Market Introduction
Thermal scanners detect body heat radiation-usually from the forehead-then estimate core body temperature. These cameras are a potent tool often used by firefighters to track smouldering embers and police to search for suspects who are out of sight. COVID-19 outbreak has increased demand from healthcare facilities for the thermal scanners. The device helps healthcare professionals monitor the temperature of the patient's body and take necessary action based on scanner results. The airline industry has also increased demand for thermal scanners, where air passengers are screened for any symptoms of the virus. Thus, all these factors will affect growth of thermal scanners market over the forecast period.
Market Overview and Dynamics
The thermal scanners market in North America is expected to grow from US$ 1591.57 million in 2019 to US$ 3072.43 million by 2027; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% from 2020 to 2027. Thermal imaging cameras or scanners are used as effective and non-invasive means of monitoring and diagnosing the conditions of commercial buildings and homes. A thermal imaging camera helps in identifying the problems at an early stage, allowing them to be documented and corrected before repair becomes more severe and costlier. Besides, a thermal image that includes accurate temperature data can provide to building experts with the essential information about insulation, moisture intake, mold development, electrical faults; presence of thermal bridges; and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The scanners can detect missing or defective insulation, visualize energy losses, determine the source of air leaks, detect mold and poorly insulated areas, locate thermal bridges, trace water infiltration in flat roofs, check breaches in hot-water pipes, find moisture in insulation, ceilings, and walls (both internal and external), catch construction failures, find faults in supply lines and district heating, and diagnose electrical errors. Further, the ability to visualize differing temperature signatures can also help avoid fires and power failures. The thermal scanners can scan across the walls. Thermal imaging technology may also be used to scan power transmission lines, and exhibit overheating joints and parts in mechanical or electrical equipment that require potential hazards to be eliminated. Thus, the growing use of thermal scanners to diagnose defects in construction sector act as a major opportunity for the growth of thermal scanners market.
North America is one of the most important region for the adoption and growth of new technologies owing to favorable government policies to boost innovation, presence of huge industrial base. The outbreak of COVID-19 has impacted the economic stability in North America, so far US the worst hit country due to outbreak of the Virus. Any impact on the growth of industries is expected to affect the economic growth of the region in a negative manner. In order to contain the spread of the virus the governments across North America imposed factory and businesses shutdown, travel restrictions and lockdown which halted the thermal scanner market in North America for a while. However, as the factories and businesses are re-opening with minimal capacity, need for thermal technologies for checking body temperature is witnessing a growing demand.
Key Market Segments
In terms of type, the fixed segment accounted for the largest share of the North America thermal scanners market in 2019. In terms of wavelength, the long-wavelength infrared segment held a larger market share of the North America thermal scanners market in 2019. Further, the aerospace and defense segment held a larger share of the market based on end use in 2019.
Major Sources and Companies Listed
A few major primary and secondary sources referred to for preparing this report on the thermal scanners market in North America are company websites, annual reports, financial reports, national government documents, and statistical database, among others. Major companies listed in the report are FLIR Systems, Inc., AMETEK Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH, 3M, Leonardo S.p.A, Infrared Cameras Inc., Thermoteknix Systems Ltd., Seek Thermal, Inc., and Fluke Corporation among others.
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NORTH AMERICA THERMAL SCANNERS MARKET SEGMENTATION
North America Thermal Scanners Market – By Type
North America Thermal Scanners Market – By Wavelength
North America Thermal Scanners Market – By End-use
North America Thermal Scanners Market – By Country
Company Profiles
The List of Companies - North America Thermal Scanners Market