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X-Ray Equipment (Global Market)

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2024: Sales of industrial X-ray machines in the world for the year reached $1.77 billion

At the end of 2024, the global market for industrial X-ray machines reached $1.77 billion. More than a third of this amount fell on the North American region. Such data are presented in a study by Grand View Research, the results of which TAdviser got acquainted with in mid-July 2025.

Industrial X-ray machines are widely used in various fields for non-destructive radiographic testing. Such installations are used to check the quality of welds, cast and forged products, to assess the integrity of pipes, identify internal defects in materials, etc. Using X-ray imaging technology, specialists can detect hidden risks, which allows them to screen out defective products, improve the quality and safety of products. Industrial X-ray machines have high power, due to which they are able to penetrate into thick metals or composite materials. Such devices can generate high resolution images and operate for a long time.

One of the drivers of the analytics market is the growing demand for radiographic equipment in the aerospace industry. These installations are used to search for internal defects and to control the quality of critical structural elements such as wings, fuselage sections and engine components. Radiographic methods are also used to detect laminations and voids in composite materials. During routine maintenance and overhaul, radiography helps in detecting fatigue cracks, corrosion and other types of damage that can adversely affect safety.

Industrial X-ray machines are also in demand in many other areas, including the automotive and electronics industries. At the same time, the authors of the study also highlight a number of restraining factors that impede the faster development of the market. The high initial costs of advanced radiographic systems, the need for their regular maintenance and the lack of qualified personnel limit the implementation of such installations among small and medium-sized enterprises. In some regions, difficulties may arise due to strict regulatory requirements.

In 2024, the largest share of revenue was provided by the automotive segment - more than 25%. In this field, radiographic equipment is used to check the quality and safety of the main units and units, including cylinder blocks and suspension components. Radiographic techniques are also used to control the welds of vehicle frames and body panels. Geographically, North America leads with a 36.3% share. The highest growth rates are recorded in the Asia-Pacific region: countries such as China, India, Japan and South Korea are actively investing in the aerospace, automotive and energy industries, which significantly increases the demand for radiographic control systems. Globally, the big players are:

• Baker Hughes Company;
• Comet;
• Source Production & Equipment;
• Pacific NDT;
• Fujifilm Holdings America;
• Vidisco;
• Zeiss;
• Varex Imaging;
• Carestream.

Analysts at Grand View Research believe that in the future, the CAGR in the market under consideration will be 7.5%. As a result, in 2025, expenses, according to the authors of the report, will reach $1.87 billion, and by 2033 will increase to $3.35 billion.^[1]

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