3D Scanning Market forecast to grow at 15% CAGR from 2017 to 2024: Fractovia.org In recent times, the competitive landscape of 3D scanning market is being characterized by a slew of product innovations equipped with advanced technology. This disruptive trend has caused quite a stir across myriad end-use sectors, which has been duly recognized by major corporations. Tecnalia Corporación Tecnológica, for instance, a Spanish technology corporation, and Leica Geosystems AG, a Swiss based firm developing systems for geographical surveys & measurements, have come together to create a 3D scanning application for the naval industry. 3D scanning solutions developed by both these firms are expected to garner renewed acclaim, which will suitably augment 3D scanning industry. A recent instance that underlines the extensive scope of 3D scanning market is the joint venture between August Kestner and Formwerk3D, a digital scanning service provider and a key player in 3D scanning market. August Kestner, a museum at Hannover in Germany, reputed for possessing a rare collection of the Egyptian King Akhenatan’s bust with a limestone crown, has joined forces with the 3D scanning industry giant to obtain the digital scans of the bust through 3D scanning. The company apparently used light 3D scanners, reflectance transformation imaging, and photogrammetry for the purpose.
The technology of 3D scanning has supported the museum in digitally preserving the bust through a non-invasive scanning process. The museum is likely to exploit this technique by making 3D prints of the bust for the visually impaired or developing its miniature versions to be sold through low-key retail outlets. Through this joint venture, August Kestner has been betting on the emerging trend of capturing the 3D images of old objects and famous portraits through proficient 3D scanning technologies, which is likely to make a subsequent impact on 3D scanning industry. Speaking along the same lines, it would be prudent to mention that Japan has also been exploiting 3D scanning to preserve its age-old Buddha statues. So has Syria, where the technology is being used to digitally reinvent old monuments. The extensive application portfolio of 3D scanning industry is thus, likely to encourage manufacturers to focus on developing 3D scanners with advanced features to obtain the most accurate digital scans. Keeping in line with the same, companies have been 1|Page