The Future of IR (Infrared) Camera….. COVID-19 & Its Impact….
The global IR (Infrared) camera market size is
expected to reach USD 5.10 billion by
2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. IR cameras help
identify the site of tissue damage in case of injuries, and are expected to
witness surging demand in medical imaging applications. They have been
extensively used by airports during the outbreak of epidemics to identify and
screen passengers with elevated body temperatures. Microbolometer development
has resulted in increased commercialization, which is also expected to be a key
market driver.
To address the surge
of COVID-19, governments all over the world are developing stringent
surveillance mechanisms to ensure that people in high-risk zones, or those
instructed to be under strict home quarantine. Smartphone apps integrated with
geotagging features have been rolled out by various governments to ensure
adherence to social distancing. Health surveillance in the wake of this
pandemic has essentially become a mic of technology and human intelligence. The
updated report will account for Covid19 as a key market contributor.
High demand for IR cameras across several emerging market
segments including food service and distribution, healthcare and screening,
veterinary science, automotive care, maritime vessel inspections and aircraft
inspection offer opportunities for market growth. Incorporating infrared
cameras in smartphones at lower costs is expected to present vistas for market
growth for companies operating in the market. Declining defense spending may
pose a barrier to the global IR camera market over the next six years.
Security & surveillance accounts for a considerable
percentage of the commercial applications, and a few key IR camera
manufacturers such as Samsung Techwin
(South Korea), FLIR Systems (U.S.), Axis Communications AB (Sweden) are increasingly
focusing on this market. Technological advancements coupled with a rapid
reduction in price are expected to be the key factors driving IR camera demand
in the fast growing commercial application segment. A few other market players include Fluke Corp, Seek Thermal Inc.,
Raytheon Company and Testo AG.
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Decreasing prices owing to technological
proliferation is expected to be a key growth factor for the Infrared (IR)
camera market. Increased commercialization owing to advancements in
microbolometer technology is also expected to fuel market growth over the next
few years. On account of increased adoption in industrial and commercial
applications, they are used across numerous security & surveillance
applications.
Further
key findings from the study suggest:
·
Germanium accounted for over 35% of the IR
camera market in 2013. Sapphire lenses are extremely hard, durable and exhibit
good transmission range covering UV to IR range. These lenses are suitable for
high-pressure, high power applications, and the segment is expected to witness
high growth over the next six years.
·
Military and defense was the largest
application segment in 2013; these applications have challenging requirements
for temperature tolerance, ruggedness, and reliability. Reduction in IR camera
prices is expected to have a positive bearing on the penetration of technology
in security, surveillance, and automotive markets as technology plays an
important part in providing night-vision option in automobiles.
·
North America is expected to be the key
regional market over the forecast period owing to presence of major industry
participants. Technological advancements along with the presence of key
industry players contributed to regional market growth. Furthermore, video
surveillance cabling and infrastructure market is expected to drive regional
market growth. Increased use in automotive, oil & gas and other commercial
applications is expected to play a pivotal role in the penetration of IR
cameras in Asia Pacific.
·
Key companies operating in the market are
FLIR Systems, Axis Communications, Samsung Techwin, Fluke Corporation, Testo
AG, etc. Major market strategies adopted by industry participants include
product development and innovation, as well as mergers and acquisitions.
Decreasing
prices owing to technological proliferation is expected to be a key growth
factor for the Infrared (IR) camera market. Increased commercialization owing
to advancements in microbolometer technology is also expected to fuel market
growth over the next few years. On account of increased adoption in industrial
and commercial applications, they are used across numerous security &
surveillance applications.
Recent technological
advancements have led to miniaturization, which is expected favorably impact
market growth over the forecast period. These cameras are capable of viewing
across a long-wave infrared region, and can also detect objects in total
darkness. High investment, availability of cost-effective products due to mass
production, and a range of diverse applications integrating this technology are
expected to be the key market drivers. Further, the IR camera market is also expected
to witness growth owing to declining product price.
Decreasing defense
budgets in developed markets are expected to pose a challenge to market growth
over the forecast period. Increasing adoption of high-resolution cameras and
smartphones is expected to provide a sizeable sizable opportunity for market
growth. Further, IR camera plays a significant part in providing night-vision
option for automobiles. For instance, FLIR Systems provides camera cores for
Rolls Royce, BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz models through a partnership with
Autoliv Electronics.
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Grand View Research has segmented the global IR camera market on the
basis of material, application and region:
IR Camera Material
Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2020)
·
Germanium
·
Silicon
·
Zinc Selenide
·
Sapphire
IR Camera
Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2020)
·
Military & Defense
·
Industrial
·
Commercial
·
Medical Imaging
·
Others
IR Camera Regional Outlook
(Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2020)
·
North America
·
Europe
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Asia Pacific
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RoW
About Grand View Research
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based market research and consulting company, registered in the State of
California and headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides syndicated
research reports, customized research reports, and consulting services. To help
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