DUBLIN, Apr. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bxgcrr/global_metrology) has announced the addition of the "Global Metrology Services Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.

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The analysts forecast the Global Metrology Services market to grow at a CAGR of 8.48 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the growing need to adhere to international quality standards. The Global Metrology Services market has also been witnessing growing technological innovations in the field of metrology. However, the increasing bargaining power of buyers could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.

The report, the Global Metrology Services Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers Europe, North America, the APAC region, and the ROW; it also covers the Global Metrology Services market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

The rise in technological innovations in the field of metrology is one of the major trends that positively influence the growth of the Global Metrological Service market. The increasing applicability of metrological instruments coupled with innovations in the metrology software is playing a significant role in developing new customizable solutions.

For instance, the development of new metrology software such as Point Cloud Metrology Software, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Laser Scanning Technology, On-Machine Metrology Software, Multisensor Metrology Software, Automated Metrology Software, and Robotic Metrology is expected to play a significant role in enhancing the growth of the market in the manufacturing industries.

According to the report, the growing need to adhere to international quality standards in the product development process is one of the major drivers in the market. Manufacturing industries including Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, and Electrical and Electronics need to adopt international quality standards such as QS-9000, ISO-9001, and Six Sigma in manufacturing processes which enhances the growth of the market.

Key Topics Covered:

01. Executive Summary

02. List of Abbreviations

03. Scope of the Report

04. Market Research Methodology

05. Introduction

06. Market Landscape

07. Market Segmentation by Product

08. Market Segmentation by End-users

09. Geographical Segmentation

10. Metrology Services Market in Europe

11. Metrology Services Market in North America

12. Metrology Services Market in the APAC Region

13. Market Growth Drivers

14. Drivers and their Impact

15. Market Challenges

16. Impact of Drivers and Challenges

17. Market Trends

18. Trends and their Impact

19. Vendor Landscape

20. Key Vendor Analysis

21. Other Reports in this Series

Companies Mentioned:

• Carl Zeiss AG
• Danish Micro Engineering A/S
• FARO Technologies Inc.
• Hexagon AB
• Mitutoyo Corp.
• Nikon Corp.
• Optical Gaging Products Inc.
• Optical Metrological Services
• Renishaw plc
• Trescal Inc.

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