Fully Automatic Video Measuring Instruments Market Report 2026

The fully automatic video measuring instruments market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.71 billion in 2025 to $1.87 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of precision manufacturing industries, growing demand for automated quality inspection, increased adoption in electronics manufacturing, rising need for repeatable measurement accuracy, availability of advanced imaging sensors.

The fully automatic video measuring instruments market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.65 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart factories, rising demand from semiconductor and electronics sectors, growing adoption of automated metrology systems, expansion of aerospace and medical device manufacturing, increasing focus on zero-defect production. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of automated optical inspection systems, rising integration of AI-based measurement algorithms, growing demand for high-speed non-contact metrology, expansion of inline quality inspection in manufacturing, enhanced focus on micron-level accuracy.

The growing adoption of automation is expected to drive the growth of the fully automatic video measuring instruments market going forward. Automation refers to the use of technology systems, including robotics and automated inspection equipment, to perform tasks with minimal human involvement. This rise in automation is fueled by manufacturers’ increasing need to improve operational efficiency, ensure consistent quality control, and reduce labor costs in a competitive global environment. Fully automatic video measuring instruments support these goals by offering precise, automated measurement and inspection processes that integrate seamlessly into production lines, enhancing inspection speed, consistency, and data accuracy. For example, in September 2024, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reported that industrial robot installations in the UK increased by 51% to reach 3,830 units, while the Americas recorded over 50,000 installations for the third straight year, totaling 55,389 units in 2023. Therefore, the growing adoption of automation is driving the growth of the fully automatic video measuring instruments market.

Major companies operating in the fully automatic video measuring instruments market are focusing on developing advanced products such as high-resolution measurement systems to meet rising precision requirements across industries. High-resolution measurement systems capture highly detailed and accurate dimensional data, supporting reliable inspection and quality control in manufacturing and research applications. For example, in March 2023, Keyence, a Japan-based metrology company, introduced the LM-X Series Multisensor Measurement System. This compact, high-precision system integrates optical, laser, and touch-probe sensors to deliver fast and highly accurate measurements with simple button-press operation. It automatically detects part position and orientation without lengthy setup and enables high-resolution 2D and 3D measurements, significantly reducing inspection time and ensuring consistent accuracy for complex components.

In October 2024, SDI Group PLC, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of scientific and technology products, acquired InspecVision Limited for $8.24 million (£6.1 million). This acquisition allows SDI Group to strengthen its presence in the high-value metrology market by adding vision-based precision measurement equipment, automated inspection systems, and reverse engineering capabilities to its portfolio. InspecVision Limited is a UK-based manufacturer of fully automatic video measuring instruments.

Major companies operating in the fully automatic video measuring instruments market are Keyence Corporation, Hexagon AB, Carl Zeiss AG, Mitutoyo Corporation, Nikon Corporation, Werth Messtechnik GmbH, Optical Gaging Products, Inc., VICIVISION Srl, Sipcon Instrument Industries Co., Ltd., Sinowon Innovation Metrology Manufacture Limited, Guangdong Sanwood Technology Co., Ltd., Accretech (Tokyo Seimitsu Co., Ltd.), Bruker Alicona, Starrett Company, RATIONAL Precision Instrument Co., Ltd., Chotest Technology Inc., Unimetro Precision Machinery Co., Ltd., Electronica Mechatronic Systems India Private Limited, Dynascan Inspection Systems Company, Automated Precision, Inc.

North America was the largest region in the fully automatic video measuring instruments market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the fully automatic video measuring instruments market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fully automatic video measuring instruments market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The fully automatic video measuring instruments market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as non-contact dimensional measurement, 3D profiling, automated inspection reporting, reverse engineering support, and quality control for manufacturing processes. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The fully automatic video measuring instruments market also includes sales of high-resolution cameras, precision optics and lenses, optional probes, frame grabbers, and video display controllers. 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 that 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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