Non-Destructive Inspection Equipment Global Market Report 2024

The non-destructive inspection equipment market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.69 billion in 2023 to $2.91 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth observed during the historic period can be attributed to several factors, including the increasing demand for non-destructive inspection equipment in aerospace and defense industries, the rising demand for NDT methods in the oil, gas, and power industries, the increasing demand for advanced material testing, the growing government investments in oil and natural gas, and the increasing focus on safety requirements and quality control.

The non-destructive inspection equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.78 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, including the growing focus on safety and reliability, the rising use of classic non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, increasing awareness about enhancing operational efficiency, the expanding rig fleet, and the increasing expansion of the renewable energy sector. Major trends expected in the forecast period include the integration of advanced imaging technologies, growth of robotics and automation, utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), development and adoption of portable and handheld non-destructive inspection (NDI) devices, digitalization and connectivity, and a focus on environmental and energy efficiency.

The anticipated growth in the oil and gas industry is expected to drive the expansion of the non-destructive inspection equipment market in the future. The oil and gas industry's ascent is attributed to its pivotal role in fueling transportation, providing heating, generating electricity, and serving as raw materials for various sectors such as aviation, automotive, and machinery. Non-destructive inspection equipment plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and safety of infrastructure and equipment within the oil and gas industry by detecting defects without causing damage, thus averting accidents and minimizing costly downtime. For example, as per the U.S. Energy Information Administration's data, in November 2023, U.S. crude oil production rose to 13.3 million barrels per day from 12.37 million barrels per day in November 2022. Similarly, U.S. natural gas gross withdrawals increased to 128.06 billion cubic feet per day in November 2023, up from 123.74 billion cubic feet per day in November 2022. Consequently, the growing oil and gas industry is propelling the growth of the non-destructive inspection equipment market.

Key players in the non-destructive inspection equipment market are concentrating on the development of advanced inspection products, such as ultrasonic inspection devices, to maintain their market position. An ultrasonic inspection device, a type of non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment, employs high-frequency sound waves to evaluate the integrity, quality, and characteristics of materials. For instance, in August 2023, Baker Hughes Company introduced the krautkrämer rotoarray through its subsidiary Waygate Technologies LP. The rotoarray is a phased array ultrasonic inspection system designed for high-speed full-body tube testing, utilizing spinning ultrasonic probes for seamless and electrical resistance welded (ERW) tubes. This innovative solution offers efficient and precise inspection capabilities across various industrial applications, ensuring product quality, safety, and reliability. Notably, the equipment is specifically tailored for large-scale composite material inspection and incorporates upgraded roller probes to enhance connectivity and portability.

In September 2023, Ekoscan Integrity, a France-based company specializing in solutions for the maintenance of industrial products, assets, and infrastructures, acquired Socomate International for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition aims to revolutionize ultrasonic testing (UT) electronics by amalgamating Socomate's expertise with Ekoscan's, fostering innovation and setting new industry standards. Socomate International, based in France, is a renowned manufacturer of electronic instruments and software provider for ultrasonic non-destructive testing.

Major companies operating in the non-destructive inspection equipment market are Hitachi Ltd., TESCO Corporation, Siemens AG, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Baker Hughes Company, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Carl Zeiss AG, Olympus Corporation, Ametek Inc., Hexagon AB, Nikon Corporation, Mettler-Toledo International Inc., Mistras Group Inc., Comet Holding AG, FARO Technologies, Eddyfi Technologies, Zetec Inc., Sonatest Ltd., Ritec Inc., Echo Ultrasonics LLC, Dolphitech AS, OKOndt Group, Fischer Technologies Inc., Danatronics Corporation, Promag Technologies Development Limited.

North America was the largest region in the non-destructive inspection equipment market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the non-destructive inspection equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the non-destructive inspection equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Non-destructive inspection equipment refers to tools and devices utilized to assess the properties, composition, or integrity of materials, components, or structures without causing damage. These equipment ensure the safety of working components by detecting defects, material degradation, or weaknesses without compromising their structural integrity.

The primary types of non-destructive inspection equipment, based on the technologies used, include radiography testing equipment, ultrasonic testing equipment, magnetic particle testing equipment, liquid penetrant testing equipment, visual inspection equipment, and eddy current equipment. Radiography testing equipment employs X-rays or gamma rays to inspect the internal structure of materials. Various methods such as visual inspection, surface inspection, and volumetric inspection are utilized. These tools find applications in flaw detection, dimensional measurement, chemical composition determination, stress and structure analysis, physical property estimation, leak detection, weld verification, among others. They are employed across various verticals such as manufacturing, oil and gas, power generation, aerospace, automotive, public infrastructure, and others.

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The non-destructive inspection equipment market consists of sales of thermal imaging cameras, infrared thermography equipment, acoustic emission testing (AET) equipment, leak testing equipment, and hardness testers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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