Allied Market Research, a well-known market research firm, says the public and private sector appetite for 3D camera and scanning technology will grow to more than $7 billion by the year 2020. The firm says most of the growth will be driven by an insatiable desire on the part of entertainment and media moguls to bring 3D content from movies to 3D printing apps to the public. According to the report, the Asia-Pacific region will be one of the most lucrative markets for such devices and technologies. You can read the whole story here: http://3dprint.com/42079/3d-camera-and-content/


Below is a graphic of the company's research summary. Do you agree with AR's assessment of the 3D scanner/camera market? What will this expected growth, if accurate, mean for the 3D printing industry in general?