The 3D sensing market is projected to more than double by 2030, surpassing $18B. Key drivers include automotive and industrial applications, with significant advancements in ADAS, infrastructure monitoring, security and robotics. While the mobile sector remains dominant, 3D sensing has become critical for perception and intelligence across diverse applications, including biometrics, navigation, environmental tracking, people monitoring and medical diagnostics. The market remains highly concentrated, with the top nine companies capturing over 85% of revenue in the consumer segment. However, a competing ecosystem is emerging, bringing new value to the sector. Technological innovations, particularly in hybrid stacking, SWIR sensing, LiDAR and optical metasurfaces, are driving the evolution of 3D sensing solutions and are expected to unlock new opportunities for further growth. What are the most promising real-world applications emerging in 3D sensing? Which technologies hold the most potential, and what impact might they have on both the current and future market?