Vision Inspection Systems Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis Offering (Hardware, Software, Other), Application (Defect Detection, Others), Type (PC-based, Compact, Other), Inspection Mode, End User (F&B, Healthcare, Automotive, Others) & Geography- Global Forecast to 2031

Vision Inspection Systems Market Size & Forecast

The Vision Inspection Systems Market is expected to reach $23.5 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 12.3% from 2024 to 2031. The vision inspection systems market is growing due to stringent government regulations and compliances regarding product quality and safety, rising need for automated inspection processes, and increased adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies. However, the large initial investment needs limit the market's growth.

Additionally, technical improvements in inspection systems and the increasing deployment of robot-assisted inspection systems are likely to create potential opportunities for market players. However, compatibility and interoperability issues are important impediments to industry growth. Furthermore, the integration of AI technology is a major trend in the vision inspection systems market.

Vision Inspection Systems Market Growth Drivers

Stringent Government Regulations & Compliances Related to Product Quality & Safety

FDA rules, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), ISO standards, HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), EPA laws, OSHA standards, CPSC regulations, and CE marking are some of the most significant guidelines governing product quality and safety. These regulations contribute to the safety and quality of food goods, medications, medical devices, electronics, cosmetics, and other products. Companies use vision inspection systems to ensure that their products meet quality and safety norms. These systems use advanced technologies like machine vision, artificial intelligence, and vision sensors to analyze products during the production & packaging processes. Visual inspection devices aid in the detection of mechanical and dimensional shortcomings alongside additional risks to consumer safety.

These benefits, combined with rising customer demand for safe and high-quality products, drive the visual inspection systems market.

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Increasing Adoption of Industry 4.0 Technologies

Industry 4.0 leverages advanced digital technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and big data analytics to enhance traditional manufacturing operations. These aid in the production of smart systems that enable automation, data exchange, and real-time insights. The adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies enables the development of intelligent inspection systems equipped with machine vision, smart cameras, AI, and IoT connectivity for real-time quality control and defect detection.

Industry 4.0 technologies are becoming increasingly utilized, as various businesses are focused on the advancement of vision inspection. For example, in January 2021, Cognex Corporation (U.S.), a leader in industrial machine vision, introduced the In-Sight 3DL4000 embedded vision system to enable inspections in full 3D space. This smart camera uses 3D laser displacement technology and enables engineers to handle a variety of checks on automated manufacturing lines, which are contributing to the market’s growth.

Vision Inspection Systems Market Trends

Integration of AI Technologies

AI-integrated vision inspection systems are revolutionizing inspection processes across industries. AI systems' ability to learn from vast volumes of data constantly improves their accuracy and ability to detect minor flaws. Key firms are seeking to integrate AI capabilities into visual inspection systems in order to inspect, identify, and evaluate products with greater efficiency.

Some of the recent developments are as follows:

• In April 2024, Cognex Corporation (U.S.) launched the In-Sight L38 3D Vision System, which combines AI, 2D, and 3D vision technologies to solve a range of inspection and measurement applications.
• In June 2023, Advantech Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) and Overview AI (U.S.) partnered to launch the OV20i, an easy-to-deploy artificial intelligence (AI) vision inspection system. The next-generation AI vision system combines Advantech’s ICAM-520 edge AI camera with Overview’s deep-learning technology to deliver a highly accurate vision solution.

Vision Inspection Systems Market Opportunities

Technological Advancements in Inspection Systems

The visual inspection systems market is growing rapidly, with leading companies actively investing in R&D to improve their product offerings and market presence. Sensor enhancements, AI technology integration, and CPU processing rates have all grown dramatically over the last five years. Manufacturers are incorporating such advanced inspection technologies in their processes. For example, in February 2021, Syntegon Technology GmbH (Germany) implemented a verified AI-equipped visual inspection system in an automated inspection machine to process complex products.

Moreover, an overall increase in the camera dynamic range and resolution, use of color information, development of advanced machine vision, and computational cameras are some of the major technological advancements expected to be implemented soon in vision inspection systems. The advent of integrated inspection systems has enabled manufacturers to provide advanced vision systems to the pharmaceutical, medical devices, and food industries. Such developments indicate the rising focus of industry players on investing in advanced vision inspection systems technologies, which are expected to create significant opportunities for the growth of this market.

Vision Inspection Systems Market Analysis: Key Findings

By Offering: In 2024, the Hardware Segment to Dominate the Vision Inspection Systems Market

Based on offering, the global vision inspection systems market is segmented into hardware, software, and services. In 2024, the hardware segment is expected to account for the largest share of over 59.0% of the global vision inspection systems market. The hardware segment is further segmented into vision sensors, lenses, lighting, cameras, processors, and peripheral devices. This segment’s large market share is mainly attributed to factors such as the increased adoption of machine vision inspection for ensuring product quality, the rising need for inspection systems to optimize workflow efficiency for quality control, to enhance the quality of products during the development and production stages, increasing R&D expenditure of key players, the rapid growth of industrial sectors such as automotive, packaging, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and other industrial applications and increasing focus of key players on the development of vision inspection systems.

However, the software segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This segment’s growth is primarily driven by the growing demand for vision inspection software, stringent regulations regarding product quality, the rising need for efficient, accurate, and reliable inspection processes, and the growing focus of players on the development of AI vision inspection software. For instance, Cohu, Inc. (U.S.) debuted its artificial intelligence (AI) inspection software in November 2023 as part of the company's DI-Core analytics platform. The AI inspection software does real-time computations, allowing semiconductor manufacturers to increase visual inspection accuracy at production speeds.

