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Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems - Global Strategic Business Report
Global Industry Analysts, Inc, September 2011, Pages: 521
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.
Industrial x-ray inspection systems have emerged as one of the most lucrative segments of the global inspection systems market, primarily owing to the non-intrusive method of screening. X-ray inspection is gaining prominence as one of the most promising methods of non-destructive testing (NDT). The systems are also viewed as important screening tools for quality control and risk management, with their ability to detect contaminants, defects and inconsistencies in products. Areas such as scientific/industrial, electronics, automotive, aerospace, oil and gas are some of the most prominent end-users of these systems, due to their consistent high quality requirements. In industrial applications, X-ray is the most comprehensive, non-contact imaging technique that provides complete information about the soldered connection, irrespective of the package type. X-ray imaging offers superior precision, repeatability and high-speed capabilities. The ability of x-ray systems to penetrate through metal packaging as well as identify a wide variety of non-metallic contaminants is widening the scope of these systems to include the food industry. Security programs initiated by various governments across the world post 9/11 terrorist attacks, is boosting usage of x-ray inspection systems in sensitive areas such as airports, state borders and seaports. X-ray systems, with potential to identify contraband, explosives, plastic and metal weaponry are rapidly gaining ground as one of the most accepted and advanced methods of threat detection.
The industrial x-ray inspection systems market is projected to scale new heights in the years to come with the market moving from conventional film-based systems to the innovative and highly advanced digital systems. With rapid progressions in technology, which enhance image quality and throughput, increased adoption in varied industrial applications will be witnessed. Flat panel detector (FPD) integrated systems particularly digital radiography (DR) machines, that fulfill high resolution and faster processing requirements would be viewed as the next-generation x-ray inspection systems of the future. Additionally, computed tomography (CT) equipped with FPDs and other sophisticated technologies are expected to drive the market due to their widening footprint in various end-use areas.
Rapid technological advancements in inspection systems are increasingly driving traditional x-ray systems with low resolution towards obsolescence. One of the most prominent developments taking place in the electronics industry is the miniaturization of devices. The growing demand for compact size products is driving the need for industrial x-ray systems that offer high resolution, for quality analysis. Such requirement of high magnification systems can only be met through x-ray sources, which have a minute punctiform x-ray focal spot. This has resulted in the development of nanofocus tubes that facilitate detail inspection at the sub-micron level. Additionally, multifocus x-ray sources that include high-power modes, nanofocus and microfocus have also been developed for varied application areas.
Asia-Pacific and the US represent leading markets worldwide, as stated by the new research report on Industrial X-ray Inspection Systems. While the US represents a dominant player in the CT and CR based x-ray market, the Asian market commands a leadership position in film-based systems. Asia-Pacific is also poised as the strongest contenders worldwide, surging ahead at a robust CAGR of over 6.0% through the year 2017. By product segment, Computed Tomography (CT) represents the largest market. The segment is also slated to race ahead at a sturdy compounded annual growth rate of 6.7% in the future.
