Market Size of Uncooled Infrared Imaging Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| CAGR | 8.50 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | North America |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | High |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Uncooled Infrared Imaging Market Analysis
The Uncooled Infrared Imaging Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period. The uncooled IR imagers have reached a sensibility previously only possible with cooled IR imagers through improved development and manufacturing processes using microsystem technology.
- Over the last ten years, uncooled IR imaging systems have reached a sensibility that was previously only possible with cooled IR imagers through improved development and manufacturing processes using microsystem technology. This is usually implemented in detectors stabilized in temperatures between -30°C to +30°C or not stabilized at all.
- The uncooled IR cameras are based on thermal detectors instead of quantum detectors. The advancements in thermal imaging over the last decade, especially with semiconductor manufacturing and emerging micromachining, enabled the production of small intricate structures at low cost and drove the demand for thermal detectors.
- The uncooled IT imagers collect the light at 8μm to 12μm spectral band. The band provides better penetration through smoke, dust, smog, water vapor, etc., due to its higher bandwidth from 3 μm to 5 μ m spectral band.
- Currently, the market studied is primarily driven by the demand from the commercial segment. With the growing portfolio of inexpensive uncooled IR imagers, in addition to the classic applications, many other fields of application have also increased, such as smartphones. The original application for IR imagers started in the military sector for the sight of rifles, where it is used for target recognition in darkness or poor visibility.
- While cooling systems continue to find increasing applications in the military sector, the growing popularity of uncooled systems can be attributed to their compact design and energy-efficient and low-maintenance operation. In March 2021, Microsoft received a 10-year deal with the United States Army for augmented reality headgear valued at up to USD 21.9 billion.
- More than 120,000 Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality headsets will be delivered to the US Army. It will be able to show a map and compass and use thermal imaging to detect persons in the dark.
