Automated Optical Inspection Equipment Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Type (2D AOI SYSTEM, 3D AOI SYSTEM), By Technology (Inline, Offline), By Application (Fabrication Phase, Assembly Phase), By Industry Vertical (Consumer Electronics, Telecommunication, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial Electronics, Energy & Power, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Automated Optical Inspection Equipment Market Size:

Automated Optical Inspection Equipment Market, with a 18.49% CAGR, is expected to grow to USD 2.773 billion in 2030 from USD 1.187 billion in 2025.

Automated Optical Inspection Equipment Market Key Highlights:

• Detecting real-time defects and providing feedback to optimize production quality and efficiency.
• Adopting 3D AOI systems for faster, more accurate error detection in electronics manufacturing.
• Expanding usage in consumer electronics for inspecting complex, miniaturized circuit boards.
• Growing reliance on AOI systems amid rising adoption of smart and IoT technologies.

Automated Optical Inspection Equipment Market Trends:

To maintain the product's quality, AOI systems can detect mistakes in real-time. Additionally, depending on previous data and production statistics, these systems can offer operator feedback, which enhances the process of production and reduces costs, labor, and time. These factors should hasten the use of AOI systems in factories and boost market growth. To ensure safe and effective functioning, automated production, and new features in electronic appliances, such as voice recognition, touch displays, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi connectivity, require well-tested printed circuit boards.

Automated Optical Inspection Equipment Market Growth Drivers:

• Increasing use for inspection purposes to drive the demand for automated optical inspection

Drones gather data more than 50 times faster than traditional methods. Due to the scale of most solar farms, a drone equipped with a sufficient thermal camera can scan the whole structure more quickly than someone on the ground using a hand-held thermal camera. Manual inspections of turbines are conducted, either by climbing or by capturing distant pictures. Dangers can be eliminated by using drone evaluations rather than manual inspections that require climbing. The procedure of gathering data on the ground lacks the precision that a drone offers which increases the automated optical inspection equipment market size.

• High demand for 3D AOI system

Most larger production units employ 3D AOI systems. Although 3D AOI systems are more expensive to operate and require complex program codes to function, they are more accurate and sensitive to errors than 2D AOI systems. Because they can detect defects on PCB substrates and ball grid arrays (BGA), 3D AOI systems are better than 2D AOI systems. In the upcoming years, 3D AOI systems will become a good option for EMS providers due to their speedy fault detection in lengthy sections, a significant reduction in false call rates, and their capacity to supply volume data for sub-test components.

• High demand for consumer electronics to aid in the market expansion.

Electronic gadgets' underlying circuitry and component complexity have become even more sophisticated because of their miniaturization. Manufacturers are increasingly employing cutting-edge AOI systems to efficiently check the intricate PCB of small and compact electronic devices and components to deliver high-quality products to customers. It is exceedingly challenging to build current electronic devices because it is common practice to have a single device with numerous purposes. Additionally, AOI systems will be crucial in upholding high-quality standards for these complicated consumer electronics gadgets as 3D test technology is increasingly adopted, which increases the automated optical inspection equipment market size.

• Rising use of smart technology

Smartphones, wearables, laptops, and even greater uses in smart homes and industries are all examples of how smart technology is rapidly expanding in usage. The term "smart technology" refers to a broad category of technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart linked devices. The Internet of Things (IoT) uses sensors, machines, software, internet connections, analytics, and apps to bring static physical objects to life. These modern, automated devices bring a lot of value and are scalable and automated. Smart-connected devices can offer a customized experience, but they require a remote to operate.

Automated Optical Inspection Equipment Market Restraints:

• Lack of skilled labor projected to threaten market lucrativeness.

While the future growth of the automated optical inspection market could be threatened by the simple availability of superior inspection technology as a substitute and a lack of knowledge about recent technological advancements in the AOI ecosystem, the high installation cost of AOI systems and the need for highly skilled personnel are currently acting as major restraints on the development of automated optical inspection market throughout the forecast period.

Automated Optical Inspection Equipment Market Geographical Outlook:

• Asia Pacific is projected to be a significant marketplace for automated optical inspection equipment.

