Printed Circuit Board Inspection Equipment Global Market Report 2025

The printed circuit board inspection equipment market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.99 billion in 2024 to $4.43 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%. Growth in the historic period was driven by rising demand for high-quality electronic products, increased adoption of automation in PCB manufacturing, ongoing miniaturization of electronic components, expansion of automotive electronics production, and a stronger focus on quality assurance in electronics manufacturing.

The printed circuit board inspection equipment market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.63 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. Growth in the forecast period will be supported by wider adoption of advanced inspection technologies, rising production of electric and hybrid vehicles, growing demand for high-density interconnect PCBs, expansion of electronics manufacturing, and increased investment in semiconductor and PCB fabrication facilities. Major trends expected in the forecast period include advancements in 3D inspection technologies, innovations in AI-based defect detection, developments in laser and X-ray inspection systems, continued research in automated optical inspection, and greater integration of software-driven inspection analytics.

The increasing demand for electronic devices is expected to drive the growth of the printed circuit board (PCB) inspection equipment market. Rapid technological advancements and digital transformation across industries are fueling reliance on interconnected devices for communication, entertainment, productivity, and automation. As electronic device production rises, more printed circuit boards are required, creating a higher demand for inspection equipment to ensure quality and detect manufacturing defects. For example, in February 2024, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association reported that consumer electronic equipment production reached $201.91 million (¥31,685 million), up from $149.27 million (¥23,425 million) in January 2023. This increasing production underscores the growing need for PCB inspection systems.

Major companies in the PCB inspection equipment market are investing in automated optical inspection (AOI) solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency and ensure high-quality electronic assemblies. AOI systems use advanced cameras and imaging software to identify defects such as misaligned components, soldering errors, and surface imperfections, providing precise quality control. In August 2025, ViTrox, a Malaysia-based automated machine vision inspection provider, launched its V510Ai Smart 3D AOI Solutions, including the V510Ai DST, ST, and R systems. These platforms offer high-performance 2D and 3D inspection for back-end PCB assembly, support tall components up to 100 mm, and enable dual-sided inspection. Key features include configurable angular vision cameras for side views and optical character verification, CAD-less AI programming for rapid setup, autonomous AI defect review, and seamless integration with robotic vision systems for conformal coating and final assembly inspection, reducing manual handling and improving throughput in high-mix production environments.

In April 2025, Mycronic’s Global Technologies, a Sweden-based high-tech company, acquired Robat Limited, a UK-based manufacturer of PCB test equipment, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition enables Mycronic to integrate Robat’s high-frequency PCB test technologies into its Global Technologies division, enhancing signal quality testing, supporting AI server applications, and strengthening its PCB test business line.

Major players in the printed circuit board inspection equipment market are Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd., KLA Corporation, OMRON Corporation, Keysight Technologies Inc., Nikon Corporation, Advantest Corporation, Bruker Corporation, Teradyne Inc., Cognex Corporation, KohYoung Technology Inc., Test Research Inc., Viscom SE, ViTrox Corporation Berhad, Shenzhen JT Automation Equipment Co. Ltd., Saki Corporation, MicroBoard Processing Inc., GÖPEL electronic GmbH, JUKI Automation Systems Corp., Machine Vision Products Inc., JUTZE Intelligence Technology Co. Ltd., Pemtron Corporation, Mirtec Co. Ltd., and Glenbrook Technologies Inc.

North America was the largest region in the printed circuit board inspection equipment market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in printed circuit board inspection equipment report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the printed circuit board inspection equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid rise in U.S. tariffs and the subsequent trade frictions in spring 2025 are having a major impact on the electrical and electronics sector, with semiconductors, display panels, and rare-earth metals (essential for batteries and motors) subject to steep duties. Consumer electronics brands face profit erosion, as competitive markets limit their ability to pass costs to buyers. Industrial electronics manufacturers, meanwhile, grapple with delayed projects due to shortages of tariff-impacted components like printed circuit boards. Companies are responding by relocating assembly to tariff-exempt countries, increasing inventory buffers, and redesigning products to reduce dependency on restricted materials.

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Printed circuit board inspection equipment consists of machines designed to examine printed circuit boards for defects, ensuring the quality and reliability of electronic assemblies. These systems identify issues such as misalignments, soldering defects, and open circuits with high accuracy. By enabling fast and consistent inspection of complex circuits, printed circuit board inspection equipment boosts production efficiency, supports strict quality requirements, and helps maintain the performance and integrity of electronic devices.

The key component types of printed circuit board inspection equipment include passive components, active components, interconnects, power modules, and surface mount devices. Passive components are non-powered elements that affect electrical signals without amplifying them. Inspection types include automated optical inspection (AOI), X-ray inspection systems (AXI), functional test equipment (FTE), manual inspection tools, and edge-visual inspection systems. These systems operate using technologies such as two-dimensional (2D) inspection, three-dimensional (3D) inspection, laser inspection systems, vision systems, and software-based solutions. Applications span consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, telecommunications, and industrial machinery, and the equipment is utilized by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electronic manufacturing services (EMS), printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturers, contract manufacturers, and research and development institutions.

The printed circuit board inspection equipment market consists of sales of laser inspection systems, 3D solder-paste inspection systems, infrared inspection systems, automated optical shaping systems, and acoustic microscopy systems. 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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