- Hardware & Software
- Camera
- Lighting Equipment
- Optics
- Frame Grabber
- Others
The surface inspection market size was valued at USD 6,289.1 million in 2023 and is poised to grow at a CAGR of 8.2%. The drive that fuelling the growth of the market are demand for high-quality products, consumers are increasingly expecting flawless products, and manufacturers are turning to surface inspection systems to ensure quality control. Automation as labour costs rise and manufacturers look for ways to streamline production, automated inspection systems are becoming more attractive. The growth of industries like electronics, automotive, and food & beverage is creating a bigger demand for surface inspection solutions. However, the market also faces some constraints, surface inspection systems can be expensive, which may deter some smaller manufacturers. Integrating these systems into existing production lines can be complex.
Operating and maintaining these systems might require specialized skills, which can hinder market growth. Despite these constraints, there are significant opportunities in the surface inspection market, technological advancements in areas like artificial intelligence and machine vision are leading to more sophisticated and affordable inspection systems. As manufacturers look for ways to reduce waste, surface inspection systems can help them identify and eliminate defects early in the production process. Emerging new applications are constantly being developed for surface inspection, such as in the medical device and renewable energy industries by these drivers and opportunities, the growth of the market in the coming years will be significant.
Surface Inspection Market Key Developments:
- Sep 2023, Cognex launched VisionPro® Surface, a vision software package specifically designed for inspecting the surface of materials.
- May 2022, Matrox Imaging the launched a Matrox AltiZ, a sequence of integrated high-fidelity 3D profile sensors featuring a dual-camera single-laser design.
Surface Inspection Market Summary
Study Period
2024 - 2030
Base Year
2023
CAGR
8.2%
Largest Market
North America
Fastest Growing Market
Asia Pacific
Surface Inspection Market Dynamics
With the development of new technological advancements in the surface inspection market, traditional 2D systems can miss defects hidden in the shadows or uneven surfaces. 3D inspection provides a more complete picture, ensuring higher quality control. Cloud solutions offer several advantages. They eliminate the need for expensive on-site hardware and software, improve accessibility for remote monitoring, and allow for easier data storage and analysis. Connecting surface inspection systems to the Internet of Things (IoT) creates a network of intelligent devices. This allows for real-time data collection and analysis, enabling faster identification and correction of defects, leading to improved production efficiency.
North-America Got Significant Share of
Surface Inspection Market Regional Analysis
Based on regions, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. North America currently holds the dominant position in the surface inspection market. This lead can be attributed to the presence of well-established manufacturing industries, particularly in the automotive, aerospace, and electronics sectors. Additionally, the strong focus on automation and stringent quality control measures further fuels the market growth in this region. Asia Pacific is expected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period due to the rapid expansion of its manufacturing base, particularly in China and India. The increasing government support for automation and the growing emphasis on product quality are significant growth factors in this region. Europe is a mature market with a strong presence of leading surface inspection system manufacturers. However, the growth is expected to be slower compared to North America and Asia Pacific due to the relative stagnation in its manufacturing sector. The rest of the world, including Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, is expected to show moderate growth due to the developing manufacturing industries and increasing awareness of quality control measures.
Latin America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Middle East
North America
Key Features of the Reports
- The report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030)
- The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and key strategies.
- The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market.
- The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market.
- The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenarios.
Surface Inspection Market Segmentation
By Component
By Application
- Automotive
- Batteries
- Smart Glass
- Flexible Electronics
- Flexible Electricals
- Medical Equipment
- Semiconductors
- Others
By Deployment
- Traditional
- Robotic
Frequently Asked Questions
The surface inspection market was valued at USD 6,289.1 million in 2023 growing at a CAGR of 8.2%
The drive that fuelling the growth of the market are demand for high-quality products, consumers are increasingly expecting flawless products, and manufacturers are turning to surface inspection systems to ensure quality control.
Automotive, Batteries, Smart Glass, Flexible Electronics, Flexible Electricals, Medical Equipment, Semiconductors, and Others.
Market research is segmented based on the components, surface type, application, deployment, and region.
