3D scanning captures three-dimensional attributes and details of an object, including color and texture. This allows manufacturers to save time, costs, and efforts compared to traditional techniques. While 2D scanning provides images and is effective for barcode scanning, 3D scanning supports applications like reverse engineering, rapid prototyping, and quality inspection by generating detailed models and point clouds of objects. The Asia-Pacific region is showing strong growth in 3D scanning usage, especially in industries like automotive, aerospace, medical, and entertainment.

1. 3D scanning Market
– Asia-pacific Is Showing Tremendous
Growth

2. Introduction to 3D scanning
3D scanning is a process in which the three-dimensional attributes of an object are captured along with
information such as color and texture. This technology saves time, cost and efforts in the manufacturing process
and improves the quality of output.

3. 3D scanning vs 2d scanning
Accuracy
Total cost optimization
Effective scanning
Expensive products. However, after initial
investment, very less efforts are required while
working on 3D objects.
Efficient in scanning objects. Captures
dimension details of an object.
Highly accurate technology. Some sophisticated
scanners capture details upto 0.01mm
Single scans are also sufficient in order to provide the
details of an object for reverse engineering.
Less expensive products. However, additional
efforts are required while working on 3D objects,
which in turn increase total cost of operation.
Effective in scanning only images
Detailed object scanning is not possible
Lesser accurate while scanning objects
Multiple images from various viewpoints are
needed. Further efforts are required while
generating reference file.
2D Scanning 3D Scanning
Reverse engineering support

4. 3D scanning vs 2d scanning
Applications
Object Regeneration
Use of point clouds
When 3D scan files are subjected to 3D printers,
regeneration of parts is possible
3D scans are capable to generate point clouds,
which is set of points in co-ordinate system. It helps
in measurement and visualization of objects.
Reverse engineering, quality inspection, prototyping
in industries such as automobile, aerospace,
defense, etc. Body scans or site scans in
civil & construction, entertainment, healthcare.
Not supported
Not applicable
Image scanning in entertainment, FMCG,
industrial, etc. Barcode scanning in retail.
2D Scanning 3D Scanning

5. Major 3D scanner services
Quality Inspection : structural
quality of an object is assessed with
respect to digitized images received
due to scanning. 3D scanning with high
definition scanners captures extremely
minute details of an object and hence,
various structural constraints of the
object can be assessed.
Face Body Scanning: Rising security
concerns across world are responsible to
generate demand of face / body scanner at
airports, railway stations, offices, shopping
malls, etc. In addition to this, medical
applications such as MRI and various surgeries
are driving the increased adoption of body
scanners. The scanners in the market have
diverse scanning capabilities
Reverse Engineering : object
attributes are scanned and recorded.
On processing of such recorded
attributes of an object, a model
corresponding to original object, such
as CAD model can be regenerated
Rapid Prototyping : process in which a scale
model of a physical model is fabricated most
commonly by using 3D scanning technology.
The scanned attributes of an object are
subjected to prototype building process by
using scanned CAD files. The process is rapid
due to faster prototype generation using 3D
scanner and printer as compared to
conventional prototype building

6. Value Chain Analysis
Suppliers
R&D
3D scanner
manufacturers
Costumers
Primary Activities
Support Activities
Technology Innovation
Advertising &
Branding
Capital
Investment

7. Key 3D scanning applications (The most potential
applications markets)
Industrial manufacturing process- 3D scanning is useful for in various stages - Companies in the
market use generally short and medium range scanners for these applications due to need of higher
accuracy. The ability of the technology to optimize the time and efforts requirements is driving its
adoption. The reduced time to market adds to business value of the product. The industrial production of
automobiles, electrical, electronics, apparels, etc. are driving the adoption of the technology.
Medical & healthcare applications- 3D scanning is used for numerous activities such as partial/ full
body scans, diagnosis of deceases & hidden objects inside body and monitoring of certain treatments &
livelihood processes during pregnancy, tumor, etc. The sophistication of medical treatments due to
evolvement of newer treatments is creating the need of 3D scanning during treatment
Entertainment and media industry- for various applications such as rapid surfacing of models for
animation & film shootings, online marketing and in virtual gaming. 3D scanners are useful in scanning
ranges of objects and scenes with their exterior and interior details. The technology is useful while recording
the details of various objects and/or landscapes in order to reflect or reuse it in movies, games, short films,
etc.

8. Top Market Players
 3D Systems, Inc.
 Autodesk, Inc
 D Digital Corporation
 Creaform Inc. (Ametek Inc.)
 Faro Technologies
 Konica Minolta, Inc
 Maptek Pty Ltd.
 Gesellschaftfür Optische Messtechnik (GOM) mbH
 ShapeGrabber (Quality Vision International)
 Direct Dimensions Inc

9. Key Benefits
• An in-depth exposure to the global 3D scanning market is dealt to throw emphasis on market
dynamics that would assist professionals to better understand market behavior
• Quantitative analysis of the current market and estimations through 2013-2020 would encourage
strategists to design business strategies to capitalize on the existing opportunities in the market
• Porter’s Five Forces analysis examines the competitive structure of the global market that would
influence the strategic decisions for market entry and market expansion
• Pin-point analysis of geographic segments would proffer identification of most profitable segment to
capitalize on
• Strategic analysis of key leaders and their business trends within the global market would assist
stakeholders to make informed business decisions

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11. Global 3D Printing Market Size & Forecast, (2013-2020)
The 3D scanning is a process in which three-dimensional attributes of an object are captured
along with information such as color and texture. The technology saves time, cost and efforts
during the manufacturing process and improves the quality of output.
Published: Jul-2014 | Formats: PDF & Excel | Author(s):Lita Person & Swapnil Phalake
Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market By Products, Size & Forecast, (2013-
2020)
The multiple dimensional technologies have come a long way from two-dimensional (2D) to
three-dimensional (3D) technologies. The 2D technology has had a long stay in the market;
however, technological advancements have developed the 3D technology to the extent that it
is being used in multiple applications, namely 3D Printing Industry, Entertainment, Healthcare,
Government and Defense, Aerospace, Industrial and Manufacturing and Architecture.
Published: Feb-2014 | Formats: PDF & Excel | Author(s):Lita Person & Priyanka
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