According to the latest report from Grand View Research Inc., the global 3D machine vision market is expected to reach $19.22 billion by 2025. The ability of machine vision systems to process large amounts of information in seconds is the main factor driving market growth. The fast processing capability of machine vision systems paves the way for manufacturers to achieve new milestones in the manufacturing of products with negligible defects. In addition, robots are increasingly being used in the industrial sector, including packaging production lines, which has led to the application of vision guided robot systems.

The industrial niche markets, such as automotive, pharmaceutical, packaging, food and beverage, are prominent sectors that utilize robotic packaging line systems, ultimately stimulating demand for 3D machine vision systems. So what are the characteristics of 3D machine vision? The editor summarized the following points:

1. Machine vision technology includes various components to capture product images for analysis based on different quality and safety parameters. This technology is a combination of software and hardware that provides operational control to devices on the packaging production line to perform functions such as capturing and processing images and measuring various characteristics required for decision-making. The main components of the system include lighting, lenses, image sensors, visual processing, and communication equipment. Machine vision systems contribute to the reliability of solving complex industrial tasks.

2. Industrial machine vision systems require high reliability, stability, and accuracy. Their cost is lower than systems used in military, aerospace, defense, and government applications. These factors are expected to lead to greater adaptive technologies in the industrial sector. In addition, the cross industry use of robot vision systems has led to an increasing adoption of this technology, thereby strengthening the entire market.

Due to the increasing demand for quality inspection and production, this technology has proven to be crucial in the fields of manufacturing and quality control. In addition, the increasingly automated packaging production lines in the industrial sector have also promoted the growth of the global market at a considerable speed. Since its emergence, technology has undergone extensive development and innovative upgrades. Several factors, such as the increasingly advanced technology and the growing demand for high-quality products, are affecting the growth of the market.

3. In addition, machine vision systems are gaining traction at a considerable speed in medical and healthcare applications. The analysis of medical images and the application of robots for carrying various medical activities are key technologies in these fields.

The Asia Pacific region contributed the largest market share in 2015, which can be attributed to the numerous opportunities provided by large-scale manufacturing practices in the region. China, Japan, South Korea, and India are considered potential markets for future technologies, including machine vision. The industrial expansion in the region has made significant contributions to the prosperity and development of various innovations, as well as the adoption of different technologies.

With the continuous expansion of manufacturing bases in the Asia Pacific region, there is an increasing emphasis on the development and expenditure of research activities related to the vision. These factors are expected to stimulate the growth of the technology market in the Asia Pacific region, thereby driving the entire market at a significant pace. It is expected that the market will experience the fastest growth of 10.4% during the forecast period.

Due to the rapid development of 3D machine vision technology, some users lack awareness of it. In addition, the complexity of integrating machine vision systems is a major challenge faced by manufacturers, which also constrains the steady growth of the industry.