The global demand for Surface Inspection Market is presumed to reach the market size of nearly USD 9.02 MN by 2028 from USD 4.87 MN in 2021 with a CAGR of 9.2% under the study period 2022 - 2028.
Surface inspection systems are used to consistently inspect and monitor surface and surveillance applications to assure high quality in the subsequent production steps. These systems look for cracks, textures, holes, joints, dents, and scratches during the manufacturing and cross-border transportation processes. Surface inspection systems are used in various industries, including electrical and electronics, glass and metal, food and packaging, paper and wood, medical and pharmaceuticals, and more. Surface inspection is also integrated with robots to increase production speed, reduce costs, and reduce human error.
Market Dynamics
The rising demand for surface inspection in the automotive sector is the primary factor driving the surface inspection market growth over the forecasted period. The increasing production activity is responsible for the rising demand for inspection systems to decrease errors and defects. Moreover, increased demand for surface inspection systems in the electronics sector drives market growth. Further, stringent guidelines concerning quality assessment and deformity identification are also expected to drive the development of the surface inspection market. Additionally, enhanced efficiency and other advantages are expected to create growth opportunities for the surface inspection market over the forecast period. However, a lack of trained personnel is expected to obstruct market growth.
The research report covers Porter’s Five Forces Model, Market Attractiveness Analysis, and Value Chain analysis. These tools help to get a clear picture of the industry’s structure and evaluate the competition attractiveness at a global level. Additionally, these tools also give an inclusive assessment of each segment in the global market of surface inspection. The growth and trends of surface inspection industry provide a holistic approach to this study.
Market Segmentation
This section of the surface inspection market report provides detailed data on the segments at country and regional level, thereby assisting the strategist in identifying the target demographics for the respective product or services with the upcoming opportunities.
By Component
- Camera
- Processor
- Frame Grabbers
- Lighting Equipment
- Others
By Surface Type
By System
- Computer Based System
- Camera Based System
By Industry Vertical
- Consumer Electronics
- Automotive
- Electricals And Electronics
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Others
Regional Analysis
This section covers the regional outlook, which accentuates current and future demand for the Surface Inspection market across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Further, the report focuses on demand, estimation, and forecast for individual application segments across all the prominent regions.
Global Surface Inspection Market Share by Region (Representative Graph)

The research report also covers the comprehensive profiles of the key players in the market and an in-depth view of the competitive landscape worldwide. The major players in the surface inspection market include Basler AG, Sony Corporation, Cognex Corporation, Omron Corporation, Allied Vision Technologies GmBh, Panasonic Corporation, ISRA Vision AG, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Keyence Corporation, Matrox Electronic Systems. This section consists of a holistic view of the competitive landscape that includes various strategic developments such as key mergers & acquisitions, future capacities, partnerships, financial overviews, collaborations, new product developments, new product launches, and other developments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about this Report
b. In 2021, the global market size for surface inspection was worth USD 4.87 Billion.
b. Between 2023 and 2028, the worldwide surface inspection market growth is projected to be nearly 9.2%.
b. Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share of the global surface inspection market.
b. The global surface inspection market is segmented by Component (Camera, Processor, Frame Grabbers, Lighting Equipment, Others), by Surface Type (2D, 3D), by System (Computer Based System, Camera Based System), by Industry Vertical (Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Electricals And Electronics, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Others).
b. The leading players in the global surface inspection market are Basler AG, Sony Corporation, Cognex Corporation, Omron Corporation, Allied Vision Technologies GmBh, Panasonic Corporation, ISRA Vision AG, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Keyence Corporation, Matrox Electronic Systems.
