The x ray foreign body inspection machine market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market for X-ray foreign body inspection machines has seen a significant expansion in the recent past. The market, which is expected to stand at $15.66 billion in 2024, is projected to rise to $17.33 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%.
The historical growth has been driven by factors such as an increase in food recalls, the boom in online food sales, expansion of the dairy industry, a heightened focus on worker safety, and governmental actions and monetary contributions towards food safety initiatives.
The x ray foreign body inspection machine market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Expectations are that the X-ray foreign body inspection machine market will experience swift expansion in the coming years, surging to a market valuation of $25.74 billion in 2029 with a CAGR of 10.4%.
The anticipated growth during this projected timeline can be linked to a variety of factors including the growing preference for single-use packaging, increased campaigns on reducing food waste, the upsurge in food production intended for export, the rising complexity of packaging designs, and the drive to minimize human mistakes in quality control procedures. Other trending factors during the forecast period are advances in image processing technologies, the adoption of multi-lane X-ray inspection systems, the integration of data analytics platforms with X-ray inspection machines, connectivity with Internet of Things (IoT) gadgets and the increasing usage of portable X-ray inspection systems.
The X-ray foreign body inspection machine market's growth is predicted to be fueled by the burgeoning demand for packaged food. This refers to food products that are ready-to-eat or easy to cook, carefully packed within containers or coverings to preserve their freshness and increase their durability. The escalating need for meal solutions that save time, resulting from hectic lifestyles and urbanization, is fueling the surge for such handy packaged foods. The X-ray inspection machines help identify foreign objects in packaged food, such as plastic, glass, and metal, giving assurance of safety to consumers and maintaining their trust without interrupting production. This practice not only improves the brand image but also ensures adherence to safety regulations. Tellingly, in October 2023, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), a government agency focused on agriculture and related food items, exports of processed food and beverages hit a record high of $54.3 billion in 2022, showing a 14.1% rise from 2021. Thus, the spiraling demand for packaged food is contributing to the growth of the X-ray foreign body inspection machine market.
The X-ray foreign body inspection machine market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Industrial Grade, Laboratory Grade, Other Types
2) By Imaging Technique: Film-Based Imaging, Digital Imaging
3) By Application: Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics, Medical Industry, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Industrial Grade: In-Line X-ray Inspection Systems, Conveyor Belt X-ray Machines, High-Speed Industrial X-ray Systems, Portable Industrial X-ray Inspection Units
2) By Laboratory Grade: Bench-Top X-ray Inspection Systems, Research and Development X-ray Machines, Compact Laboratory X-ray Units, X-ray Systems for Quality Control
3) By Other Types: Custom X-ray Inspection Systems, Mobile X-ray Inspection Units, X-ray Systems for Food Safety, Specialized X-ray Inspection Solutions
Prominent companies in the X-ray foreign body inspection machine market are innovating and producing advanced X-ray safety systems to mitigate contamination risks and guarantee the safety of products. X-ray safety systems are high-tech inspection tools that employ X-ray imaging to survey products as they traverse production lines. This process generates clear, detailed images that can spot and scrutinize foreign substances and internal flaws. Such technology can unveil concealed contaminants or quality defects that are not noticeable from the outside. For example, Mettler-Toledo International Inc., an American company that manufactures analytical laboratory instruments, unveiled the X2 Series of X-ray systems in May 2023. This range includes the cutting-edge ContamPlus software, which can detect a wide array of contaminants including glass, metal, mineral stone, calcified bone, dense plastic, and rubber compounds. This wide-ranging detection feature surpasses mere metal detection, aiding in preventing product recalls. Furthermore, the X2 Series sports a front-opening hygienic design that simplifies cleaning and maintenance as well as a modular mechanical build that improves service and product handling. Available in two models, X12 and X32, the X2 Series also presents customizable sizes (800, 1300, 1800, and 2000 mm) to cater to distinct manufacturing requirements.
Major companies operating in the X-ray foreign body inspection machine market are:
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
• OMRON Corporation
• Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
• Shimadzu Corporation
• Nongshim Engineering
• Bizerba SE & Co. KG
• Anritsu Corporation
• Heuft Systemtechnik GmbH
• Antares Vision S.p.a.
• Loma Systems
• Ishida Europe Limited
• Unicomp Technology Co. Ltd.
• Sesotec GmbH
• Comet Group
• Yamato Scale Co. Ltd.
• North Star Imaging Inc.
• Eagle Product Inspection
• Mekitec Group
• SF Engineering
• Xavis Co. Ltd.
• Minebea Intec GmbH
• WIPOTEC GmbH
• Viscom SE
North America was the largest region in the X-ray foreign body inspection machine market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the X-ray foreign body inspection machine market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.