Industrial X-ray Inspection Systems – Global Strategic Business Report 2018
14/08/2018
Driven by the demand for high safety and quality standards, the global market for industrial X-ray inspection systems is projected to exceed US$722.4 million (approximately £547.2 million) by 2024, leading to increasing usage of product inspection tools in various industries, advancements in digital technology and rising security concerns.Primarily known for their non-intrusive approach to screening, X-ray inspection systems have emerged as one of the most important tools in testing applications. The latest crop of X-ray systems for industrial applications boast advanced computer, sensor and communication technologies and are more user friendly, faster and safer to operate.
Upgrades in software, coupled with technical advancements in hardware, has significantly improved the overall efficiency and ease of use of these systems. Consequently, the application range of X-ray systems has quickly expanded from research and development (R&D) to production line testing. Currently one of the most important testing tools, the X-ray inspection system facilitates timely detection of contaminants such as stone, dense plastics, calcified bone, metal or glass.
Demand for non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment is driven by stringent industry product specifications and tight quality control requirements set by the manufacturers across industries in recent years. The ongoing technological advancements and new application areas, including alternate energy, complex electronics and material testing, are expected to drive the X-ray and ultrasonic inspection systems market, which is projected to grow at a healthy pace.
Food and beverage and pharmaceutical sectors are realising the potential of X-ray inspection systems in controlling and verifying product quality during production and preventing potential quality-related issues. These systems are also finding use in security applications, such as detecting contraband and hazardous materials at airports, borders and seaports. Over the years, X-ray systems have undergone several advancements, including accurate X-ray generation techniques based on microfocal X-ray sources, detectors of higher resolution and the integration of sophisticated software that facilitates accurate and reliable high-speed inspection. Advanced technologies, such as 4D computed tomography, which is capable of capturing critical internal structures as well as enhancing real-time monitoring capabilities, is one of the major technologies expected to bridge the gap between conventional and modern industrial X-ray inspection systems. The use of film-based systems, one of the oldest and most widely accepted methods of X-ray inspection, is experiencing a decline in the wake of increased competition from technologically advanced digital systems that offer enhanced productivity, processing speed, computer-aided image interpretation, safety, ease of use and the capability to conveniently share, archive and retrieve images.
The US represents the largest market worldwide. Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing market, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8% over the analysis period. The increasing pace of infrastructure development in the Asia-Pacific region and the rising number of legislative and environmental policies being enacted in emerging nations are expected to be major growth contributors to the region’s industrial X-ray inspection systems market.
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