1 . PREFACE
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Objective
1.1.2. Target Audience
1.1.3. Unique Selling Proposition (USP) & offerings
1.2. Research Scope
1.3. Research Methodology
1.3.1. Market Research Process
1.3.2. Market Research Methodology
2 . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1. Highlights of Market
2.2. Global Market Snapshot
3 . SURFACE INSPECTION – INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
3.1. Introduction - Market Dynamics
3.2. Market Drivers
3.3. Market Restraints
3.4. Opportunities
3.5. Industry Trends
3.6. Porter’s Five Force Analysis
3.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis
3.7.1 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Component
3.7.2 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Surface Type
3.7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis By System
3.7.4 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Industry Vertical
3.7.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
4 . VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
4.1. Value Chain Analysis
4.2. Raw Material Analysis
4.2.1. List of Raw Materials
4.2.2. Raw Material Manufactures List
4.2.3. Price Trend of Key Raw Materials
4.3. List of Potential Buyers
4.4. Marketing Channel
4.4.1. Direct Marketing
4.4.2. Indirect Marketing
4.4.3. Marketing Channel Development Trend
5 . IMPACT ANALYSIS OF COVID-19 OUTBREAK
5.1. Impact Analysis of Covid-19 Outbreak
5.1.1. Direct Impact on Production
5.1.2. Supply Chain and Market Disruption
5.1.3. Financial Impact on Firms and Financial Markets
5.2. COVID-19 Impact Analysis by Production, Import, Export and Demand
5.3. Market: Pre V/S Post COVID-19
5.4. Estimated Impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Epidemic
5.5. COVID-19: Micro and Macro Factor Analysis
6 . GLOBAL SURFACE INSPECTION MARKET ANALYSIS BY COMPONENT
6.1 Overview by Component
6.2 Historical and Forecast Data
6.3 Analysis by Component
6.4 Camera Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
6.5 Processor Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
6.6 Frame Grabbers Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
6.7 Lighting Equipment Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
6.8 Others Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
7 . GLOBAL SURFACE INSPECTION MARKET ANALYSIS BY SURFACE TYPE
7.1 Overview by Surface Type
7.2 Historical and Forecast Data
7.3 Analysis by Surface Type
7.4 2D Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
7.5 3D Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
8 . GLOBAL SURFACE INSPECTION MARKET ANALYSIS BY SYSTEM
8.1 Overview by System
8.2 Historical and Forecast Data
8.3 Analysis by System
8.4 Computer Based System Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
8.5 Camera Based System Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
9 . GLOBAL SURFACE INSPECTION MARKET ANALYSIS BY INDUSTRY VERTICAL
9.1 Overview by Industry Vertical
9.2 Historical and Forecast Data
9.3 Analysis by Industry Vertical
9.4 Consumer Electronics Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
9.5 Automotive Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
9.6 Electricals And Electronics Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
9.7 Healthcare Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
9.8 Manufacturing Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
9.9 Others Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
10 . GLOBAL SURFACE INSPECTION MARKET ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHY
10.1. Regional Outlook
10.2. Introduction
10.3. North America Sales Analysis
10.3.1. Overview, Historic and Forecast Sales Analysis
10.3.2. North America By Segment Sales Analysis
10.3.3. North America By Country Sales Analysis
10.3.4. United State Sales Analysis
10.3.5. Canada Sales Analysis
10.3.6. Mexico Sales Analysis
10.4. Europe Sales Analysis
10.4.1. Overview, Historic and Forecast Sales Analysis
10.4.2. Europe by Segment Sales Analysis
10.4.3. Europe by Country Sales Analysis
10.4.4. United Kingdom Sales Analysis
10.4.5. France Sales Analysis
10.4.6. Germany Sales Analysis
10.4.7. Italy Sales Analysis
10.4.8. Russia Sales Analysis
10.4.9. Rest Of Europe Sales Analysis
10.5. Asia Pacific Sales Analysis
10.5.1. Overview, Historic and Forecast Sales Analysis
10.5.2. Asia Pacific by Segment Sales Analysis
10.5.3. Asia Pacific by Country Sales Analysis
10.5.4. China Sales Analysis
10.5.5. India Sales Analysis
10.5.6. Japan Sales Analysis
10.5.7. South Korea Sales Analysis
10.5.8. Australia Sales Analysis
10.5.9. Rest Of Asia Pacific Sales Analysis
10.6. Latin America Sales Analysis
10.6.1. Overview, Historic and Forecast Sales Analysis
10.6.2. Latin America by Segment Sales Analysis
10.6.3. Latin America by Country Sales Analysis
10.6.4. Brazil Sales Analysis
10.6.5. Argentina Sales Analysis
10.6.6. Peru Sales Analysis
10.6.7. Chile Sales Analysis
10.6.8. Rest of Latin America Sales Analysis
10.7. Middle East & Africa Sales Analysis
10.7.1. Overview, Historic and Forecast Sales Analysis
10.7.2. Middle East & Africa by Segment Sales Analysis
10.7.3. Middle East & Africa by Country Sales Analysis
10.7.4. Saudi Arabia Sales Analysis
10.7.5. UAE Sales Analysis
10.7.6. Israel Sales Analysis
10.7.7. South Africa Sales Analysis
10.7.8. Rest Of Middle East And Africa Sales Analysis
11 . COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE OF THE SURFACE INSPECTION COMPANIES
11.1. Surface Inspection Market Competition
11.2. Partnership/Collaboration/Agreement
11.3. Merger And Acquisitions
11.4. New Product Launch
11.5. Other Developments
12 . COMPANY PROFILES OF SURFACE INSPECTION INDUSTRY
12.1. Top Company Share Analysis
12.2. Market Concentration Rate
12.3. Basler AG
12.3.1. Company Overview
12.3.2. Company Revenue
12.3.3. Products
12.3.4. Recent Developments
12.4. Sony Corporation
12.4.1. Company Overview
12.4.2. Company Revenue
12.4.3. Products
12.4.4. Recent Developments
12.5. Cognex Corporation
12.5.1. Company Overview
12.5.2. Company Revenue
12.5.3. Products
12.5.4. Recent Developments
12.6. Omron Corporation
12.6.1. Company Overview
12.6.2. Company Revenue
12.6.3. Products
12.6.4. Recent Developments
12.7. Allied Vision Technologies GmBh
12.7.1. Company Overview
12.7.2. Company Revenue