North America is the dominant in the surface inspection market
| 1. Executive Summary |
| 2. Global Surface Inspection Market Introduction |
| 2.1. Global Surface Inspection Market Taxonomy |
| 2.2. Global Surface Inspection Market Definitions |
| 2.2.1. Component |
| 2.2.2. Application |
| 2.2.3. Deployment |
| 3. Global Surface Inspection Market Dynamics |
| 3.1. Drivers |
| 3.2. Restraints |
| 3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market |
| 3.4. Trends |
| 3.5. Global Surface Inspection Market Dynamic Factors - Impact Analysis |
| 3.6. Global Surface Inspection Market Competition Landscape |
| 4. Global Surface Inspection Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 |
| 4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) |
| 4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5. Global Surface Inspection Market Forecast, By Component, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 |
| 5.1. Hardware & Software |
| 5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 5.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.2. Camera |
| 5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 5.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.3. Lighting Equipment |
| 5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 5.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.4. Optics |
| 5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 5.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.5. Frame Grabber |
| 5.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 5.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.6. Others |
| 5.6.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 5.6.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6. Global Surface Inspection Market Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 |
| 6.1. Automotive |
| 6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 6.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.2. Batteries |
| 6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 6.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.3. Smart Glass |
| 6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 6.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.4. Flexible Electronics |
| 6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 6.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.5. Flexible Electricals |
| 6.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 6.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.6. Medical Equipment |
| 6.6.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 6.6.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.7. Semiconductors |
| 6.7.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 6.7.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.7.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.8. Others |
| 6.8.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 6.8.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.8.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7. Global Surface Inspection Market Forecast, By Deployment, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 |
| 7.1. Traditional |
| 7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 7.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.2. Robotic |
| 7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 7.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8. Global Surface Inspection Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 8.1. North America |
| 8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 8.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.2. Europe |
| 8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 8.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.3. Asia-Pacific |
| 8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 8.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.4. Latin America |
| 8.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 8.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.5. Middle East and Africa |
| 8.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 8.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.6. Global Surface Inspection Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Component, By Application, By Deployment, and Region, 2024 - 2030 |
| 9. North America Surface Inspection Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 9.1. Component Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 9.1.1. Hardware & Software |
| 9.1.2. Camera |
| 9.1.3. Lighting Equipment |
| 9.1.4. Optics |
| 9.1.5. Frame Grabber |
| 9.1.6. Others |
| 9.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 9.2.1. Automotive |
| 9.2.2. Batteries |
| 9.2.3. Smart Glass |
| 9.2.4. Flexible Electronics |
| 9.2.5. Flexible Electricals |
| 9.2.6. Medical Equipment |
| 9.2.7. Semiconductors |
| 9.2.8. Others |
| 9.3. Deployment Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 9.3.1. Traditional |
| 9.3.2. Robotic |
| 9.4. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 9.4.1. USA |
| 9.4.2. Canada |
| 9.5. North America Surface Inspection Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Component, By Application, By Deployment, and Country, 2024 - 2030 |
| 9.6. North America Surface Inspection Market Dynamics Trends |
| 10. Europe Surface Inspection Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 10.1. Component Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 10.1.1. Hardware & Software |
