Flatbed Scanner Market Outlook-2027

A scanner that provides a flat glass surface for scanning to hold a sheet of paper, book, or any other object is called a flatbed scanner. Head of the scan is moved below the glass. Flatbed scanners also come with sheet feeders to scan several sheets of paper instead of one at a time. Most flatbed scanners have an adjustable lid that can be lifted to allow scanning of magazines, books, and other thick items. This is a significant advantage over sheet-fed scanners or copiers sometimes referred to as automatic document feeders, which can accept paper documents only. Flatbed scanners are more versatile than sheet-fed scanners, owing to their large size capacity and capability to scan thick objects.

The global flatbed scanner market is segmented on the basis of type, application, solutions, services, industry vertical and region. Based on type, the market is divided into below 2000 dpi, 2000-4000 dpi, and above 4000 dpi. In terms of application, the market is categorized into residential, commercial, and industrial. On the basis of solutions, the market is divided into portable and PCMM. 

On the basis of services the market is divided into reverse engineering, quality inspection, rapid prototyping. In terms of industry vertical, the flatbed scanner market is segregated into building & construction, IT & telecom, healthcare, aerospace & defense, industrial, and others. Geographically, the market is analyzed across several regions such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, Middle East & Africa (LAMEA).

Key players operating in the global flatbed scanner industry include Fujitsu, Canon, HP, Epson, Brother, Plustek, Kodak, Panasonic, Uniscan, and Microtek. These companies have adopted several strategies such as product launches, partnerships, collaborations, mergers & acquisitions, and joint ventures to strengthen their foothold in the global market.

Market Scope and Structure Analysis

COVID-19 Scenario Analysis

• Global flatbed scanner market growth has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. New projects throughout the world have stalled, which, in turn, have led to decline in demand for analog semiconductors. 
• Global factories have struggled to integrate new flatbed scanners as workers have stayed in their homes, which disrupted the global supply chains. 
• The impact of COVID-19 on flatbed scanner market forecast is temporary as just the production and supply chain is stalled. Once the situation improves, production, supply chains, and demand for flatbed scanners are gradually going to increase.  
• This COVID-19 lockdown would help companies think about more advanced flatbed scanners to enhance efficiency.

Top Impacting Factors:

The factors that drive the global market include applications in high-tech flatbed scanner manufacturing and the developments in accuracy, probe technology, integration methods. The flatbed market's emerging applications include forensics, law & investigation, legacy restoration, medical, 3D printing, and 3D surveying. However, the absence of product standardization hinders the accuracy of these devices, causing obstacles to market growth. Also, it has even become difficult for market players to retain the average selling prices of products.

Hardware and Software Segments to Dominate the Market for Flatbed Scanners 

The mounting adoption of flatbed scanning equipment in the various industries such as aerospace & defense, automotive, medical, electronics, architecture & construction, energy & power, and heavy machinery is fueling the growth of the hardware & software markets. The huge market size of the offering of hardware and software can also be attributed to the increasing adoption of new software upgrades for flatbed scanners.

Automotive Sector Holds the Largest Share of the Market for Flatbed Scanners

The automotive industry made up the largest share of the flatbed scanner market for flatbed scanners. The flatbed scanning technology is commonly used for quality assurance and inspection applications in the automotive industry to ensure that the components manufactured are within defined rates of tolerance. Flatbed scanners are fast and versatile, and have proven to meet the stringent requirements of automotive production. Given the need for quick and precise measurements to fully eliminate errors, the demand for flatbed scanners is growing across various vertical industries.

The rapid growth of large-scale end-users, where faster and accurate measurements are needed, increases demand for flatbed scanner market. By expanding its customer base, major market participants are dynamically exploring new opportunities for business growth. Planned coalitions of solution providers with service centers will probably help vendors expand their portfolio of supports. In addition, the rapid growth in digitalization has increased the use of advanced devices in industries in recent years. This is anticipated to increase the adoption and implementation of flatbed scanners in industries during the forecast period.

Flatbed Scanner Market Key Segments Covered:

Key Benefits of the Report:

• This study presents the analytical depiction of the global flatbed scanner industry along with the current trends and future estimations to determine the imminent investment pockets.
• The report presents information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities along with detailed analysis of the global flatbed scanner market share.
• The current market is quantitatively analyzed from 2020 to 2027 to highlight the global flatbed scanner market growth scenario.
• Porter’s five forces analysis illustrates the potency of buyers & suppliers in the market. 
• The report provides a detailed global flatbed scanner market analysis based on competitive intensity and how the competition will take shape in coming years. 

Questions Answered in the Flatbed Scanner Market Research Report:

• Which are the leading market players active in the flatbed scanner market size?
• What would be the detailed impact of COVID-19 on the market?
• What current trends would influence the market in the next few years?
• What are the driving factors, restraints, and opportunities in the flatbed scanner market trends?
• What are the projections for the future that would help in taking further strategic steps?