Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Size and Outlook 2031

Report Description

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 4.21 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	9.33%
Fastest Growing Segment	Automotive
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2031)	USD 7.19 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market will grow from USD 4.21 Billion in 2025 to USD 7.19 Billion by 2031 at a 9.33% CAGR. A Coordinate Measuring Machine is a device utilized in manufacturing and metrology to measure the physical geometrical characteristics of an object by sensing discrete points on its surface with a probe. The market is primarily driven by the escalating demand for high-precision components within the automotive and aerospace sectors and the necessity for automated quality control systems that integrate seamlessly into smart factory environments. These drivers are distinct from temporary trends as they represent fundamental shifts in production standards and efficiency requirements.

A significant challenge that could impede market expansion is the substantial initial capital investment required for these systems which often deters adoption among small and medium-sized enterprises. This financial constraint is frequently exacerbated by broad economic instability that delays capital expenditures in the industrial sector. According to the AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement, in 2025, the industry reported an 8 percent decline in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in the previous year.

Key Market Drivers

The surge in demand for precision inspection in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing serves as a dominant market accelerator, fundamentally altering the requirements for dimensional metrology. As automotive OEMs transition from internal combustion engines to battery-electric architectures, the need for rigorous quality control of complex components such as battery trays and stator hairpins has intensified. This shift is supported by massive capital infusions; according to Atlas Public Policy, in 2024, the allocated investment for electric vehicle manufacturing facilities in the United States alone reached $223 billion. These investments are specifically channeling funds into advanced inspection technologies capable of handling the high throughput and tight tolerances required by EV production lines, ensuring that metrology equipment becomes a cornerstone of the modern automotive factory.

The rising implementation of automated in-line quality control systems further propels the market by integrating measurement directly into the production stream. Manufacturers are increasingly adopting shop-floor gauging solutions to minimize downtime and enable real-time process corrections, moving away from traditional offline inspection methods. This trend is reflected in financial performance within the sector; according to Renishaw, in September 2024, the company reported record revenue for its shop-floor gauging and coordinate measuring machine systems. Despite a mixed global economic climate, the reliance on these advanced quality assurance technologies remains resilient. For instance, according to ZEISS Group, in December 2024, their Industrial Quality & Research segment achieved a 3 percent revenue increase, underscoring the sustained industrial demand for high-precision metrology solutions.

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Key Market Challenges

The substantial initial capital investment required for Coordinate Measuring Machines constitutes a significant impediment to broader market expansion. Procuring these systems involves high costs for precision hardware, specialized software, and necessary personnel training, which creates a high barrier to entry for small and medium-sized enterprises. Unlike large corporations with flexible capital budgets, smaller manufacturers often operate with tighter margins and limited liquidity, forcing them to delay technology upgrades or rely on less efficient manual inspection methods.

This financial constraint is intensified during periods of economic uncertainty when industrial capital expenditures are typically frozen. Manufacturers prioritize liquidity over new asset acquisition, causing a direct slowdown in the procurement of quality control machinery. This trend is substantiated by recent industry data reflecting reduced investment activity. According to the German Machine Tool Builders' Association (VDW), in the third quarter of 2024, orders received by the machine tool industry declined by 16 percent compared to the same period in the previous year. Such contractions in equipment orders highlight the direct correlation between investment reluctance and reduced market growth for metrology systems.

Key Market Trends

The adoption of non-contact optical scanning technologies is rapidly reshaping the market as manufacturers seek to inspect complex surface geometries and fragile components that traditional tactile probes cannot safely measure. This trend enables the rapid capture of high-density point clouds, significantly reducing inspection cycle times compared to point-by-point tactile methods. The financial viability of this technology is reflected in the performance of key industry players focusing on advanced 3D capture devices and articulated arm CMMs equipped with scanners. According to Faro Technologies, November 2024, in the 'Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results', the company reported a gross margin of 55.7 percent, a figure the management attributed in part to the successful launch of new precision measurement hardware such as the Quantum X Arm and next-generation laser scanners.

Simultaneously, there is an accelerated convergence of metrology with Industrial IoT and smart manufacturing ecosystems, where hardware is increasingly decoupled from value generation in favor of software-driven analytics. Manufacturers are prioritizing recurring software subscriptions that offer capabilities such as predictive maintenance, remote monitoring, and automated data analysis over one-time hardware purchases. This transition toward a software-centric business model is evidenced by shifting revenue streams for major metrology providers who are embedding digital reality solutions into their offerings. According to Hexagon AB, October 2024, in the 'Interim Report 1 January - 30 September 2024', the company’s recurring revenue increased by 7 percent to reach 564.9 million Euros, highlighting the growing industrial reliance on continuous digital services and smart connectivity solutions.

