Thermal Scanners

Global Thermal Scanners Market to Reach US$10.1 Billion by 2030

The global market for Thermal Scanners estimated at US$6.3 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$10.1 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Fixed, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.4% CAGR and reach US$6.7 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Handheld segment is estimated at 7.5% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$1.6 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 11.7% CAGR

The Thermal Scanners market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.6 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$2.5 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 11.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% and 7.5% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 5.1% CAGR.

Global Thermal Scanners Market - Key Trends and Drivers Summarized

How Are Thermal Scanners Improving Safety and Efficiency?

Thermal scanners are devices that detect and visualize heat signatures, converting infrared radiation into visible images. They are widely used for temperature screening, surveillance, industrial inspection, and medical diagnostics, offering real-time, non-contact temperature measurement. Thermal scanners are critical for detecting fever, monitoring machinery, identifying insulation issues, and ensuring safety in industrial processes. As safety and preventive measures become top priorities across industries, thermal scanners have gained significant importance in public safety, healthcare, and industrial sectors, driving advancements in thermal imaging technologies.

What Are the Key Segments in the Thermal Scanners Market?

Key types include handheld, mounted, and integrated thermal scanners, with handheld scanners holding the largest market share due to their portability, ease of use, and versatility in various settings. Applications cover fever detection, industrial inspection, surveillance, and diagnostics, with fever detection representing a significant segment driven by increased focus on public health screening during the COVID-19 pandemic. End-users include healthcare facilities, airports, manufacturing units, and law enforcement agencies, with healthcare facilities dominating the market as thermal scanners are essential for detecting fever and maintaining infection control in hospitals.

How Are Thermal Scanners Integrated Across Industries?

In healthcare, thermal scanners are used for fever screening at hospital entrances, ensuring early detection of infectious diseases and preventing the spread of illnesses. In airports and public venues, thermal scanners support mass screening, identifying passengers with elevated body temperatures quickly and efficiently. In industrial settings, thermal scanners are used to monitor equipment temperatures, detecting overheating or insulation failures, thereby preventing accidents and downtime. Additionally, in law enforcement, thermal scanners enhance surveillance and search operations, identifying hidden objects, tracking movements, and improving safety in critical situations.

What Factors Are Driving the Growth in the Thermal Scanners Market?

The growth in the Thermal Scanners market is driven by several factors, including increasing focus on public health safety, rising demand for industrial safety solutions, and advancements in thermal imaging technologies. Innovations like AI-based analytics, higher resolution imaging, and integration with IoT systems have supported broader applications in healthcare, surveillance, and industrial monitoring. The focus on improving safety, preventing equipment failures, and ensuring rapid temperature screening has further fueled demand, as thermal scanners offer efficient and accurate temperature measurement solutions. Additionally, expanding healthcare infrastructure, rising safety regulations, and growing investments in industrial automation have contributed to market growth, encouraging the adoption of thermal scanners across sectors.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Thermal Scanners market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Type (Fixed, Handheld); End-Use (Aerospace & Defense, Industrial, Oil & Gas, Automotive, Commercial, Healthcare, Other End-Uses)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 38 Featured) -

• Fluke Process Instruments
• L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
• Leonardo DRS
• Leonardo Electronics US, Inc.
• MachineSense
• NEC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
• Opgal Optronic Industries Ltd.
• Optotherm, Inc.
• Tecnimed Srl
• Teledyne FLIR LLC

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