Japan 3D Scanners Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact, By Type (Hardware, Software), By Range (Short, Medium, Long), By Application (Reverse Engineering, Rapid Prototyping, Quality Control & Inspection, Industrial Metrology, Face and Body Scanners, Digital Modeling, Other Applications), By End-user (Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, Architecture, Construction, Others) and Japan 3D Scanners Market Insights Forecasts to 2030

The Japan 3D Scanners Market Size is expected to grow from USD 290 Million in 2021 to USD 510 Million by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period 2022-2030

Market Overview

3D scanning is the process of scanning an actual object or environment to gather information about its shape and perhaps appearance. The data acquired can subsequently be used to construct digital 3D models. Modern quality control and inspection systems have become increasingly dependent on 3D scanning technologies in the manufacturing sector. The manufacturing industry encounters several difficulties, where safety, schedule, and cost have risen above the allotted budget constraints because of insufficient and improper dimensional control techniques.

Japan is well-known for being the abode of some of the world's largest manufacturing corporations. The manufacturing industry in Japan, famous for its world-class Japanese engineering technologies, has contributed significantly to the nation's GDP. Manufacturing organizations are increasingly focused on improving product quality while also increasing work efficiency. 3D scanners, a device used to capture the three-dimensional attributes of an object, are in high demand among Japanese businesses because they shorten the turnaround time when designing a product, thereby increasing work efficiency.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes Japan's 3D Scanners Market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Japan 3D Scanners Market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as market expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have all been included to depict the market's competitive landscape. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segments of the Japan 3D Scanners Market.

Driving Factors

The rising penetration of this cutting-edge technology in the automotive sector, quality control, industrial design, healthcare, and many other sectors is likely to drive the growth of the 3D scanners market in Japan. Additionally, 3D scanners are employed in Japan's construction industry to produce a scaled-down 3D model of a building. These tools aid in the preservation and archiving of historical monuments from museums in the architectural field. Furthermore, one of the key factors boosting the acceptance of 3D printers is the growing use of technology in a variety of businesses. The requirement for 3D scanners will rise in conjunction with the development of 3D printers, fueling the expansion of the utilized market in Japan.

Restraining Factors

Although 3D scanning provides tangible benefits across the production cycle, greatly improving the overall design and production process, the product's initial high cost is limiting the market's growth. In addition, the company must invest in employee training for them to understand the system. Thus, these factors are restraining the growth of the 3D scanners market in Japan.

COVID 19 Impacts

The outbreak of COVID-19 had a substantial impact on Japan's 3D scanning growth in 2020 due to a lack of skilled and professional labour, disruption of demand and supply, and a lack of electronic components. While the COVID-19, increasing adoption of 3D scanning solutions across the healthcare, construction, and commercial sectors drive the growth of the 3D scanning market during the forecast period.

Market Segment

• In 2022, the hardware segment is witnessing a higher growth rate over the forecast period. 

Based on the type, the Japan 3D Scanners Market is segmented into hardware and software. Among these, the hardware segment is witnessing a higher growth rate over the forecast period. The hardware section is further divided into optical, laser, and structured lighting scanners. A structured-light 3D scanner is a 3D scanning tool that measures an object's three-dimensional layout by projecting numerous lines from a single light source onto it while it is being monitored by one or more cameras. This is in contrast to a laser scanner, which successively generates several laser dots on a single item. 

• In 2021, the short range segment is witnessing significant CAGR growth over the forecast period.

On the basis of range, the Japan 3D Scanners Market is segmented into short, medium, and long. Among these, short range is witnessing significant CAGR growth over the forecast period. Short-range 3D scanners are widely utilized in a variety of applications because they provide excellent resolution and are less sensitive to ambient light and changing lighting conditions. These inexpensive scanners are capable of scanning complex surfaces, including dark and reflective surface finishes.

• In 2021, quality control & inspection is witnessing significant growth over the forecast period.

Based on application, the Japan 3D Scanners Market is segmented into reverse engineering, rapid prototyping, quality control & inspection, industrial metrology, face and body scanners, digital modeling, and other applications. Among these, quality control & inspection is witnessing significant growth over the forecast period. In manufacturing, 3D scanners are mostly utilized for quality assurance and inspection procedures. Companies benefit from 3D scanning's accurate and dependable output. Likewise, scanning is perfect for measuring a variety of things because of its simplicity of use, non-contact nature, and adaptability.

• In 2022, the manufacturing segment is dominating the market with the largest market share of 40% over the forecast period.

According to end-user, The Japan 3D Scanners Market is divided into aerospace and defense, automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, media and entertainment, architecture and construction, and others. The consumer electronics segment dominates the market with a 40% market share over the forecast period, owing to its use in various stages of product design development and implementation. Additionally, it helps future prototypes quickly identify the flaws in present items.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan 3D Scanners Market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• 3DS
• Kabuku Inc.
• Fuji Xerox
• BONSAI LAB
• 3D Petshop
• Takashima Design
• HPC SYSTEMS Japan
• Creative Smash, Inc. 
• Dai Nippon Printing 
• Keyence Corporation
• Omron Corporation
• Mitsubishi Paper Mills
• Hiromitsu Seisakusyo Co., Ltd. 
• Japan 3D Printer Co.,Ltd.
• Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In July 2021, Topcon Co. Ltd. announced its acquisition of VISIA Imaging S.r.l. The acquisition expands Topcon's anterior segment device and software development and manufacturing capabilities.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2019 to 2030. Spherical Insights has segmented the Japan 3D Scanners Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan 3D Scanners Market, By Type

• Hardware
• Software 

Japan 3D Scanners Market, By Range

• Short
• Medium
• Long

 Japan 3D Scanners Market, By Application 

• Reverse Engineering
• Rapid Prototyping
• Quality Control & Inspection
• Industrial Metrology
• Face and Body Scanners
• Digital Modeling
• Other Applications

Japan 3D Scanners Market, By End-user

• Aerospace and Defense
• Automotive
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Media and Entertainment
• Architecture and Construction 
• Others