The report profiles 49 companies including many key and niche players such as American Science and Engineering Inc., Eriez Magnetics Co., GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies, Glenbrook Technologies, Inc., Golden Engineering, Inc., Mettler-Toledo International, Inc., Nordson YESTECH, Nikon Metrology NV, North Star Imaging Inc., OSI Systems Inc., Smiths Detection, Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., Teledyne DALSA, Inc., Viscom AG, VJ Technologies, Inc., and YXLON International GmbH. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
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INDUSTRIAL X-RAY INSPECTION SYSTEMS
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 1
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
Disclaimers 2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level 3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics 3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study 3
Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems 3
Industrial X-Ray Inspection Technologies 4
Computed Tomography (CT) 4
Computed Radiography (CR) 4
Film-Based Systems 4
2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 5
Global Market Snapshots 5
A Synopsis 5
Market Outlook 6
Market Scenario 6
Future Perspective of the Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems
Market 7
Requirements for a Successful Industrial X-Ray Inspection Market 8
Digital Radiography - Still a Long Way to Go Despite Holding
Bright Potential 8
Market Prospects for DR in the Long Run 9
3. TRENDS AND ISSUES 10
Technological Developments in End-Use Industries Drive R&D
Initiatives Prospects 10
Recession Decelerates Market Demand 10
Film Based Systems Continue to Enjoy Strong Demand 11
Automated X-Ray Inspection Systems: A Drive Towards Efficiency 11
CT Systems Gain Increased Uptake 11
Food Regulations Provide Impetus for Chinese Industrial X-ray
Inspection Systems Market 12
Solid State X-Rays Gear Up to Upcoming Market Needs 12
Repair and Rework Equipment also Gets Share of X-Rays 12
4. MARKET DRIVERS AND INHIBITORS 13
Growth Drivers 13
Non-Intrusive Imaging 13
Advancements in Technology 13
Digital Systems Fuel Growth 13
New End-Use Applications 13
High Safety and Quality Standards 13
R&D Initiatives 14
Security Concerns 14
Miniaturization of Products 14
Growth Inhibitors 14
Less Efficient Film Based Systems 14
High Cost 15
Risk of Radiation 15
Slow Adoption of Digital Systems 15
5. END-USE APPLICATION AREAS 16
Industrial and Electronic 16
Repair and Rework - An Essential 16
Functional Testing - The Ultimate Step 17
Food Safety 17
Cargo/Container Inspection and Vehicle Screening 18
Aerospace Industry 19
Tire Industry 19
Airports 19
Automotive Industry 20
Oil and Gas Industry 21
6. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 22
Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems 22
Major Design Considerations for Enhanced Performance 22
Focal Spot Size 22
Tube Voltage 22
Geometric Magnification 22
Tube Lifetime 22
Standalone and Inline 22
X-Ray Dose 23
X-radiation Dose Based on the Area of Occupation 23
Components of an X-Ray System 23
X-Ray Tube 23
Detector 24
Manipulation Unit 24
Amplifier 25
Image Processors 25
Display, Print and Storage Units 25
Classification of X-Ray Inspection Systems 25
Film Based Systems 25
Advantages of film-based x-ray systems 25
Disadvantages of film-based x-ray systems 25
Computed Radiography (CR) 26
Advantages of CR 26
Disadvantages of CR 26
Similarities Between CR and DR 27
Industrial applications of CR 27
Computed Tomography (CT) 27
CT in Industrial Uses 27
Digital Radiography (DR) 27
Advantages of DR 28
Speedy Availability of Images 28
Storage and Safety of Data 28
Low Radiation 28
Saves Space 28
Image Enhancement 28
Disadvantages of DR 29
High Cost 29
Damaged Sensors 29
Digital Format For Old Records 29
Other Types of X-Ray Inspection Systems 29
2 Dimensional X-Ray Systems 29
3 Dimensional X-Ray Systems 29
Inspection Using a 3D System 30
Integrating 2D and 3D into One Single System 30
Manual Vs Automated X-ray Inspection Systems 30
Manual System 30
Automated System 31
Closed X-Ray Systems 31
Cabinet X-ray System 31
Conveyor Systems 31
Backscatter X-ray Systems 31
Dual Energy X-Ray Systems 32
Image Generation 32
