Laser Measuring Instrument Global Market Report 2025

The laser measuring instrument market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.66 billion in 2024 to $3.87 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth during the historic period was driven by increasing demand for precision in manufacturing, expansion in infrastructure development, growing adoption in aerospace and defense, the integration of digital measurement tools within industrial automation, wider use in interior design and architecture, and a rising need for efficient and accurate distance measurement.

The laser measuring instrument market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.84 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. Growth in the forecast period is expected to be driven by rising automation in construction and manufacturing, increasing demand for precision in industrial applications, adoption in smart city infrastructure projects, the expansion of 3D modeling and BIM technologies, and greater use in environmental monitoring and energy auditing. Key trends include the integration of AI for smart measurements, improved accuracy through 3D scanning, the use of LiDAR in construction and automotive sectors, miniaturization for handheld devices, cloud-based data storage and sharing, enhanced connectivity through IoT, and the development of multifunctional instruments.

The increase in construction activities is expected to drive the growth of the laser measuring instrument market in the coming years. Construction refers to the process of building structures such as roads and buildings using materials, equipment, and skilled labor. This sector is expanding due to rapid urbanization and a growing demand for improved infrastructure. Laser measuring instruments play a key role in construction by providing accurate measurements of distances, angles, and alignments, which ensure precise layouts and correct structural positioning. For example, in July 2023, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, a government agency, reported that the number of dwellings under construction rose to 43,247 in the September 2024 quarter, up from 37,116 in the same period of 2023. Thus, rising construction activities are supporting growth in the laser measuring instrument market.

Companies in the laser measuring instrument market are focusing on technological advancements such as incorporating LADAR technology to improve measurement precision, enable high-resolution 3D mapping, and broaden use across industries like construction, automotive, and aerospace. LADAR is a laser-based system that detects objects and measures distances by reflecting light from surfaces, creating accurate 3D images or maps. For instance, in May 2024, API Group Inc., a US-based construction company, launched the Dynamic 9D LADAR system, representing a significant advancement in laser measurement technology for manufacturing. This LADAR system captures both dimensional and surface geometry data with exceptional speed and accuracy using optical frequency chirping interferometry (OFCI). Designed for industries such as automotive, aerospace, and transportation, it replaces traditional coordinate measuring machines and scanning systems with a faster, more compact, and highly precise alternative. Features include high-speed data processing, wide-angle measurement, and robotic system compatibility. The 9D LADAR enables automated, real-time inspection with 6 µm/m accuracy, marking a breakthrough for smart manufacturing and quality control.

In May 2022, Lumibird SA, a France-based high-performance laser company, acquired Saab’s defense laser rangefinder business for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition was intended to expand Lumibird’s laser technology portfolio and strengthen its position in the defense market by integrating Saab’s advanced laser rangefinder technology. Saab, based in Sweden, is a provider of laser measuring instruments.

Major players in the laser measuring instrument market are Robert Bosch GmbH, Stanley Black & Decker, KEYENCE Corporation, Makita Corporation, Hexagon AB, Nikon Metrology, Trimble Inc., SICK AG, Topcon Corporation, Leica Geosystems, Fluke Corporation, Klein Tools, FARO Technologies, Teledyne Brown Engineering, Milwaukee Tool (TTI Group), Micro-Epsilon, Stabila, Johnson Level & Tool Mfg. Co., Inc., Laser Technology Inc., PCE Instruments.

North America was the largest region in the laser measuring instrument market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in laser measuring instrument report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the laser measuring instrument market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A laser measuring instrument is a device that employs laser technology to measure distances, dimensions, or angles with precision by emitting a laser beam and detecting its reflection. These instruments offer quick, accurate, and non-contact measurements, making them vital for tasks like construction layout, land surveying, quality control, and military targeting.

The main categories of laser measuring instruments include handheld laser distance meters, laser rangefinders, laser calibration tools, and combination laser tools. Handheld laser distance meters are portable devices that determine distance by sending a laser beam to a target and measuring the time it takes for the beam to bounce back, using the speed of light as a reference. They incorporate technologies such as time of flight (ToF), phase shift, trilateration, and pulse methods. These instruments find extensive use in industries like construction, surveying, interior design, manufacturing, and industrial measurement, serving end users across residential, commercial, industrial, aerospace and defense, and telecommunications sectors.

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The laser measuring instrument market consists of sales of products such as handheld laser distance meters, laser rangefinders, laser calibration tools, combination laser tools, laser scanners, laser displacement sensors, laser micrometers, 3d laser measurement systems, laser alignment systems, and laser interferometers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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