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The global robot-based metrology market will reach $ 396.2 million by 2026

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Frost & Sullivan ’ s recent analysis finds that the evolution of automated manufacturing is leading to a paradigm shift away from manual metrology solutions to automated metrology solutions . With the integration of inspections into shop-floor processes , there is a need to perform measurements without human intervention to minimize errors and reduce the time required for inspections . This triggers the demand for robot-based metrology tools across industries . The buoyant global robotbased metrology market will likely reach $ 396.2 million by 2026 from $ 189.9 million in 2021 , registering an impressive expansion at a compound annual growth rate ( CAGR ) of 15.8 %.

With Industry 4.0 , automated manufacturing is evolving and further paving the way for automated measurements ,” said Shruti Bapusaheb Yewale , Industrial Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan . “ Additionally , it will be critical for industries to integrate measurement and closed-loop control
With Industry 4.0 , automated manufacturing is evolving and further paving the way for automated measurements .
with automated manufacturing processes in the next five years .”
Yewale added : “ As manufacturers ramp up production and focus on maximizing product quality , the demand for engineers with the right skillsets will surge . However , the shortage of such technicians will further compel companies to adopt automation through robotics in metrology , particularly in North America and Europe .”
To capitalize on the growth opportunities , robot-based metrology system providers should :
• Work closely with automobile manufacturers to enable product innovation and ensure safety and manufacturing standards compliance .
• Develop systems that allow factory simulation to stay in sync with the physical space to realize end-to-end factory visibility .
• Invest in expanding their product portfolio with advanced software capabilities .
Global Robot-based Metrology Growth Opportunities is the latest addition to Frost & Sullivan ’ s Industrial research and analyses available through the Frost & Sullivan Leadership Council , which helps organizations identify a continuous flow of growth opportunities to succeed in an unpredictable future .
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