PUBLISHER: Allied Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1266354
PUBLISHER: Allied Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1266354
The global image intensifier market was valued at $1.6 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $3.2 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2022 to 2031.
Image intensifiers (II) are utilized to convert low-energy x-radiation into visible light images. The image intensifier of an x-ray C-arm frequently used in operating rooms features a low scatter input part made of low absorption materials like titanium or aluminum. Compared to conventional 400-speed screen-film combinations, picture intensifiers are thousands of times more sensitive, and in fact, can create images with thousands of times less radiation. The biggest advantage of image intensifiers in medical imaging is the synergy of high detector efficiency and high conversion efficiency to effectively utilize fluoroscopy while adhering to the radiation protection principle of dose optimization.*
Image intensifiers are increasingly used in research. They have been found to be particularly useful in research fields such as biology, astronomy, and materials science. In biology, image intensifiers are used in microscopy to observe and study cells and other microscopic organisms with greater detail and precision. They are also used in fluorescence microscopy, which is a technique that uses fluorescent dyes to label specific molecules or structures in cells, to make them more visible under a microscope. In astronomy, image intensifiers are used in telescope systems to enhance the sensitivity of detectors and observe faint celestial objects such as stars, galaxies, and nebulae. They are also used in specialized cameras and telescopes to observe faint objects in the night sky such as comets, asteroids, and other celestial bodies. In materials science, image intensifiers are used in various research to study the properties of various materials and phenomena. They are used to detect and analyze the properties of materials in low light conditions, and in some cases, under extreme conditions such as high pressure and temperature.*
Due to the increased use of image intensifiers in industrial and scientific applications, rising demand for night vision technology, and growing requirement to detect and prevent fraudulent behavior, the global image intensifier market is anticipated to expand significantly over the forecast period. Additionally, during the forecast period, the market for image intensifiers is anticipated to benefit from a surge in the deployment of intensifiers in medical imaging and an increase in defense spending. Contrarily, the primary inhibitor to the growth of the image intensifier market over the projection period is competition from alternative technologies.*
The global image intensifier market is segmented on the basis of application, industry vertical, and region. On the basis of application, the market is divided into cameras, scopes, goggles, and x-ray detectors. Based on industry vertical, the market is segregated into medical, defense and surveillance, industrial, and others.* Region-wise, the image intensifier market trends are analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, France, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Latin America, Middle East, and Africa).* The key players that operate in the market include Siemens AG, Canon Medical Systems Corporation, L3HARRIS Technologies, Inc., Siemens Ag, Canon Medical Systems Corporation, Photonis, Flir Systems Inc., Thales Group, Optexim JSC, Photek Limited., Alpha Optics Systems Inc., And Harder Digital