By Application: In 2024, the Defect Detection Segment to Dominate the Vision Inspection Systems Market

Based on application, the global vision inspection systems market is segmented into identification inspection, quantity inspection, dimension measurement, positioning/alignment, verification, defect detection, and appearance inspection. In 2024, the defect detection segment is expected to account for the largest share of over 27.0% of the global vision inspection systems market. This segment’s large market share is primarily attributed to factors such as the growing development of advanced vision inspection systems to ensure accurate detection of defects, the increasing focus of manufacturers on improving production efficiency and product quality, and increased integration of AI technology in vision inspection systems.

However, the identification inspection segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This segment's growth is mainly driven by the F&B industry's rising focus on leveraging vision technology to identify leaked packaging and damaged products, the growing need for faster inspection processing in fast-paced environments, and the increasing use of identification inspection to categorize products across several manufacturing industries.

By Type: In 2024, the PC-Based Segment to Dominate the Vision Inspection Systems Market

Based on type, the global vision inspection systems market is segmented into PC-based, smart camera-based, and compact. In 2024, the PC-based segment is expected to account for the largest share of over 49.0% of the global vision inspection systems market. This segment’s large market share is primarily attributed to benefits such as high flexibility, greater power, and speed of PC-based systems, growing adoption of PC-based vision inspection systems in fast-paced manufacturing environments, and a rise in manufacturing activities across several countries.

However, the smart camera-based segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This segment's growth is mainly driven by the increasing use of AI technology in vision inspection systems and the growing focus of key players on the development of AI vision camera systems for inspection.

By Inspection Mode: In 2024, the 3D Mode Segment to Dominate the Vision Inspection Systems Market

Based on inspection mode, the global vision inspection systems market is segmented into 3D mode and 2D mode. In 2024, the 2D mode segment is expected to account for a larger share of over 56.0% of the global vision inspection systems market. This segment’s large market share is attributed to factors such as the increased focus of businesses on improving product quality due to their affordability and less complexity than 3D systems, the rising use of 2D vision inspection systems for barcode reading, pattern recognition, and quality inspection across F&B, pharmaceutical industry, growing adoption of 2D systems for high-speed image acquisition and processing and growing demand of modern manufacturing processes.

However, the 3D mode segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This segment’s growth is driven by the growing adoption of multi-camera inspection systems across manufacturing industries, advancements in 3D imaging technology, and businesses' focus on intricate geometries and complex product manufacturing.

By End User: In 2024, the Food & Beverage Segment to Dominate the Vision Inspection Systems Market

Based on end user, the global vision inspection systems market is segmented into electronics & semiconductors, aerospace & defense, healthcare, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, food & beverages, automotive, transportation & logistics, and other end users. In 2024, the food & beverages segment is expected to account for the largest share of over 24.0% of the global vision inspection systems market. This segment’s large market share is attributed to factors such as strict legal requirements, rising raw material and energy prices, the rising need to ensure the required food quality and high efficiency of the production process, and the rising focus of market players to launch advanced inspection systems for the food & beverage industry. For instance, in June 2022, FILTEC (U.S.), the world's leading provider of in-line inspection solutions for the food, beverage, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries, offered Remote Vision Inspection (RVI) systems. FILTEC's RVI systems offer highly compact and adaptable machine vision solutions that can inspect PET bottles, glass bottles, and aluminum cans for a variety of applications.

However, the pharmaceutical segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This segment's growth is mainly driven by stringent regulatory requirements for product quality and safety, increasing adoption of automation and technological advancements in vision inspection systems, and rising focus on reducing production costs, minimizing product recalls, and improving overall manufacturing efficiency.

Geographical Analysis

 Asia-Pacific to Dominate the Vision Inspection Systems Market in 2024

In 2024, Asia-Pacific is expected to account for the largest share of over 36.0% of the global vision inspection systems market. This segment’s large market share is attributed to factors such as the wide presence of the manufacturing industry, growing investment across industries for digital transformation, increasing safety and consumer protection requirements, and stringent safety regulations.

Moreover, the Asia-Pacific region is estimated to register the highest CAGR of 13.40% during the forecast period. This region's growth is mainly driven by rising industrialization, growing adoption of automation systems by manufacturers, growing demand for quality products, and increasing manufacturing activities across several industries, including pharmaceutical, automotive, food and beverage, and cosmetics. The growing demand for quality products from these industries creates potential opportunities for the players in this market.

Vision Inspection Systems Market: Key Companies

The report offers a competitive analysis based on an extensive assessment of the leading players’ product portfolios, geographic presence, and key growth strategies adopted in the last three to four years. Some of the key players operating in the vision inspection systems market are Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (U.S.), OMRON Corporation (Japan), Optel Vision Inc. (Canada), Cognex Corporation (U.S.), KEYENCE CORPORATION (Japan), FANUC CORPORATION (Japan), Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (U.S.), Antares Vision S.p.A. (Italy), Datalogic SpA (Italy), Averna Technologies Inc. (Canada), National Instruments Corporation (U.S.), Pleora Technologies Inc. (Canada), USS Vision LLC (U.S.), ISRA VISION GmbH (Germany), and Qualitas Technologies (India).

Vision Inspection Systems Industry Overview: Latest Developments from Key Industry Players

• In April 2024, Cognex Corporation (U.S.) launched the In-Sight L38 3D Vision System, which combines AI, 2D, and 3D vision technologies to solve a range of inspection and measurement applications.
• In October 2023, KEYENCE CORPORATION (Japan) launched a new smart camera vision system line, the VS Series. The VS Series incorporates advanced lens control technology, effectively managing 19 lenses within an IP67 smart camera.

Vision Inspection Systems Market Research Summary

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