Process of Identification of Contaminants 32
Factors Affecting Clarity of an Image 32
Penetration 33
Resolution 33
Contrast Sensitivity 33
Advantages of an X-ray System over Metal Detectors 33
Parameters of Image Quality 33
Signal to noise ratio (SNR) 33
Electronic Noise 33
Quantum noise 33
Contrast 34
Resolution 34
7. REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT 35
International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) 35
The United States 35
CRDH 35
Cabinet X-Ray Systems 36
Safety Requirements for X-Ray Inspection Systems 36
The United Kingdom 36
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE 36
Canada 36
Healthcare 36
Baggage Screening 37
Safety Codes Issued by Health Canada for Various X-ray Systems 38
8. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS 39
Nordson DAGE Unveils Ruby And Diamond FP X-Ray Inspection Systems 39
Rayonics Italia Launches RayonLab X-ray Inspection System 39
Siemens Introduces Mobilett Mira in Vienna 39
Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches Xpert™ C400 40
VJ Electronix to Unveil X-ray Inspection solutions 40
GE Launches Phoenix X|aminer 40
Smiths Detection Unveils HCVM 3 Series 41
Eriez® Launches E-Z Tec® Dual-Beam Multi-Zone X-Ray and Metal
Detector System 41
GE Inspection Technologies Launches New x|act Inspection Software 41
Eriez® Manufacturing Launches E-Z Tec XR-SS Automatic X-Ray
Inspection Systems 42
Mettler-Toledo Introduces New X-ray Inspection System 42
Nordson DAGE to Showcase XD7600NT100HP X-ray Inspection System 42
Loma Systems Introduces X4 800XL X-Ray Inspection System 43
VJ Electronix to Showcase Rework and X-ray Solutions 43
Inovar Introduces Agilent 5DX Automated X-Ray Inspection System 44
Mettler Toledo Safeline Introduces Novel Seal- Inspection Tool 44
Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed Introduces XS3 AdvanChek X-ray
CombiWeigher 44
Nordson YESTECH Launches X1 Inspection System 45
GE Launches Phoenix Nanotom m 45
GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies Introduces Phoenix
Datoslx 2.0 45
GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies Introduces Open X-ray
Tube Technology 46
Nordson YESTECH Launches FX-UV Automated Conformal Coating
Inspection System 46
Norsdon YESTECH Launches AOI PCB Solutions 46
Mettler Toledo Safeline Launches New X-Ray Inspection Solutions 47
Saki Corporation Rolls Out New X-Ray Inspection Solution 47
Glenbrook Technologies Introduces Programmable Positioning
Technology 48
AS&E Launches New Gemini Parcel Inspection Systems 48
Nordson YESTech to Showcase Newly Upgraded Inspection Solutions 48
VJ Technologies Launches IXS X-Ray Generator Series 49
Sartorius Introduces Dyxim X-ray Inspection Systems 49
Omron Electronics to Launch New VT-X Series 50
3DX-Ray Launches MDXi 50
L-3 Communications Unveils PX 5.3 X-ray Inspection System 50
Ishida Europe Launches lshida IX-EA-2161 50
Loma Introduces X4 X-Ray Inspection System 51
3DX-Ray Launches X-Ray Tools for Non-Destructive Testing 51
Metris Introduces Inspect-X 1.5 software 51
YESTech to Roll Out X3, 3-D X-Ray Inspection, F1 AOI and BUV
Automated Conformal Coating Inspection Systems 52
Soldertec Global Launches a New ‘Inspection While You Wait'
Service 52
Eriez Launches E-Z Tec XR Inspection Systems 53
Accuweigh to Unveil XP-3000 Series X-Ray Food Inspection Systems 53
Dage to Unveil Latest Version of X-Ray Inspection Technology 53
Autopac Systems Introduces G10-S Autopac X-ray Inspection System 54
9. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY 55
Mettler-Toledo Takes Over Smiths Detection Product Inspection
Division 55
Saki and Shimadzu Ink Business Tie-Up Agreement 55
OSI Systems Bags Contract for X-Ray Inspection System 55
American Science and Engineering Bags Contract from Abu Dhabi
Customs Administration 56
Smiths Heimann Bags Contract from Canadian Air Transportation
Security Authority 56
ITW Acquires NDT Market Leader North Star Imaging 56
SecureGlobal Logistics Acquires X-ray Inspection Systems from
Smith Detection 57
Primo Software Inks Agreement with American Science and
Engineering 57
X-ray Inspection Systems of American Science and Engineering
Added to TSAs List 57
Nutrichem Deploys RAYCON Inspection Systems 57
American Science and Engineering Bags Contract from U.S.