Segmental Insights

The Automotive segment represents the fastest-growing category in the Global Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market, driven by the extensive transition toward electric and autonomous vehicle production. This evolution demands precise dimensional verification of intricate components, such as battery enclosures and powertrain assemblies, to maintain high performance and safety standards. Furthermore, manufacturers are rapidly adopting automated, inline inspection systems to enhance throughput and meet the rigorous quality requirements established by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF). Consequently, the sector is seeing increased investment in metrology solutions to ensure compliance with tight tolerance limits across global supply chains.

Regional Insights

North America holds the leading position in the Global Coordinate Measuring Machine market, driven by a substantial industrial base in the automotive and aerospace sectors. The region demonstrates a strong commitment to quality assurance and industrial automation, compelling manufacturers to adopt high-precision metrology solutions. This dominance is further supported by rigorous measurement standards established by institutions such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which necessitate accurate calibration and inspection protocols. Consequently, the widespread integration of automated inspection systems in manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada sustains regional market expansion.

Recent Developments

In May 2025, Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division announced the launch of MAESTRO, a next-generation coordinate measuring machine engineered to address the productivity demands of modern manufacturing. The system was designed with a digital-first architecture to offer rapid measurement routines, an intuitive user experience, and seamless data integration. Features included a redesigned mechanical structure, a single-cable platform, and advanced sensors that enabled high-speed motion without compromising precision. This launch aimed to support industries such as aerospace and automotive by streamlining inspection workflows and reducing the complexity often associated with quality control programming.
In April 2025, Mitutoyo America Corporation introduced the MiSTAR 575 Shop Floor CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine, expanding its portfolio of measuring solutions designed for production environments. This new model built upon the capabilities of previous iterations by offering an increased measuring range optimized for medium to large workpieces while maintaining resistance to harsh shop-floor conditions like temperature fluctuations and coolant exposure. The system was developed to provide high accuracy and repeatability directly on the manufacturing floor, thereby reducing the need to transport parts to a dedicated quality lab and significantly improving overall inspection throughput for manufacturers.
In December 2024, Wenzel Group expanded its LH series of bridge-style coordinate measuring machines by introducing four new sizes to better accommodate diverse customer requirements. The addition of the LH 67, 85, 105, and 107 models provided manufacturers with a broader range of measuring capacities suitable for various component geometries. Alongside the size expansion, the company integrated advanced 5-axis measuring technology into the series, enabling faster and more accurate inspections. These enhancements were complemented by sustainable design improvements aimed at minimizing power and air consumption, reflecting a strategic focus on efficiency and environmental responsibility in metrology.
In October 2024, Faro Technologies released the Quantum X FaroArm Series, a new line of portable coordinate measuring machines designed to enhance inspection accuracy and versatility. This series delivered a significant improvement in measurement precision compared to previous models and featured configurable options to suit different manufacturing needs. The portable arms were engineered to facilitate both contact probing and non-contact laser scanning, allowing operators to switch between methods without recalibration. This launch targeted sectors requiring flexible, on-site metrology solutions, such as automotive assembly and heavy machinery, by streamlining the quality assurance process and reducing setup times.

Key Market Players

Tokyo Seimitsu Co. Ltd.
FARO Technologies Inc.
Hexagon AB
Nikon Corporation
Carl Zeiss AG
Mitutoyo Corporation
Keyence Corporation
GOM
Creaform Inc.
Perceptron Inc.

By Type	By Application	By End-Use Industry	By Region
Bridge Cantilever Gantry Articulated Arm Portable & Handheld	Quality Control & Inspection Reverse Engineering Virtual Simulation Others	Aerospace & Defense Automotive Medical Electronics Others	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market, By Type:

Bridge
Cantilever
Gantry
Articulated Arm
Portable & Handheld

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market, By Application:

Quality Control & Inspection
Reverse Engineering
Virtual Simulation
Others

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market, By End-Use Industry:

Aerospace & Defense
Automotive
Medical
Electronics
Others

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market, By Region:

North America

United States
Canada
Mexico

Europe

France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain

Asia Pacific

China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea

South America

Brazil
Argentina
Colombia

Middle East & Africa

South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market.

