Global Industrial Scanners Market 2017-2021

This market research study identifies Honeywell International, ZIH, Datalogic, and Olympus as the leading players in the global industrial scanners market. A comprehensive analysis of this market is also presented by technology (2D scanners, laser scanner, and linear scanning), by product (barcode scanners and weld inspection scanners), and by geography (the Americas, APAC, and EMEA).

Overview of the global industrial scanners market

According to Technavio’s market research report, the global industrial scanners market will grow at a CAGR of close to 7% during the forecast period. The growing adoption of welding inspection scanners in ship constructions will act as one of the key drivers for the market’s growth during the projected period. One of the critical operations in ship constructions is the welding process, which can cause a failure in ship operations if not carried out carefully. The traditional technique to inspect defects involves the visual inspection of welding. This has a high probability of human error because it involves the examination of the weld and determining surface discontinuities with the human eye. Also, internal defects cannot be inspected using virtual inspection. This resulted in the emergence of scanners to inspect welding process. These welding inspection scanners are used during the process of ship construction to determine the internal and external defects of the weld. The shipping industry highly relies on welding inspection scanners to avoid mishaps with ships. The growing adoption of these scanners will positively influence the growth of the market for industrial scanners.

During 2016, the Americas accounted for the maximum shares of the industrial scanners market since the region was the first adopter of automatic data capture (ADC) devices. The introduction of scanners in the warehousing and storage facilities will be a major factor fueling the market’s growth prospects in this region. The region houses the manufacturing facilities of prominent industrial scanner vendors such as Honeywell International, Datalogic, and GE Measurement & Control.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The industrial scanners market is highly fragmented due to the presence of numerous small and large-scale vendors. Several local and regional players are focusing on increasing their profits, which in turn, will strengthen the market’s competitive environment. Vendors are consolidating their market position by acquiring smaller players and are investing in the development of advanced technology. Additionally, they are also distinguishing their respective product and service offerings through clear and unique value propositions to survive and succeed in the 3D scanners market.

Key vendors in this market are -

• Honeywell International
• ZIH
• Datalogic
• Olympus

Other prominent vendors in the market include DENSO, EUROTECH, GE Measurement & Control, JIREH Industries, Microscan Systems, and TouchStar Technologies.

Segmentation by technology and analysis of the industrial scanners market

• 2D scanners
• Laser scanner
• Linear scanning

The 2D scanners segment comprises of scanners that can inspect both 2D images and 1D codes. The segment has surpassed the laser scanning and linear scanning segment due to the increasing popularity of 2D scanning. It is highly used in warehouses, retail stores, or in the industries like automobiles or aviation. End-users highly prefer 2D scanners over laser scanners and linear scanners because they offer a wider range of functionalities. According to this industry research report, this segment will account for the largest market shares till 2021 since a large number of vendors are developing and distributing products in this category.

Segmentation by product and analysis of the industrial scanners market

• Barcode scanners
• Weld inspection scanners

The barcode scanners segment accounted for the majority market share during 2016 due to the growing number of retail outlets, especially in APAC. Barcode scanners are highly adopted in the chemicals and transportation industries. The segment will continue to account for the major shares in the coming years as well since barcode scanners can help in the automation of different processes in various industries in the 3D scanners market.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global industrial scanners market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global industrial scanners market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global industrial scanners market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global industrial scanners market?
• What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA?
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global industrial scanners market?

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A wide range of products, parts, and spares need to be accounted for in industrial use. It is essential to track each component to maintain adequate stock and help with costing. Barcode scanners help capture data on parts, and automate the process of data collection and storing. To conduct an extensive study on this market Technavio‘s reports for the hardware and semiconductor industry offer an analysis of related markets such as computing devices, embedded systems, and human machine interface. The upcoming research report on the global industrial scanners market gathers extensive data and insights on market size, growth rate, and emerging industrial sector to provide valuable decision and inputs to the client.

To gain accurate data and insights on this industry, research experts at Technavio conduct an in-depth primary and secondary research and collect data from suppliers, manufacturers, industrial users, consumers, and other key stakeholders. The upcoming research report on the global industrial scanners market also explores the growth of related markets such as global IR emitter and receiver market and global oscilloscope market, which are expected to grow at a CAGR of 10% and 6%, respectively, for the forecast period of 2017 to 2021. The latest trend growing traction in the market is the emergence of 3D scanners.

The upcoming research report on the global industrial scanners market also covers other factors such as key market drivers, emerging trends, technological advancements, new applications areas, and opportunities and challenges faced by this industry. The report also considers the growth of similar markets such as displays, sensors, and lighting.