A glove box is mainly used in industries for research and development activities. It operates under changing pressure and temperature levels, and it's designed to handle materials sensitive to outside contaminants like air or water vapor. Its primary purpose is to protect workers from hazardous materials such as toxic gases or pathogens. In research and development operations, the glove box allows control over temperature, humidity, particles, and process monitoring. The design of gloves and sleeves, along with features like larger port diameters and more durable materials, has improved comfort and sensitivity for operators.
The graph below shows how companies have been investing in research and development since 2012. The information and communications technology (ICT) producer industry has seen a 36.36% increase in R&D investment. Major contributions to global R&D investment come from ICT producers, health industries, and automobiles & other transport. ICT producer industries use glove boxes to control particulate and static contamination, maintaining better environmental control at lower costs.
In the healthcare sector, R&D operations use glove boxes for various applications such as liquid filling, bulk powder processing, sterility testing, processing, packaging, research, and radiological isotope processing. The rise in R&D investments globally is boosting the demand for glove boxes.
However, R&D investments in developing regions are limited due to companies focusing on cost-cutting measures. Nonetheless, investments are increasing worldwide to enhance product differentiation, offer low-cost, and sustainable products. Therefore, the impact of increasing R&D investment on the demand for glove boxes is expected to shift from low to high in the forecast period.
Covered Aspects:Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
---|---|
Market Opportunities | Increasing the use of polycarbonate and other polymer and plastic materials in the production of glove boxes |
ยฉ 2025 Market Research Future ยฎ (Part of WantStats Reasearch And Media Pvt. Ltd.)