Customs and Border Protection 58
Loma Systems Bags Contract from Askew and Barrett 58
Smiths Detection Secures Sales Contract for HI-SCAN 6040aTiX 58
Thermo Fisher Scientific Acquires Ahura Scientific 59
Olympus NDT Takes Over Innov-X Systems 59
Rapiscan Systems Bags Contracts for Vehicle and Cargo
Inspection Systems 59
Metris Changes Brand Name to Nikon Technology 60
GE and SGS Establish Advanced NDT Application Center 60
Smiths Detection Acquires Sales Contract for HI-SCAN 7555 aTiX
and HI-SCAN 6040 aTiX 60
Saki Corporation Inks S&P Agreement to Acquire MacroScience
Technology 60
10. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS 62
American Science and Engineering Inc (US) 62
Eriez Magnetics Co. (US) 62
GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies (US) 62
Glenbrook Technologies, Inc. (US) 62
Golden Engineering, Inc. (US) 63
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (US) 63
Nordson YESTECH (US) 63
Nikon Metrology NV (Belgium) 64
North Star Imaging Inc (US) 64
OSI Systems Inc. (US) 64
Smiths Detection, Inc. (US) 65
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (US) 65
Teledyne DALSA, Inc (Canada) 65
Viscom AG (Germany) 66
VJ Technologies, Inc (US) 66
YXLON International GmbH (Germany) 66
11. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 67
Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin
America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 67
Table 2: World Historic Review for Industrial X-Ray Inspection
Systems by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia
Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 68
Table 3: World 15-Year Perspective for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Markets for Years 2003, 2010 and 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 69
Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems for Computed Tomography
(CT) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia
Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 70
Table 5: World Historic Review for Industrial X-Ray Inspection
Systems for Computed Tomography (CT) by Geographic Region -
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific (Excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 71
Table 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems for Computed Tomography (CT) by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific (Excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years
2003, 2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 72
Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems for Computed Radiography
(CR) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia
Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 73
Table 8: World Historic Review for Industrial X-Ray Inspection
Systems for Computed Radiography (CR) by Geographic Region -
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific (Excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 74
Table 9: World 15-Year Perspective for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems for Computed Radiography (CR) by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific (Excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years
2003, 2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 75
Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems for Film by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific (Excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009
through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 76
Table 11: World Historic Review for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems for Film by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 77
Table 12: World 15-Year Perspective for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems for Film by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America
and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2010 and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 78
12. THE UNITED STATES 79
A.Market Analysis 79
Outlook 79
Major Trends 79
Increasing Deployment of AXI Brightens Market Prospects 79
Anti-Terrorist Initiatives Offer Opportunity for Security
Equipment Manufacturers 79
Growing Demand for Large X-ray Machines 80
Product Introductions/Innovations 80
Recent Industry Activity 89
Select Players 92
B.Market Analytics 97
Table 13: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems by Product Segments -
Computed Tomography (CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 97
Table 14: US Historic Review for Industrial X-Ray Inspection
Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography (CR),
Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 98
Table 15: US 15-Year Perspective for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography
(CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003,
2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 99
13. CANADA 100
A.Market Analysis 100
Outlook 100
Key Highlights 100
Recent Industry Activity 100
Key Player 101
B.Market Analytics 102
Table 16: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems by Product Segments -
Computed Tomography (CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and
Film Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million
for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 102
Table 17: Canadian Historic Review for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography
(CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 103
Table 18: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography
(CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003,
2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 104
14. JAPAN 105
A.Market Analysis 105
Outlook 105
Product Introductions/Innovations 105
Recent Industry Activity 105
B.Market Analytics 107
Table 19: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems by Product Segments-
Computed Tomography (CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and
Film Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million
for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 107
Table 20: Japanese Historic Review for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography
(CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 108
Table 21: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography
(CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003,
2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 109
15. EUROPE 110
A.Market Analysis 110
Outlook 110
Product Introductions/Innovations 110
B.Market Analytics 111
Table 22: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems in Film by
Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain,
Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 111
Table 23: European Historic Review for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems in Film by Geographic Region - France,
Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 112
Table 24: European 15-Year Perspective for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems in Film by Geographic Region - France,
Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets
for Years 2003, 2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 113
Table 25: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems by Product Segments-
Computed Tomography (CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and
Film Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million
for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 114
Table 26: European Historic Review for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography
(CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 115
Table 27: European 15-Year Perspective for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography
(CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003,
2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 116
15a. FRANCE 117
A.Market Analysis 117
Outlook 117
Product Introductions/Innovations 117
B.Market Analytics 118
Table 28: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems by Product Segments -
Computed Tomography (CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 118
Table 29: French Historic Review for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography
(CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 119
Table 30: French 15-Year Perspective for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography
(CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003,
2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 120
15b. GERMANY 121
A.Market Analysis 121
Outlook 121
Product Introductions/Innovations 121
Recent Industry Activity 122
Select Players 123
B.Market Analytics 124
Table 31: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems by Product Segments -
Computed Tomography (CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 124
Table 32: Germany Historic Review for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography
(CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 125
Table 33: Germany 15-Year Perspective for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography
(CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003,
2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 126
15c. ITALY 127
A.Market Analysis 127
Outlook 127
Product Introductions/Innovations 127
B.Market Analytics 128
Table 34: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems by Product Segments -
Computed Tomography (CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 128
Table 35: Italian Historic Review for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography
(CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 129
Table 36: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography
(CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003,
2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 130
15d. THE UNITED KINGDOM 131
A.Market Analysis 131
Outlook 131
Product Introductions/Innovations 131
Recent Industry Activity 134
B.Market Analytics 135
Table 37: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems by Product Segments -
Computed Tomography (CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 135
Table 38: UK Historic Review for Industrial X-Ray Inspection
Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography (CR),
Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 136
Table 39: UK 15-Year Perspective for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography
(CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003,
2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 137
15e. SPAIN 138
A.Market Analysis 138
Outlook 138
B.Market Analytics 139
Table 40: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems by Product Segments -
Computed Tomography (CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 139
Table 41: Spanish Historic Review for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography
(CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 140
Table 42: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography
(CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003,
2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 141
15f. RUSSIA 142
A.Market Analysis 142
Outlook 142
B.Market Analytics 143
Table 43: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems by Product Segments -
Computed Tomography (CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 143
Table 44: Russian Historic Review for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography
(CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 144
Table 45: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography
(CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003,
2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 145
15g. REST OF EUROPE 146
A.Market Analysis 146
Outlook 146
Product Introductions/Innovations 146
Recent Industry Activity 147
Key Player 147
B.Market Analytics 148
Table 46: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems by Product
Segments - Computed Tomography (CR), Computed Radiography
(CR) and Film Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 148
Table 47: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Industrial
X-Ray Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed
Tomography (CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 149
Table 48: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Industrial
X-Ray Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed
Tomography (CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2003, 2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 150
16. ASIA-PACIFIC 151
A.Market Analysis 151
Outlook 151
Product Introductions/Innovations 151
Recent Industry Activity 152
Select Players 153
B.Market Analytics 154
Table 49: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems by Product
Segments - Computed Tomography (CR), Computed Radiography
(CR) and Film Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 154
Table 50: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography
(CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 155
Table 51: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Industrial
X-Ray Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed
Tomography (CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2003, 2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 156