12.7.3. Products
12.7.4. Recent Developments
12.8. Panasonic Corporation
12.8.1. Company Overview
12.8.2. Company Revenue
12.8.3. Products
12.8.4. Recent Developments
12.9. ISRA Vision AG
12.9.1. Company Overview
12.9.2. Company Revenue
12.9.3. Products
12.9.4. Recent Developments
12.10. Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
12.10.1. Company Overview
12.10.2. Company Revenue
12.10.3. Products
12.10.4. Recent Developments
12.11. Keyence Corporation
12.11.1. Company Overview
12.11.2. Company Revenue
12.11.3. Products
12.11.4. Recent Developments
12.12. Matrox Electronic Systems
12.12.1. Company Overview
12.12.2. Company Revenue
12.12.3. Products
12.12.4. Recent Developments
*Note - in company profiling, financial details and recent development are subject to availability or might not be covered in case of private companies
LIST OF TABLES
- Market Snapshot
- Drivers : Impact Analysis
- Restraints : Impact Analysis
- List of Raw Material
- List of Raw Material Manufactures
- List of Potential Buyers
- COVID-19 Impact Analysis by Production, Import, Export and Demand
- Pre V/S Post COVID-19
- Estimated Impact Of The Coronavirus (Covid-19) Epidemic
- COVID-19: Micro and Macro Factor Analysis
- Analysis by Component (USD MN)
- Camera Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Processor Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Frame Grabbers Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Lighting Equipment Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Others Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Analysis Market by Surface Type (USD MN)
- 2D Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- 3D Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Analysis by System (USD MN)
- Computer Based System Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Camera Based System Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Analysis by Industry Vertical (USD MN)
- Consumer Electronics Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Automotive Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Electricals And Electronics Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Healthcare Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Manufacturing Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Others Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Global Surface Inspection Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- North America Market Analysis (USD MN)
- United State Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Canada Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Mexico Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Europe Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Europe Market Estimate by Country (USD MN)
- United Kingdom Market Analysis (USD MN)
- France Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Germany Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Italy Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Russia Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Spain Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Rest of Europe Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Asia Pacific Market Analysis (USD MN)
- China Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Japan Market Analysis (USD MN)
- India Market Analysis (USD MN)
- South Korea Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Australia Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Rest of Asia Pacific Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Latin America Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Brazil Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Argentina Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Peru Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Chile Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Rest of Latin America Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Middle East & Africa Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Saudi Arabia Market Analysis (USD MN)
- UAE Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Israel Market Analysis (USD MN)
- South Africa Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Rest of Middle East and Africa Market Analysis (USD MN)
- Partnership/Collaboration/Agreement
- Mergers And Acquisition
LIST OF FIGURES
- Research Scope of Surface Inspection Report
- Market Research Process
- Market Research Methodology
- Global Surface Inspection Market Size, by Region (USD MN)
- Porters Five Forces Analysis
- Market Attractiveness Analysis by Component
- Market Attractiveness Analysis by Surface Type
- Market Attractiveness Analysis by System
- Market Attractiveness Analysis by Industry Vertical
- Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
- Value Chain Analysis
- Global Market Analysis by Component (USD MN)
- Camera Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Processor Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Frame Grabbers Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Lighting Equipment Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Others Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Global Market Analysis by Surface Type (USD MN)
- 2D Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- 3D Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Global Market Analysis by System (USD MN)
- Computer Based System Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Camera Based System Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Global Market Analysis by Industry Vertical (USD MN)
- Consumer Electronics Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Automotive Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Electricals And Electronics Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Healthcare Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Manufacturing Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Others Market Sales by Geography (USD MN)
- Global Market by Revenue
- North America Market by Revenue
- Europe Market by Revenue
- Asia Pacific Market by Revenue
- Latin America Market by Revenue
- Middle East & Africa Market by Revenue
- Recent Development in Industry
- Top Company Share Analysis
* Kindly note that the above listed are the basic tables and figures of the report and are not limited to the TOC.