X-ray Inspection Systems Technology Market Trends

X-Ray Inspection Systems Technology Market Overview

Globally, the size of the X-ray inspection systems technology market is expected to reach USD 1113.1 million by 2032 at a CAGR of 7.1% driven by, the X-ray equipment market is anticipated to increase the growth of the X-ray inspection systems technology market for the increasing demand for x-rays machines and imaging software for the geriatric age population.

X-ray inspection systems are used in various sectors like automotive, food & pharmaceuticals, and more for inspection of cracks in materials, and to detect minute defects in any products or metals. Easy verification of missing products, better quality control mechanisms, improved data collection, reduced risk of product recalls and more are the benefits of the X-ray inspection system. Industrial X-ray inspection systems are used to assist quality control and manage the risks in an industrial setup.

X-rays can pass through the products due to their high density and also x-rays can reduce to the higher or lower degree depending on the density of the object. In the food industry, X-ray detection systems are used for identifying contaminants like glass, stones, ceramics, and similar materials that cause major problems. Healthcare industry due to the advanced technologies in artificial intelligence, X-ray machines are anticipated to foster the demand during the review period. The Government of India decided to increase the public healthcare expenditure by 2.5% of the country’s GDP by the end of the forecast period.

COVID-19 Analysis:

Due to the prevalence of the COVID-19, the government has implemented stringent regulations like lockdowns, transportation bans, business sectors & manufacturing industries off, and maintaining social distance. Due to these factors, the supply chains are disrupted, laborers are not able to do their duty, lack of raw materials leads to halt the manufacturing process.

X-ray inspection systems technology market is also impacted by this pandemic by lack of workers and raw materials. After the lockdowns, opening the business sectors, the X-ray market increases rapidly. Moreover, the COVID-19 affected people required the tests regarding X-ray machines and imaging software which is anticipated to increase the demand for the X-ray inspection systems technology industry.

X-ray Inspection Systems Market Dynamics:

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  Market Drivers:

  
  

Adoption of technologies in the food & pharmaceutical industry, demand for advanced technologies, and aviation sector are the driving factors that increase the X-ray inspection systems technology market growth. The rising awareness regarding food safety among consumers is accelerating the growth of the X-ray inspection systems technology industry. Moreover, the government imposed strong regulations for security concerns is propelling the market’s growth.

The geriatric age people who are regularly caused by chronic diseases are expected to increase the demand for high-resolution imaging systems. In the medical application, the X-ray equipment market is anticipated to increase the growth of the X-ray inspection systems technology market for the increasing demand for x-rays machines and imaging software for the geriatric age population. According to the European Union survey, 63% of the deaths are caused by heart disease or respiratory diseases in the geriatric age group.

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  Market Restraint:

  
  

X-ray inspection systems are very expensive which curtails the X-ray inspection systems technology market growth. The lack of skilled persons to operate this technology is hampering the growth of the market.

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  Market Opportunities:

  
  

Adoption of technology in the aviation sector, food & pharmaceutical industry, and demand for advanced technology-based systems are creating the opportunity for the X-ray inspection systems technology industry. Research and development activities for inspection control are increased and further create the opportunity to increase the market’s growth

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  Market Challenges:

  
  

Availability of inspection control technologies is the major challenge of the x-ray inspection systems market.

X-ray Inspection Systems Market Segment Overview:

The global X-ray inspection systems technology market industry has been divided into four segments based on imaging technique, dimension, vertical, and region.

X-ray Inspection Systems Imaging Technique

The industrial X-ray inspection systems technology based on imaging technique is segmented into film-based imaging and digital imaging. Among these two, digital imaging holds the largest market share for the rising use of systems based on digital imaging techniques. These systems are used for detecting the damages like cracks, saves time for the image process, and 3D visualization ability is helping for the growth of the x-ray inspection market in this segment

X-ray Inspection Systems Dimension

The global X-ray inspection systems technology based on dimension is classified into 2D and 3D. During the forecast period, 3D X-ray inspection systems technology is predicted to grow at a significant CAGR for the usage of 3D X-ray inspection systems in a wide range of industries, in the manufacturing of semiconductors to automotive and especially plays a major role in quality control. These are also used to diagnose issues like metal, foreign materials, bridging, and construction defects in 3D planes.

X-ray Inspection Systems Vertical

Based on vertical, the global X-ray inspection systems technology is bifurcated into several verticals like automotive, oil & gas, aerospace, power & infrastructure, government, manufacturing, and many more. Out of these segments, the oil & gas vertical accounts for the largest X-ray inspection systems market share for its efficient operation in delivering solutions for the pipes, boilers, pressure vessels, and valves inspection. X-ray inspection systems are having applications in both upstream and downstream segments of the oil and gas wells.

X-ray Inspection Systems Region

Regionally, the global X-ray inspection systems technology segment is divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the world. During the review period, the Asia-Pacific region is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR for the continuous demand for cost-effective and fast-processing X-ray inspection systems mostly from oil & gas, and power generation verticals.