17. LATIN AMERICA 157
A.Market Analysis 157
Outlook 157
B.Market Analytics 158
Table 52: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems by Product
Segments - Computed Tomography (CR), Computed Radiography
(CR) and Film Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 158
Table 53: Latin American Historic Review for Industrial
X-Ray Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed
Tomography (CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 159
Table 54: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Industrial
X-Ray Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed
Tomography (CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2003, 2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 160
18. REST OF WORLD 161
A.Market Analysis 161
Outlook 161
B.Market Analytics 162
Table 55: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Industrial X-Ray Inspection Systems by Product
Segments - Computed Tomography (CR), Computed Radiography
(CR) and Film Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 162
Table 56: Rest of World Historic Review for Industrial X-Ray
Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed Tomography
(CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 163
Table 57: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Industrial
X-Ray Inspection Systems by Product Segments - Computed
Tomography (CR), Computed Radiography (CR) and Film
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2003, 2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 164
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 49 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 60)
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Region/Country Players
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The United States 32
Canada 1
Japan 4
Europe 18
Germany 6
The United Kingdom 8
Italy 1
Rest of Europe 3
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 5
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Industrial x-ray inspection systems have emerged as one of the most lucrative segments of the global inspection systems market, primarily owing to the non-intrusive method of screening. X-ray inspection is gaining prominence as one of the most promising methods of non-destructive testing (NDT). The systems are also viewed as important screening tools for quality control and risk management, with their ability to detect contaminants, defects and inconsistencies in products. Areas such as scientific/industrial, electronics, automotive, aerospace, oil and gas are some of the most prominent end-users of these systems, due to their consistent high quality requirements. In industrial applications, X-ray is the most comprehensive, non-contact imaging technique that provides complete information about the soldered connection, irrespective of the package type. X-ray imaging offers superior precision, repeatability and high-speed capabilities. The ability of x-ray systems to penetrate through metal packaging as well as identify a wide variety of non-metallic contaminants is widening the scope of these systems to include the food industry. Security programs initiated by various governments across the world post 9/11 terrorist attacks, is boosting usage of x-ray inspection systems in sensitive areas such as airports, state borders and seaports. X-ray systems, with potential to identify contraband, explosives, plastic and metal weaponry are rapidly gaining ground as one of the most accepted and advanced methods of threat detection.
The industrial x-ray inspection systems market is projected to scale new heights in the years to come with the market moving from conventional film-based systems to the innovative and highly advanced digital systems. With rapid progressions in technology, which enhance image quality and throughput, increased adoption in varied industrial applications will be witnessed. Flat panel detector (FPD) integrated systems particularly digital radiography (DR) machines, that fulfill high resolution and faster processing requirements would be viewed as the next-generation x-ray inspection systems of the future. Additionally, computed tomography (CT) equipped with FPDs and other sophisticated technologies are expected to drive the market due to their widening footprint in various end-use areas.
Rapid technological advancements in inspection systems are increasingly driving traditional x-ray systems with low resolution towards obsolescence. One of the most prominent developments taking place in the electronics industry is the miniaturization of devices. The growing demand for compact size products is driving the need for industrial x-ray systems that offer high resolution, for quality analysis. Such requirement of high magnification systems can only be met through x-ray sources, which have a minute punctiform x-ray focal spot. This has resulted in the development of nanofocus tubes that facilitate detail inspection at the sub-micron level. Additionally, multifocus x-ray sources that include high-power modes, nanofocus and microfocus have also been developed for varied application areas.
Asia-Pacific and the US represent leading markets worldwide, as stated by the new research report on While the US represents a dominant player in the CT and CR based x-ray market, the Asian market commands a leadership position in film-based systems. Asia-Pacific is also poised as the strongest contenders worldwide, surging ahead at a robust CAGR of over 6.0% through the year 2017. By product segment, epresents the largest market. The segment is also slated to race ahead at a sturdy compounded annual growth rate of 6.7% in the future.
Key participants profiled in the report include American Science and Engineering Inc, Eriez Magnetics Co., GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies, Glenbrook Technologies Inc., Golden Engineering Inc., Mettler-Toledo International Inc., Nordson YESTECH, Nikon Metrology NV, North Star Imaging Inc, OSI Systems Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc, Teledyne DALSA, Inc., YXLON International GmbH, among others.
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- American Science and Engineering I
- Eriez Magnetics Co.
- GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies
- Glenbrook Technologies Inc.
- Golden Engineering Inc.
- Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
- Nordson YESTECH
- Nikon Metrology NV
- North Star Imaging Inc
- OSI Systems Inc.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
- Teledyne DALSA Inc.
- YXLON International GmbH
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