The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to lead the automated optical inspection equipment market during the projected period. This is because there are numerous local and electronic printed circuit board producers. Additionally, one of the primary reasons driving big electronics firms to produce in the area is the area's low cost of labor. Additionally, the growing need for consumer electronics and automobiles in nations like China and India has raised the need for these products, fueling the desire for high-tech consumer goods and boosting the industry. Due to increased innovation and technological advancements across all production sectors in the area, North America holds the second-largest market share.

Automated Optical Inspection Equipment Market Scope:

Report Metric	Details
Automated Optical Inspection Equipment Market Size in 2025	USD 1.187 billion
Automated Optical Inspection Equipment Market Size in 2030	USD 2.773 billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 18.49%
Study Period	2020 to 2030
Historical Data	2020 to 2023
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Billion
Segmentation	Type Technology Application Industry Vertical Geography
Geographical Segmentation	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in the Automated Optical Inspection Equipment Market	CyberOptics Daiichi Jitsugyo India Pvt. Ltd. GOPEL Electronic GmbH KOH YOUNG TECHNOLOGY Inc. MIRTEC CO., LTD.
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

Segmentation:

• By Type
  • 2D AOI SYSTEM
  • 3D AOI SYSTEM
• By Technology
  • Inline
  • Offline
• By Application
  • Fabrication Phase
  • Assembly Phase
• By Industry Vertical
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Telecommunication
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Industrial Electronics
  • Energy & Power
  • Others
• By Geography
  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Spain
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Israel
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Indonesia
    • Thailand
    • Others

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Market Overview

1.2. Market Definition

1.3. Scope of the Study

1.4. Market Segmentation

1.5. Currency

1.6. Assumptions

1.7. Base, and Forecast Years Timeline

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY  

2.1. Research Data

2.2. Assumptions

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Research Highlights

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1. Market Drivers

4.2. Market Restraints

4.3. Porter’s Five Force Analysis

4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants

4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. AUTOMATED OPTICAL INSPECTION EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. 2D AOI SYSTEM

5.3. 3D AOI SYSTEM

6. AUTOMATED OPTICAL INSPECTION EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY 

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Inline

6.3. Offline

7. AUTOMATED OPTICAL INSPECTION EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY APPLICATION 

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Fabrication Phase

7.3. Assembly Phase

8. AUTOMATED OPTICAL INSPECTION EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY INDUSTRY VERTICAL

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Consumer Electronics

8.3. Telecommunication

8.4. Automotive

8.5. Aerospace and Defense

8.6. Industrial Electronics

8.7. Energy & Power

8.8. Others

9. AUTOMATED OPTICAL INSPECTION EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY

9.1. Introduction 

9.2. North America

9.2.1. USA

9.2.2. Canada

9.2.3. Mexico

9.3. South America

9.3.1. Brazil

9.3.2. Argentina

9.3.3. Others

9.4. Europe

9.4.1. Germany

9.4.2. France

9.4.3. United Kingdom

9.4.4. Spain

9.4.5. Others

9.5. Middle East And Africa

9.5.1. Saudi Arabia

9.5.2. UAE

9.5.3. Israel

9.5.4. Others

9.6. Asia Pacific

9.6.1. China

9.6.2. Japan

9.6.3. India

9.6.4. South Korea

9.6.5. Indonesia

9.6.6. Taiwan

9.6.7. Others

10. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

10.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

10.2. Emerging Players and Market Lucrativeness

10.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

10.4. Vendor Competitiveness Matrix

11. COMPANY PROFILES

11.1. CyberOptics

11.2. Daiichi Jitsugyo India Pvt. Ltd.

11.3. GOPEL Electronic GmbH

11.4. KOH YOUNG TECHNOLOGY Inc.

11.5. MIRTEC CO., LTD.

11.6. Nordson Corporation

11.7. OMRON Corporation

11.8. Saki Corporation

11.9. Test Research, Inc.

11.10. Viscom AG

CyberOptics

Daiichi Jitsugyo India Pvt. Ltd.

GOPEL Electronic GmbH

KOH YOUNG TECHNOLOGY Inc.

MIRTEC CO., LTD.

Nordson Corporation

OMRON Corporation

Saki Corporation

Test Research, Inc.

Viscom AG