| 10.1.2. Camera |
| 10.1.3. Lighting Equipment |
| 10.1.4. Optics |
| 10.1.5. Frame Grabber |
| 10.1.6. Others |
| 10.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 10.2.1. Automotive |
| 10.2.2. Batteries |
| 10.2.3. Smart Glass |
| 10.2.4. Flexible Electronics |
| 10.2.5. Flexible Electricals |
| 10.2.6. Medical Equipment |
| 10.2.7. Semiconductors |
| 10.2.8. Others |
| 10.3. Deployment Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 10.3.1. Traditional |
| 10.3.2. Robotic |
| 10.4. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 10.4.1. Germany |
| 10.4.2. UK |
| 10.4.3. France |
| 10.4.4. Spain |
| 10.4.5. Italy |
| 10.4.6. Russia |
| 10.4.7. Poland |
| 10.4.8. Rest of Europe |
| 10.5. Europe Surface Inspection Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Component, By Application, By Deployment and Country, 2024 - 2030 |
| 10.6. Europe Surface Inspection Market Dynamics Trends |
| 11. Asia-Pacific Surface Inspection Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 11.1. Component Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 11.1.1. Hardware & Software |
| 11.1.2. Camera |
| 11.1.3. Lighting Equipment |
| 11.1.4. Optics |
| 11.1.5. Frame Grabber |
| 11.1.6. Others |
| 11.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 11.2.1. Automotive |
| 11.2.2. Batteries |
| 11.2.3. Smart Glass |
| 11.2.4. Flexible Electronics |
| 11.2.5. Flexible Electricals |
| 11.2.6. Medical Equipment |
| 11.2.7. Semiconductors |
| 11.2.8. Others |
| 11.3. Deployment Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 11.3.1. Traditional |
| 11.3.2. Robotic |
| 11.4. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 11.4.1. Japan |
| 11.4.2. China |
| 11.4.3. India |
| 11.4.4. ASEAN |
| 11.4.5. Australia & New Zealand |
| 11.4.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific |
| 11.5. Asia-Pacific Surface Inspection Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Component, By Application, By Deployment and Country, 2024 - 2030 |
| 11.6. Asia-Pacific Surface Inspection Market Dynamics Trends |
| 12. Latin America Surface Inspection Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 12.1. Component Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 12.1.1. Hardware & Software |
| 12.1.2. Camera |
| 12.1.3. Lighting Equipment |
| 12.1.4. Optics |
| 12.1.5. Frame Grabber |
| 12.1.6. Others |
| 12.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 12.2.1. Automotive |
| 12.2.2. Batteries |
| 12.2.3. Smart Glass |
| 12.2.4. Flexible Electronics |
| 12.2.5. Flexible Electricals |
| 12.2.6. Medical Equipment |
| 12.2.7. Semiconductors |
| 12.2.8. Others |
| 12.3. Deployment Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 12.3.1. Traditional |
| 12.3.2. Robotic |
| 12.4. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 12.4.1. Brazil |
| 12.4.2. Mexico |
| 12.4.3. Argentina |
| 12.4.4. Rest of Latin America |
| 12.5. Latin America Surface Inspection Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Component, By Application, By Deployment and Country, 2024 - 2030 |
| 12.6. Latin America Surface Inspection Market Dynamics Trends |
| 13. Middle East and Africa Surface Inspection Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn) |
| 13.1. Component Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 13.1.1. Hardware & Software |
| 13.1.2. Camera |
| 13.1.3. Lighting Equipment |
| 13.1.4. Optics |
| 13.1.5. Frame Grabber |
| 13.1.6. Others |
| 13.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 13.2.1. Automotive |
| 13.2.2. Batteries |
| 13.2.3. Smart Glass |
| 13.2.4. Flexible Electronics |
| 13.2.5. Flexible Electricals |
| 13.2.6. Medical Equipment |
| 13.2.7. Semiconductors |
| 13.2.8. Others |
| 13.3. Deployment Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 13.3.1. Traditional |
| 13.3.2. Robotic |
| 13.4. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 13.4.1. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries |
| 13.4.2. Israel |
| 13.4.3. South Africa |
| 13.4.4. Rest of MEA |
| 13.5. MEA Surface Inspection Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Component, By Application, By Deployment and Country, 2024 - 2030 |
| 13.6. MEA Surface Inspection Market Dynamics Trends |
| 14. Competition Landscape |
| 14.1. Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players |
| 14.2. Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Analysis, Feedstock Material & Service Offerings, Key Developments, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) |
| 14.2.1. Baumer Inspection |
| 14.2.2. Adept Technology, Inc. |
| 14.2.3. Cognex Corporation |
| 14.2.4. Vitronic GmbH |
| 14.2.5. Teledyne DALSA Inc |
| 14.2.6. Perceptron Inc |
| 14.2.7. Dark Field Technologies, Inc. |
| 14.2.8. Industrial Vision Systems Ltd. |
| 14.2.9. ISRA Vision AG |
| 14.2.10. ETS SuperVision BV |
| 14.2.11. Cognex Corporation |
| 14.2.12. Edmund Optics Inc |
| 14.2.13. Panasonic Corporation |
| 14.2.14. Omron Corporation |
| 14.2.15. Microscan Systems, Inc. |
| 15. Research Methodology |
| 16. Key Assumptions and Acronyms |
- Cognex Corporation
- ISRA VISION
- OMRON Group
- Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
- KEYENCE CORPORATION
- IN-CORE Systèmes
- Matrox Imaging (now part of Zebra Technologies)
- Basler AG
- VITRONIC Machine Vision
- Teledyne FLIR
- Baumer
- IMS Messsysteme GmbH
- Panasonic
- AMETEK
- INB Vision GmbH