Image Intensifier Market Report 2024

The image intensifier market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.45 billion in 2023 to $1.61 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. Historic period growth was driven by advancements in aerospace and aviation, increased prevalence of non-communicable diseases, expanding use of image intensifiers in astronomy, rising investments in smart city infrastructure, and a growing preference for non-destructive testing.

The image intensifier market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.43 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%. Forecast period growth is expected due to heightened demands for detecting and preventing fraudulent activities, population growth, urbanization trends, rising military expenditures, and the need for advanced surgical imaging devices. Key forecast trends include the integration of imaging technology in medical fields, advancements in night vision technology, enhancements in x-ray detectors' durability and reliability, and improvements in generation technologies.

The rising demand for medical imaging tests is anticipated to drive the growth of the image intensifier market. Medical imaging tests are non-invasive procedures that create visual representations of the body's interior for clinical analysis and medical intervention. This increasing demand is due to advancements in modern healthcare, which aid in better clinical decisions and promote medical research and innovation. Image intensifiers are crucial in enhancing the quality and functionality of fluoroscopic imaging, making them essential in various diagnostic and interventional procedures. They improve the visibility of low-intensity X-ray images, allowing real-time visualization and precise guidance during procedures such as angiography, vascular interventions, orthopedic surgeries, and gastrointestinal examinations. For example, in November 2023, the National Health Service in the UK reported 45 million imaging tests in England, up from 44 million in 2022, marking a 2.2% increase. Consequently, the growing demand for medical imaging is fueling the expansion of the image intensifier market.

Leading companies in the image intensifier market are concentrating on developing innovative products, such as advanced imaging devices, to enhance and visualize electromagnetic waves in the terahertz frequency range. Advanced imaging devices are sophisticated tools designed to capture, process, and display detailed visual information beyond the capabilities of conventional imaging technologies. For instance, in March 2022, Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., a Japanese electronics manufacturer, introduced the first terahertz image intensifier (THz image intensifier or THz-I.I.). This groundbreaking device enables real-time, non-destructive imaging at terahertz frequencies, significantly improving capabilities in inspecting foreign matter in food products and body scanning. The THz image intensifier features several unique attributes, operating effectively in the terahertz range and allowing precise imaging of objects and materials typically challenging to inspect with conventional methods. Its real-time capabilities enhance inspection process efficiency, providing immediate feedback and enabling timely decision-making.

In April 2023, Photonis, a French company specializing in ultraviolet detection solutions, acquired ProxiVision for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move is expected to boost Photonis' innovation in high-sensitivity detection systems, expand its market reach, and strengthen its position as a leader in the imaging technology sector. ProxiVision GmbH is a German company that develops high-performance image intensifier tubes for various applications.

Major companies operating in the image intensifier market are Siemens AG, General Electric Company, Northrop Grumman Corporation, 3M Company, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., Teledyne Imaging LLC, Inova Diagnostics, Inc., Canon Medical Systems Corporation, Aselsan A.Ş., Excelitas Technologies Corp., Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., ATN Corporation, Fluke Corporation, PHOTONIS Technologies S.A.S., Princeton Instruments Inc., Thermoteknix Systems Ltd., Dantec Dynamics Ltd., Kappa optronics GmbH, Inframet, ProxiVision GmbH, Nightline Inc.

North America was the largest region in the image intensifier market in 2023. The regions covered in the image intensifier market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the image intensifier market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

An image intensifier is a device designed to enhance image visibility in low-light conditions by amplifying available light, including near-infrared light, resulting in a brighter and clearer image. Such devices find wide application in night vision equipment, medical imaging, and other scenarios where improved vision in darkness is crucial.

Image intensifiers come in several main diameters less than 18mm, 18mm, 25mm, more than 25mm, less than 6 inches, 6 inches, 9 inches, 12 inches, and 16 inches. Image intensifier tubes smaller than 18 mm in diameter offer compact and lightweight solutions suitable for diverse applications requiring night vision and low-light imaging capabilities. These compact intensifiers are commonly integrated into portable and handheld devices such as cameras, scopes, goggles, and x-ray detectors, serving various sectors including medical, industrial, defense, surveillance, and others.

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The image intensifier market consists of sales of night vision devices, medical imaging devices, surveillance and security equipment, and industrial inspection tools. 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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