Global industrial X-ray inspection systems market analysis and insights
The global market for Industrial X-ray Inspection Systems estimated at US$708.4 million in the year 2023, is projected to reach $1.2 billion by 2030, driven by demand for high safety and quality standards 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 of advanced computer, sensor, and communication technologies and are more user friendly, fast and safe to operate. Upgradation in software, coupled with technical advancement in hardware has significantly improved the overall efficiency and ease-of-use of these systems. Consequently, the application range of X-ray systems has fast expanded from R&D to production line testing.
Over the years, X-ray systems have undergone several advancements including accurate X-ray generation techniques based on microfocal X-ray sources, higher resolution detectors and integration of sophisticated software that facilitate accurate and reliable high-speed inspection. Advanced technologies such as 4-D 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. Film-based systems, one of the oldest and the most accepted methods of X-ray inspection, are experiencing decline in adoption in wake of increased competition from technologically advanced digital systems that offer enhanced productivity, processing speed, computer-aided image interpretation, safety, ease of use and capability to conveniently share, archive and retrieve images.
Industrial X-ray inspection systems regional market insights
North American industrial X-ray inspection systems market is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period 2023-2030. This growth can be attributed to the rising adoption of technologically advanced digital systems and need for enhanced productivity and safety among organizations. United States contributed around 79% of the total North American industrial X-ray inspection systems market, with a market size of US$250.2 million in 2023. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Canada and Mexico, each forecast to grow at 5.9% and 4.3% respectively over the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing market exhibiting a CAGR of 7.45% over the forecast period, driven by the large-scale digitalization, automation, and miniaturization of electronic devices in emerging countries like China, Japan, South Korea and India. China is expected to dominate the Asia-Pacific market and reach a market size of US$187.6 million by 2030.
Within Europe, Germany, France, Italy and the U.K. are the key countries responsible for the significant growth of the regional market. Germany is expected to grow at a fastest CAGR of 5.8% over the forecast period.
Meanwhile, the Middle East & Africa is expected to show limited growth due to the strong presence of under-developed countries in Africa who are still struggling to meet technology standards. However, any growth that the region experiences is expected to come from developing Middle Eastern nations such as Qatar, U.A.E, and Oman due to a similar growth pattern as the Asia Pacific.
Key players
Key players profiled in the report include 3DX-RAY Ltd.; Anritsu Corporation; Baker Hughes Company; Carl Zeiss X-ray Technologies; Comet Yxlon GmbH; Mettler-Toledo International Inc.; Minebea Intec GmbH; Nikon Metrology NV; Nordson Corporation; North Star Imaging, Inc.; Shimadzu Corporation; Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.; Toshiba IT & Control Systems Corporation; Vision Medicaid Equipments Private Limited and VJ Group, Inc., among others.
Competitive Landscape
May 21, 2024 – VisiConsult X-ray Systems & Solutions with its VCbattery arm receives a grant of 1.1 million euros from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) from the state government of Schleswig-Holstein for its cutting-edge project “Battery Inspection Portfolio Inline” (BIP Inline). The BIP Inline project aims to develop X-ray-based computed tomography (CT) systems and solutions that enable the non-destructive testing (NDT) of typical battery cell types directly within line production at the end of assembly.
April 22, 2024 – Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies, announced that it is supplying Belfast International Airport with the industry-leading HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX carry-on baggage X-ray scanners and the iLane A20SC ATRS, the smart automatic tray return system.
Industrial X-ray inspection systems market scope
- By product category
- Manual
- Semi-automated
- Fully automated
- By technology
- Film-based imaging
- Digital imaging
- Digital radiography (DR)
- Computed radiography (CR)
- Computed tomography (CT)
- By dimension
- 2D X-ray system
- 3D X-ray system
- By component
- Hardware
- Software
- Services
- By application
- Manufacturing
- Oil and gas
- Pharmaceutical
- Food and beverages
- Automotive and transportation
- Aerospace
- Energy and power
- Military and defense
- Construction
- Electronics
- Others
- By region
- North America
- South America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East and Africa
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 244 |
| Published | June-2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2023-2030 |
| Estimated Market Size in 2023 | US$0.70 billion |
| Forecasted Market Size by 2030 | US$1.2 billion |
| CAGR | 6.7% |
| Regions Covered | North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa |
| Companies Mentioned | 3DX-RAY Ltd.; Anritsu Corporation; Baker Hughes Company; Carl Zeiss X-ray Technologies; Comet Yxlon GmbH; Mettler-Toledo International Inc.; Minebea Intec GmbH; Nikon Metrology NV; Nordson Corporation; North Star Imaging, Inc.; Shimadzu Corporation; Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.; Toshiba IT & Control Systems Corporation; Vision Medicaid Equipments Private Limited and VJ Group, Inc., among others. |
The research report provides a comprehensive review of market trends (Technology, Product and Application analysis), market growth drivers, PEST Analysis (Political, Economic, Social and Technological Analysis) Market growth inhibitors, and strategic industry activities and SWOT Analysis of key players in the market. The report provides market estimates and forecast for geographic markets such as the North America (United States, Canada, Mexico and Rest of North America), South America (Brazil, Argentina Chile Colombia Peru Venezuela Ecuador and Rest of South America), Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Russia, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Belgium, Finland, Norway, Switzerland, Denmark, Czech Republic, Portugal and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Middle East (Iran, Turkey, Kuwait, UAE, Israel, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt and Rest of Middle East) & Africa.
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