Thermal Detector Market is segmented by Product Type (Thermopile Sensor and Pyroelectric Sensor), Application Type (LETM, Position and Motion Detection, Gas and Fire Detection, Smart Building, Spectroscopy, People Counting, HVAC, and HETM), and Region (North America [The USA, and Rest of North America], Europe [Germany, France, The UK, and Rest of Europe], Asia-Pacific [China, Japan, and Rest of Asia-Pacific], and Rest of the World).
Thermal Detector Market is segmented by Product Type (Thermopile Sensor and Pyroelectric Sensor), Application Type (LETM, Position and Motion Detection, Gas and Fire Detection, Smart Building, Spectroscopy, People Counting, HVAC, and HETM), and Region...
Thermal Detectors are small-sized sensors of low cost that consume very little power and are widely used in a variety of applications, such as temperature monitoring, fire detection, and thermal imaging. They allow precise and non-invasive temperature measurement and monitoring, making them an asset in many industries.
Thermal detectors are an important tool used across several applications, such as industrial processes, environmental monitoring, fire detection, automotive, surveillance, and security. Thermal detectors consist of two types of sensors: thermopile and pyroelectric.
Market Drivers
The thermal detector market is anticipated to grow as a result of the rising demand for non-contact temperature measuring solutions across several sectors, such as automotive, healthcare, and building & construction. Thermal detectors are used in the automotive industry primarily for applications, such as engine temperature monitoring, cabin temperature control, and tire pressure monitoring.
With the increasing demand for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles, the demand for thermal detectors is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. Similarly, with increasing security concerns, there is a growing demand for thermal detectors that can detect intruders in the dark. Likewise, in the industrial sector, thermal detectors are used for applications such as process control, equipment monitoring, and energy management. These sensors are also crucial components of automation systems, which have become a major factor in increasing industrial efficiency across many sectors.
Position & motion detection is one of the major applications of thermal detectors. It is a critical feature in surveillance systems, where thermal detectors can be used to detect the presence of people or vehicles in a specific area. It enables highly effective security systems that can detect intruders even in complete darkness or adverse weather conditions. In addition, thermal detectors are also used in fire detection systems to detect fire, flames, or smoke. This information can be used to trigger alarms and alert authorities, helping to prevent fires from spreading and minimizing damage. Thermal detectors are also used to monitor the temperature of industrial equipment, such as motors and bearings, to detect anomalies and prevent equipment failure.
Segments Analysis
Segmentations
List of Sub-Segments
Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments
Product Type
Thermopile Sensor and Pyroelectric Sensor
Thermopile sensor is anticipated to remain the dominant segment as well as witness the fastest market growth by product type, in the years to come.
Application Type
LETM, Position, and Motion Detection, Gas and Fire Detection, Smart Building, Spectroscopy, People Counting, HVAC, and HETM
Position and motion detection is expected to remain the dominant segment and the smart building is estimated to be the fastest-growing segment by application type, during the forecast period.
Regional Analysis
North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World
Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest as well as the fastest-growing market, during the forecast period.
By Product Type
“The thermopile sensor dominates the market during the forecast period.”
The thermal detector market is segmented into thermopile and pyroelectric sensors. Between the two product types, the thermopile sensor is estimated to be the dominant as well as the fastest-growing segment in the coming years.
Thermopile sensors have a lower cost as compared to pyroelectric sensors and are increasingly becoming popular in a wide range of applications, such as temperature measurement, gas sensing, and motion detection, owing to their features like non-contact temperature measurement, fast response time, and wide detection range.
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By Application Type
“Position and motion detection segment dominate the market during the forecast period.”
The market is segmented into LETM, position and motion detection, gas and fire detection, smart building, spectroscopy, people counting, HVAC, and HETM. Among the different application types, position and motion detection is expected to remain the dominant market segment during the forecast period. As it enables the detection of any change in temperature over a wide range of wavelengths, this application plays a critical role in a wide range of industries, including robotics, security, transportation, manufacturing, and fire detection.
In the years to come, it is expected that the smart building segment will witness the fastest market growth, due to the large usage of thermal detectors in smart homes for a variety of purposes, such as temperature monitoring, occupancy detection, and security.
Regional Analysis
“Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest market for thermal detectors during the forecast period.”
This region is home to a large number of major OEMs, such as NICERA, OMRON Corporation, and Murata Manufacturing Ltd. The region has also been witnessing significant growth in demand from industries, such as aerospace, defense, automotive, and healthcare, particularly in countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea.
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Key Players
The market is highly populated with the presence of several regional and global players. The market for thermal detectors is highly consolidated, with a few companies controlling most of the industry. Most of the major players compete in some of the governing factors including price, product offerings, industry expertise, and regional presence.
The following are the key players in the thermal detector market (arranged alphabetically).
Note:The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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Recent Market News
A limited number of strategic alliances including M&As, JVs, etc. have been performed over the past few years:
In December 2022, Photonis signed a definitive agreement to acquire Xenics, a Belgian developer and manufacturer of infrared solutions.
In September 2021, Excelitas Technologies Corp. completed the acquisition of PCO AG, a Germany-based pioneer in the manufacturing of digital imaging products. This acquisition is expected to solidify the market position of Excelitas in the thermal detector and thermal imager markets.
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Thermal Detectors are small-sized sensors of low cost that consume very little power and are widely used in a variety of applications, such as temperature monitoring, fire detection, and thermal imaging. They allow precise and non-invasive temperature measurement and monitoring, making them a valuable asset in many industries. Overall, thermal detectors are an important tool used across several applications, such as industrial processes, environmental monitoring, fire detection, automotive, surveillance, and security. Thermal detectors consist of two types of sensors: thermopile and pyroelectric.
The thermal detector market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% in the coming five years, driven by the rising need for non-contact temperature measurement solutions and position and motion detection solutions for smart homes and IOT devices.
Excelitas Technologies Corp., NICERA, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Melexis, Heimann Sensor GmbH, Amphenol Advanced Sensors, TE Connectivity, OMRON Corporation, SEMITEC Corporation, and HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K are some of the leading players in the thermal detector market. The global market is highly consolidated.
Asia-Pacific is estimated to remain the dominant market in the foreseeable future. This is majorly due to the significant demand growth from the aerospace, defense, automotive, and healthcare industries, particularly in countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea. In addition, there is an increasing dominance of Chinese players in the market.
The thermopile sensor is estimated to be the dominant as well as the fastest-growing segment in the coming years. Thermopile sensors have a lower cost as compared to pyroelectric sensors and are increasingly becoming popular in a wide range of applications, such as temperature measurement, gas sensing, and motion detection, owing to their features like non-contact temperature measurement, fast response time, and wide detection range.