Rising Penetration Of Full Body Scanner At Public Places On Account Of Rising Terror Attacks Will Boost Industry Growth In The Forecast Period

The full body scanner market is anticipated to witness a CAGR of 18.53% in the forecast period. Rising safety concerns among populace regarding inter border crimes and drug trafficking will escalate overall market growth in the forecast period. These electronic devices are also termed as security scanner or whole body imagers (WBI).

These whole body imaging devices are gaining popularity across the globe as a primary portion of the threat and security detection toolkit. This scanning equipment is important and is exclusively used to deter potential threats at government buildings, airports, and train stations. It scans people exiting or entering buildings with hidden explosives, weapons, and other prohibited items.

Drivers and Restraints

The rising risk of global terrorism has augmented the need for individual security. Thus, need for safety is no longer restricted to just critical infrastructure but is universal. Businesses, governments, and security agencies across the globe are using these enhanced electronic devices to solve new security challenges. This, in turn, will boost product demand in the coming years. Factors such as high investment cost and harmful radiation emitted are dangerous to the human body will restrain industry growth.

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Opportunities and Trends

Rising use of millimeter-wave and artificial intelligence (AI) technology is anticipated to create new opportunities for industry growth in the projected period. AI can help by capturing reflected millimeter waves to assess if a lump on a body is explosive, or metal, or a harmless book. The recent trend that is gaining popularity among populace is rising use of 3D technology in body scanners that capture a series of data points in human body. This is expected to thrust industry growth in the forecast period. For instance, the high-speed scanners developed by Evolv Technology Inc. uses machine learning and computer vision to scan over 750 people every hour and distinguish between non-metallic and metallic materials like 3D printed explosives and guns.

The full body scanner industry is categorized based on product type, application, and region. Based on product type, the industry is categorized into millimeter wave scanner and x-ray scanner. Based on applications, the industry is categorized into prisons, industrial, and public. Geographically, the industry is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America.

Globally, North America is anticipated to remain dominant over the forecast period on account of strict transportation security administration (TSA) norms.

Increasing government initiative for enhancing public services and strengthening national security will propel industry growth in the region. The U.S. is a major consumer in this region owing to rising concerns regarding terrorist attacks and security at airports. The TSA has introduced these whole body imaging devices and is responsible for managing security at the airport. 

Prominent players of the full body scanner market include Xscann Technologies, L3, CST, Smiths Detection, ODSecurity, Rappisscan, Westminster, Adani System, Braun, and A S&E. These key players are investing in R&D technology to develop novel product portfolio and gain significant revenue share in the forecast period. L3 is anticipated to remain the largest manufacturer with significant revenue share in the coming years. Further, followed by Rapisscan and Smiths Detection.