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Table of content

1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition

1.2. Scope of the Market

1.2.1. Markets Covered

1.2.2. Years Considered for Study

1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study

2.2. Baseline Methodology

2.3. Key Industry Partners

2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources

2.5. Forecasting Methodology

2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation

2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market

3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations

3.3. Overview of Key Market Players

3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries

3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1. By Value

5.2. Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1. By Type (Bridge, Cantilever, Gantry, Articulated Arm, Portable & Handheld)

5.2.2. By Application (Quality Control & Inspection, Reverse Engineering, Virtual Simulation, Others)

5.2.3. By End-Use Industry (Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Medical, Electronics, Others)

5.2.4. By Region

5.2.5. By Company (2025)

5.3. Market Map

6. North America Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1. By Value

6.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1. By Type

6.2.2. By Application

6.2.3. By End-Use Industry

6.2.4. By Country

6.3. North America: Country Analysis

6.3.1. United States Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.1.1.1. By Value

6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.1.2.1. By Type

6.3.1.2.2. By Application

6.3.1.2.3. By End-Use Industry

6.3.2. Canada Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.2.1.1. By Value

6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.2.2.1. By Type

6.3.2.2.2. By Application

6.3.2.2.3. By End-Use Industry

6.3.3. Mexico Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.3.1.1. By Value

6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.3.2.1. By Type

6.3.3.2.2. By Application

6.3.3.2.3. By End-Use Industry

7. Europe Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1. By Value

7.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1. By Type

7.2.2. By Application

7.2.3. By End-Use Industry

7.2.4. By Country

7.3. Europe: Country Analysis

7.3.1. Germany Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.1.1.1. By Value

7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.1.2.1. By Type

7.3.1.2.2. By Application

7.3.1.2.3. By End-Use Industry

7.3.2. France Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.2.1.1. By Value

7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.2.2.1. By Type

7.3.2.2.2. By Application

7.3.2.2.3. By End-Use Industry

7.3.3. United Kingdom Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.3.1.1. By Value

7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.3.2.1. By Type

7.3.3.2.2. By Application

7.3.3.2.3. By End-Use Industry

7.3.4. Italy Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.4.1.1. By Value

7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.4.2.1. By Type

7.3.4.2.2. By Application

7.3.4.2.3. By End-Use Industry

7.3.5. Spain Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.5.1.1. By Value

7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.5.2.1. By Type

7.3.5.2.2. By Application

7.3.5.2.3. By End-Use Industry

8. Asia Pacific Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1. By Value

8.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1. By Type

8.2.2. By Application

8.2.3. By End-Use Industry

8.2.4. By Country

8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis

8.3.1. China Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.1.1.1. By Value

8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.1.2.1. By Type

8.3.1.2.2. By Application

8.3.1.2.3. By End-Use Industry

8.3.2. India Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.2.1.1. By Value

8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.2.2.1. By Type

8.3.2.2.2. By Application

8.3.2.2.3. By End-Use Industry

8.3.3. Japan Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.3.1.1. By Value

8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.3.2.1. By Type

8.3.3.2.2. By Application

8.3.3.2.3. By End-Use Industry

8.3.4. South Korea Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.4.1.1. By Value

8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.4.2.1. By Type

8.3.4.2.2. By Application

8.3.4.2.3. By End-Use Industry

8.3.5. Australia Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.5.1.1. By Value

8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.5.2.1. By Type

8.3.5.2.2. By Application

8.3.5.2.3. By End-Use Industry

9. Middle East & Africa Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.1.1. By Value

9.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1. By Type

9.2.2. By Application

9.2.3. By End-Use Industry

9.2.4. By Country

9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis

9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.1.1.1. By Value

9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.1.2.1. By Type

9.3.1.2.2. By Application

9.3.1.2.3. By End-Use Industry

9.3.2. UAE Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.2.1.1. By Value

9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.2.2.1. By Type

9.3.2.2.2. By Application

9.3.2.2.3. By End-Use Industry

9.3.3. South Africa Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.3.1.1. By Value

9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.3.2.1. By Type

9.3.3.2.2. By Application

9.3.3.2.3. By End-Use Industry

10. South America Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1. By Value

10.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1. By Type

10.2.2. By Application

10.2.3. By End-Use Industry

10.2.4. By Country

10.3. South America: Country Analysis

10.3.1. Brazil Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.1.1.1. By Value

10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.1.2.1. By Type

10.3.1.2.2. By Application

10.3.1.2.3. By End-Use Industry

10.3.2. Colombia Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.2.1.1. By Value

10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.2.2.1. By Type

10.3.2.2.2. By Application

10.3.2.2.3. By End-Use Industry

10.3.3. Argentina Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market Outlook

10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.3.1.1. By Value

10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.3.2.1. By Type

10.3.3.2.2. By Application

10.3.3.2.3. By End-Use Industry

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers

11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)

12.2. Product Launches (If Any)

12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry

14.2. Potential of New Entrants

14.3. Power of Suppliers

14.4. Power of Customers

14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Tokyo Seimitsu Co. Ltd.

15.1.1. Business Overview

15.1.2. Products & Services

15.1.3. Recent Developments

15.1.4. Key Personnel

15.1.5. SWOT Analysis

15.2. FARO Technologies Inc.

15.3. Hexagon AB

15.4. Nikon Corporation

15.5. Carl Zeiss AG

15.6. Mitutoyo Corporation

15.7. Keyence Corporation

15.8. GOM

15.9. Creaform Inc.

15.10. Perceptron Inc.

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer

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