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Thermal Cameras are Redefining the Predictive and Contactless Identification Landscape; Rising Adoption among End Users and Widespread Usage Across Applications will Drive Market Growth
03-Jun-2021
South Asia, Middle East & North Africa
Market Research
PB9E-01-00-00-00
TM00670-SA-MT_25479
In India, thermal cameras are seeing moderate demand in the test and measurement (T&M) industry. Traditionally, these cameras have been used in defense, healthcare, and firefighting (surveillance purposes); today, the focus has moved to industrial segments, and thermal cameras are used for detection, monitoring, inspection, and testing purposes. Technology advancements make for reduced time and cost, and the devices can be used to conduct energy audits, detect moisture in ceilings/walls/roofs, and spot plumbing leaks/blockages.
End users prefer uncooled thermal cameras due to low initial and maintenance costs and high efficiency. Cooled thermal cameras are extremely sensitive and provide better detection capabilities; they are ideal for use in mid- to long-range detection applications. The main downsides of these cameras are the high initial and maintenance costs, the extended downtime for service, and the need for cooling before system start. Uncooled thermal cameras are not bulky and have lesser moving parts than cooled cameras; however, for R&D applications and other critical applications that require high image quality and the temperature measurement of small targets, cooled cameras are preferred.
As demand increases, users will expect high-quality products at low prices. Advancements in image processing and the small form factor will allow these cameras to be used in mainstream applications across small and medium-sized businesses. They will also see high uptake in service and maintenance applications and will be able to provide augmented safety, reduced downtime, and superior accuracy. The application of thermal cameras with data analytics will become a significant growth opportunity, especially because industries have started to focus on predictive maintenance and remote operations with the help of IoT. Some of the key technology trends under study are artificial intelligence (AI) technology in thermal imaging, the use of UAVs in building thermography, real-time visualization and target assessment, smartphone thermal image cameras, augmented reality (AR) thermal-based wearable UI, and HQ/HD image quality.
As the government boosts the local market with new incentives, domestic manufacturing will increase. OEMs should leverage such initiatives and emphasize local manufacturing to obtain these government incentives.
Author: Rajkumar Elilarasu
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The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top Three Strategic Imperatives on Thermal Cameras in the T&M Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline EngineTM
Key Highlights
Challenges
Revenue Forecast by Product Type
Revenue Forecast by End-user Segment
Top Predictions for FY2022
Research Scope
Market Segmentation by Product Type
Key Applications
Market Segmentation by End-user Segment
Global GDP Growth Snapshot, 2021
Top Growth Opportunities—Top 3 Opportunities by Region, 2021
India’s Economic Evolution
India’s Quarterly Growth Expectations
India’s Economic Predictions, FY2022
Thermal Cameras in the T&M Industry, India, Case Study 1
Thermal Cameras in the T&M Industry, India, Case Study 2
Revenue Forecast by Product Type
Revenue Forecast by End-user Segment
Market Share by Region
End-user Segment Revenue Forecast
End-user Segment Revenue Forecast (continued)
Key Technology Trends, FY2022
Technology Trend 1—AI Technology in Thermal Imaging
Technology Trend 2—UAV Usage in Building Thermography
Technology Trend 3—Real-time Visualization and Target Assessment
Technology Trend 4—Smartphone Thermal Image Cameras
Technology Trend 5—Augmented Reality Thermal-based Wearable UI
Technology Trend 6—HQ/HD Image Quality
Cooled Thermal Cameras Market Snapshot, FY2021
Uncooled Thermal Cameras Market Snapshot, FY2021
Cooled and Uncooled Thermal Cameras, Key Growth Opportunities, FY2022–FY2025
Thermal Cameras in the T&M Industry, Companies to Watch Out for, FY2022–FY2025
Growth Opportunity 1: Identifying End-user Applications and Providing the Right Solution by Expanding to New Market Segments, 2024
Growth Opportunity 1: Identifying End-user Applications and Providing the Right Solution by Expanding to New Market Segments, 2024 (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Policy Initiatives to Drive Domestic Manufacturing as an Opportunity for OEMs, 2024
Growth Opportunity 2: Policy Initiatives to Drive Domestic Manufacturing as an Opportunity for OEMs, 2024 (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: Investments in R&D are Essential to the Rising Application of Thermal Cameras, 2024
Growth Opportunity 3: Investments in R&D are Essential to the Rising Application of Thermal Cameras, 2024 (continued)
Growth Opportunity 4: Rising Adoption of Thermal Cameras in the Automotive Industry, 2023
Growth Opportunity 4: Rising Adoption of Thermal Cameras in the Automotive Industry, 2023 (continued)
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