Thermal Scanners Market Report 2025 Edition: Industry Size, Share, Growth and Competitor Analysis

IMARC Group, a leading market research company, has recently released a report titled "Thermal Scanners Market Report by Type (Fixed, Portable), Technology (Cooled, Uncooled), Wavelength (Long-Wave Infrared, Medium-Wave Infrared, Short-Wave Infrared), End Use Industry (Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare, Oil and Gas, Automotive, Commercial, and Others), and Region 2025-2033". The study provides a detailed analysis of the industry, including the global thermal scanners market outlook, share, size, and industry trends forecast. The report also includes competitor and regional analysis and highlights the latest advancements in the market.

Report Highlights:

How Big Is the Thermal Scanners Market?

The global thermal scanners market size reached USD 5.8 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 11.9 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6% during 2025-2033.

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Global Thermal Scanners Market Trends

The global thermal scanners market is witnessing substantial growth, primarily driven by the increasing need for temperature screening in both public and private environments. Recent health crises, notably the COVID-19 pandemic, significantly amplified this trend by underscoring the critical importance of early detection and non-invasive health monitoring. Consequently, thermal scanners have become indispensable tools in various high-traffic locations, including airports, offices, hospitals, schools, and commercial establishments, ensuring public safety and health compliance.

Further propelling market expansion are the continuous advancements in infrared imaging technology. These innovations have dramatically improved the accuracy, resolution, and cost-efficiency of thermal scanners, making them more accessible and suitable for a broader spectrum of applications. The healthcare industry, in particular, is rapidly integrating thermal scanners for fever detection and comprehensive patient screening, leveraging these enhanced capabilities.
Moreover, the integration of thermal imaging into smart city infrastructure and public safety systems is providing additional momentum to market growth.

Thermal scanners are also increasingly being utilized in the automotive and industrial sectors, where they play a vital role in predictive maintenance, equipment monitoring, and vehicle system diagnostics. This diverse application landscape underscores the growing relevance and widespread adoption of thermal scanners across multiple industries globally.

Key Factors Driving the Growth of the Thermal Scanners Industry

• Increasing Demand for Temperature Screening

The heightened global focus on public health and safety has significantly accelerated the adoption of thermal scanners for temperature screening. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, governments and organizations worldwide recognized the imperative for rapid, contactless temperature monitoring to identify potential infection risks. As a result, thermal scanners have become a standard fixture in high-traffic environments such as airports, shopping malls, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and workplaces.

These devices provide quick, non-invasive body temperature readings, enabling real-time monitoring of large groups without causing disruptions. Their ability to assist in the early detection of fever-a common symptom of many contagious diseases-has established them as an essential tool in contemporary infection prevention strategies and public health protocols.

• Technological Advancements in Infrared Imaging

Ongoing innovations in infrared technology are substantially enhancing the capabilities and appeal of thermal scanners. Modern devices now feature high-resolution sensors and sophisticated imaging algorithms, allowing for precise and reliable temperature measurements even in challenging or low-light conditions. These improvements have significantly broadened the applicability of thermal scanners beyond traditional security or medical contexts.

The development of compact, cost-effective infrared components has further contributed to the widespread deployment of thermal scanners in commercial and consumer electronics, including smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices. With improved portability, energy efficiency, and seamless integration capabilities, thermal imaging systems are becoming crucial tools in sectors such as defense, industrial automation, and smart home technology.

• Rising Adoption in the Healthcare Sector

The healthcare industry has emerged as a primary end-user of thermal scanners, leveraging them as effective, non-contact instruments for fever detection and general health monitoring. In hospitals and clinics, thermal scanners streamline patient triage by efficiently identifying individuals with elevated body temperatures, thereby enabling timely intervention and minimizing the risk of disease transmission.

Beyond clinical settings, thermal scanners are gaining traction in telehealth and remote patient monitoring applications, allowing healthcare professionals to assess patient conditions safely and efficiently from a distance. Their ease of use, reliability, and accuracy make them particularly valuable in situations requiring rapid screening with minimal physical interaction. As healthcare systems continue to modernize and adapt to evolving public health imperatives, the integration of thermal scanning technology is poised for steady and continuous growth.

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Thermal Scanners Market Report Segmentation:

By Type:

• Fixed
• Portable

Fixed thermal scanners dominate the market due to their stable installation in high-traffic areas and critical infrastructure for continuous monitoring.

By Technology:

• Cooled
• Uncooled

Uncooled thermal scanners lead the market because they are more cost-effective and require less maintenance compared to cooled models, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

By Wavelength:

• Long-Wave Infrared
• Medium-Wave Infrared
• Short-Wave Infrared

Long-wave infrared thermal scanners are the most widely used as they are highly effective for detecting temperature variations in a broad range of environments.

By End Use Industry:

• Aerospace and Defense
• Healthcare
• Oil and Gas
• Automotive
• Commercial
• Others

The aerospace and defense sector represents the largest segment due to the critical need for advanced thermal scanning for surveillance, navigation, and equipment monitoring in high-security applications.

Regional Insights:

• North America
o United States
o Canada
• Asia-Pacific
o China
o Japan
o India
o South Korea
o Australia
o Indonesia
o Others
• Europe
o Germany
o France
o United Kingdom
o Italy
o Spain
o Russia
o Others
• Latin America
o Brazil
o Mexico
o Others
• Middle East and Africa

North America holds the largest market share due to its advanced infrastructure, high investment in technology, and strong adoption of thermal scanners across various sectors including healthcare and security.

Competitive Landscape with Key Players:

The competitive landscape of the thermal scanners market size has been studied in the report with the detailed profiles of the key players operating in the market.

Some of These Key Players Include:

• 3M Company
• AMETEK Land (Ametek Inc.)
• FLIR Systems Inc.
• (Teledyne Technologies Incorporated)
• Fluke Corporation
• (Fortive Corporation)
• Infrared Cameras Inc.
• L3Harris Technologies Inc.
• Leonardo S.p.A.
• Opgal Optronic Industries Ltd.
• Optotherm Inc.
• Seek Thermal Inc.
• Thermoteknix Systems Ltd.
• Tonbo Imaging

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Key Highlights of the Report:

• Market Performance (2019-2024)
• Market Outlook (2025-2033)
• Market Trends
• Market Drivers and Success Factors
• Impact of COVID-19
• Value Chain Analysis

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