Regional Analysis

Region-wise, the global X-ray inspection systems technology market is segmented into Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and the rest of the world. Asia-Pacific region is predicted to grow at a significant CAGR for the constant demand for fast-processing and cost-effective X-ray inspection systems highly from oil & gas, and power generation verticals. The advanced technologies in industrial X-ray products, rising consumer awareness regarding the benefits of products like quality and ergonomics are rising the demand for the market.

Moreover, growing government initiatives to invest in infrastructure development projects in this region are increasing the demand for the market. The food industry and power generation sector that needs highly advanced systems for detection techniques may demand the growth of the market. However, North America holds the major market share due to the presence of major key players, usage of advanced technologies, high adoption rate among several industries.

X-ray Inspection Systems Market Key Player & Competitive Landscape

The prominent key players in the X-ray inspection systems technology market trends are the following:

• North Star Imaging, Inc. (U.S)


• Nikon Metrology NV (Belgium)


• Nordson DAGE (UK)


• YXLON International GmbH (Germany)


• Vj Group, Inc. (US)


• 3DX-RAY Ltd. (UK)


• VisiConsult X-ray Systems & Solutions GmbH (Germany)


• Smiths Detection, Inc. (UK)


• Mettler-Toledo International Inc (Switzerland) and


• General Electric Co. (U.S)

X-ray Inspection Systems Industry Developments

At Munich’s Productronica exhibition in September 2023, YXLON International will unveil the Cheetah EVO and Cougar EVO series of its new X-ray inspection systems. In advanced electronics, where technology is moving at an increasingly fast pace, YXLON has found that a single X-ray system does not provide optimum solutions for customers anymore. Therefore, they have developed customized systems for SMT, semiconductor, and laboratory applications, which are designed to meet specific needs and overcome unique challenges faced by each sector. Keith Bryant, who serves as Global Director of Electronics Sales at YXLON, notes: “No more compromises need to be made by clients.”

Videray Technologies Inc., the world leader in handheld X-ray inspection equipment, announced on February 2024 the release of their patented pending design PXT; it is the industry's first handheld 140kV transmission X-ray generator. This design enhances safety measures taken during use as well as making inspections more powerful, thus adding convenience, which was among top priorities according to feedback given by Videray customers over time from all corners worldwide but also opening up entirely new usage scenarios across many industries heretofore unimaginable even within this field itself due largely because people thought such things couldn't happen before now. With our MTP+ detectors paired together, one can see through the steel up to thirty millimeters thickness while still maintaining resolution levels greater than a hundred micrometers per pixel, enabling operators to carry out detailed checks easily.

In October 2023, Antares Vision Group launched an X-ray scanner system designed specifically for cereals, rice, legumes, coffee, and sugar, among other food ingredients and raw materials. The XR Bulk from Antares Vision Group uses a unique design incorporating vertical piping that allows for smooth product flow during inspection while still ensuring full coverage against all types of contaminants that fall under this category. Previously, bulk products were inspected with either vertical metal detectors, which had limited detection capabilities, or belt systems that disturbed their natural flow- XR Bulk is the first model on the market able to combine handling through a vertical pipe with x-ray power needed for effective detection.

One of the key market players in X-ray inspection systems, HEUFT SYSTEMTECHNIK GMBH launched a new pulsed X-ray technology that provides maximum detection capability in a limited space.

A prominent market player in advanced detection solutions, Peco InspX Corporation developed a new solution to effectively detect vent tube fragments.

Report Overview:

This global X-ray inspection systems technology industry research includes the Market Overview, COVID-19 analysis, Market Dynamics, Study Objectives, Segment Overview, Regional Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Recent developments, Segmentation Table, and FAQs. The market scenario includes the X-ray inspection systems technology market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities. The X-ray inspection systems technology forecast segments are dimension, imaging technique, vertical, and region.

X-ray Inspection Systems Market Segmentation

The X-ray inspection systems technology market trends have been classified globally based on the dimension, vertical, imaging technique, and region.

X-ray Inspection Systems Imaging Technique

• Film-based imaging and digital imaging

X-ray Inspection Systems Dimension

• 2D and 3D

X-ray Inspection Systems Vertical

• Automotive


• Aerospace


• Power & Infrastructure


• Government


• Manufacturing

X-ray Inspection Systems Region

Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and the rest of the world are the four main geographies included in this market.

Study Objectives -

• To provide detailed information about the X-ray inspection systems technology market structure along with various forecast segments and sub segments for the next 10 years.


• To provide the factors that are affecting the growth of the X-ray inspection systems technology market value.


• To analyze the X-ray inspection systems technology market industry analysis based on porter’s five force analysis, factors-price analysis, supply chain analysis, etc.


• To provide history and forecast revenue segments and sub-segments of the X-ray inspection systems technology market revenue for the main geographies.


• To provide the country-level analysis of the current X-ray inspection systems technology market size and future prospective.


• To provide country-level analysis of the X-ray inspection systems technology market industry growth by region, form, and application.


• To provide a strategic profile of the prominent key players in the market, analyze their core competencies, and draw a global X-ray inspection systems technology market growth landscape.


• To track and analyze new product developments, strategic alliances, and X-ray inspection systems technology market research.