Category AI Visibility Report
3d Scanners AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈1,635
Est. AI queries / month
12
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 12 buyer topics in 3d Scanners across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 1,635 AI queries per month.
- Revopoint leads the AI shelf with 10.3% of brand mentions, followed by Artec (9.7%) and Creality (9.7%). The top three hold 29.7% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “3d scanners for CAD” (top keyword “3d scanners for cad”, ~480 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on youtube.com most (18.5% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revopoint | 1,649 | 10.3% |
| 2 | Artec | 1,548 | 9.7% |
| 3 | Creality | 1,544 | 9.7% |
| 4 | Creaform | 1,151 | 7.2% |
| 5 | Shining 3D | 1,108 | 6.9% |
| 6 | Artec 3D | 743 | 4.7% |
| 7 | EinScan | 723 | 4.5% |
| 8 | Zeiss | 642 | 4% |
| 9 | Einstar | 626 | 3.9% |
| 10 | 3DMakerPro | 482 | 3% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3d scanners for CAD | ≈548 | 3d scanners for cad | 480 |
| Structured light 3d scanners | ≈545 | structured light 3d scanners | 720 |
| 3d body scanners | ≈542 | 3d body scanners | 320 |
| Professional 3d scanners | — | creaform 3d scanners | 720 |
| 3d scanners for reverse engineering | — | 3d scanner for reverse engineering | 1,300 |
| Mobile 3d scanners | — | 3d scanner app | 3,600 |
| Laser 3d scanners | — | laser scanners 3d | 3,600 |
| 3d scanners for 3d printing | — | 3d printer scanner | 8,100 |
| LiDAR 3d scanners | — | lidar scanner iphone | 2,400 |
| Portable 3d scanners | — | portable 3d scanner | 1,900 |
| Handheld 3d scanners | — | handheld 3d scanner | 5,400 |
| Dental 3d scanners | — | dental scanner | 1,300 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 805 | 18.5% |
| google.com | 607 | 14% |
| reddit.com | 535 | 12.3% |
| 3dprinting.com | 358 | 8.2% |
| artec3d.com | 258 | 5.9% |
| revopoint3d.com | 140 | 3.2% |
| all3dp.com | 135 | 3.1% |
| 3d-scantech.com | 107 | 2.5% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for 3d scanners?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Revopoint (10.3%), Artec (9.7%), Creality (9.7%), Creaform (7.2%), Shining 3D (6.9%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about 3d scanners?
GEOly estimates ~1,635 AI queries per month in this category across 12 buyer topics, led by “3d scanners for CAD”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for 3d scanners?
The most-cited domains are: youtube.com, google.com, reddit.com, 3dprinting.com, artec3d.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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