challenges
                4. Market Drivers
                a. Need for Precise and Accurate Measurement Propels Demand
                b. Need for Improved Quality in Shorter Time Frames Thrives Demand
                c. High Demand from Asia Pacific Region
                d. Customer Education Drives Demand
                5. Market Restraints
                a. Conservative End Users Limit Sales Potential
                b. Pricing Pressure
        2. Forecasts and Trends
                1. Revenue Forecasts
                2. Demand Analysis
        3. Competitive and Strategic Analysis
                1. Competitive Structure
        4. Frost & Sullivan Awards
                1. 2006 Frost & Sullivan Market Leadership Award
                2. 2006 Frost & Sullivan Business Development Strategy Award
                3. 2006 Frost & Sullivan Competitive Strategy Leadership Award

3. World 3D Laser Scanners Market
        1. Overview
                1. Introduction
                2. Market Engineering Measurements
        2. Drivers and Restraints
                1. Market Drivers
                2. Market Restraints
        3. Quantitative Analysis
                1. Revenue Forecasts
                 2. Demand Analysis
                3. Pricing Trends
        4. Market and Technology Trends
                1. Market and Technology Trends
        5. Forecast by End User
                1. Aerospace Military and Defense
                2. Automotive
                3. Machine Shop
                4. Other End Users
        6. Forecast by Geographic Region
                1. North America
                2. Europe
                3. Asia Pacific
                4. Rest-of-World
        7. Competitive Analysis
                1. Market Share Analysis

4. World Laser Trackers Market
        1. Overview
                1. Introduction
                2. Market Engineering Measurements
        2. Drivers and Restraints
                1. Market Drivers
                2. Market Restraints
        3. Quantitative Analysis
                1. Revenue Forecasts
                2. Demand Analysis
        4. Forecast by End User
                1. Aerospace Military and Defense
                2. Automotive
                3. Machine Shop
                4. Other End Users
        5. Forecast by Geographic Region
                1. North America
                2. Europe
                3. Asia Pacific
                4. Rest-of-World
        6. Competitive Analysis
                1. Market Share Analysis

5. World Industrial Photogrammetry Systems Market
        1. Overview
                1. Introduction
                2. Market Engineering Measurements
        2. Drivers and Restraints
                1. Market Drivers
                2. Market Restraints
        3. Quantitative Analysis
                1. Revenue Forecasts
                2. Demand Analysis
                3. Pricing Trends
        4. Market and Technology Trends
                1. Market and Technology Trends
                2. An Overview of Aerial Photogrammetry Market
        5. Forecast by End User
                1. Aerospace Military and Defense
                2. Automotive
                3. Machine Shop
                4. Other End Users
        6. Forecast by Geographic Region
                1. North America
                2. Europe
                3. Asia Pacific
                4. Rest-of-World
        7. Competitive Analysis
                1. Market Share Analysis

6. World White Light Scanners Market
        1. Overview
                1. Introduction
                2. Market Engineering Measurements
        2. Drivers and Restraints
                1. Market Drivers
                2. Market Restraints
        3. Quantitative Analysis
                1. Revenue Forecasts
                2. Demand Analysis
                3. Pricing Trends
        4. Market and Technology Trends
                1. Market and Technology Trends
        5. Forecast by End User
                1. Aerospace Military and Defense
                2. Automotive
                3. Machine Shop
                4. Other End Users
        6. Forecast by Geographic Region
                1. North America
                2. Europe
                3. Asia Pacific
                4. Rest-of-World
        7. Competitive Analysis
                1. Market Share Analysis

7. Appendix
        1. DSD Tables
                1. Manufacturing Enterprrises
                2. Machine-Tool Production
                3. Aerospace and Defense Companies
                4. Car Companies

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