Short Wave Infrared Market

Sensing in the shortwave infrared (SWIR) range (wavelengths from 0.9 to 1.7 microns) has only recently been made practical by the development of Indium Gallium Arsenide (InGaAs) sensors.

Short-wave infrared (SWIR) light is typically defined as light in the 0.9 ? 1.7?m wavelength range, but can also be classified from 0.7 ? 2.5?m. Since silicon sensors have an upper limit of approximately 1.0?m, SWIR imaging requires unique optical and electronic components capable of performing in the specific SWIR range. Sensing in the shortwave infrared (SWIR) range (wavelengths from 0.9 to 1.7 microns) has only recently been made practical by the development of Indium Gallium Arsenide (InGaAs) sensors.

Unlike Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) and Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) light, which is emitted from the object itself, SWIR is similar to visible light in that photons are reflected or absorbed by an object, providing the strong contrast needed for high resolution imaging. Ambient star light and background radiance (nightglow) are natural emitters of SWIR and provide excellent illumination for outdoor, nighttime imaging.

It is essential to use a lens that is designed, optimized, and coated for the SWIR wavelength range. Using a lens designed for the visible spectrum will result in lower resolution images and higher optical aberrations. Since SWIR wavelengths transmit through glass, lenses, and other optical components (optical filters, windows, etc.) designed for SWIR can be manufactured using the same techniques used for visible components, decreasing manufacturing cost and enabling the use of protective windows and filters within a system.

A large number of applications that are difficult or impossible to perform using visible light are possible using SWIR. When imaging in SWIR, water vapor, fog, and certain materials such as silicon are transparent. Additionally, colors that appear almost identical in the visible may be easily differentiated using SWIR.

SWIR imaging is used in a variety of applications including electronic board inspection, solar cell inspection, produce inspection, identifying and sorting, surveillance, anti-counterfeiting, process quality control, and much more. To understand the benefits of SWIR imaging, consider some visual examples of common, everyday products imaged with visible light and with SWIR.

Short Wave Infrared Market contains market size and forecasts of Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) in global, including the following market information:

Global Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) Market Revenue, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, ($ millions)

Global Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) Market Sales, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, (Units)

Global top five Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) companies in 2021 (%)

The global Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) market was valued at 198.6 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 365.2 million by 2028, at a CAGR of 9.1% during the forecast period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $ Million in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $ Million by 2028.

SWIR Area Scan Camera Segment to Reach $ Million by 2028, with a % CAGR in next six years.

The global key manufacturers of Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) include FLIR Systems, Hamamatsu Photonics, Sensors Unlimited, Teledyne Technologies, Xenics, Allied Vision Technologies, Raptor Photonics, IRCameras and New Imaging Technologies, etc. In 2021, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.

We surveyed the Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts on this industry, involving the sales, revenue, demand, price change, product type, recent development and plan, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.

Total Market by Segment:

Global Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) Market, by Type, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (Units)

Global Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2021 (%)

SWIR Area Scan Camera

SWIR Line Scan Camera

Global Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) Market, by Application, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (Units)

Global Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2021 (%)

Industrial Application

Military and Defense

Scientific Research

Others

Global Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) Market, By Region and Country, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (Units)

Global Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2021 (%)

North America

US

Canada

Mexico

Europe

Germany

France

U.K.

Italy

Russia

Nordic Countries

Benelux

Rest of Europe

Asia

China

Japan

South Korea

Southeast Asia

India

Rest of Asia

South America

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of South America

Middle East & Africa

Turkey

Israel

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Competitor Analysis

The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:

Key companies Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) revenues in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), ($ millions)

Key companies Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) revenues share in global market, 2021 (%)

Key companies Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) sales in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), (Units)

Key companies Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) sales share in global market, 2021 (%)

Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:

FLIR Systems

Hamamatsu Photonics

Sensors Unlimited

Teledyne Technologies

Xenics

Allied Vision Technologies

Raptor Photonics

IRCameras

New Imaging Technologies

First Light

GuoHui OPTO-electronic

Infiniti Electro-Optics

SWIR Vision Systems

Photonic Science